Writing more humanly in an increasingly distracted world

I’m MJ, a ghostwriter and writing coach based in Portland, Oregon. I help big-hearted professionals articulate their ideas, develop their voice, and shape nonfiction that actually sounds like them. No bullshit. No bots. Just real collaboration.

Laurie McGinley

“These four characters are basically fan fiction about my clients!”

So you want to write something. Your ideas are too original, important, and personal for it to not come from you, so you’re not using ChatGPT. But now you’re frozen in front of a blank page or drowning in rough drafts you hate.

Services

Ghostwriting

I’ll ask all sorts of nosy questions that’ll coax out your most interesting ideas and memories, and then string’em them together in clear, concise prose.

Book coaching

Already crafting something but feeling stuck? I’ll help you manage writer’s block, level up your approach, and help you meet your goals.

Ready to connect?

Every project worth doing has unique needs

The best place to begin is usually a quick dialogue. During our vibe check call, tell me about your goals and challenges, and I’ll suggest a few ways forward.

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