Welcome to The Whole Story Coach!
My name is Erin Halden and I’m an Author Accerlerator-certified developmental editor and book coach.
I specialize in Middle Grand and Young Adult fiction, and take on select Adult fiction when it is a good fit.
To learn more about me, you can visit my About page.
In the meantime, I’m excited to participate in Author Accelerator’s Black Friday 2025 Event…
The Mini Blueprint Strategy Session
A professional gut-check for your creative vision that shows you what’s working, what’s next, and why your book is absolutely worth finishing
For just $299, you get:
1. Big-Picture Project Analysis
The Mini Blueprint is your chance to finally step back and see your book with fresh eyes. In one powerful page, this guided questionnaire helps you get clear on what your book is really about, why it matters, and where it’s headed.
Most writers rush into writing without pausing to think through the big picture—and the Mini Blueprint changes that. You’ll answer a handful of questions that spark reflection, focus your ideas, and bring your “why” to the surface. Your book coach will review your Blueprint and offer insight on your project’s potential.
It’s simple, it’s powerful, and it just might be the clarity you’ve been missing.
2. An Editorial Review
Your coach will review the first 3,000 words of your book. Get evidence-based insight about whether you’re on the right track and walk away knowing exactly what to focus on next.
Your coach will help you understand what’s working and what can be improved, and then provide an actionable plan to help you move forward, without overwhelm.
3. An In-Depth Conversation
This is your chance to talk it out.
In a 50-minute strategy session, you and your coach will unpack your ideas, identify what’s working (and what’s not), and shape a concrete plan to move your project forward with purpose and momentum.
You’ll have the chance to ask questions about your coach’s feedback so that you leave the session feeling more confident.
The result? You’ll get a boost of confidence to keep going and there is
NO better gift than that!
If you’ve never been coached, you’re going to love the experience of having a well-trained professional book coach look closely at your work and talk strategy with you in real time. Writing friends are awesome and AI is great, but there’s nothing like talking to a certified book coach.
If you have been coached before, you already know how powerful it can be. You might use this Black Friday Special as a chance to test out a new idea, get some fresh perspective, or get the momentum you need to keep writing forward.