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Somatic Story Coaching

 
The technical craft of emotional storytelling

with Amanda Stern

I create a fully customized coaching experience to meet your unique emotional, creative, and manuscript needs. By connecting with the wisdom of your body, we’ll unlock authentic characters, visceral scenes, and stories that resonate with truth. 

All coaching packages require a 3-month minimum commitment to ensure meaningful progress.

Coaching Packages

 

Emotional Access Starter

For writers wanting to build a foundation for emotionally connecting with your characters.

$3,600/month

Our Weekly Session (75–90 minutes)

  • Guided somatic exercises to access your emotional landscape
  • Body-based writing practice in real time
  • Scene exploration and character emotions from the inside out

Between Our Sessions

  • Personalized writing prompts and embodiment exercises
  • Manuscript review (up to 2 hours/month) focusing on emotional alignment
  • Weekly notes capturing insights and suggesting next steps
Additional manuscript reading beyond 2 hours monthly will be at my reading rate of $150/hour
 

Deep Character Immersion

For writers deep in a draft or revision who want emotional authenticity in every scene.

$5,800/month

Our Twice-Weekly Sessions (90 minutes each)

  • Character and scene exploration through somatic practices
  • Customized embodiment techniques specific to your work
  • Emotional arc development and authentic dialogue crafting

Between Our Sessions

  • Weekly review and annotation of your writing (up to 4 hours)
  • Development of 3 major characters through targeted questions and body-based approaches
  • Voice memo support when you need guidance (up to 3 memos weekly)
Additional manuscript reading beyond 4 hours weekly will be at my reading rate of $150/hour
 

Full Somatic Partnership

For writers seeking a deeply collaborative process to create a book that feels like lived truth.

$7,800/month

Our Twice-Weekly Sessions (up to 2 hours each)

  • Real-time emotional shaping as you read your work aloud
  • Character and storyline design rooted in felt experience
  • Exploration of personal memories, sensations, and archetypes

Between Our Sessions

  • Close reading and annotation with focus on emotional alignment (up to 6 hours/month)
  • Full-body Character Maps for all central characters
  • Ongoing support via voice, text, or audio during business hours
Additional manuscript reading beyond 6 hours monthly will be at my reading rate of $150/hour
 

Additional Support Options

Emotional Character Blueprint — $950/character

A full portrait of your character’s inner landscape: somatic patterns, sensory triggers, relational dynamics, and emotional journey.

  • 5-7 page written report plus 60-minute integration session
  • One round of refinements based on your feedback

Scene Embodiment Lab — $600 (2 sessions)

For when a scene feels flat or disconnected. We’ll drop into the physical experience, find the emotional pulse, and rewrite from within.

  • 75-minute deep dive, followed by guided rewriting
  • 45-minute follow-up to refine and integrate

Writer’s Block Unwinding — $450

A 75-minute guided session to find and release whatever’s blocking your creative flow.

  • Includes pre-session questionnaire and customized practice
  • Emergency sessions usually available within 48 hours

Agent List Curation — $1,200

A handpicked list of literary agents perfect for your voice, genre, and goals, including direct contact information and introductions where possible.

  • 15-20 detailed agent profiles with personalized submission strategies
  • Bonus: Query letter review included

 

Writer Experiences

“Working with Amanda taught me more than three years of therapy. Because of her, I’m a stronger writer and person.”

– Melanie C

“Amanda is so compassionate and knows and lives what she’s talking about. She walks the walk, and I honor that. She’s had a profound impact on me and my writing. So much that there’s now a little Amanda voice on my shoulder telling me to stop and just notice.”

– Lisa N

“Amanda’s the best! Plus, she helped me get my agent!”

– Rachel Z

I’d love to work with you

I invite you to a complimentary 30-minute consultation to discuss your writing goals and see if we’re a good fit for working together.

Payment Information

Billing: Monthly payments are due on the 1st of each month

Payment Methods: Venmo, PayPal, Stripe, or Zelle

First Payment: Due before our first session to secure your spot

 

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