ONE 1-Hour Coaching Session for Writers - $25 $$SAVE$$ - SPECIAL LOW PRICE for the economic recession Start Price USD 25.00 Current Price USD 25.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, October 03, 2008 End Time Sunday, October 19, 2008 Location New York, New York See more about 'ONE 1-Hour Coaching Session for Writers - $25' Description This is a special, one-time offer for ONE 1-hour coaching session for the writer in YOU! Act now to benefit from this introductory price during the month of October. This is an $85 value for ONLY $25!!! SPECIAL LOW PRICE FOR THE ECONOMIC RECESSION! TURN THIS CHALLENGING TIME INTO A POSITIVE OPPORTUNITY!!! Hurry, only five offers (one per person) are available!   IMPORTANT NOTE: This special offer is available only through this ebay listing. I know you are going to enjoy my coaching style, and you will be motivated to take action immediately!   How it works: NOTE: Immediate payment via PayPal is required. Following your payment, you must send a message to me via ebay (ebay ID nyc_montparnasse) providing your contact information: email address and phone number. Upon receipt of your payment and your contact details, I will contact you within 24 hours through ebay to set up a 30-minute call during which we will schedule your session and answer any questions you may have about the process and how I work. We will work together virtually via my toll-free conference bridge. Writing samples you wish for me to view prior to our session must be emailed to me (at this stage, through my professional email address which will be provided to you during our 30-minute call, as noted above) at least 48 hours before we meet. Full details of my terms will be provided to you during the 30-minute call.Disclaimer:I have indicated 'free shipping' as there is no shipping involved. All coaching for writers will be conducted via my toll-free conference bridge. Please consult your phone service carrier for any related charges when using toll-free conference bridges.Confidentiality:All conversations and ideas expressed during our coaching sessions will be respected with full confidentiality. This is your time to let your ideas flow. I am here to support you and assist you in discovering your inner voice.Who I Am and What Makes Me Qualified to Be Your Writing Coach:My name is Stephanie Lomond Merrill, and I began writing poetry and fiction before I was a teenager. Here is a snapshot of my professional background:-- From 1998 - 2008, I have been working in the financial services / banking industry as a technical writer / website developer / content manager for Fidelity Investments, Thomson Reuteurs, HSBC and Ernst & Young.-- In 2007, I launched my own business. I earn my living as a writing coach and life coach / transition specialist. Also under this umbrella, I work as a performance consultant, instructional designer and information architect. -- In 2007, the following article on cafe writing in the literary cafes of Paris was published on Bonjour Paris:  http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/cafe-writing-in-montparnasse-and-odeon/?sid=6593  *NOTE: Please copy this url in your browser. Frequent trips to France every year to write informal travel guides feed my creative energy. Currently, I am working on my first travel book about Paris, which will be published in 2009. -- In 2003 and 2004, I attended the Creativity Workshop (www.creativityworkshop.com) in Paris and Aix-en-Provence, France. In 2004, I launched Creative Expressions in New York, NY, under the title of Creativity Consultant. I conducted workshops for writers featuring automatic writing in literary cafes.-- In 2003, I attended The Autumn Arts Festival with Il Chiostro (www.ilchistro.com) in Vagliagli, Italy, where I studied photography, painting, creative writing and Italian cooking.In 1998, I volunteered with Cross-Cultural Solutions in New Delhi, India, teaching English and creative writing to children living in poverty after five years of working with international students at Boston University. -- In 1998, I launched my first freelance business working as a writer, ghost writer, editor and conversation teacher working primarily with speakers of English as a Second Language.-- From 1993 - 1999, I produced, aired and hosted my own radio show at Harvard University, Blues Over Easy, for which I wrote all content for live programming; the audience spanned throughout New England.-- In the early-90s, I worked as a freelance editor for Ploughshares, The Literary Journal at Emerson College.-- From 1988 - 1994, I worked at WGBH TV / Radio (PBS) in Boston, MA, producing closed captioning for 60 Minutes, Wall Street Week, and the CBS Evening News. I also appeared in a couple episodes of a 26-series telecourse on PBS, Discovering Psychology. -- From 1980 - 1984, I worked as a journalist for the Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram in Portland, ME.-- From 1977-1978, I worked as a co-anchor / news writer for Teen New 13, which aired on the CBS affiliate WGME in Portland, ME.-- I am a graduate of Simmons College and CoachU. My professional affiliations include the International Coach Federation, the International Women's Writing Guild, Toastmasters International and the American Society for Training and Development.-- I have Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 traveled extensively throughout France since 1978. I have also visited Belgium, England, Germany, Holland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain, Switzerland; Bermuda; Canada; Mexico; India; Morocco; Turkey. -- I have worked professionally in Bermuda, England, France, Luxembourg, India, Ireland and the Isle of Man.   Testimonials:  “Thanks to Stephanie's unique talents as a coach, I now feel empowered to take my writing in a new direction.”-- Marcella, Cambridge, ME“As my coach, Stephanie has not only helped me identify areas of my writing that needed to be addressed, but she also gave me the tools and guidance to be able to make positive changes and find inspiration within myself. This, I believe, is the greatest thing a coach can do for one of her clients.”-- Madison, Los Angeles, CA Do you need help with your writing for school, work or personal website? You've come to the "WRITE" place!   Place a Bid!