Story Consulting

with Kristen House

Whether you’re drafting a novel, shaping a memoir, or building thought-leadership, this is dedicated time to think through your project with a story-obsessed, structure-loving brain.

We’ll name what your story really is, what it wants to be, and how to move it forward.

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Story Consult: Kristen House
from $350.00

A focused 60-minute consulting session to clarify your story’s structure, purpose, and next steps—whether it’s creative, personal, or professional. Includes a personalized roadmap as a followup to the session.

Let’s Work on your Story!

A focused 1:1 consulting session to help you get clarity, structure, and momentum on your book project. Includes a pre-session questionnaire and a customized post-session roadmap.

Whether you’re drafting your first book, shaping a memoir, building a thought-leadership project, or staring at a half-finished Google Doc wondering what comes next — this session is for you.

In this 60-minute session, you’ll get:

  • A pre-session questionnaire to help me understand your project, goals, and sticking points

  • A 60-minute 1:1 consulting session (Zoom or phone)

  • A personalized written roadmap (1–2 pages) outlining structure, next steps, and strategic direction

You’ll walk away with a crystal-clear plan for where your book is going and how to get there.

Optional Add-Ons:
Add a manuscript review to your session:

  • +10 pages reviewed before our call — $100

  • +50 pages reviewed — $250

After purchasing:
You’ll receive an email with a link to schedule your session and complete the intake questionnaire.

Please note:
This is not a full developmental edit or long-term coaching package. All bookings are non-refundable, but you may reschedule with at least 48 hours’ notice.

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What you’ll learn

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    How to get unstuck — fast.
    A practical, brain-friendly approach to moving past resistance, perfectionism, and narrative fog.begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business.

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    Your true voice (and how to write from it).
    Tools for authenticity, clarity, tone, and emotional honesty — without slipping into “performance mode.”

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    How to structure your story or project.
    Whether it’s a book, a talk, a brand narrative, or something still half-formed, you’ll learn how to shape it.

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    The habits and systems that make writing sustainable.
    Not discipline… design. Routines that support creative flow, not fight it.

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    How to communicate in a way people feel.
    Story-first communication — on the page, on the stage, or inside your organization — that creates connection, not noise.

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Hi. I’m

Kristen House …

I’m a writer, educator, and creative strategist, and the human behind ANI Creative. My whole career — from Google and PayPal to the storytelling work I do now — has been about one thing: helping people turn messy thoughts into clear, powerful stories.

I created Tiny Stories™, a neuroscience-informed writing method that helps adults lower resistance and find their real voice. The book is on its way, and the method now fuels workshops, retreats, and community projects.

Through A Novel Idea, I run writing camps for kids and teens, immersive retreats for adults, and private consulting for people and organizations who want storytelling that feels honest, human, and alive. Writing is identity work. It’s clarity work. It’s transformation.

If we work together, I won’t hand you a template. I’ll sit beside you, get into the weeds with you, and help you shape the story only you can tell — with strategy, clarity, and a whole lot of joyful energy.

Still have Questions?

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