The Writing Collective brings together the best of online training, group coaching, and parallel online work. Instead of just watching a bunch of training videos about writing, editing, publishing and marketing, we work real-time every week for three months. You finish the program with more than surface knowledge. You have a manuscript ready to move to the next phase in the publishing process.
"Michele has been a dedicated and conscientious partner in helping authors create, revise, and deliver quality work products. She uses the latest technology and processes to efficiently, and effectively, aid in the creative process. I have enjoyed working with her on my book series over the past eight years. I highly recommend her if you are a serious writer."
~ Bernard N. Lee, Jr.
Tamara Parks
Being coached by Michele is one of the best decisions I've made in a while. Her level of care and patience is amazing. She guided me in times of uncertainty and calamity and challenged me when warranted, which brought about immediate change and transformation. Thanks, Michele!
Theodore Helvi’virr
The entire process was a pleasure from start to finish. I learned so much from Michele. Our phone calls were always very informative. She was very understanding of my constant questions, and I am endlessly thankful to have worked with her.
Ellyce Kelly
Michele is a highly proficient communicator. She is a gifted instructor, capable of captivating a room full of students in person or on‐line. ...The ability to connect with an audience, verbally or through written communication, is an extremely difficult task, especially with the amount of distraction that each of us experiences on a daily basis. Somehow, Michele is able to capture the attention of her audience and maintain focus effortlessly.
About Michele Barard
A New Orleans native with a global perspective, Michele Barard is a multi-faceted writer, editor, and entrepreneur. After an early career in graphic design, Michele founded Urban Book Editor in 2012 to assist self-published authors across genres. Her own literary works range from the poetic anthology Love & Other Monsters to the practical guide Editing Your Book for Self-Publishing, available at major book retailers.
A seasoned podcaster, she hosts "Somewhere in the Middle with Michele Barard," examining the interplay of life, culture, and politics. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, she launched the Shelter in Place #Pandemic2020 livestream. Her latest project, "Black Women Becoming," is a YouTube channel aimed at empowering black women over 50 through storytelling. Michele divides her time between Los Angeles and Atlanta, offering writing, editing, and coaching services.
