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Nicole | Book Coach & Developmental Editor

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Author & Developmental Editor. Helping fiction & memoir writers bring creative instinct and craft together to make stronger books.

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Where to find me this fall and winter.

First up: Whole Revision, my new 10-week live cohort for paid Substack subscribers. It starts Sept 8 and runs through Nov 11, with weekly posts and three live Zoom calls for anyone ready to revise without losing themselves in the process. Link in bio to join.

Also on the calendar:

Sept 25–26, I’m teaching a masterclass and workshop sessions at the Central Coast Writers Conference, including Writing Whole.

Dec 4–5, I’m joining Writing Day Workshops’ Chicago Online event with a session on revision.

February 2027, I’ll be teaching a 4-week online revision workshop through Writing Workshops.com. More details this winter.

However we meet, in your inbox, in a room, or on a screen, I’m glad you’re here. Save this post for the dates.

#writingworkshops by @nicolemeierwrites

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2 months ago

Thanks to the writer who made me aware of the social media and website impersonating me and asking writers for money. Ugh.

Please know any emails come only from my website Nicolemeier.com and I never solicit business cold. by @nicolemeierwrites

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4 months ago

I’ve been listening to you, to myself, to the subtle shifts in the creative landscape around us. And what I’ve heard is the call for something more holistic.

So why The Whole Writer? This new name? The Whole Writer represents what I believe. We are all seeking wholeness in our creative lives. Not just techniques for better sentences, but nurturing the person who writes those sentences.

If this sparks your interest, I’d love for you to join me on Apple podcasts, Spotify, and Substack. by @nicolemeierwrites

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a year ago

If writing has started to feel heavy, lonely, or ruled by your inner critic, I’d love to invite you to spend a Saturday morning with me at Hanai Center in Bend this August.

After working with hundreds of writers, I’ve noticed something: many talented writers aren’t struggling because they lack ideas or dedication. They’re simply overwhelmed by the pressure, advice, and expectations that can come with writing.

Writing Whole isn’t about productivity or publishing. It’s about reconnecting with the part of you that wanted to write in the first place.

Whether you’re working on a novel, memoir, journal, or simply want to write again, you’ll leave with practical tools—and hopefully a little more kindness toward yourself.

No experience necessary. Just a curiosity about creating a more balanced writing practice.

I’d love to see you there. Registration is available through the link in my bio. by @nicolemeierwrites

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Don’t miss this week’s pod episode of The Whole Writer with author Annie Cathryn. Inside, she’s sharing her decision to go from traditional publishing to indie. We share a very honest and helpful conversation about what many authors are too afraid to tell you. You don’t want to miss this one!

Thank you @nicolemeierwrites for this wonderful conversation!

The Whole Writer podcast creates space for writers to nurture both their craft and themselves, exploring what it means to write from a place of wholeness rather than depletion. You can find episodes on:
📍 Substack
📍 Apple Podcasts
📍 Spotify by @nicolemeierwrites

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The latest handful of podcast episodes are here to support you through every stage of the writing and publishing journey ✨

Whether you’re trying to finish your novel or memoir, revise your manuscript, navigate the publishing industry, strengthen your writing mindset, or stay hopeful while querying or self-publishing, these conversations are for you.

This recent lineup includes author and coach @camillepagan sharing How to Build a Novelist Career: Body of Work, Publishing Mindset & Staying in the Game, a heartfelt conversation with @mirandabw1 on Cultivating Hope as a Novel Writer, and thoughtful insight on Why You Feel Behind on Your Book (And What to Do Instead).

Perfect for fiction writers, memoir writers, aspiring authors, and creatives looking for encouragement, writing craft insight, and sustainable support as they work toward publication.

Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts 🤍 by @nicolemeierwrites

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5 months ago

This episode is a special one.

Nicole Meier isn’t just a brilliant creative mind; she’s family. We’ve raised our kids alongside one another, held each other through the hardest seasons, and celebrated every chapter as our careers evolved.

In today’s conversation, she shares what it looks like to return to your voice and your creativity, even in the thick of motherhood, caregiving, and self-doubt.

If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to begin, this one’s for you.

🎧 New episode now streaming. taken in Bend, Oregon by @nicolemeierwrites

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a year ago

This new season of the The Whole Writer feels extra special. I’ve had the joy of sitting down with a senior editor from Penguin Random House, an award-winning novelist, a savvy pitch expert, and many generous voices shaping today’s publishing landscape. Each conversation offers deeply practical insights and honest encouragement for fiction writers trying to find their way in this ever-changing industry.

If you’ve been craving thoughtful guidance, creative inspiration, or simply the reminder that your writing dreams are still possible, this season is for you. 🎧💛

Tune into The Whole Writer wherever you get your podcasts.

@gillespiekarin @willparkeranderson @darienhsugee by @nicolemeierwrites

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7 months ago

This past season of The Whole Writer Podcast has felt extra special — a season filled with heart, wisdom, and real talk about novel writing, publishing, literary agents, and the creator economy. ✨

I’ve had the joy of sitting down with incredible guests like @janefriedman, @larkwords, @thrillerchick , @agent.erin.niumata, @kathryncraft, and more. Each conversation offering something deeply valuable for fiction writers finding their way in this ever-changing landscape.

If you’ve been craving gentle guidance, inspiration, or simply the reminder that your novel writing dreams are possible, these episodes are the perfect place to begin. 🎧💛

Tune into The Whole Writer wherever you get your podcasts. by @nicolemeierwrites

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a year ago

Our creativity doesn’t exist in isolation from our wellbeing, relationships, environments, and emotional landscapes.

In a world that’s increasingly fragmented, I believe we’re all seeking connection, community, sustainability, and meaning.

My new focus—The Whole Writer—represents what I believe we’re all seeking: wholeness in our creative lives. Not just techniques for better sentences, but nurturing the person behind those sentences.

If you’d like to join in the conversation around writing, creative well-being, and resources that tend to both your craft and your soul, come find me:
✨ The Whole Writer podcast
✨ Dear Whole Writer on Substack by @nicolemeierwrites

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a year ago

After years of working with writers and walking this path myself, I’ve noticed something: it’s not the writers with the most natural talent who necessarily make it. It’s the ones who embrace tenacity.

The ones who show up to the work, day after day, especially when they don’t feel like it. The ones who keep honing their craft and remain open to growing, even when growth feels uncomfortable.

Want to hear more? Just follow the link in my bio and come join the creative community. I’d love to see you there. by @nicolemeierwrites

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a year ago

There's no "right" way. But...there is an opportunity to approach the novel writing process in a way that's best suited to the kind of writer YOU are.👇🏻⁠
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Not what your writer friend or your favorite author says works for them. Because remember, each creative being is unique in how they work.⁠
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For example: Do you typically thrive on accountability? If so, setting writing dates in your calendar or joining a writing group might keep you motivated. This is also where a good book coach can come in, acting as your accountability partner and co strategist.🤓⁠
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Or maybe you prefer to write a chunk of pages, pause, and get actionable feedback before moving forward. This is where a writing partner or developmental editor can come in. Sometimes you just need to know if your manuscript is headed in the right direction before writing forward. ⁠
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⁠Whatever your process, I encourage you to be intentional about it. Find the rhythm and resources that work for you.💫📚 ⁠ by @nicolemeierwrites

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