I’m Nicole Whisler
Developmental Editor & Book Coach
I help fantasy writers outline, draft, and revise their best book in 6 months … even if they’ve never written a novel before.
Looking for the right book coach for your fantasy novel?
Are you struggling to transfer your vision from your head to the page?
Or stuck in a loop, reworking your opening pages?
Do you worry your story won’t resonate with readers?
What if that could change?
What if you knew the exact steps to take to achieve your writing goals each week?
What if you had support from A to Z, from brainstorming to drafting to revising to publication?
I specialize in developmental editing and book coaching for writers of fantasy novels—writers who value the craft of storytelling and wish to create stories that resonate.
A Free Guide to Get You Started
8 Mistakes to Avoid in Your Fantasy Novel’s Opening
Book Coaching
Fantasy Footsteps: Road to Publication
I’ll let you in on a secret. All you need to succeed as a writer are three things:
A roadmap (so you know what to do)
Mindset work (so you gain the ability to do it)
Support, accountability, & personal feedback (to make sure it gets done!)
With these three pillars, you’ll have everything you need to write and publish a book that resonates with readers on the deepest level.
If you’re thinking, “Yes, please! Tell me what to do!”, I’d like to invite you to apply to my book coaching program designed specifically for fantasy writers—Fantasy Footsteps: Road to Publication.
See what writers like you are saying . . .
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Nadir Shirazi
“I’ve been stalling on my Islam-inspired sci-fantasy series for 10 years. But within 10 minutes of starting Nicole’s program, I started writing again. Her warmth, friendliness, kindness, and ability to deal with eccentric people like me were the kickstart I needed to dive in. I feel like a new person.”
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Amanda Emerick
“I can’t recommend Fantasy Footsteps enough to writers who are legitimately looking to polish their craft, write, and eventually publish their novel. I appreciate Nicole’s honesty and reliability. I know I can count on her to talk me off a metaphorical wall when I ‘just don’t know what to do.’ Nicole is a valuable resource and has built this program around the needs of writers.”
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Trinity Cunningham
“I loved discussing my story with Nicole. She provided me with invaluable insights I never would have considered on my own. Her encouraging developmental suggestions often triggered new ideas in my mind and helped me move forward with confidence. I now know what to look for and work on in my future writing.”
Hi! I’m Nicole
I’m a Developmental Editor & Book Coach for Fantasy Writers.
First, I’m a writer, like you. I understand all too well the mental and emotional ups and downs of storytelling. Don’t let resistance win. Recognize the value of good advice plus hard work.
My approach to storytelling and editing is multifaceted. You’re welcome to check out some of the craft-of-writing books I use in my editing and coaching, along with other resources for writers.
What can I say about myself? I read, I write, I read about writing, and I write about reading. It never gets old to me.
Latest on the Blog
You can rely on my blog for clear and specific writing advice, motivational tips, grammatical aid, and author/editor interviews.
Tools
Resources For Writers
Here you will find some of my favorite resources for writers.
Add these books, podcasts, websites, and other resources to your writing toolbox to augment your writing at any stage.
Join my free, private Facebook group:
“Finish My Fantasy Novel: Write & Revise My Best Book in 6 Months”
In the group, I go live weekly with writing tips. The group is also a platform for writers to support each other and share their wins and progress. Here’s the schedule for the lives (replays available for all except the sprints):
1st Tuesday of the month: Q&A on a specific topic
2nd Tuesday of the month: Writing sprint with fellow writers!
3rd Tuesday of the month: Live training on a specific topic
4th Tuesday of the month: Interview with an author or marketing/business expert