Why are your packages all three months?
The people who get the most out of coaching are the people who are ready to hunker down and commit, and these are the people we want to work with. Three months is long enough to establish a strong relationship with your coach; to let them get to know your rhythms, your blocks, and your hidden gifts. We’ve seen how it works and we can’t go back.
What will I get from writing coaching?
You’ll get exactly what you want and need to get from coaching. You’ll set your own goals and you’ll work beside your coach to move towards those goals. Of course, there will be a lot of surprises on the path and you may end up with different goals from when you started, but it will always be you who calls the shots and sets the direction. This isn’t a cookie-cutter process; it’s an evolving path based on an authentic relationship.
Do I get to pick who I work with?
Once you sign up, you will hear from Bree, Firefly’s “Coaching Concierge”. She’ll let you know who is available and who she recommends based on your intake questionnaire. She knows each coach’s style and gifts and seems to have a sixth sense for who will work well together. If you have a preference for another coach, you can talk it through.
Will my coach help me get published?
At Firefly, our deepest goal is to help you write what you want to write with as much power, honesty, and resonance as you can. It seems natural that this would be the work that would one day become published. In a perfect world, it would! Sadly, we find ourselves in a market where publishers are generally driven by value than by resonance.
Because of that, we don’t make any promises about publishing. We encourage our clients to think broadly about what they want from publishing, what it means to share their work with the world, and all the many ways they could accomplish that. If a client still wants to try their hand at the publishing market, we’ll happily cheer from the sidelines.
Is coaching a “safe space” for LGBTT voices, people of colour and others?
Oh yes. We do everything we can to make sure that our classes celebrate and welcome all voices. If you have specific concerns, or you encounter anything that makes you uncomfortable, we’d love to talk it over and adjust as needed.
Do I need to live in Toronto?
No, you don’t at all. We feel really lucky to have so many amazing tools to connect with clients across a distance. If you’re not in Toronto we’ll talk on the phone and maybe use Skype or Google Hangouts to see each other’s faces if we want to. We’ll also send you mail and email. You’ll get just as much out of these packages, no matter what corner of the world you live in.
What are your financial policies?
Do you work with kids?
We do! We love the creative minds of children. Please note that we don’t promise to help with a kids’ marks… Our work is in unlocking creativity. Let us know what your needs are and we’ll let you know if we have the perfect coach for you.
Do you have any testimonials you can share?
Of course! They are at the bottom of each of the coaches extended bios, but here are a few of our favourites.
 | I believe every writer needs a champion for their work, someone who can hold a space for for the words that are calling to be written. Danette is both champion and guide. She knows how to ask the questions a writer needs to hear to get very clear on the next step. Danette helped me see that I needed to let go of some limiting beliefs to make room for the vision that wanted to emerge. I left our session with a more spacious container in which to honor my writing and share my journey in a narrative that continues to unfold. ~ Sue Ann Gleason Nourishment Coach, Chocolate Aficionado & Marketing Strategist |
 | As a writing coach, Chris helps me get to the heart of each piece by listening for its unique beat and murmur. She is supportive in her guidance, intuitive in her approach, and thoughtful in her feedback. Your writing can go anywhere with Chris at your back. ~ Brendon Goodmurphy Policy Development Officer, City of Toronto |
 | What a treat to have a conversation about my creativity, process and projects with someone who “gets” it and is motivated to help me come to an understanding with myself about how I can move forward! Britt is a coach who really listens to an artist’s needs and offers keen reflections that help put challenges in perspective. I felt inspired and excited to get back to work! ~ Heather Hudson Freelance Writer |
 | I just got your feedback on my writing and I want to throw my arms around you and give you a big hug and a smooch! You truly have found your calling and you are my guiding star. Your input and these writing exercises are a major highlight in my life right now. ~ Geo Morrow CEO, Hugzz |
 | I've had some unique life-experiences and wanted to try writing a book about them. Only problem was, I had no idea where to start. Enter Firefly! Chris worked carefully with me to ensure that I not only had the passion to continue on my own, but the technical skills too. I'm proud to say I finished my first 280 page novel and am now in the process of finding an agent and bringing it to life. I couldn't have done it without Firefly’s passion, knowledge and encouragement. If you have a yearning to learn how to write, I'd strongly recommend giving Firefly a call. ~ Alex Brooks Writer |