Unleash Your Storytelling Prowess

Helping writers from idea to published success!

You want publishing success, but you haven't found it... yet!

Are you struggling to find time to write?

Do you have a great idea for a novel or comic book but when you sit down to write, you just stare at the blank page?

Do you have the first act of an incredible story but you don't know if you have the skills to finish?

Have you completed a manuscript but now you're suddenly feeling like an imposter? That you or your story aren't good enough?

No matter where you are in your creative journey, I can help!

Book Coaching

Struggling to get started? Procrastination or perfectionism gotten you off track? Is the shiny new thing making it difficult to finish? Let me guide you toward the finish line.

Manuscript Evaluation

Congratulations, you finished. But if you're not confident with what you have or if you don't know what's missing from your book, I can help you turn it into a book you're proud of.

Comic Script Editing

Your script is done, but you're not sure it's ready to send to an artist. Together with my 2-step editing system, we can unlock your storytelling superpowers and ensure your script kicks ass!

Weekly Newsletter

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Happy Clients

What previous writing clients have to say about working with James Powell, the Fiction Coach.

Like the best editors, James understands that the editorial process is a conversation between the writer and editor to make the work the best it can be. You can’t ask for more than that.

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Charles Barnitz

The Deepest Sea

James has the unique ability to draw out a deeper story by simple observations and conversations, making him a key asset to our overall story development. His coaching and editorial eye is an invaluable part of our process.

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John Edingfield II

Wurst & Mayhem

James is one of the best editors I've ever worked with. He is insightful and has a talent for pin-pointing issues you may be too close to see yourself. He'll make you work for it, but by the time you're done, he'll have helped you craft the best version of your manuscript.

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Brandon Barrows

The Castle-Town Tragedy

Say Hello to Your New Editor & Coach

Put simply, I love helping writers find more success.

I've experienced the hurdles writers face when creating a work of fiction. I use my experience as a writer and editor to help writers finish their story, and I push them to make it the best it can be.

Working with authors who write horror, fantasy, science fiction and crime stories is a passion of mine. Those genres just happen to be the types of stories I read for fun, too.

And because of my experience in the comic industry, I also have a soft spot for helping comic creators complete a script they're proud of.

Regardless of whether you're writing novels, novellas, shorts, or comics, if you're working in one of these genres, I'd be more than happy to help.

Writing Success is an Email Away

Begin your journey towards a more fulfilling writing life by taking the first step today.

I believe that everyone has the power to create the writer's life they desire.

My Services

Book Coaching

Manuscript Eval

Comics Editing

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