Helping writers master the art of storytelling.
Talent is a myth that actively harms the writing community.
Nobody is born already knowing how to write well. Attributing beginner’s luck to a mystical force that blessed the few is what leads to imposter syndrome. It stops our community from being able to grapple with how skill-building actually works and creates unnecessary pain. Instead, great writing is a skill. One that takes time and dedication to develop.
I want to be a part of the change within our community by guiding writers through the creation process from beginning to end. If you have an idea but are overwhelmed with putting it into action, if you’re stuck in the middle of a draft, or if you have a finished manuscript that keeps getting rejected, I would love to help you learn how to fix it.
It’s time to reject talent.
I want to help every writer I work with become a great storyteller. Together, we can explore how the creative process works. How do you take writing a novel, which is chaotic and overwhelming and often relies on luck, and turn it into a process you can reliably use?
My services
-
One-on-One Coaching
-
Blueprint for a Novel
-
Story Grid Diagnostic
My name is Kallista Ann, and I’m a certified Story Grid Editor and Author Accelerator book coach. My job isn’t done until you have the skills and confidence to write your next best novel. I’ve learned how great storytelling works from excellent editors like Shawn Coyne and coaches like Jennie Nash.
Meet Kallista
“Kallista provided me with priceless feedback on my YA Post-Apocalyptic manuscript. The editorial letter she wrote highlighted issues I was completely blind to despite having had many beta readers for the project. I didn't waste a second implementing her feedback, which uncovered potential in my manuscript I wasn't even aware of. If you ever have doubts about your work, but are unable to identify the issues, I would highly recommend you reach out to Kallista.”
Kenny Valentine, Author