Get Clarity
Got a story idea you love, but it’s still a bit foggy? Or a series that should be working, but the pieces aren’t clicking into a plan you trust?
This is what I do best: I listen closely, ask sharp questions, and help you turn a half-formed premise into a clear, workable blueprint you can actually write from. I specialize in ideation, story strategy, and series planning. Look to me for premise refinement, character + arc design, worldbuilding logic, mystery/plot engines, and “what happens next?” problem-solving when a book or series gets stuck.
How we can work together
Story Clarity Session (60 minutes)
Best for one book that feels messy, stalled, or oddly “not landing.”
You’ll leave with the real problem, the strongest fix, and an action plan (next steps you can execute immediately).
Series Architecture Session (90 minutes)
Best when you’re building a series—or rebuilding one—so it can sustain multiple books.
You’ll leave with a clear series engine, strong book-to-book escalation, and a roadmap for what to write next (including the best launch point and book order).
A few things to know up front
- I’m not an accountability coach.
- I’m not offering line edits or developmental editing.
- I’m the person you hire when you want high-level clarity, strong options, and a plan that fits your voice and goals.
I bring a blend of teaching experience, deep story-craft knowledge, and real-world indie publishing experience, plus an unapologetic love of playing with ideas until the right one clicks. If you’re building a novel or series and want a smart, practical collaborator to help you resolve the tricky parts, you’re in the right place.
To inquire, please click “Let’s Connect” in the site header and tell me what you’re working on, what genre you’re writing, and what you want help untangling.
Maaja
B.A., M.A., B.Ed.