1:1 Coaching Options

  • The Story Alignment

    Whether you’re stuck on your story or eager to level up your WIP, you’ll leave this hour of problem-solving feeling inspired, prepared, and ready to write.

  • The Author Alignment

    Get individual coaching advice on your writing career, including marketing strategy, creative approach, networking struggles, and work-life balance.

  • iEQ9 Consultation

    Discover your Enneagram type, subtype, and much more, and learn how to use them to build a successful and sustainable author career.

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THE STORY ALIGNMENT

Struggling to finish your first draft? Have you revised yourself into a corner? Did your beta readers complain that "something feels off"?

And now you're thinking about ditching your draft and starting over from scratch?

Please don't do that. Your book isn't broken; it just needs a Story Alignment.

After your Story Alignment call, you’ll have a clear vision about how to nudge those "broken" pieces back into place so your story flows seamlessly.

When is it time for a Story Alignment?

CREATIVE BURNOUT

Highly prolific but falling out of love with your story? Rediscover that spark. 

CHARACTER DEPTH

Discover the depths of your characters’ internal worlds and what makes them tick.

STUBBORN SCENES

Make that messy scene work for you or figure out how to ditch it for a better one.

NEXT-LEVEL IDEAS

Ready to level-up your storytelling game? Let’s make your masterpiece shine.

“I've consulted with Claire several times! Her use of the Enneagram to inform character actions/decisions is EVERYTHING. Taking the time to "type" my characters has given me access to so much depth in my writing.”

Trixie Silvertale, USA Today Bestselling Author

THE AUTHOR ALIGNMENT

You deserve a fulfilling author career, so let’s define success on your own terms and discover an individualized path that will take you there.

The Author Alignment is a one-time 1:1 session you can book any time you’d like a little help making sure you’re on track (or getting things back on track). We use YOUR core motivations to build a career that fuels YOU.

When is it time for an Author Alignment?

YOUR BOOKS AREN’T SELLING

You can’t get your books to sell, and you are out of ideas.

UNSURE OF YOUR NEXT MOVE

It’s time for a change, but you’re not sure which direction to go.

INFORMATION OVERLOAD

You’re struggling to sort through the infinite ways to write and sell books.

LEVELING-UP YOUR CAREER

Your success has stalled, and you want to find the next exciting challenge.

“I came to Claire for one-on-one coaching because I had some big decisions to make about my career and I wanted to make those in a way that would fulfill me. I left with a healthier attitude to money that has impacted my whole life, not just my writing.”

Samara Parish, award-winning author of historical romance

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THE IEQ9 CONSULTATION

Heard that learning about the Enneagram could help your author career but not sure where to start?

Discover your Enneagram type, subtype, and so much more when you take the iEQ9 Individual questionnaire and book an hour of author career coaching with Claire.

Get started below by 1) purchasing your iEQ9 Individual Report, then 2) booking an hour appointment to discuss the results, dive in deeper, and discover how your new understanding can help you build the sustainable author career of your dreams.

STEP 1:

STEP 2:

“Claire's help in breaking down my Enneagram after I took the test was absolutely integral to helping me understand myself better. Her insights and advice helped me get the most out of the report.”

Golden Angel, USA Today Bestselling Author

BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT

Follow these steps to reserve your Story Alignment, Author Alignment, or iEQ9 Consultation appointment:

  1. Select the appointment type appropriate to your needs.

  2. Select a time that works for you.

  3. Fill out the questionnaire. This can take between 20-40 minutes depending on how detailed you decide to be, so please plan accordingly.

  4. Enter your payment information. If you have a coupon code, this step is where you use it.

That’s it! You should receive a confirmation email with the link to the Zoom room where we’ll have our chat. Keep that handy for your appointment.

Cancelation/reschedule policy: If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, you can do that up to 12 hours ahead of our time through the confirmation email you receive upon booking. If it’s a last-minute thing, send me an email at contact@ffs.media and I can cancel or reschedule on my end. All rescheduling will be subject to my availability, which often books weeks out.

If a one-on-one client is not on the call 5 minutes past our designated start time and has not reached out to me to discuss a delay, I reserve the right to cancel the appointment. The client is then able to request a refund or reschedule at a later time.

If you have any questions, please email contact@ffs.media

FAQs

Can I order the iEQ9 Questionnaire without booking the appointment?

Absolutely. After you complete the questionnaire, you’ll receive a 23-page report that includes your results as well as development exercises. Learn more about what’s included in the report here.

What are the benefits of booking the IEQ9 consultation with Claire?

As an Integrative Enneagram Accredited Practitioner, I have additional insights and stats on your results that aren’t included in the report you’ll receive. These, along with my training in the Enneagram and my experience as a full-time author, helps me answer all the questions you’ll have about your results and develop writing- and marketing-specific solutions to whatever struggles you’re facing in your career.

Why should I take the iEQ9 and not a free or cheaper assessment to find my type?

There is no more accurate Enneagram assessment available than the iEQ9. While other paid assessments go a long way toward getting you started in discovering your type, your top score is frequently not your actual type, which can lead to feeling like the Enneagram isn’t for you.

Here’s more from the Integrative Enneagram Solutions website: “Our assessment is backed by extensive research and is constantly updated with the latest insights from psychology, mindfulness and neuroscience. You can trust that our full report and results are valid, accurate and reliable. Our psychometry experts and data scientists have spent +13 years perfecting our assessment, ensuring that it is not only the most accurate test (+95%) but also user-friendly and accessible to everyone. You don't have to take our word for it—take the word of the American Journal of Psychiatry.”

What if I have already taken the iEQ9? Do I need to take it again to book an appointment with you?

If you’ve already completed the iEQ9 questionnaire and are comfortable with the results, you do not need to retake it. You will still need to transfer your results to me when you schedule, though, so make sure you remember which email address is associated with the report.

I need help with my story and my author career. Can we address both in one call?

While we may occasionally zoom out to a career-strategy level when discussing your story, it’s best to book a Story Alignment and Author Alignment separately to keep the focus of our discussion clear. Also, they have completely different intake questionnaires, so it’s not possible for me to prep for both areas prior to our call.

If I only need 45 minutes with you, should I book the “additional” call?

The “additional” Author Alignment is only appropriate if we’ve already met to discuss your author career before and I don’t have to get versed on as much background prior to and at the start of our meeting. The “additional” Story Alignment is only appropriate if we’ve met to discuss that particular book before—again, because I won’t need to spend so much time briefing myself on the story, characters, etc. Once we’ve covered the basics in an “initial” call, we usually don’t need as much time to problem solve in the “additional” calls.

How do I know you won’t steal my story?

I have neither the desire nor need to rip off anyone’s story idea. I’ve written 45+ fiction novels from my own ideas, and I like it that way. My problem is that I have too many ideas and not enough time to write them. Also, let’s be real, if I were up for stealing people’s book ideas, I wouldn’t have had a career doing this for so long. It’s a small industry and word gets around about shysters. Your story idea is safe with me.

Can I book recurring (weekly/monthly) 1:1 coaching with you instead of individual appointments?

Absolutely. Email me and we can talk about what you’re looking for and come up with a plan that’s right for you. Because of my scheduling commitments, it can be difficult to find a consistent time each week/month that I’m available, but with a little flexibility on both our parts, we can make something happen.

I run a team in my author business. Do you offer team consulting?

Absolutely. I’m trained in the Integrative Enneagram iEQ9 Teams report and coaching, which is a fantastic way to examine team dynamics and discover opportunities for team growth and development that highlight each person’s talents and avoid future blocks and miscommunications. Reach out to me via email if you’re interested in pursuing this. Please include the number of people on your team and whether you would prefer a virtual or in-person training, and I’ll be happy to provide you with more information including a quote and possible scheduling options.

Disclosure: I’m an affiliate partner with the Integrative Enneagram, and I earn a small payment when you buy the questionnaire through the links on this page. That being said, I wouldn’t be partnering with the Integrative Enneagram if I didn’t think that their product is outstanding and can help authors.