Your creativity is for the world.
But also? It’s for you.
Hi, I’m Sarah! I’m a creative mentor and writing coach.
I help humans tend both sides of their creativity:
Writing goals
Sustainable practices
Development of ideas and voice
&
Self-trust
Creative fortitude
The healing power of written words
Because we—the neurodivergent humans, HSPs, purpose-driven artists, & sensitive weirdos—care about what happens on and off the page.
We need the earth-bound stuff, and the spiritual-emotional stuff, too.
Which means we’ve got to steward them both.
Let’s step forward together…
Interested in Creative Mentorship? Schedule a consultation call with me!
Because of the intimate nature of one-on-one mentorship, I offer free hour-long consultations prior to any commitment.
This gives us a chance to get to know each other, talk about your creative journey, and feel into what working together would be like. Consultations are nourishing and strengths-based, regardless of outcome.
Are you a slow thinker / deep processor? Me too, actually
You can take your time learning more about Creative Mentorship here, and you can write to me directly with your questions as they come up: sarah.teresa.cook (at) gmail (dot) com
Looking for guidance outside 1:1 support?
Join my Substack community, For the Birds, for month-round creative nourishment.
Paid subscriptions start at $7 / month and include highly crafted writing prompts, thoughtful essays, divinatory bird & bug messages (yup!), neurodivergent insights, and access to The Resiliency Circle, a virtual space where we gather, play, write, and grow.
Learn more about my philosophy and practices:
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The Gift & Failure of Words
“Good writing changes you; shares its life with you; imprints itself on your brain & heart; keeps unfolding long after you’ve consumed it.”
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On Imagination & Magic
“The minute we’re dealing with images, ideas, concepts, or creative notions, we’re in the world of playing pretend, and making stuff up, and utilizing metaphor to articulate truth.”
A little more about your enthusiastic guide…
My writing & creative practices are influenced by many things, including my lifelong devotion to the page; my M.A. in Poetics, Creative Writing, & Gender Studies; my love for the more-than-human world, and my neurodivergent brain (I am a late-diagnosed Autistic person).
I also spent about 8 years in the social services + housing advocacy field. When I describe myself as trauma-informed, I mean it: I hold space for the full context of you, and the many things that influence your creativity (i.e. nearly everything).
Read the rest of my bio here.