Amy Paturel, M.S., M.P.H.

Award Winning Journalist and Author

“I thought Susan’s  essay was one of the most compelling essay’s I’d read in the book Tiny Love Stories.”

19, Jan 2021

Robin Olson

Sue is the master of who don’t tell

“Susan Purvis is a master at teaching you how to show instead of tell your story. She instills the basic principles of good storytelling so you keep your reader engaged. Working with Susan took me from novice writer to published author in less than a year.”

9, Jun 2020

Dr. Sherwood Tucker DDS MAGD

Sue has a way of making people feel at home

“Writing is one of the hardest skills to learn and many never do, especially when trying to write a book of any kind.

Being a student and Learning the skills from a published author is definitely an advantage because they have gone through all the steps of writing, being accepted by a publisher, and actually publishing a book.

Susan Purvis is one of those gems that not many of us are lucky to find in our lifetime. She is very adept teacher as she knows all the ins and outs.

In addition, she has a way of making you feel at home and always point you in the right direction making you feel good about what you have learned.

Finally, whatever I got stuck she was always there to help so, if you’re looking for a friend as well as a teacher, Susan is your best choice.

She has my 10 star recommendation.”

2, Sept 2020

Craig Thomas Naylor, Ph.D.,author and composer

Pure, concise unambigulous tips

Susan Purvis is a true Renaissance Woman: a best-selling author, skier, survivalist, backcountry medical specialist, and teacher. I can personally attest to her skills as a writing coach as she helped me refine the query and synopsis for my as-yet-to-be-published best-selling novel. Her tips are insightful, delivered in clear and straight-forward language. Her guidance transformed my work.

If you want pure, concise, unambiguous tips to move your writing and life forward, delivered with a smile but also, when needed, with an occasional kick in the behind, Susan is the one for you. 

Not your typical Memoir Coaching Session. Not Zoom but Walk, Hike and Write.

Susan Purvis guided me for three days through Glacier National Park, both as a risk manager and writing coach. With her generous and fun-loving spirit, she fearlessly led me deep into Glacier’s backcountry and into my story.

Her guidance was steady and sure.

I felt safe to walk “to the edge” of my emotions, my “story” and the mountain top. I understood for the first time views that lifted my spirit and story to new heights.

Together, with Susan, I stood in awe.

I have emerged from GNP transformed. With Susan’s guidance, I walked my story. Now I can write.
I know to be true what before I only hoped was true – my story is sacred.

I am filled with an overwhelming sense of gratitude for my time with Susan in Glacier’s backcountry. Now, it’s your turn. Go Find! You’re in good hands. Susan will lead the way.

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From Accountant to Author

“I spent my career as an accountant, which is as non-creative as you can get. Susan helped me fall in love with my creative side. Within a few months of working with her, I went from novice writer to published author.”