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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

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Creativity

The Core of Expression and Passion. This is what brings us joy.

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Purpose

Make a difference, leave a legacy. What do you want to be known for?

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Authenticity

I will support you to always be true to yourself and your values

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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

Writing is a Labor of Love

Writing is a Labor of Love

August 31, 20242 min read

 

We are celebrating Labor Day and I’m wondering how you feel about writing?  Is it a labor of love? Is it a lot of labor with very little love returned? Or is it something you long to do and never seem to find the time to do it?

The responses I often hear are: “Yes, I want to write!”  “When I sit down to write the time just flies by.” “I want to write but find it difficult to carve out when I will actually write!”

I know the feeling. When my daughter was young, I'd get up before the rest of the household so that I had some quiet time to journal and hear my own thoughts. It isn't the case now, however, I can still jump into my day without spending that quality time getting centered. So I must make a concerted effort to carve out writing time every day. And it doesn't have to be in my designated journal, it can be in the little notebook in my purse, or a note on your phone.

I learned recently that Agatha Christie kept hundreds of journals of various sizes and wrote down every idea that came into her head. Jotted down next to the list of bread, cheese and butter was the beginnings of a complicated murder mystery.

No, I'm not suggesting that we have to go to those lengths, although I do like to always have something to write with at my fingertips. Either a small notebook and pen, or just a blank index card when inspiration sparks and idea.

What if we are always prepared to capture random thoughts?

What if then we could retrieve them to be savored and examined at a later date?

What if those disjointed phrases came together to become a magical piece of writing?

Wouldn't it be wonderful if the thought of writing was endearing instead of frustrating and frightening? That we are thrilled to start a project instead of terrified to begin.

With the perspective of writing as a labor of love, I show up on the page first for myself. And when I'm clear in my heart the story I'm to relate, it's important I share that with the world. My writing gives witness to the transformation I've lived and am living every day.

Just five minutes of your hand moving across the page can make a huge difference in your day.

And, as always, if this message has you curious about getting support with your own writing, I'm here to help. Grab a spot on my calendar today!

Until then, Happy Writing

 

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Mary E Knippel

Mary E. Knippel, the Soul Story Writer, best-selling author, inspirational speaker, writing mentor, and retreat leader, helps Transformational Leaders connect to their soul’s calling and articulate it into the written word. Working together as a team, Mary helps you craft and package your vision into professional credibility assets to grow your business, attract clients and leave a legacy beyond this lifetime. Contact her at www.maryeknippel.com.

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Writing is a Labor of Love

Writing is a Labor of Love

August 31, 20242 min read

 

We are celebrating Labor Day and I’m wondering how you feel about writing?  Is it a labor of love? Is it a lot of labor with very little love returned? Or is it something you long to do and never seem to find the time to do it?

The responses I often hear are: “Yes, I want to write!”  “When I sit down to write the time just flies by.” “I want to write but find it difficult to carve out when I will actually write!”

I know the feeling. When my daughter was young, I'd get up before the rest of the household so that I had some quiet time to journal and hear my own thoughts. It isn't the case now, however, I can still jump into my day without spending that quality time getting centered. So I must make a concerted effort to carve out writing time every day. And it doesn't have to be in my designated journal, it can be in the little notebook in my purse, or a note on your phone.

I learned recently that Agatha Christie kept hundreds of journals of various sizes and wrote down every idea that came into her head. Jotted down next to the list of bread, cheese and butter was the beginnings of a complicated murder mystery.

No, I'm not suggesting that we have to go to those lengths, although I do like to always have something to write with at my fingertips. Either a small notebook and pen, or just a blank index card when inspiration sparks and idea.

What if we are always prepared to capture random thoughts?

What if then we could retrieve them to be savored and examined at a later date?

What if those disjointed phrases came together to become a magical piece of writing?

Wouldn't it be wonderful if the thought of writing was endearing instead of frustrating and frightening? That we are thrilled to start a project instead of terrified to begin.

With the perspective of writing as a labor of love, I show up on the page first for myself. And when I'm clear in my heart the story I'm to relate, it's important I share that with the world. My writing gives witness to the transformation I've lived and am living every day.

Just five minutes of your hand moving across the page can make a huge difference in your day.

And, as always, if this message has you curious about getting support with your own writing, I'm here to help. Grab a spot on my calendar today!

Until then, Happy Writing

 

writingtransformationstoryinspiration
blog author image

Mary E Knippel

Mary E. Knippel, the Soul Story Writer, best-selling author, inspirational speaker, writing mentor, and retreat leader, helps Transformational Leaders connect to their soul’s calling and articulate it into the written word. Working together as a team, Mary helps you craft and package your vision into professional credibility assets to grow your business, attract clients and leave a legacy beyond this lifetime. Contact her at www.maryeknippel.com.

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