I’M MARY E. KNIPPEL
The Soul Story Writing Mentor
Unleash the Power of Your Soul's Wisdom
Author Coaching & More
Publishing your Anthologies, Memoirs, Blogs, Signature Talks, Journaling and More!
Wise Woman Wisdom Retreats
Half Moon Bay California,
March 5th-9th 2025
Author Mentorship
Unleash the Wise Woman Within You
My goal is to empower my clients to embrace the story only they can share with the world. I'm on a mission to help anyone who feels silent and invisible to claim their voices and share their unique gifts with the world. Gifts the world is not only waiting for, we desperately need!
Supporting Co-Authors with publishing their book from Start to Finish
Speakers who need a Signature Talk
Bloggers who need accountability to consistently create content
Those who need a safe space to express their hard feelings
VIP Days to Develop and Refine your Soul's Story
Retreats to Ignite your Creativity
Creativity
The Core of Expression and Passion. This is what brings us joy.
Purpose
Make a difference, leave a legacy. What do you want to be known for?
Authenticity
I will support you to always be true to yourself and your values
Respect
I will support you with dignity and honor. This is my vow to you.
What Is Author Coaching?
Who is this for?
My clients come to me when they are overwhelmed about where to begin, what to say and how to make sense of the life-changing message they know they are here to deliver. I believe passionately everyone has a soul story of hope that the world needs to hear. I help my clients polish their words until their message sparkles and shines as a beacon of hope for those in search of a solution contained in my clients' message. !
Budding Authors
Publish a Blog Consistently
Become a Speaker
Journaling as a Tool for Healing
Creatives
About Mary
Your Muse
Your Cheerleader
Your Architect
Your Nudge
Mary E Knippel, author, speaker, Your Writing Mentor, and founder of Your Writing Mentor guides Small Business owners (coaches, consultants, authors) to articulate their soul's wisdom into the written word gleaned from their life's experiences as a powerful driver of business growth. She has a knack for helping you to get their expertise out of their head and onto the page so that your readers can find you and know the difference you offer the world.
If you are looking for a proven professional who uses her 35 years of experience as a journalist to ask provocative questions to uncover the heart of your message with clarity and compassion, help you craft the compelling soul story of your business, and put you on the path to being recognized as an expert in your field, you’ve come to the right place.
Testimonials
"Mary connects heart to heart, soul to soul with women that have a story burning in them. She helps them unmute their voice so that their words are infused with their passion and the confidence flows through them to share their story.” L.Garris
"I had never considered myself a writer, however Mary has taught me we all have a story to tell. Her Writing Room is a safe place for me to go write for an hour every Tuesday. She helps us to relax and hear our inner voice and to get it on the page. I highly recommend that you check out Mary, especially because we all have a story to tell. When will you start yours?" Tina P.
"I hired Mary to write an article for me which was going to be in Coastviews Magazine. It was a beautiful article and is still linked on my website. Later she wrote my press release when I moved my business. When the need arises I will hire her again." - Antoinette
Blog
Writing can be intimidating and that’s why so many budding writers stop themselves before they get started because they judge themselves lacking. I get it. Putting your writing out there pushes our vulnerability button. A way to address this dilemma is to Write Without Judgement.
Writing without judgment is one of the most freeing things a writer can do. When we let go of the need to be perfect, we open ourselves up to creativity, discovery, and growth. Too often, writers hesitate, second-guess, or edit themselves before a single sentence is complete. This self-criticism stifles the creative process and makes writing feel more like a chore than a joy.
The beauty of writing without judgment is that it allows thoughts to flow freely. Ideas that might have seemed too messy, too weird, or too unpolished can turn into something brilliant when given the chance. By silencing the inner critic, we give ourselves permission to experiment, take risks, and make mistakes. Some of the best ideas are found in the moments when we stop worrying about how something sounds and simply let it exist on the page.
Writing is an act of exploration. When we judge our words too soon, we don’t allow ourselves the opportunity to see where they might lead. A first draft is never perfect—it isn’t supposed to be. It’s a starting point, a raw and honest expression of ideas. Judgment belongs in the editing phase, not in the creation phase. When we separate the two, writing becomes much easier.
Moreover, writing without judgment builds confidence. The more we allow ourselves to write freely, the more we trust our instincts. Instead of fearing failure, we embrace the process. Over time, we learn that every word, even the imperfect ones, is a step forward.
Most importantly, writing without judgment makes the process fun again. It reminds us why we started writing in the first place—not to impress, not to be perfect, but to create, to tell stories, to express ourselves. When we remove the weight of judgment, we rediscover the joy of putting words on the page.
So write boldly. Write without fear. The magic happens when you stop holding yourself back.
Writing can be intimidating and that’s why so many budding writers stop themselves before they get started because they judge themselves lacking. I get it. Putting your writing out there pushes our vulnerability button. A way to address this dilemma is to Write Without Judgement.
Writing without judgment is one of the most freeing things a writer can do. When we let go of the need to be perfect, we open ourselves up to creativity, discovery, and growth. Too often, writers hesitate, second-guess, or edit themselves before a single sentence is complete. This self-criticism stifles the creative process and makes writing feel more like a chore than a joy.
The beauty of writing without judgment is that it allows thoughts to flow freely. Ideas that might have seemed too messy, too weird, or too unpolished can turn into something brilliant when given the chance. By silencing the inner critic, we give ourselves permission to experiment, take risks, and make mistakes. Some of the best ideas are found in the moments when we stop worrying about how something sounds and simply let it exist on the page.
Writing is an act of exploration. When we judge our words too soon, we don’t allow ourselves the opportunity to see where they might lead. A first draft is never perfect—it isn’t supposed to be. It’s a starting point, a raw and honest expression of ideas. Judgment belongs in the editing phase, not in the creation phase. When we separate the two, writing becomes much easier.
Moreover, writing without judgment builds confidence. The more we allow ourselves to write freely, the more we trust our instincts. Instead of fearing failure, we embrace the process. Over time, we learn that every word, even the imperfect ones, is a step forward.
Most importantly, writing without judgment makes the process fun again. It reminds us why we started writing in the first place—not to impress, not to be perfect, but to create, to tell stories, to express ourselves. When we remove the weight of judgment, we rediscover the joy of putting words on the page.
So write boldly. Write without fear. The magic happens when you stop holding yourself back.
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