Get clear on the book.
Explore who you're writing for, what your story is really about, and what keeps a reader turning the page. Give your ideas a shape you can work with.
For fiction & memoir writers
That book you've always wanted to write? Let's help you finish it.
The characters you keep thinking about. The story you've carried for years. It's time to give that book a real place in your life, with a clear plan, thoughtful coaching, and support to keep you writing.
For first-time novelists, returning writers, and memoir authors.
You can take your writing seriously before you feel ready.
Maybe you've started the same first chapter more than once. Maybe you've filled notebooks with scenes, or promised yourself you'd write when life settled down. You care about this book. You just haven't found a way to move it forward consistently.
You don't need to have every plot point figured out to begin. You can learn, make decisions, and build confidence as you go. Let's give your story the structure and attention it needs, one focused step at a time.
A way forward for your story.
Bring your idea, your unfinished chapters, or the manuscript you're ready to return to. We'll start with where you are.
Make room for the writing.
The TAP Writing Method™ brings time, accountability, and process together. Develop a writing rhythm and a practical plan for your next steps.
Work through the stuck points.
Get guidance as you develop your characters, organize your storyline, and move through your draft. Ask questions, make progress, and keep showing up for your book.
Work with a coach who writes novels, too.
Ashley is the author of Blood, Ink & Fire and Dark Ugly Places, and the founder of LA Writing Coach. She knows how personal it feels to turn an idea into a book, and how much easier it is to keep going when you have a process and people in your corner.
Her coaching brings together writing strategy, storytelling, and accountability. You'll be encouraged to think clearly about your book, make thoughtful choices, and do the work that moves it forward.
Your voice and your story belong to you. Our role is to help you develop them, and support you as you become the author you're working toward being.
More About AshleyFrom writers doing the work.
Real experiences from novelists and a memoir author who found clarity, confidence, and momentum with LA Writing Coach.
Books from our fiction & memoir authors.
Haunted by You
Katelyn Davis
Obsidian Tide
JoAnna McSpadden
The Brave Who Crossed the Sea
Thao Te
The Secret War Within
Brett Snodgrass
Book Accelerator changed the way I think about success as an author. I originally saw getting published as the finish line, but the program helped me recognize that my novel could become something much bigger—and potentially profitable. The exercises, coursework, coaching, and outlining process have kept me focused, strengthened my confidence in the story, and made me genuinely excited about what I’m creating and where it could lead.
Katie Bonino
Book Accelerator client
Book Accelerator helped me move from feeling overwhelmed by all the moving pieces in my novel to feeling confident that I’m on a much clearer path. Talking through my storyline with Coach Jess gave me the direction and reassurance I needed to strengthen my characters, organize my twists, and keep the story moving forward. With that clarity, I had a major breakthrough, wrote three new chapters totaling approximately 4,000 words, and brought my Beat Sheet and Pro-Outline close to completion. I now feel more focused, motivated, and confident about the book I’m building. I also value the accountability, clear expectations, and guidelines that help me stay on track.
Jillian Gravel
Book Accelerator client
For a long time, I battled imposter syndrome and doubted that my story was worth sharing. Who would want to hear about my journey of loss and healing? With Ashley's guidance, I learned that my story mattered, and within 14 days I wrote the entire draft of my memoir. Less than six months later, I held the finished book in my hands. To my amazement, it quickly became a bestseller and even led to guest appearances on local news shows.
Rebecca DiTore
Memoir author, I’d Still Choose You
Individual client experiences. Every book and author's journey is different; results and timelines vary.
Your next chapter
Let's find the right support for your book.
Whether you're writing your first novel, returning to a draft, or shaping a memoir, the application call is where we begin.
Book Accelerator
Structured coaching and accountability to help you clarify your book, develop your writing process, and keep your manuscript moving.
Author Elite
Private coaching for authors who want more individual guidance as they work through the decisions and challenges of their book.
Apply to write with us.
Our programs are by invitation only. Every author applies, has an Author Application Call, and must be accepted before joining. We work with a limited number of authors in each program so we can give their work real attention.
- 01. Book your call.Choose a time on Ashley's calendar and answer the questions about your book.
- 02. Talk about your story.Share your genre, goals, and current stage. Ask questions about the support you're looking for.
- 03. Explore the fit.If we're a match, we'll discuss the appropriate program and your invitation to join.
A few things you may be wondering.
Do I need to have started my book?
You can apply with an idea, an outline, or a draft in progress. Tell us where you are now so we can discuss the support that makes sense for your book.
Is this for memoir writers, too?
Yes. If you're writing a memoir, use the Fiction button to book your call and tell us about your project. We'll talk about your story and the right next step for you.
What if I'm writing around a job or family?
Bring that to the conversation. Time is a core part of the TAP Writing Method™, and a useful plan needs to take your real commitments into account. You'll also need to make time to write and participate.
Does booking a call mean I'm enrolled?
No. This is an application conversation so you and Ashley can explore whether working together is a good fit. Acceptance and a program invitation come before enrollment.
Give the book you've been dreaming about a place to begin.
You don't have to figure out the whole journey today. Take the next step. Tell us about your story, and let's talk about how we can help you write it.