Certified Book Coach, Fiction & Nonfiction

• Oct 2019 - Present

I teach people the learnable skills to finally write their damn book instead of sitting on the sidelines feeling like an imposter with a silly book idea. I’ve been a lover of words and a professional writer my entire adult life but it was in my midlife that I came to understand the power of story. Now I help people who want to write transition from dreamers (a good thing) to doers (a better thing) with my book and story coaching services. I provide ongoing support with programs for daily journaling and idea development all the way through to a full manuscript, both in fiction and narrative non-fiction. And because of my communications and marketing background and my experience in social media book launches, I can provide my clients guidance and advice on author platform building. Writing the W.A.V.E.S.© Journaling Classes & Recovery Writing Classes: I developed the Writing the W.A.V.E.S.© journaling method (Writing the Way to Acceptance, Validation and Empowerment through our Stories). I facilitate classes that utilize this method and other proven writing techniques to help people discover their inner writer and the stories that demand to be written. I also employ this method in my unique Recovery Writing Classes for individuals who want to learn the benefits of writing in recovery. Show less

Writer, Non-fiction & Fiction, Communications Strategist

• Aug 1995 - Present

Writing was my first hobby and I’m one of the lucky ones because I found a way to make it my job, too.BackgroundI have more than 25 years writing experience as a print journalist, professional freelance writer, blogger, communications strategist and senior account executive at a nationally recognized strategic communications firm. I bring to my projects and clients the ability to quickly research topics and trends and interview experts, synthesize information and then translate that information into meaningful communications strategies and impactful content.Book Launch ServicesI help unburden authors of social media concerns and book-launch sticker shock. I lock arms with other wordslingers and storytellers, and together, we amplify their online presence. My energetic budget-friendly blueprints for pre-launch, launch and post-launch efforts deliver the results my partners want: relationships with a tribe of loyal, passionate readers who talk about their books in all the right places so that the tribe grows . . . and grows . . . Writing PartnerI work with other individuals who want to write their words, wherever they want to write them. MarketingI have combined my decades of experience as a print journalist and public relations professional into a boutique communications business. As a communications specialist, I work with clients to develop and execute strategic communication plans to help them build relationships with the people important to their businesses and causes. I also produce content for clients by writing newsletters, award entries, press releases, annual reports, white papers, trade journal articles, website copy, blog and social media posts and media pitches. Skills include:LinkedIn content and managementMagazine and newspaper writingBook LaunchesSocial media marketing for booksEditingCreative writing assistance and coachingWebsite writingBloggingSocial media marketingArticle writingNewsletter writingSocial media Show less

Fiction Writer

• May 2015 - Nov 2019

Completing first novel. Published short fiction. See portfolio at http://www.michellemariecox.com/portfolio/

Social Media Marketing for Books

• Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

Unburdening authors of social media concerns and book-launch sticker shock. I lock arms with other wordslingers and storytellers, and together, we amplify their online presence. My energetic budget-friendly blueprints for pre-launch, launch and post-launch efforts deliver the results my partners want: relationships with a tribe of loyal, passionate readers who talk about their books in all the right places so that the tribe grows . . . and grows . . .

Imagine A Story Camp Leader

• Jun 2019 - Jun 2019

Designed and implemented a week-long creative-writing summer camp curriculum for third- through sixth-grade students. Taught students short-story techniques and concepts while also focusing on the relational aspect of summer camp. Designed and implemented a week-long creative-writing summer camp curriculum for third- through sixth-grade students. Taught students short-story techniques and concepts while also focusing on the relational aspect of summer camp.

Managing Editor, Social Media Director

• Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

Senior Account Executive

• Dec 2005 - Dec 2007