Where aspiring

writers become published authors

Where aspiring writers become published authors

Where aspiring

writers become published authors

Our coaches meld creative best practices with the realities of the publishing world so you get a practical roadmap to meet your creative goals.

Our coaches meld creative best practices with the realities of the publishing world so you get a practical roadmap to meet your creative goals.

Our coaches meld creative best practices with the realities of the publishing world so you get a practical roadmap to meet your creative goals.

Book consultation

Book consultation

Book consultation

Just a few of the places where our coaches have appeared:

Just a few of the places where our
coaches have appeared:

Just a few of the places where our
coaches have appeared:

Work one-on-one with

a professional writer

Work one-on-one with a professional writer

Work one-on-one with

a professional writer

We know the writer’s life because we’re writers ourselves. You’ll get dedicated support from a coach who can relate.

We know the writer’s life because we’re writers ourselves. You’ll get dedicated support from a coach who can relate.

We know the writer’s life because we’re writers ourselves. You’ll get dedicated support from a coach who can relate.

Our Founder, Josh Boardman, discusses the role of outside help in your project.

Our Founder, Josh Boardman, discusses the role of outside help in your project.

Our Founder, Josh Boardman, discusses the role of outside help in your project.

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The Observer Effect

The Observer Effect

I am staring at my childhood home — a building that was bulldozed more than a decade ago. The shell of an old Chevy Malibu rests in the front yard. The weeds have long since claimed it, weaving in and out of the rusty compartments. I always assumed that one day the roots would pull the vehicle all the way down into the ground, returning it to the earth.

The neighborhood kids tell stories about my home. On Halloween, they don’t walk down the long, dark driveway to ring our doorbell. In those days I imagine myself as an animal in a zoo exhibit. I go about my business from inside the enclosure, occasionally peering out and wondering about the lives of the gangly primates on the other side. They terrify me. I spend my time indoors, tinkering. Finding things to

I am staring at my childhood home — a building that was bulldozed more than a decade ago. The shell of an old Chevy Malibu rests in the front yard. The weeds have long since claimed it, weaving in and out of the rusty compartments. I always assumed that one day the roots would pull the vehicle all the way down into the ground, returning it to the earth.

The neighborhood kids tell stories about my home. On Halloween, they don’t walk down the long, dark driveway to ring our doorbell. In those days I imagine myself as an animal in a zoo exhibit. I go about my business from inside the enclosure, occasionally peering out and wondering about the lives of the gangly primates on the other side. They terrify me. I spend my time indoors, tinkering. Finding things to

Darina Sikmashvili

Darina Sikmashvili

This description feels stronger. Let’s talk about how it ties into Malcolm’s character in our next session!

We’re no stranger to getting in the weeds

We’re no stranger to getting in the weeds

We’re no stranger to getting in the weeds

Whether you want high-level feedback, or help nailing the finer details, we can support you.

Whether you want high-level feedback, or help nailing the finer details, we can support you.

Whether you want high-level feedback, or help nailing the finer details, we can support you.

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The Observer Effect

I am staring at my childhood home — a building that was bulldozed more than a decade ago. The shell of an old Chevy Malibu rests in the front yard. The weeds have long since claimed it, weaving in and out of the rusty compartments. I always assumed that one day the roots would pull the vehicle all the way down into the ground, returning it to the earth.

The neighborhood kids tell stories about my home. On Halloween, they don’t walk down the long, dark driveway to ring our doorbell. In those days I imagine myself as an animal in a zoo exhibit. I go about my business from inside the enclosure, occasionally peering out and wondering about the lives of the gangly primates on the other side. They terrify me. I spend my time indoors, tinkering. Finding things to

Josh Boardman

This description feels stronger. Let’s talk about how it ties into Malcolm’s character in our next session!

8 coaches. 40+ years of experience.

8 coaches. 40+ years of experience.

8 coaches. 40+ years
of experience.

We’ll help you match with a coach that’s a perfect fit for your project.

We’ll help you match with a coach that’s a perfect fit for your project.

We’ll help you match with a coach that’s a perfect fit for your project.

Ben Griffin

Founder

X years experience

Josh Boardman

Founder

X years experience

Darina Sikmashvili

Writing coach, Literary Agent
2+ years experience

Maggie Sadler

Writing coach, Literary Agent

2+ years experience

Ben Griffin

Founder

X years experience

Josh Boardman

Founder

X years experience

Darina Sikmashvili

Writing coach, Literary Agent
2+ years experience

Maggie Sadler

Writing coach, Literary Agent

2+ years experience

Ben Griffin

Founder

X years experience

Josh Boardman

Founder

X years experience

Darina Sikmashvili

Writing coach, Literary Agent
2+ years experience

Maggie Sadler

Writing coach, Literary Agent

2+ years experience

How it works

How it works

How it works

01

Prewriting

Whether you’ve already developed an outline or have been thinking about writing your book for years, our writing coaches will help you plan your work (or plan to pants!) to save time down the line.

Whether you’ve already developed an outline or have been thinking about writing your book for years, our writing coaches will help you plan your work (or plan to pants!) to save time down the line.

Whether you’ve already developed an outline or have been thinking about writing your book for years, our writing coaches will help you plan your work (or plan to pants!) to save time down the line.

02

Drafting

Once you finish your first draft, one of our book coaches will help you revise it. Learn the elements of craft as your work. We’ve written books from start to finish and help our clients do the same.

Once you finish your first draft, one of our book coaches will help you revise it. Learn the elements of craft as your work. We’ve written books from start to finish and help our clients do the same.

Once you finish your first draft, one of our book coaches will help you revise it. Learn the elements of craft as your work. We’ve written books from start to finish and help our clients do the same.

03

Agent pitch

Next, learn to craft the perfect agent pitch. If traditional publishing isn’t your goal, we can advise on other paths. Our wide range of experience means you get a roadmap that fits your needs.

Next, learn to craft the perfect agent pitch. If traditional publishing isn’t your goal, we can advise on other paths. Our wide range of experience means you get a roadmap that fits your needs.

Next, learn to craft the perfect agent pitch. If traditional publishing isn’t your goal, we can advise on other paths. Our wide range of experience means you get a roadmap that fits your needs.

04

Publication

Congratulations, you’re a published author! Now what? Our coaches can guide you through life after publication, whether that means planning your next project or bringing back an old project.

Congratulations, you’re a published author! Now what? Our coaches can guide you through life after publication, whether that means planning your next project or bringing back an old project.

Congratulations, you’re a published author! Now what? Our coaches can guide you through life after publication, whether that means planning your next project or bringing back an old project.

Work with the best.

Let's find the perfect coach for you.

Work with the best.

Let's find the perfect coach for you.

Work with the best.

Let's find the perfect coach for you.

Book a free consultation and get matched with a coach in just a few days.

Book a free consultation and get matched with a coach in just a few days.

Book a free consultation and get matched with a coach in just a few days.

Book consultation

Book consultation

Book consultation

Ready to take the next step?

Submit a message to book your free 15 minute consultation call with one of our Founders. You'll be matched with a coach in just a few days.

Josh Boardman, Founder

Ben Griffin, Founder

Hewes House LLC

54 E. 7th Street, Suite 20

New York, NY 10003

Just a few of the places where our coaches have appeared: