Are you a writer looking for accountability? Feedback on your writing? Someone to come alongside you and help you improve both your productivity and your writing skills? I would love to serve as your writing coach.
Why Work With Me?
There are plenty of great writing coaches and writer training programs out there! If you’re going to make this investment in your writing, it’s important to find the one that is a good fit for you. Here’s a little bit more about me . . .
Writing Experience
As a writer, I’m passionate about communicating biblical, gospel-centered truth that is compelling, clear, and personally engaging.
- I’m a published author – Loving Your Friend Through Cancer was published by P&R in 2018, and After Cancer: Thriving With Hope (31-Day Devotionals for Life) followed in 2025.
- I served on the writing team for the First 5 app of Proverbs 31 Ministries from 2019-2024. I contributed written and audio teachings for the app and helped write printed study guides.
- My writing has also been published in TableTalk Magazine (a publication of Ligonier Ministries) and on platforms such as The Gospel Coalition, Risen Motherhood, (in)courage, and Proverbs 31 Daily Devotions.
- I wrote a weekly devotional called “No Matter What Monday” for my social media followers and email subscribers for about 8 years.
- I love digging deeply into God’s Word and sharing it with others. I serve on the women’s ministry team at my church and hold a graduate certificate in systematic theology from Reformed Theological Seminary. (Ironically, the toughest part of my coursework was writing research papers!)
Coaching Experience
As a coach, my goal is to provide the support writers need right now while also preparing them to move forward confidently and thrive on their own. I specialize in helping women with devotionals, Bible studies, Christian non-fiction, and Christian living articles. (If you’re looking for help with writing fiction or platform-building strategies, I’m probably not the right coach for you, since I’m not an expert in those areas.)
- I spent a few years as a critique group leader for COMPEL, the writer training program of Proverbs 31 Ministries. As a group leader, I provided feedback on the writing of my group members and supported them through their writing journeys.
- I also served as a small group leader for Hope*Writers, another writer training program. Our group provided accountability and helped group members work toward their goals as writers.
- At First 5, I had the privilege of training new contributors and working with them to improve their First 5 teachings. This was one of my favorite areas of service at First 5!
- I coached about 20 conference attendees at She Speaks 2025, a conference for female, Christian writers and speakers. I loved helped the ladies figure out the next step toward their writing goals!
Still reading and interested? Great! I offer three different coaching plans depending on your budget and needs.
Twice Monthly Plan
Each month, you’ll receive:
- Feedback process on two articles (up to 1,000 words), which includes editing in your Word document and content suggestions over Voxer and/or email. If you’d like to make edits on the same article following my feedback, I will provide a second round of edits and suggestions. Most of the time, I’d recommend big-picture content editing fo the first round and line-by-line copy editing for the second round.
- Two one-on-one Zoom calls (up to 60 minutes each) to discuss your goals, projects, and any questions you have about my feedback on your writing.
- Access to me throughout the month via email and/or Voxer to ask questions.
Cost: $125/month for at least 3 months
Once Monthly Plan
Each month, you’ll receive:
- Feedback process on one article (up to 1,000 words), which includes editing in your Word document and content suggestions over Voxer and/or email. If you’d like to make edits on the same article following my feedback, I will provide a second round of edits and suggestions. Most of the time, I’d recommend big-picture content editing fo the first round and line-by-line copy editing for the second round.
- One Zoom call (up to 60 minutes) to discuss your goals, projects, and any questions you have about my feedback on your writing.
- Access to me throughout the month via email and/or Voxer to ask questions.
Cost: $75/month for at least 3 months
Flexible Coaching Package
With this package, you’ll receive:
- Feedback process on three articles (up to 1,000 words), which includes editing in your Word document and content suggestions over Voxer and/or email. If you’d like to make edits on the same article following my feedback, I will provide a second round of edits and suggestions. Most of the time, I’d recommend big-picture content editing fo the first round and line-by-line copy editing for the second round.
- Three one-on-one Zoom calls (up to 60 minutes each) to discuss your goals, projects, and any questions you have about my feedback on your writing.
- Access to me throughout via email and/or Voxer the duration of your coaching package.
You can schedule these services with me as needed within six months.
Cost: $200
Please read these important notes:
I’m only able to work with a few clients at a time. If you’re interested in working with me, please email me at marissa@marissahenley.com to see if I’m currently accepting clients. If so, I’m happy to do a free 30-minute Zoom call to see if we’re a good fit!
Payment is required via Venmo or PayPal before services are provided.
Scheduling of feedback processes and Zoom calls is based on my availability, but I will try to make myself as available as possible!
- If you have a monthly or twice monthly plan, we’ll work together to set regular dates for your submissions and Zoom calls.
- If you have a flexible coaching package, please let me know one week prior to submitting an article. I’ll keep you posted on any vacation plans that will interfere with my timely feedback!
- I’ll typically provide feedback within 5 business days of receiving your articles.
Questions? Email me!