VANESSA CHIASSON - FREELANCE WRITER & COACH
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Write More.
​Worry Less.

I help writers build sustainable careers.
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Do you ever feel like things would be easier if you had a bit more support ? What could shift if you weren’t holding every idea, decision, and next step on your own?

With guidance and gentle accountability, your work can start to feel lighter and easier to move forward.
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Does it sometimes seem like your career is chaotic and you're operating without any sense of control?

What would change if your work felt more intentional and grounded? Together, we can introduce a stronger sense of ease, and agency in your
​writing life.
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Do you have ideas you want to pursue, but they stay stuck in draft form, or get lost in the busyness of everything else?

What would it look like to have a more sustainable approach to pitching, story development, and follow-through, a clear, consistent way of working that keeps your ideas moving?
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I say I work with writers, but in reality, I work with value seekers.

I collaborate with writers at all stages of their careers to build writing lives that feel clear, calm, and sustainable.

With over a decade of experience as a freelance writer, I know what it feels like to move from uncertainty and constant catch-up to a steadier, more grounded practice. That’s the space I now help others move toward.​ My approach is grounded in helping writers move their ideas forward, developing stories, shaping pitches, and building a way of working that feels supportive, steady, and easier to maintain over time.

Whether you’re a veteran of the industry, just starting out, or considering a shift, my coaching is designed to help you build a writing career that works—for your goals, your energy, and your life.
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The Clothesline is more than just a newsletter. It's a weekly space for freelance writers who want a clearer, calmer, and more sustainable approach to their work. 

Each week, I share practical guidance, thoughtful reflections, curated resources, and occasional behind-the-scenes notes from a working freelance life.

Paid subscribers get access to two monthly co-working sessions — a calm, structured space to focus, write, and make progress alongside other writers — along with perks like free access to my year-end planning workshops.
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