Let’s give them the full story experience
Whether your story is still a shiny new thought in your head, or you want to make sure your finished manuscript will pull in readers and never let go, I’m ready to coach you through it. Message me to get this adventure started.
Dare to think differently about story
Expanding how you think about your book is the first step to making it truly stand out. It’s also one of my favorite things to muse about, which is why I blog about something story-related once a week, plus do deep-dives as often as I can. Check out my blog to come on a daring journey with me.
- When Cliffhangers Work (And When They’re Just Annoying)
- Sometimes, You Even Forget Good Stories
- 4 Techniques to Keep Readers Turning Pages of a Multi-Pov Novel
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Who am I?
Mary DeSantis is a writing and story coach specializing in fiction (primarily fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, and romance for audiences aged middle grade and up). She holds an MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University, which she combines with a lifetime of table-top role-playing games to help authors create immersive stories that put readers right in the middle of it all. Her favorite book is A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle, which she first read when she was ten and still feels like a new adventure every time she rereads it. And her favorite TTRPG character she ever played is a tossup between her current bard and a rogue she named McStabbins ‘cause she stabs things (and ‘cause it annoyed the gamemaster).
To find out how Mary can help with your writing journey, check out her services here. Or drop her a line to chat about your project.