Write more than ever before
and fall in love with your book again
When you decided to write a book, you had no idea it would be this hard.
Now, you’re ready to throw your hands up and give back the advance. Or cancel the project. Or smash your laptop against the wall and binge eat ice cream straight from the tub.
You still want to write the damn thing. You have a message to share, and you know you have something to add to the conversation. This book could really make a difference—if only you could get it done.
But you feel like it’ll never get there. Everything you write sounds… meh.
And the clock is ticking. You committed to a deadline that now feels impossible. And you’re kinda pissed.
Why is this so damn hard?
You write all the time for work. You’re constantly at the keyboard. You even enjoy writing, when you get in the flow of it. But a book feels so much bigger, so much harder than anything else.
And what if you put all this work in, and the book is just crap? What if the reviewers laugh and the world thinks you’re a fraud? What if you waste this amazing opportunity by doing a shitty job?
But what if it wasn’t so hard?
What if you rediscovered your original energy for this project?
Imagine waking up early, grabbing a coffee, and feeling excited as you sit down to write. You open your document and know exactly what to do. You’re full of creative energy and slip easily into “the zone.”
This is the best writing you’ve ever done.
The words are flowing from you. It still takes dedication, but you can see your effort paying off on the page. You’re making progress—real progress. It’s amazing how fast you’re flying through chapters.
You’re sharing something important, and you’re confident it’s coming across loud and clear.
Finally, you’re saying what’s really on your heart.
You’re giving your book the best chance of success. You’re doing everything possible to inspire and empower readers to change their world for good.
In meetings, you talk proudly about the book’s progress. You share your excitement over the latest chapter and look forward to submitting it to your editor.
You find joy in fulfilling your commitment—to your book and to yourself.
You’re proud that you refused to give in to doubt. You meet your deadline and feel really good about what you’ve created.
Before you know it, you’re holding your book in your hands. Reviewers share your message further than you could’ve imagined. Readers send thank you notes because their lives are better than before. Your book is helping people. You’re making a difference in the world.
Do any of these sound familiar?
You desperately want to share your message with more people, but it also feels paralyzing.
You’ve already decided against outsourcing the writing. You feel deeply that you need to do this yourself.
You’re afraid of screwing up and ruining this opportunity—for yourself, your story, and the people who need to hear your message.
I can help you get unstuck
I’m Liz, the editor, book coach, and ghostwriter behind Green Goose Writing.
I help people who want to write a book they know will inspire others but are stuck trying to get the words on the page.
They’re used to getting things done but, for some reason, their book just isn’t coming together.
I’ve written 16 books, taught college writing classes, and edited countless manuscripts to help people tell their stories.
Most importantly, I coach writers who are ready to get serious and really do this thing.
I help them finally finish their book and feel proud of sharing their words with the world.
“Every day I think what a great decision it was to ask for Liz’s help.”
Welcome to
The Write and Edit Intensive:
A Three-Month Plan to Write More than Ever Before
and Fall in Love with your Book Again
Here’s How You’ll make progress:
Month 1: Solid foundations
You and I start by digging deep to understand why you’re stuck. We go through any existing material, writing, plans, doodles, ideas, and anything else and make sense of what you already have.
Together, we create a clear plan so you’re confident in what your book is really about and what you have to do next.
You workshop your outline, submit ideas or drafts for editing, get fast feedback, and ensure the foundations of your book are solid, so you can get across the message you really want to share.
Month 2: Fresh energy
With your new foundation in place, you’re excited to dive into writing again! We build your writing habit with techniques based on your personality and past successes.
You write fresh pages for your book, benefiting from accountability deadlines we’ve worked out together, and leveling-up your writing as you work through my editing feedback.
You make fast, furious progress, and feel invigorated with every word.
Month 3: Flying high
You’re really flying high now, writing more than ever before, excited and in love with your book again.
We talk every day, but you’re running into fewer challenges. You trust your writing. You know what you’re doing. You’re confident you can finish this book, and you’re proud of the words on the page.
If you started this program with a substantial amount already written, you could be finishing your book now, and getting ready for final edits and publishing. If you started from scratch, you have a solid outline for your book, a plan to actually make it happen, and a new writing habit you love.
“I am no longer in fight or flight when I look at my writing. I feel like I now have a direction. Thank you so much for your support.”
The Write and Edit Intensive includes:
A Get Clear Jumpstart Questionnaire
This jumpstart questionnaire will help us get clear on why you’re stuck. You’ll consider what’s working, what’s tripping you up, and how we can get things flowing.
You’ll reconnect with the WHY that made you want to write in the first place and find little rays of hope that we can turn this thing around.
Six hours of one-on-one coaching calls
Every two weeks, we’ll meet for a private, one-hour video call to get you unstuck and actually writing. We’ll look at the work you’ve done so far, talk through the hard stuff, and figure out where to go next.
You’ll have a safe space to talk through your thoughts, and together we’ll figure out how to share your message in a way that hits home with readers.
By the end of each one-hour session, you’ll know exactly what to write in the week ahead. You’ll level-up your writing skills, and feel confident and excited to work on your book.
Daily voice messaging support
Every weekday, we’ll check in with each other over Voxer, a free and secure voice and text messaging app. You can tell me how the writing’s going and what you’re feeling, and we’ll troubleshoot issues together.
Send voice messages, get encouragement, troubleshoot tricky paragraphs, brainstorm ideas, bitch about life, and talk every day to someone who understands what you’re trying to do. I’ll virtually be by your side, so you’re not alone as you work your book.
Accountability deadlines
We’ll create a writing schedule that works for your life. You’ll send me your writing, and I’ll hold you accountable to the deadlines we set together.
We all benefit from a little friendly outside pressure. This is key to making the progress you really want, even amidst a busy life.
Hands-On Editing
Every two weeks, I will edit up to 7,000 words of your work-in-progress, giving personal, actionable advice to level-up your writing. Submit some bullet-point ideas, a rough outline, your synopsis, chapter drafts, or anything else you like. You’ll get your document marked-up with comments, just as I do when developmental editing full books for publication.
I’ll show you what works and what doesn’t, so you’ll know if your writing is any good. You won’t have to wait until you’ve finished the first draft to know if you’re going off-track. Instead, you’ll get fast feedback so you can do more of what’s great and adjust what needs work.
I promise to be honest—I won’t blow smoke up your ass. I also promise to be kind. I know showing your work to someone else can feel vulnerable, but I am on your side. You’re not alone anymore.
“I am absolutely thrilled with my book. It always brings a tear to my eye when I read it.”
You can get unstuck, find your message, and fall in love with your book again.
You can write, finish, and feel proud of sharing your words with the world.
You can.
And I can help you get there.
Let’s get started
Step 1: Schedule a complimentary, no-obligation consult
This gives me the chance to make sure I can help you, and gives you the opportunity to ask questions and ensure you like my coaching style. (Hey, I’m pretty awesome but I’m not everyone’s cup of tea, and that’s okay.)
You can schedule your consult right here. I do get booked up early, so I suggest planning early.
Step 2: Choose your investment plan and secure your spot
Choose from a one-off or monthly payment options, and sign our coaching agreement, in which you promise to commit to your book, and I promise to be there for you throughout this process.
Step 3: Get started
On our agreed date, we’ll get started! If you decide to work with me, I’ll tell you the exact next steps. If you decide not to work with me or if we aren’t a perfect fit, I’m happy to share other resources to help you get what you need.
Have questions?
“Admittedly, I was a bit nervous at the beginning, but I was struck by Liz’s attention to detail, professionalism, and knowledge.”