Books

& Resources.

My books approach writing from two sides of the same question: How do we strengthen what we write without losing the voice that made us want to write it in the first place?
  • Not Just Words: Writing as Liberation explores voice, identity, memory, and self-expression.
  • The R.E.W.R.I.T.E. Method turns toward the manuscript itself, giving writers a practical system for diagnosing what is not working and revising with intention.

NEW BOOK

THE R.E.W.R.I.T.E
METHOD

The R.E.W.R.I.T.E. Method replaces revision guesswork with a clear, evidence-based process. Instead of changing everything, following every note, or polishing sentences before the story is ready, you’ll learn how to diagnose what is happening on the page, identify the problem beneath the symptom, and make deliberate changes without losing your voice.

Not Just Words: Writing as Liberation

Not Just Words: Writing as Liberation is your ultimate companion for unlocking your creative potential and transforming your life. If you’ve ever said,“I want to write,” but felt stuck, uncertain, or overwhelmed, this book is for you. It takes you on a transformative journey from “someday” to “I did it.” With this guide, you’ll break through the barriers holding you back and finally turn your dream of writing into a triumphant reality.

NEW BOOK

Not Just Words: The Companion

The teaching lives in Not Just Words. This is where you do the work.

Not Just Words: The Companion is a practical, spacious workbook designed to be used alongside Not Just Words: Writing as Liberation. It gives writers room to capture what they discover, return to the practices that matter, and see how their writing changes over time.

Free Digital Resources

Enhance your writing journey with these curated tools and templates designed to help you reclaim your narrative.

The Writer’s Recovery Plan

After rejection, silence, or a stall. A tool to keep for the day the writing life knocks the wind out of you.

Revision Checklist

Agent Research Before the Query

The Query Letter Builder

A four-page worksheet for shaping a clear, professional query that makes an agent want to read the pages.

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What Readers Are Saying

NOT JUST WORDS: WRITING AS LIBERATION

This book will change your perspective on writing.

Not Just Words is a writing journey different from anything I’ve encountered. While its exercises focus on familiar goals, such as finding your unique voice, unleashing creativity, and overcoming writer’s block, the means of achieving those goals are unique. You’ll dig into your ancestral influences, consider your place in the lexicon of past and present voices, and propel yourself into your future far ahead of arriving there.

All the while, you’ll develop your ability to imagine, create, influence, and inspire. Whether you’re writing for yourself, your family and friends, or for publication, Not Just Words will shake up your journey. These aren’t just writing exercises but game changers for new and experienced writers alike.

I highly recommend Not Just Words to anyone stuck in a rut, eager to find a voice you didn’t know you had (even if you think you’ve already found your voice), or looking to unleash tremendous creative potential. It’s a book you’ll want to return to repeatedly over the years.

— Chris C

A MUST READ!

“This book is a profound exploration of writing as a vehicle for self-empowerment and transformation. It masterfully guides readers through the liberating journey of reclaiming their voice and embracing authentic self-expression.”

Dr. Norissa Williams

For everyone and anyone who loves writing

“Not Just Words is a transformative guide that goes beyond standard writing advice. Through its insightful exercises, it offers deep creative exploration. Perfect for writers of all levels, this book is both practical and inspiring, helping unlock new dimensions of one’s voice and potential” —Lisa Johnson, Writer and Enthusiastic Reader

— Lisa Johnson