I occasionally offer private writing coaching and consulting services on Zoom.


Contact me if you are interested in any of these services.

Areas that I cover for new or established writers include but are not limited to the following:

Idea Generation and Planning
  • Idea and concept support for story, novels, essay collections, and screenplays
  • Project mapping
  • Revision tips and strategies
  • Business/work plans

Wellness and Writing
  • Motivation and accountability coaching
  • Overcoming writing blocks
  • Focus and concentration
  • Time management
  • Community building
  • Writing with ADHD
  • Dealing with rejection

Manuscript Submission
  • Submission strategies
  • Query and cover letters for manuscript submissions, agents, grants, and applications
  • Graduate school applications (cover letter and CV)
  • Grant writing tips
  • Pitching tips for screenwriters

Pre-publication/Marketing
  • Marketing and self promotion (for new and established authors)
  • Newsletters and blogs
  • Website platforms advice
  • Social media and publicity tips
  • Readings and performance

Academic Services
  • Cover letters
  • Teaching philosophy statements
  • Teaching portfolios

General writing and publishing questions.

Hourly rate $160 for single sessions.

Discount for booking a 5-session package ($120 per session).

Some sliding scale bookings available. 

I do not offer manuscript evaluation or copy editing services.

Read testimonials from writers who have worked with me.

about kathryn mockler


I'm the author of five poetry books, numerous short films, and I've taught creative writing, poetry, screenwriting, short fiction, nonfiction, and experimental writing for 20 years at four post secondary schools. I am currently an Assistant Professor at The University of Victoria.

My collection of stories Anecdotes is forthcoming from Book*hug in 2023.

I was the Canada Editor of Joyland: a hub for short fiction and the Publisher of The Rusty Toque where I have worked with award-winning fiction writers and poets. I run the site Watch Your Head and the newsletter Send My Love to Anyone.

I have worked as a story analyst providing coverage on feature film scripts for BC Film, Praxis, The Canadian Film Centre, The Harold Greenberg Fund as well as for production companies in Vancouver and Toronto.