Joanne Metivier
Book Coaching
Strengthen Your Story from the
Inside Out
I help thoughtful writers who feel stuck in their stories.
Many writers reach a point where the structure of their work no longer supports their vision.
I offer clear, respectful guidance that helps writers
understand what their story needs next.
About
Joanne Metivier
Book Coaching
I’m a coach and developmental editor who guides writers to understand what their stories are doing.
I help them see the underlying structure of their book so they
can make informed decisions.
I work primarily with writers of upmarket, psychological, and women’s fiction, and
I’m experienced in supporting writers for whom English is not their first language. I work best with writers who want to understand their story before trying to solve it.
Writers work with me when they want calm, precise leadership that respects
their process. My background in research, teaching, and narrative analysis informs
a coaching approach grounded in close reading and structural clarity.I'm an Author Accelerator certified book coach, trained to use a set of practical story-analysis tools developed to help writers make clear, informed decisions about their work. My research training, and my experience as a teacher and examiner in research methods and theoretical frameworks, inform how I use these tools in my work: critically, independently, and in service of the writer rather than any single methodology.
Services
Joanne Metivier
Book Coaching
I offer a small number of focused services designed to support
writers at specific decision points.
I offer structural assessment, planning support, and guided revision to help
writers make clear decisions about how to move their manuscript forward.
Each service provides clear next steps suited to where you are in your project.
They’re designed for writers who feel uncertain about their direction.
To see the kinds of support I offer, you can view a
brief overview of my coaching packages.
Selected Client Feedback
“
I was fortunate to have Jo Metivier as my mentor/coach for review of my novel. The entire process was well organized, starting from the initial Mini Blueprint, the review of the first 20 pages of the novel and the final conference call to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the novel. I appreciated Jo’s insights at every step in the process. It is probably challenging to provide critical feedback to an author of a completed draft of a novel, knowing that the author has worked for many years through multiple iterations. Jo provided her feedback in a very professional and above all respectful and encouraging manner, leading me to logically understand potential pathways forward. Her insights suggested that the novel might benefit from a different structure, but rather than feeling daunted by this challenge, I felt refreshed and enthused.— Elizabeth Brown (Women’s Fiction)
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Jo Metivier is someone you would want in your corner when working on a piece of writing. Whether it’s an article, a novel, or a non-fiction book, Jo is a sage and skilled writing coach and mentor.
Not only will she keep you on track and centred with your core idea, she will provide the support and framework to keep you writing. Having known Jo in her professional capacity for over twenty years, I can attest to the combination of compassion and clear, insightful feedback she brings to her work. Her background in creative writing research and mentoring gives her a depth of experience that informs her thoughtful, grounded approach.
If you’re a writer embarking on your next adventure, I’d encourage you to take Jo with you!— Anni McTavish (Non-fiction)
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Packages
Joanne Metivier
Book Coaching
These are distinct ways of working together, designed for different decision points in a project. Writers choose the option that best fits their current needs.
Mini Blueprint Diagnostic
The Mini Blueprint Diagnostic is a focused diagnostic review of a manuscript opening, designed to help a writer understand what’s working, what isn’t, and what to do next.It’s suited to writers who feel uncertain about their direction and want clear, practical guidance before revising or drafting forward.
Opening Act Review
The Opening Act Review is a structural assessment of a novel’s first act, designed to help a writer understand how their first act is functioning and what decisions are needed to move the manuscript forward.It’s suited to writers who want clear insight into alignment, momentum, and next steps before revising, querying, or continuing their draft.
Full Manuscript Blueprint Support
Full Manuscript Blueprint Support is ongoing coaching that incorporates the deep work of completing and validating a Blueprint and Inside Outline for a novel.It’s designed to help writers at any stage gain full structural clarity and make informed decisions about how to develop, revise, or proceed with their manuscript.
Contact
Joanne Metivier
Book Coaching
If you’d like to explore working together, email me to begin a short
conversation about your project and what kind of support would be most useful.
I’ll reply within two business days with next steps.
