Writing Doesn’t Have to Feel Mysterious

Rebecca Davis, Book Coach for Research-Minded Writers

I help high-achieving, research-minded writers finally make space for the fiction they’ve been putting off. Whether you’re still shaping a story idea or sitting on a mystery or suspense manuscript that isn’t quite working (and a calendar packed with everything but writing time), I’ll help you carve out space, build momentum, and bring that novel to life with structure, strategy, and steady support through personalized book coaching at Cypress & Ink.

Got a killer plot but feeling stuck?

Let’s uncover what’s holding your story back and bring your book to life.

From Idea to Ink

In four focused sessions, we’ll transform your ideas into a solid story plan based on the Blueprint for a Book novel development framework.

Monthly Book Coaching

Drafting or revising, but losing steam without deadlines? This flexible coaching plan is designed to fit your goals and schedule by giving you regular feedback and expert support, so you can approach each chapter with clarity, confidence, and a clear plan for success.

Manuscript Evaluation

If you’re seeking clarity on how to move forward with revising your draft, a clear, actionable roadmap will show you exactly how to tackle revisions and bring out your novel’s full potential.

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Rebecca Davis, Book Coach

I’m a book coach for the kind of high-achieving writer who’s spent years prioritizing everyone else’s deadlines. After 25 years in biomedical research administration and grant writing — where I learned to spot the structural issue underneath a complex problem — I pivoted from proposals to fiction with a focus on the kind of writing I’ve loved since childhood: mystery and suspense. Now, I get to help writers find what their story needs, whether it’s still an idea or a draft that’s stalled, and turn it into the novel they’ve always known they could write.

– 25+ years of experience in research, editing, and grant writing
– Certified through Author Accelerator‘s Book Coach Certification program
– Specializing in mystery and suspense
– Based in coastal South Carolina, working with writers across the U.S.
– Known for warm, honest feedback and practical, actionable advice

My coaching style is direct but encouraging: no fluff, just good questions, sharp insight, and steady support. Whether you’re writing your first novel, revising a messy draft, or preparing to query agents, I’ll help you structure your story, strengthen your characters, and stay accountable.

Ready to write a novel that keeps readers turning the page? Let’s solve the mystery of your story, one clue at a time. Complete my client intake form and let’s chat.

About Me

As an Author Accelerator certified and licensed book coach, I am qualified to coach writers using Author Accelerator’s strategy, methods, and materials, but I operate independently of Author Accelerator and am not affiliated with them.