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My name is Maria and I’m an award-winning published author who is passionate about helping new and established writers perfect their craft, develop their career, and maximize their creative potential.

I offer editing and coaching services for fiction writers of all genres, from story notes on early drafts to detailed line edits that will get your manuscript publication-ready.

About Maria & A Space to Write

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Where are you in your writing process?

I’m developing a story idea.

The early stages of the creative process are precious! I can be your cheerleader as you work toward finishing that first draft, while also offering guidance and feedback where needed.

I’ve finished a first or Second draft.

If you’re getting ready to do another pass on your story, I can provide feedback and guidance to help you navigate the next stage of the writing process with confidence.

I’m preparing a manuscript for publication.

It’s important to only publish your absolute best work, and I can help spot all those pesky grammar and spelling mistakes before it’s too late.

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A Dialogue Writing Exercise

Do you struggle with writing dialogue for your story or script that feels realistic, compelling, nuanced, and adds to the story rather than bogging it down? You are not alone, and here is a simple writing exercise that’s going to help you master the art of writing dialogue. Start with two characters. Maybe they’re characters…

What to Do if you Get Stuck

What do you do if you’re writing something, and you just… get stuck? Getting stuck in the middle of writing usually happens for one of four reasons. Once you understand the reason, the fix is pretty simple. So which one is it for you? Reason one: your writing has taken a wrong turn. You’ve made…

The importance of theme

There’s one major thing that’s stopping a lot of stories, books and scripts from truly living up to their potential, and that’s a lack of understanding or emphasis on theme. Theme is so important but it often gets forgotten in favour of things like plot and character. And yes, without plot and character, you have…