Coaching Authors

As a poet and fiction writer with no formal acting training, I was so nervous about narrating the audiobook for my YA novel. I scoured the internet for narration resources and happened upon a four-session course being facilitated by Erin. Signing up for this course was the absolute best thing I could have done for myself as an author-turned-narrator. Erin’s coaching was empowering, compassionate and insightful. Through hands-on practice in an audio booth, Erin helped me better understand narrative voices, tonal shifts, pacing, cadence and vocal drama. I was so impressed with the course that I booked a one-on-one session with Erin over Zoom, as well. Although we were not working together in person, Erin was so helpful over Zoom, helping me tap into the deepest emotions of the scenes I was reading. Erin’s coaching instilled so much confidence in me and I felt much more comfortable recording my novel as a result. My audiobook—the first full length fiction novel I had ever recorded—went on to be a Kobo Audiobook of the Month pick and received a starred review from ALA Booklist. This wouldn’t have been possible without Erin.

Erin is an absolutely amazing coach! With a stellar ear she figures out exactly what you need (in record time), and guides you in the right direction with a very smooth and easy coaching style. She helped me with my first book and I swear she took me from kindergarten to high school in three fun sessions! I look forward to more lessons with Erin because she knows her stuff…and she’s incredibly sweet.

When I was introduced to Erin through a fellow author who raved about working with her, I was still unsure if I wanted to narrate my book. It felt daunting beyond measure. Through Erin’s empathic and attentive coaching style and her dedication to storytelling, I realized not only was it possible for me to read my own book, it was necessary. Her keen experience in the field shined through over the 6 weeks we worked together as I gained unexpected confidence in connecting with the words on the page in a way I never thought possible. Erin’s brilliant insights allowed me to not just read my book, but to connect with my lived experience and share it with emotion and authenticity. I am deeply grateful to her for showing me what an art form this can truly be, through her candor and just the right amount of push, so I could share my story with grace.