She found me on LinkedIn. That's worth noting, because if you're reading this, you're probably the kind of person who finds people on LinkedIn and then talks yourself out of sending the message. Rasha Oudeh sent that DM because she had a goal and she was determined. She already had enough material for a book. What she didn't have yet was the shape, and that gap, between having a book in you and having a book. This is exactly the reason book coaching exists. So I want to walk you through what...
3 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, I want to tell you about Karen. When she came to me at the end of last year, she'd been trying to write her memoir for years, the story of living most of her life in a body she didn't want, and her journey as a transgender woman. She had the story. She had the urgency. What she didn't have was a finish line. So she enrolled in my program, Write Your Book in 120 Days. Then she did something most aspiring memoirists never do. She showed up. Every week, Karen wrote 4,000–5,000 words....
29 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Time for real honesty here. I'm going to be vulnerable, so buckle up! I used to think amazing success stories only happened to other writers. That big clients were reserved for the lucky ones. For all the tech bros online who keep flexing. That I was too “suburban mom,” too invisible, too… ordinary. These things don't happen to me. Not in the cards for me (or whatever limiting beliefs I used to tell myself). Once a suburban mom, always a suburban mom Until I sent one DM. Yes, one...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I’m thinking of experimenting with live, 60-minute paid workshops — short, practical sessions designed for writers, journalists, and creatives who want actionable skills they can apply immediately. However, before I plan anything, I’d love your input. 👉 Which topic would you be most excited to attend? Here are the options: How to Land Ghostwriting Clients Memoir Writing 101: Turn Your Life Story Into a Book How to Self-Publish a Book How to Finish a Book in 120 Days How To Pitch...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I’m thinking of experimenting with live, 60-minute paid workshops — short, practical sessions designed for writers, journalists, and creatives who want actionable skills they can apply immediately. However, before I plan anything, I’d love your input. 👉 Which topic would you be most excited to attend? Here are the options: How to Land Ghostwriting Clients Memoir Writing 101: Turn Your Life Story Into a Book How to Self-Publish a Book How to Finish a Book in 120 Days How To Pitch...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hi friends, I know, I know it’s been a while. I’ve been rethinking my newsletter strategy and wanted to share where I’ve landed. As many of you know, I run two different newsletters: ✍️ Read and Write with Natasha (Substack): This is my storytelling space: essays, reflections, and behind-the-scenes notes on the writing life. It’s also where I share my podcast interviews with authors, publishing insiders, and thought leaders. Goal: to inspire, share stories, and spark conversations about books...
9 months ago • 3 min read
Hi friends, It has been a while. A lot has happened in the last few months—the good, the bad, and the ugly—but let's focus on the good—or at least try to since it's Friday. The best part of the past few months was that my short story, The Agency, was included in a beautiful anthology of stories from the Middle East titled Stories from the Center of the World, which was published by San Francisco-based publisher Greenlights. Grab a copy if you want to lose yourself in the stories from the...
over 1 year ago • 4 min read
The other day, I had a discovery call with a potential client who was looking for a newsletter ghostwriter. This is one of the services I provide that generates the bulk of my business income. When I asked him how he stumbled upon my services, he said, “Google.” He searched for a “Newsletter Ghostwriter,” and according to him, I was “well-placed.” That threw me off a bit. I was expecting him to say LinkedIn, Substack, or even X, but Google? So I googled “Newsletter Ghostwriter,” and an...
about 2 years ago • 3 min read
Many of you here know I write for a living- a dream job, to say the least. I have been doing it as a full-time job for over three years now, and I must say that the rewards outweigh all the stress and obstacles that come along the way. My income is divided between client work, commissioned articles, ghostwriting products, coaching, and teaching. It took me over three years to understand the business side of things, and I'm still learning and growing, and enjoying every second along the way....
about 2 years ago • 3 min read