Poetry Coaching

Services Include

  • One-to-one MFA-quality mentorship

  • On-the-spot live feedback and editing tools

  • Guidance for submissions and publication

  • Personalized action plan and accountability

  • Manuscript compilation and editing 

  • MFA and residency application support

  • Marketing plan to build your audience

  • Curated reading lists and daily prompts

  • Community events and readings

  • And more!

Whether you want to improve your craft, sustain creative habits, or publish your book, I provide you with the clarity, edits, and strategy to get there. Think of it as MFA-level mentorship—faster, more personal, and at a fraction of the cost.​

Ready to seriously commit to your creative goals? Eleven coaching spots will open on September 17 at 9:00 a.m. This is a waitlist-only opportunity, and spots filled within minutes in the last round. Coaching will not reopen until next year.

coaching packages

  • INTRODUCTIOn

    Ready to level up your writing and polish a few standout pieces? Over 12 laser-focused sessions, you’ll refine your craft, tighten your work, and discuss best practices for publication. You’ll leave each session with sharper poems, a clarified vision, and a deeper understanding of your poetic patterns and voice.

    $500 per month ($125 per session)

  • intensive

    Serious about growing your craft and presence? Across 24 transformative sessions, you’ll master self-editing, discover your writing strengths, and develop a sustainable creative routine. Plus, you’ll gain hands-on experience in compiling a collection, growing an audience, and preparing your work for publication.

    $450 per month ($112 per session)

  • IMMERSION

    Ready to go all-in and build a lasting career? In a full year of expert coaching, you’ll learn to curate powerful submissions, compile and edit a publish-ready manuscript, and grow an engaged audience for your work. This is where your writing practice and public presence transform into a professional poetry career.

    $400 per month ($100 per session)

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Why Work with me?

Kelly Grace Thomas and client

With over twenty years of experience in writing, education, and editing, I’ve helped many writers reach their goals, whether striving for self-expression or acceptance to a specific MFA program or dream publication. I work with writers of poetry and prose to offer personalized one-on-one coaching sessions that include line edits, manuscript consultations, proofreading, and guidance for submissions.

After working together, many of my clients have won literary prizes and been accepted to top-tier literary journals and competitive MFA programs. Many go on to publish books and teach workshops themselves.

I’ve received book deals from two highly competitive independent presses—the two exact presses I hoped to publish with. My coaching style is fun, strategic, and warm. I provide action-orientated steps and edits so that every week, you feel you are progressing toward becoming the writer you want to be. I also provide reading lists so you can immerse yourself in writing that will help strengthen and deepen your current vision. 

I offer a free-15 minute call to discuss your writing and goals and my personalized coaching style.

  • Poetry coaching provides the mentorship of an MFA without the price tag. Expect 1-to-1 personalized instruction where we work together to strengthen writing and help you meet your goals. Many of my clients go on to publish in top tier journals and put collections together.

  • Because spots are limited and sell out in a few minutes, people on my waitlist will be given first availability.

    Those serious about working with me should sign up for the waitlist to ensure they are alerted the second availability opens.

  • You sign up for the first month via the website. Your card will then be automatically charged every month on the same date for the duration of your package.

  • While the impact of growth depends on duration and time, many clients I work with establish sustainable creative habits, learn to edit their work, and receive offers for publication. While I can’t offer you a book deal, I can offer you a strategic approach that will increase your chances, craft, and confidence. 

  • It depends on your writing goals. Some people I work with are new to poetry and/or looking to establish a creative practice. Others work with me intensely over a year to get their book published. I offer a variety of packages tailored to your specific needs.

  • Yes, you can book a 15-minute call using this link.

FAQ: POETRY COACHING  

Kelly Grace Thomas poetry coaching waitlist

Be the writer you want to be!

Whether you want to publish your work, hit your creative deadlines, or fall in love with writing again, I work with poets and writers ready to roll up their sleeves, meet their goals, and dramatically improve their craft.

Only 11 spots are opening for my 1:1 poetry coaching on Sept 17. This is a waitlist-only opportunity, and spots fill quickly every round. If you’ve been dreaming of personalized support for your poetry, this is your sign.

Coaching Includes:

  • 1:1 MFA-quality Mentorship

  • Live Editing & Feedback

  • Submission & Publishing Guidance

  • Launch Party & Community Events

  • Daily Poems & Prompts

  • A Library of Craft Workshops ($1,000 value)

Packages range from $500-$400 monthly depending on time and commitment.