Client Testimonials
“I’ve been stalling on my Islam-inspired sci-fantasy series for 10 years. But within 10 minutes of starting Nicole’s program, I started writing again. Her warmth, friendliness, kindness, and ability to deal with eccentric people like me were the kickstart I needed to dive in. I feel like a new person.”
— Nadir Shirazi, Toronto
(sci-fantasy)
“I can’t recommend Fantasy Footsteps enough to writers who are legitimately looking to polish their craft, write, and eventually publish their novel. I appreciate Nicole’s honesty and reliability. I know I can count on her to talk me off a metaphorical wall when I ‘just don’t know what to do.’ Nicole is a valuable resource and has built this program around the needs of writers.”
— Amanda Emerick, North Carolina (fantasy)
“I loved discussing my story with Nicole. She provided me with invaluable insights I never would have considered on my own. Her encouraging developmental suggestions often triggered new ideas in my mind and helped me move forward with confidence. I now know what to look for and work on in my future writing.”
— Trinity Cunningham, Manitoba
(epic fantasy)
“Nicole is the first person who has been able to identify what I needed to correct in my writing. I cannot sing her praises enough. If you’re serious about writing, Nicole knows how to get under the hood and get things on track. I think it has to do with love of story. I've had several editors. It's potluck. Nicole is a coach. There's a difference.”
— Dante Lupinetti, Maryland (Christian fantasy)
“I was blocked and needed help to get my manuscript written. I don’t know what magic Nicole employs, but she unleashed my muse! The word faucet is back on. Now my latest fairy tale retelling is out in the world, and readers are loving it!
"Nicole’s program was thorough and easy to follow and apply. She is a sincere person, and her enthusiasm and detailed questions were helpful and inspiring.”
—Leslie Crowne, Georgia (fantasy romance)
"Gandalf, Obi-Wan, and … Nicole Whisler? Every hero knows the value of a mentor. While I cannot confirm (or deny) that Nicole wields supernatural powers, I can attest that magic arises when someone provides guidance, feedback, and support to your creative pursuits. Nicole was that someone for me, helping me bring life to the novel that had sat fidgeting in my brain for years. Always encouraging and professional, Nicole was sincerely invested in my progress and success. She was an absolute joy to work with. The wisdom and insights she imparted will serve me well wherever my writing adventure leads next."
— Rod Santos, New York (humorous horror)
“Nicole has a fantastic methodology when it comes to following up and checking in, providing a ton of flexibility for those that might need it. For me, the most valuable aspect of the coaching process was being able to bounce ideas off Nicole and do some interactive problem solving on difficult scenes. At no point did I feel like my ideas were being changed or molded. The process truly felt like it was so genuine to me and my ideas!”
— Sara Nagel, Madrid (urban fantasy)
"For the longest time, different beta readers would offer me advice, but their feedback would sometimes contradict one another. It drove me crazy. Having Nicole go through my work and tell me why something needed to be changed helped me to understand what professionals are looking for in this field. I’m the type of person who needs to be shown how to fix my own words. I also appreciated how Nicole’s edits were true to the character. Going forward, I feel confident I can take the tools Nicole taught me to make sure my writing really shines."
— Christie Cate, California (YA fantasy romance)
“My first book in my series took me years to outline, but with Nicole’s help, I finished the outline for Book 2 in ONE MONTH! Not only that, but I was able to do a complete scene breakdown for it as well. I’m thrilled and can’t wait to get to drafting!”
— Megan Caudill, Maine (fantasy sci-fi)
“Her suggestions and editorial notes have shaped who I am as a writer. It is my firm belief that my stories will be presented to the world. The tales of my ancestors will be immortalized, and through this, their memory will live on. I couldn’t have done it without her help.”
— Douglas Denga, Kenya
(epic fantasy)
“Nicole’s first developmental editing report blew me away. Her talent for reviewing a story goes beyond practice and schooling. There is a level of insightfulness that strikes me as innate.”
— Barbara Lacewell, Iowa
(literary short stories)
“Hiring Nicole as my book coach was money well spent and I’d do it again. She overdelivered! My only regret is that I didn’t write my entire series during our time together.”
— John Cressman, Pennsylvania
(LitRPG)
“Nicole is meticulous in her approach. I get extensive feedback on each chapter, with suggestions on how to tighten up my story arc and structure. She has a knack for seeing where my characters lack the ‘punch’ needed to make my readers like/love them.”
— Anne-Marie Kofoed, Denmark (romantic suspense)
“I am so grateful for Nicole’s thorough assistance, which was above and beyond what I had anticipated. I’ve never received such a complete report from a book editor. I couldn’t be more pleased.”
— Camilla Hillberg, Portugal
(epic fantasy)
“I was amazed at Nicole’s expertise and guidance. She clearly understood what I intended in my writing and advised me on how I could communicate those intentions in my own style. Nicole’s honest feedback and patience made me a better writer. She loves helping writers, and it shows.”
— Virginia F., Iowa
(literary short stories)
“I feel like Nicole reached into my brain and told me exactly what I already subconsciously knew about my story but hadn't been able to articulate to myself. I loved the way she was able to critique while also being encouraging. Nicole helped me look at my novel from a reader's perspective, and I'll be able to take that perspective forward into future projects!”
— Erica Bennett, Missouri (YA fantasy)
“Fantasy Footsteps was incredibly helpful. It gave me so many tools in how to execute my story and improve my mindset. I feel more confident than I did before, and I have an infinitely better foundation. For a long time, I would have ideas and then scrap those ideas, but since joining Nicole’s program, so much has fallen into place. I’m slowly overcoming my perfectionist tendencies and am no longer stuck in the endless loop of outlining and re-outlining. I’m much clearer on what I want for my story going forward and am very happy with the universe I’m building!”
— Albert Sanchez, Texas (science fantasy)
“For seven years, I kept scrapping my book and rewriting it because I felt like it was un-editable. But once I joined Fantasy Footsteps, the formulas helped guide my story out of the dark. I finally finished a first draft!”
— Elizabeth Strange, Pennsylvania (fantasy)
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