Fellow educators, it’s time to fulfill your dream of writing a novel.

Fiction book coach, Miranda Keskes, has shoulder-length wavy auburn hair and is smiling while holding a notebook and pen in a room with bookshelves in the background.
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I help aspiring novelists accomplish their writing goals, from planning to pitching agents (and everything in between).

As a former classroom teacher, I have a soft spot for coaching teachers and teens.

I’m also a mother to two teenage boys, so I love coaching fellow moms.

My coaching superpower: I’m highly organized and have a strong attention to detail.

While you dream big, I’ll help you develop systems and provide accountability to turn your big dreams into a polished novel.

Fiction book coach, Miranda Keskes, is smiling, sitting in a chair, wearing a purple top and pink cardigan, with a laptop in front of her decorated with various stickers and a bookshelf filled with books in the background.

Not sure if you need a book coach? Let me ask you a few questions…

  • Do you have an idea for a novel, but have no idea how to start?

  • Do you feel guilty about wanting to write a novel because you think your students or children need all your time and attention?

  • Have you been writing a novel for years and feel like you’re Sisyphus pushing a rock eternally up a mountain?

  • Have you written a novel, but you don’t know if it’s ready to pitch or self-publish?

  • Are you the kind of person who writes in their car during [insert any kid’s sports practice]?

  • Have you taken a few one-off writing classes, but you’re ready for something more consistent?

  • Do you need accountability and deadlines to get things done?

  • Do you thrive on the motivation and encouragement of others?

  • Do you believe it’s never too late to try something new or to follow a dream?

  • Are you ready to invest in your dream of becoming a novelist?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you’d benefit from having a book coach.

Let’s make your novel-writing dreams come true together!

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Think you don’t possibly have the time to write a novel? Let me stop you right there. I started my paid writing career while teaching full-time and raising two toddlers. If I can do it, you can do it too!

Achieving your own dreams is a powerful way to inspire your students and children to follow their own aspirations.

Client Testimonials

  • ~Emily Climaco, School librarian (Manuscript Evaluation)


    “Mandy is a delightful and thorough book coach! She read my work closely, giving valuable insights for revision in clear steps. I appreciate that she also offered examples of other novelists to study. She is generous with her time and expertise, and I highly recommend her services.”

  • ~Christina Botbyl, Educator and Leadership Coach (Novel Blueprint Intensive)

    “Miranda Keskes' Novel Blueprint Intensive offers a week of thoughtful instruction and opportunities to explore, develop, and reflect on a novel idea, whether you are just starting or deep into the writing process. As someone with a first iteration of a Novel Blueprint, the timing of this course was perfect as it allowed me to revisit my ideas and dive deeper. Through methodically introducing each stage of the Novel Blueprint, facilitating discussions about participants' novel ideas, asking key questions, and leading practical activities during the course, Miranda helped me to recognize the additional work that I needed to do to dive deeper into my own Novel Blueprint. The Novel Blueprint Intensive has allowed me to bring my story and my intentions more into alignment. I knew I needed this and every day during this short course was affirming and helped me to move forward!”

  • ~ Anne Kilfoyle, Educator (Pitch Package)

    “Working with Mandy has provided invaluable accountability and support in finishing my novel and pitching to agents. She’s a knowledgeable guide, teammate, and cheerleader rolled in one! Mandy also has the magical ability to keep a sense of humor while taking her role very seriously—she’s a blast to work with, and I get that sense that she simply won’t let me fail. I highly recommend sharing your writing journey with her!”

  • ~ Stephanie Thomas, Educator (Novel Blueprint Intensive)

    “I loved the ability to collaborate and think through story decisions purposefully!”