Literary Coaching & Editorial Support

Supporting emerging writers with crafting stronger manuscripts and creative practices.

I'm Olivia Nicole, a writer, teacher, and creative writing coach. I work with poets and emerging writers to create supportive, craft-focused spaces that meet them where they're at while helping them reach where they want to be.

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Who I Help

Writers looking for guidance, accountability, and thoughtful feedback outside traditional writing spaces.

Emerging Poets

Writers developing their voice and preparing work for publication, workshops, or chapbook submissions.

First-Book Writers

Writers navigating structure, revision, momentum, and the emotional realities of longer creative projects.

Writers Rebuilding Practice

People balancing work, life, and creativity who need support maintaining sustainable writing habits.

About

Writing is hard work. Support helps.

I'll be the first person to admit that writing is hard, and that's because writing isn't just writing. It's revising, planning, reading, building community, and finding the courage to put your work out into the world.

There are many ways to find support, and I'd encourage you to explore what works for you. But I also know that access to a writing community isn't guaranteed, even with the far reach of the internet. That's why I do this work: to build bridges where they're missing or have fallen apart, because creatives live everywhere and deserve support no matter their location or situation.

I'm a published poet and a middle school teacher, which means I spend a lot of time thinking about how people learn, grow, and get stuck. I also know how the right kind of support can make all the difference. I believe that people don't stop needing teachers simply because they've left school. Writing is a skill that takes time, patience, and care to refine at every stage.

My approach to coaching is rooted in connection first. Whether you're looking for a single round of editorial feedback on a piece, or ongoing 1:1 support around craft, process, and accountability, I want you to feel met where you are, not measured against where you think you should be.

Services

Coaching & Editorial Support

Thoughtful, personalized support for writers at different stages of their creative process.

Best For Most Clients

Starter Package

Four coaching sessions over eight weeks for writers seeking sustained support and momentum.

  • 4 x 60-minute sessions used within 8 weeks
  • Email support between sessions
  • Brief written notes after each call

$285

Book Package

1:1 Coaching

Single Coaching Session

A 60-minute, pay-as-you-go session for writers who want to try coaching before committing to a package.

  • Client submits work in advance
  • Poems, pages, or a prompt welcome
  • Focused discussion on craft, direction, and feedback

$85

Book Session

Poetry-Specific

Poem Critique

Flat-rate critique for poems and chapbook manuscripts, designed for work that needs close, thoughtful attention beyond per-word pricing.

  • 1 poem: $35
  • 3 poems: $90
  • Chapbook manuscript, 20-30 pages: $250-$350
  • Written craft notes in the document
  • 1-page letter on overall strengths and suggested revisions

From $35

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Contact

Let's work together.

Whether you're looking for coaching, editorial support, or guidance reconnecting with your writing practice, I'd love to hear from you.

Publications

Selected Work

"Cake"

Quirk

"STALE"

Gambling the Aisle

"You Know the Cigarette Lighter Works"

South Florida Poetry Journal