You’re thinking about people, power, justice, relationships, history, and the kind of world your story imagines – and you want that to come through on the page.
I’m a values-driven Author Accelerator certified book coach who helps fantasy writers across subgenres who want to weave real-world themes into magical stories.
I help you clarify what you’re really trying to say, strengthen how it shows up in your story, and keep moving forward with confidence without losing the magic or joy of writing.
• Respect for your voice and vision
• Space for complexity, nuance and questions
• Attention to both storytelling craft and emotional impact
• Support that challenges you while always keeping your vision
In particular I help writers who:
Believe fantasy can shift perspectives, build empathy or spark change
Write fantasy in many forms (contemporary, historical, urban, steampunk, light, high, etc.)
Care about social themes (power, inequality, disability, colonialism, climate, justice, (queer) identity, social systems, history)
Want their stories to mean something to the reader, not only entertain them
“Sandra has the best insight for helping writers keep moving forward in their writing. She saw things in my writing that I was missing and knew exactly what I needed to do to improve my story structure. Above all Sandra is kind and encouraging with all of her feedback and you can just feel how much she believes in your story and in you as a writer. The combination of that belief, her passion for good stories, and her obvious knowledge and skill makes for a perfect coach! I am so glad I have had her in my story process!”
– Kenda
For writers who feel stuck at the beginning of their novel.
You’ll gain clarity and direction, a stronger foundation for your novel and confidence in your next steps
For fantasy writers who are at an early stage or feeling stuck and want an experienced outside perspective to help them see their project more clearly.
You’ll gain clarity, a strong foundation for your novel and confidence in your story.
For fantasy writers who want to bring depth and structure to their story before diving into full drafts.
By the end of three months, clients have a complete blueprint for their fantasy novel and are ready to write with confidence and clarity.
For fantasy writers who who work independently and want thoughtful, professional insight without live sessions.
Feedback focuses on story-level craft — structure, worldbuilding, character, pacing and clarity — and includes margin notes.
For writers who value depth in their feedback, consistency in their writing and a trusted creative coaching relationship
This is not about speed or productivity. It’s about building a novel that holds together and makes an impact, technically, emotionally, and thematically.
You care deeply about people, society, and the world — and those concerns naturally find their way into your stories.
You have strong ideas, questions, or values, but you’re not interested in preaching or being heavy-handed on the page.
You want your story to mean something, without losing magic, joy, or wonder.
You sometimes wonder whether what you’re trying to say is actually coming through to a reader — or only living in your head.
You’re committed to writing the best story you can, not the fastest or most marketable one.
You want to finish your manuscript, but you don’t want to flatten it or simplify it just to get there.
You’re looking for thoughtful, professional support that respects your voice, your process, and your values.
You believe stories can change how people see the world — even in small, quiet ways.
—Wendy
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