You have a story to tell. Let’s get it out of your head and onto the page.”
With Private Book Coaching
Writing is hard. Finishing is harder.
You have a story you’re burning to write. But…
You know exactly what you want to say. Getting it onto the page is another story.
The ideas are there. The characters are real to you. You’ve been living with this story long enough that it feels like a second skin. But when you try to get it onto the page, or explain to someone where you’re stuck, it comes out as a tangle. Too much backstory. Too many threads. No idea which one to pull first.
That’s not a creativity problem. That’s a structure problem. And it’s fixable.
When you work with me, I help you separate what matters from what doesn’t, find the through line in the chaos, and build from there. Writers who’ve spent years circling their story finally see it clearly. And once you can see it, you can write it.
What if you…
Knew exactly what your story is about and where it’s going — before you write another word.
Could finally see which threads matter and which ones are getting in the way.
Had someone in your corner who could read your pages and tell you honestly what’s working and what needs attention.
Wrote with momentum instead of grinding to a halt every time you sit down.
You don’t have to go it alone.
Hi, I’m Nanci Panuccio. Editor, book coach, and host of the Writer Unleashed podcast.
I’ve been working with writers at every stage of the drafting process since 2006. I’ve led live workshops, created online writing courses, and worked closely with writers on everything from first drafts to final revisions.
With an MFA in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts, I’m trained to find the heart of a story, break it down to its individual parts, and bring it all together into a compelling narrative. I know what readers respond to, what excites them, and what sends them drifting.
As your guide, I’ll help you find the through line in your story, write with more confidence and ease, and finish the book you’ve been carrying around for too long.
Private Book Coaching
One-on-one coaching built around your story, your process, and where you’re stuck.
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Private 1-Hour Zoom Sessions
These are recorded so you can refer back to our conversation. No need to take notes. We’ll put your work on screenshare with my margin notes, and we’ll talk it through together.
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Your Own Private Coaching Portal
All your recorded coaching sessions in one place, along with each session’s supporting documents. And because the videos are searchable, you can search for a specific keyword and jump straight to the point on the video where we discuss it. You can also download our session as an MP3 to listen on the road.
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Feedback, Guidance, and Support
Every session includes written feedback on your pages and honest, specific guidance on what to do next. But more than that — I genuinely believe in every writer I work with. The brilliance is already there. Most writers just can’t see it yet because it’s so close to them. Part of my job is to show you what you can’t see yourself.
Your investment:
5-Session Starter Package
to be used within 8 weeks- 5 one-hour Zoom sessions, recorded and uploaded to your private coaching portal
- Feedback on up to 15 double-spaced pages per session
- Honest, specific guidance on what’s working in your pages and what needs attention
- Support to get you unstuck and writing with momentum
- Guidance and support to get you unstuck
- Unlimited email support as you write and revise
Finish Your Book Coaching Package
12 session (to be used within 4 months)- 12 one-hour Zoom sessions, recorded and uploaded to your private coaching portal
- Feedback on up to 25 double-spaced pages per session
- A framework to guide you through drafting and revision from start to finish
- Honest, specific guidance on what’s working in your pages and what needs attention
- Unlimited email support between sessions so you’re never stuck for long
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I wait until I have my first draft done to do coaching with you?
Don’t wait! If you have a work in progress, but are getting overwhelmed and stalled, you’re in the perfect place. Private coaching will help you avoid wandering around in the wrong direction, and will save you major revision later on.
Can you explain further how the coaching works?
The content varies according to what you want support with in any given session.
For example, some writers give me a chapter, scene or series of scenes from their WIP a week before we meet. We then bring it up on screen-share and talk about it during our session. You get suggestions, techniques to help you revise, re-envision, or move your work forward. I don’t edit these pages, but I do help you see where your writing’s most powerful and what other possibilities are yours to explore. And I give you clear directions on where to take your story next.
Other writers need help establishing consistent writing routines, or moving past creative or craft-related blocks. Others just need help getting started, or gaining clarity and focus on what it is they’re writing.
We get together on Zoom for an hour and talk through whatever feels most important to you. I give you some strategies and/or techniques during the call.
All our calls are recorded and uploaded to your private online coaching portal. Beneath each recording, you’ll find that week’s annotated notes on your submitted draft, and any other supporting materials including writing exercises and frameworks we talked about during our session.
How does the scheduling work?
As a private client, you have access to my coaching calendar. From your portal, you can schedule week to week, or up to 4 weeks in advance. Our meeting goes straight to both our calendars. And you can cancel and reschedule as needed. Keep in mind that 5-session packages have an 8-week expiration, and 12-Session packages have 16-week expiration.
I'm working on my memoir. Do you work only with fiction writers?
I work with novelists, memoir writers, and short fiction writers. I’ve coached writers of fantasy, historical fiction, young adult, science fiction, cross-genre, memoir and literary fiction. I’m here to support you to write the story you want to write, through your spin on the world.
I'm not sure which package to choose? Any suggestions?
It really depends on your time and budget. The 5-session package can get you started and keep you in good stead as you move forward with writing and revising. The 12-session package saves you money in the long run, and also gives you a deeper foundation and grounding in your story. If you already have a finished manuscript, the 12-session package is ideal. Most writers start with the 5-week package and then move onto the 12-week package later, or when they have a full manuscript they want guidance on.
Do you offer a payment plan for the 12-session package?
Yes. You can split the $1,800 into three monthly payments of $600. Just reach out before you purchase and I’ll set it up for you.
How much time should I plan on investing?
That’s up to you. Many writers I work with are holding down full time jobs. Others are retired. And it really depends on where in the writing process you are. If you’re just beginning and are just playing with a story idea, 3 hours a week should be enough. But the further along you get with your story, the more time you’ll typically spend. If you already have a work in progress, you’ll probably want to spend between 5 and 10 hours per week writing.
That’s in addition to our time together. Don’t worry. I’ll guide you exactly on what to focus on whether you’ve got all the time in the world or, if like most of us, time is sparse.
I've never worked with a book coach. Can we talk first?
Absolutely. Let’s hop on a 30-minute clarity call to talk about the story you’re longing to create. This is complimentary, and there’s no obligation to take it any further after our call. But you’ll still walk away with more direction on what to do next. Book your call with me by clicking here.