Shari McGriff
Book coach and accountability coach for Christian writers
| Hourly rate range | $110 to $190 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Christian coachingGoal setting and accountability |
| Works with | Christians and Creatives |
| Also coaches | Life coach and Speaking coach |
| Credentials | Certified Book Coach; Master's in English; Master's of Fine Arts in Creative Writing |
| Practice | Write Into Your High Calling |
Shari McGriff is a certified book coach who works with Christian writers. She helps new and struggling writers find their voice, structure their books, and locate their story point. She is also an author and professor with a Master's in English and a Master's of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. Her work includes book coaching, writing classes, workshops, manuscript evaluations, developmental editing, and accountability for writers. She leads a community called Write Into Your High Calling.
What Shari helps with
Shari helps Christian writers who are starting out or feel stuck. She works on voice, book structure, and finding the point of the story.
- Finding your writing voice
- Structuring a book
- Finding your story point
- Staying accountable to writing goals
- Getting feedback on a manuscript
- Developmental editing
- Writing a book with a faith-based message
Who Shari works with
Shari works with new and struggling Christian writers. Her clients have a story or message they feel called to write. Many need help getting started, shaping their ideas into a book, or staying on track to finish.
Background and qualifications
Shari is an author, professor, and certified book coach. She holds a Master's in English and a Master's of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. She leads the Write Into Your High Calling community for Christian writers. She also teaches writing classes, including a creative writing class for homeschoolers, and runs workshops, events, and retreats.
Shari McGriff pricing
Programs and services
- Book coaching
- Writing classes
- Homeschool creative writing class
- Workshops
- Accountability for writers
- NaNoWriMo support
Shari McGriff reviews
The CoachVouch take
She combines a book coaching certification and an MFA in creative writing with a community built for Christian writers.
Best for new or stuck Christian writers who want help shaping a book and staying accountable.
Common questions
How much does Shari McGriff charge?
Coaching with Shari runs $110 to $190 an hour. Message Shari from this page for an exact quote.
What does Shari McGriff help with?
Shari McGriff helps with finding your writing voice, structuring a book, finding your story point and staying accountable to writing goals.
Is Shari McGriff certified?
Shari McGriff lists: Certified Book Coach; Master's in English; Master's of Fine Arts in Creative Writing.
Does Shari McGriff offer manuscript feedback?
Yes. She evaluates either the first 10 pages or a whole manuscript. She also offers developmental editing.
Does Shari McGriff teach writing to kids?
She offers a homeschool creative writing class. She also teaches other writing classes and workshops.
How do I contact Shari McGriff?
Send Shari a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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