Write a
Kick-Ass Story That Sells
Transform your fiction into stories readers crave.
You want publishing success, but you haven't found it... yet!
Have you completed a manuscript that doesn't quite work, but you're not sure how to improve it?
Do you have one or more self-published stories that didn't resonate with readers, and now you're ready to take your storytelling to the next level?
Have you pitched agents and publishers, but keep getting rejection letters?
Do you have a synopsis or outline for a kick-ass comic, but you want to perfect it before you write the script?
No matter where you are in your creative journey, I can help!
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 story, 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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brandon Barrows
The Castle-Town Tragedy
Say Hello to Your New Editor & Coach
I love helping fiction writers find more success. I do so by showing them how to improve their stories, mindsets, and routines.
I've experienced the hurdles many writers face when creating a work of fiction. I use my experience as a writer and editor to push writers to transform their ideas into stories that agents, publishers, and readers can't stop talking about.
Working with authors who write horror, fantasy, science fiction and crime stories is a passion of mine. It doesn't matter if you write novels, novellas, shorts, or comics, I can help you elevate your ideas, spot weaknesses in your storytelling, and craft stories that resonate with your target audience.
Writing Success is an Email Away
Tell me about the story you're writing and let's find a way to make it exactly what readers want.
I believe that everyone has the power to create the writer's life they desire.
My Services
Manuscript Eval
Comics Editing
Book Coaching
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