You Don’t Need More Writing Advice - You Need to Learn How to Apply it

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Are you putting in all of the work but still not getting anywhere?

Perhaps you’re doing everything you’re “supposed” to do:

  • Reading every How-To book you can get your hands on.

  • Attending conferences and soaking in all the advice.

  • Hiring editors, hoping their feedback will finally unlock the next step.

And yet…

You’re not where you want to be.

You’ve invested time, money, and effort but you still haven’t landed an agent. If you’ve self-published, your novels aren’t selling. Instead of feeling closer to your dream, you’re questioning yourself and your abilities.

Maybe you’ve made some progress, but not enough. Feedback often feels vague, dogmatic, or flat-out unusable. You’re drowning in contradictory advice, unsure which voice to trust.

And now…

The

Doubt

Sets

In

 

Maybe I’m not talented enough.

Maybe I’m not cut out to be a writer.

Maybe I’m just wasting my time.

Let’s stop that spiral right here.

Your problem isn’t talent - it’s that no one has shown you how to bring your ideas to life.

Hi, I’m Kallista

I’m a developmental editor and coach who helps fantasy and dark romance authors go from stuck and overwhelmed to confident and skilled storytellers.

Here’s what I know for sure

Talent is a lie. Anyone can become a great writer with the right tools and guidance.

That’s why I do things differently. I don’t just tell you what’s wrong with your story - I show you how to fix it. I’ll teach you how to implement writing advice so you can stop spinning your wheels and start making real progress.

How we will work together

My goal isn’t just to make your book better.

It’s to make you a better writer.

Through personalized coaching and editorial feedback, you’ll learn how to

  • Move through analysis paralysis by confidently tackling plot problems.

  • Take your story idea and make it great - whether you’re still dreaming it up or deep into revisions.

  • Believe in your ability to write and revise, because you’ll finally know how to execute your vision and fix issues in drafts you’ve already written.

What do you need right now?

  • Novel Planning

    Discover how to flesh out and think through a story idea.

    Perfect for writers who are afraid their idea isn’t strong enough or who keep getting stuck early in the process.

  • One-on-One Coaching

    Learn how write a first draft.

    Best suited for writers struggling get their vision onto the page.

  • Manuscript Critique

    Master how to fix plot mistakes in a written manuscript.

    Ideal for writers who are struggling with revisions.

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You’re not stuck because you’re not talented.

You’re stuck because no one has shown you how to close the gap between knowledge and execution. 

“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 of Those Who Survive