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I’M MARY E. KNIPPEL
The Soul Story Writing Mentor
Unleash the Power of Your Soul's Wisdom
Supporting Transformational Leaders connect to their soul's calling and articulate it into the written word (books/blogs & more), to grow their business, attract clients & leave a legacy so their message exists beyond today.
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
As Your Writing Mentor, I play three roles:
Your Muse
Your Cheerleader
Your Architect
Your Nudge
Everything I do is customized and personalized. Let's talk, Soul to Soul, so that I can get to know you and your needs. With the help of my intuition, you and I can then determine the best place to start right now and where it is that you want to go.
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
Love Your Story
Loving Your Transformational Soul Story: A Journey of Hope and Empowerment
February is a month of love, remembrance, and empowerment. It is a time to reflect, uplift voices, and honor the past while striving for a brighter future. In that spirit, let’s take a moment to love our Transformational Soul Story—the deeply personal journey that has shaped who we are today.
Many people don’t fully understand the power of reflection—of looking back on their lives and recognizing the wisdom they’ve gained. Yet, there is profound healing in acknowledging where you’ve been, who you had to become, and the lessons you’ve mastered along the way.
Your Transformational Soul Story is the wisdom you’ve earned from life’s defining moments—the challenges that shaped your heart and strengthened your soul. It is a story of hope that can inspire and uplift when shared.
No one else on this earth has lived in your skin or experienced life through your lens. Only you know that pivotal moment when everything changed—the instant when you chose courage over fear, action over hesitation, hope over despair. That moment was your transformation.
I made a decision long before earning my journalism degree to use my writing as a tool for connection and impact. I wrote for school newspapers, volunteered in community groups, and pursued my passion despite skepticism from those who didn’t see writing as "practical."
Then, life threw me an even greater challenge—breast cancer. Not once, but twice. It became my catalyst for showing up for myself in ways I never had before. Instead of being paralyzed by fear, I took charge of my life’s direction. That experience became one of my most powerful Transformational Soul Stories.
Your Soul Story is Your Superpower
You, too, have a story that has brought you to where you are today. A story that fuels your passion and purpose. A story that, when shared, can inspire and offer hope to someone who needs it.
Let’s break it down:
S – SELF: You showed up for yourself with awareness, discovery, and confidence.
O – OWNERSHIP: You took ownership of your life, embracing change with courage.
U – UNDERSTANDING & UNWAVERING FAITH: You’ve gained wisdom through life’s experiences and trust in your own journey.
L – LIFE LESSONS & LOVE: You loved yourself enough to change and loved others enough to share your story, even at the risk of vulnerability.
Your Transformational Soul Story is a vehicle for self-love, creativity, wisdom, abundance, and opportunity. It is a story that should never be dismissed as “no big deal” or hidden in the shadows. Your story matters.
That’s why I created the Soul Story Sanctuary—a sacred space where you can explore, write, and embrace your unique journey. A place to listen to the whispers of your soul and develop a consistent writing practice.
Someone is waiting for your story right now. The question is, will you share it?
I invite you to book a time with me to explore your Transformational Soul Story and how you can use it to inspire others.
💛 Your story is powerful. Your story is needed. Your story is love in action. 💛
Let’s start writing it together.
👉 Book a time to talk with today!
Love Your Story
Loving Your Transformational Soul Story: A Journey of Hope and Empowerment
February is a month of love, remembrance, and empowerment. It is a time to reflect, uplift voices, and honor the past while striving for a brighter future. In that spirit, let’s take a moment to love our Transformational Soul Story—the deeply personal journey that has shaped who we are today.
Many people don’t fully understand the power of reflection—of looking back on their lives and recognizing the wisdom they’ve gained. Yet, there is profound healing in acknowledging where you’ve been, who you had to become, and the lessons you’ve mastered along the way.
Your Transformational Soul Story is the wisdom you’ve earned from life’s defining moments—the challenges that shaped your heart and strengthened your soul. It is a story of hope that can inspire and uplift when shared.
No one else on this earth has lived in your skin or experienced life through your lens. Only you know that pivotal moment when everything changed—the instant when you chose courage over fear, action over hesitation, hope over despair. That moment was your transformation.
I made a decision long before earning my journalism degree to use my writing as a tool for connection and impact. I wrote for school newspapers, volunteered in community groups, and pursued my passion despite skepticism from those who didn’t see writing as "practical."
Then, life threw me an even greater challenge—breast cancer. Not once, but twice. It became my catalyst for showing up for myself in ways I never had before. Instead of being paralyzed by fear, I took charge of my life’s direction. That experience became one of my most powerful Transformational Soul Stories.
Your Soul Story is Your Superpower
You, too, have a story that has brought you to where you are today. A story that fuels your passion and purpose. A story that, when shared, can inspire and offer hope to someone who needs it.
Let’s break it down:
S – SELF: You showed up for yourself with awareness, discovery, and confidence.
O – OWNERSHIP: You took ownership of your life, embracing change with courage.
U – UNDERSTANDING & UNWAVERING FAITH: You’ve gained wisdom through life’s experiences and trust in your own journey.
L – LIFE LESSONS & LOVE: You loved yourself enough to change and loved others enough to share your story, even at the risk of vulnerability.
Your Transformational Soul Story is a vehicle for self-love, creativity, wisdom, abundance, and opportunity. It is a story that should never be dismissed as “no big deal” or hidden in the shadows. Your story matters.
That’s why I created the Soul Story Sanctuary—a sacred space where you can explore, write, and embrace your unique journey. A place to listen to the whispers of your soul and develop a consistent writing practice.
Someone is waiting for your story right now. The question is, will you share it?
I invite you to book a time with me to explore your Transformational Soul Story and how you can use it to inspire others.
💛 Your story is powerful. Your story is needed. Your story is love in action. 💛
Let’s start writing it together.
👉 Book a time to talk with today!
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