Testimonials
Writers who finished.
In their own words, from memoirists and novelists around the world.
"I am writing a spiritual memoir and have been blessed to work with Caroline Allen for more than a year. She is a gifted and spiritually wise coach, open, honest, and strategically wise in delivering her wonderful mix of support, care, and criticism. She has helped me open up to explore and express myself more deeply, all the while helping me shape my book to reach a wider audience. I am deeply grateful and can't wait to ask her to help with my next book."
Tom Cole
Distinguished Professor of Humanities and Medical Ethics, UT Health Houston · Author of "The Journey of Life" · Houston, TX
"Caroline helped with what I think is the most important part of any writer's journey, and that was finding my voice. She helped me tap into what made my stories, MY stories, and helped me bring out more of myself into my writing.""
Dave Canning
Emmy award-winning Creative Director · Author of "Cat Party" · NYC
"I need writing to be happy, but the process of getting published makes me want to hurl my naked body into a Fear Factor pit of rats. Not only did Caroline help me embrace the writing process, rough drafts and all, but she tailored a path for me as a memoirist that feels authentic and saves me from pitching lit mags en masse. And despite my obvious reluctance to play ball, Caroline is determined to make a successful writer out of me. Her support, talent, and intuitive coaching are priceless additions to a writer's life. If you're ready to do the work, she's ready to help you find your voice and put it out there, however it feels right to you."
Alex Behles
Creative Director, NYC
"I came to coaching as a newbie to writing, and I had many important things to learn about craft to write at a professional level. I told Caroline I wanted to accomplish this all in one year's time. I had no idea what I was asking. I faced many doubts and demons in completing my first book. With Caroline's amazing insights and support, five years later I completed NOTHING EVER GOES ON HERE. I cannot thank Caroline enough for bringing not only her amazing coaching skills, but also her unique perspective to the often-challenging path of writing."
Ellen Newhouse
Author of "Nothing Ever Goes on Here" · Seattle, WA
"Caroline is so much more than a coach to me. She teaches me the value of creativity in the world, and she helps me come to my writing from a real, contemplative place within the context of what's happening in my own life. As a busy working mother, it can be hard not only to keep on track, but to believe my writing is a valuable priority. But Caroline has always reassured me of its importance at every turn, making my experience much richer in the process. I never thought I could write fiction, and now, with Caroline's help, I am close to publishing my first novel."
Julie Mannina
Attorney, Mediator · Author of the upcoming novel "A Branch for Each New Sky" · Denver, CO
"Hiring Caroline was the best thing that ever happened to me. It was hard enough trying to finish my book, work a full-time job 60+ hrs/week. Caroline continues to be an immense support with brainstorming, generating story ideas, and editing. What more could I ask???!!"
Stephanie Bousley
Author of "Buy the Avocado Toast" · Singapore / LA
"Caroline Allen put her heart and soul, in addition to her incredible insight, into my book project. Instead of rolling her eyes, she stuck with me when, almost at the final stages, I decided to start over and re-write the whole book. A writer could not ask for a better 'travel' companion."
Katia Vlachos
Author of "A Great Move" and "Uncaged" · Zurich, Switzerland
"Throughout my doleful career working in law, a little kid's voice often whispered 'I have a happier story to tell.' At 78, I found Caroline, and she LISTENED, closely, to the little tag-along whisperer. What a treasure Caroline has been coaching the happy story forward! She enjoys finding talents in other people, usually gifts they do not know they possess. She encourages, researches, applauds, gently corrects, and giggles in all the right/write places. She trusts the mystical to lead us together down trails sometimes she has never traveled. And she is ever willing to alter direction to bring it all safely home."
Donna Russell
Author of the upcoming children's picture book "Modupay Barbara Patricia LaRue" · Rochester, NY