1:1 COACHING (Virtual)

for Writers & Photographers

It’s nice to meet you.

As someone who has built a personal brand from scratch, played a key role in several creative ventures, and authored six books, I can relate to the various challenges that creative people face. To me, success as a creative freelancer or professional means striking a balance between the business and marketing side and finding avenues for your work that you find fulfilling and that align with your vision and goals.

Photo: Alexis McKeown

Why coach in writing and photography? Writing is my jam, but you could say that photography is a good chunk of my sustenance. Since 2010, I have partnered with my husband to build Paul Zizka Photography into what it is today — handling all back-end, branding, marketing, new business development, stock image licensing and more. I know the photo world, I just don’t take the pictures.

So, whether you need another set of eyes, a listening ear or some insight and advice on your next steps, I offer one-on-one sessions dedicated to helping you make significant progress. My strengths are in big-picture thinking, strategic development, workflows, and helping others find a direction that aligns with their unique skills.

But I also know the devil can be in the details. I’m here to help you figure out what to focus on, what to let go of, and what steps to take to get you from A to B.

Let’s chat.

Consulting areas include (but aren’t limited to):

Photography

  • branding + marketing

  • workshop development

  • digital products

  • newsletters

  • brand collabs

Writing

  • book proposals

  • book structure

  • pitching to magazines

  • developmental editing

  • branding strategy

Initial Consultation

1.5 HRS ($225 CAD)

I’ve done enough of these sessions to know that 1 hour is never enough, so my initial consultation has been designed to provide you with enough feedback and direction to make actionable (and impactful) steps forward.

Includes:

  • 15-30 minutes allocated to reviewing any materials you send in advance.

  • 1 hour 1:1 virtual call on Zoom, plus additional time depending on pre-meeting time usage.

  • Shared Google Doc and folder where I’ll provide my notes, and a recording of the call.

After an initial consultation, we can determine whether an ongoing coaching relationship might be a good fit, depending on my current client load and availability. Ongoing clients receive a discount on 1:1 sessions and any review time required.

Testimonials

  • Meghan’s years of experience as a creative herself and her kind constructive communication techniques will help you deliver on your business goals, whether they are becoming a published artist or marketing your creative visual or written stories.  Through her marketing for creatives course and a couple of short meetings with Meghan, she helped me have my most successful year in 2021 and provided me with very valuable advice on how to plan a future book of my art.

    — Lee Nordbye, Photographer, Calgary, AB

  • Meghan has been brilliant to work with. I had initially approached her to help me develop a marketing strategy that would help me move my photography business in a new direction. She listened to my problem and understood my needs. From there, she set up a collaborative and flexible framework that suited our differing time zones, my budget, and my timeline.  Meghan has proved extremely knowledgeable (particularly in the photography sector), helpful, and supportive. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who is looking for a little guidance and grounding - or even a sounding board - to set up and execute a clear marketing plan for their photography business.

    — Micah Stanbridge, Photographer, Edinburgh, Scotland

  • Meghan J. Ward is a very helpful and thorough editor. She detailed her suggestions, as well as listened to my thoughts about the work I sent. I would highly recommend using her writers’ services.

    — Janice Strong, Author, Cranbook, BC

  • My wisest decision for my photography business was to contact Meghan about consulting and then to begin. At the time, I was frustrated and had no clear plan despite spending more money than I cared to think about. Meghan immediately gave me hope, and I finally felt I had found someone with the expertise and industry understanding I was searching for. Meghan immediately went to work improving my website and provided insight, suggestions, and action steps as she learned about my dreams, and we identified priorities. She is fun, incredibly knowledgeable, and professional, supporting and inspiring me. Meghan creates cohesiveness in my brand and efficiently gets things done as we collaborate on priorities and projects. I highly recommend hiring Meghan if you’re looking for exceptional consulting and value for your money.

    — Angie Patterson, Photographer, Grande Prairie, AB

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