Creative Guidance
for
Writers & Storytellers
I help new and seasoned creatives move their projects from wherever they are, be it an idea, draft or mid-revision, all the way to completion: publication, submission, launch or even your own satisfaction.
I’m a creative partner. I help you do the thing, whether that’s finishing a novel, crafting a screenplay, writing a show, and album, a speech or vows; finally bringing your idea out of your head and into the world.
My approach is one-on-one, collaborative, and paced to the individual. I work holistically, addressing blocks, developing a personalised structured guidance, and offering compassionate, clear feedback to bring projects to life.
Through our partnership, I act as a committed ally to your project’s success by:
01/ Offering optional editorial/ creative insight,
02/ Creating custom accountability systems, roadmaps,
03/ Helping identity and resolve creative resistance,
04/ And guiding you steadily through each stage of completion.
Our collaboration is based on respect for your vision, a commitment to your goals, and the belief that your project deserves to be realised, whether you want to put it out to the world or keep it to yourself. What I offer is an approach built on trust, care, and results.
I am your creative doula, your partner, your confidante, your supporter, and, when needed, the firm hand that helps keep you moving forward. I believe that creativity thrives in a safe encouraging environment. Creative work is serious work, and serious work requires serious support.
Biography
I’m Mathilde Merlot. I work at the level of human dynamics: the unspoken tensions, legitimacy questions, and relational patterns that shape how people show up, collaborate, and take responsibility in professional environments.
My approach combines deep listening, precise feedback, and close attention to what is happening in the moment: what is said, what is not said, and what keeps repeating. I work with individuals and small teams through targeted interventions connected to real situations.
Alongside my coaching work, I’m also a writer and screenwriter. That background informs my practice: it helps me identify underlying patterns quickly and support people in finding language for what is actually happening and what needs to change.
Schedule a consultation call to discuss your situation and see if my approach is the right fit.
If you’re here for creative project support, I still offer a limited number of one-to-one creative collaborations. Please mention “creative” when you book.
Helping writers and creatives take their projects from idea to completion— with care, guidance, structure, accountability, and unwavering support.
"Discipline has always been a challenge. Time with Mathilde allowed me to see the hidden resistances I had. She gave me a structure with deadlines but no pressure, only accountability. She helped me create a rhythm, a sense of focus by holding a dedicated space for us to explore, push past my issues and commit to the work. Our sessions became an anchor in my week."
— Adélaïde Barbier, stand-up comedian
Testimonials
“From the beginning, Mathilde understood my patterns and pinpointed my blocks. We worked on changing my chaotic, unsustainable pace to a balanced writing routine, positioning myself, and allowing me to make real progress toward my goals. Mathilde’s insight, emotional intelligence, and intuitive approach helped me get past these blocks to become the writer I know I am.”
— Astrid Carlen-Helmer, screenwriter/ co-writer of Space Cadet
“Mathilde didn’t just help me meet my deadlines; she created a dedicated, consistent space where I could show up, unload the chaos and recalibrate. She was an invaluable sounding board as she could zoom out and reflect back the story I was trying to tell when I was too close to see it. Our sessions brought structure without rigidity and insight without ego.”
— Hugues Hariche, film director/screenwriter Rivière
“I had a strong vision for developing my relational mapping system but had trouble structuring my team while keeping the momentum and not burning out. Mathilde showed up as deeply intuitive partner in respecting my work while identifying where I was stuck. She didn’t try to squeeze me in a template. She meets you where you are, honors your objectives while making room for everyone to find their seat at the table.”
— Rob Hyde, Relational Strategist & Emotional Systems Architect
“Mathilde is the best at gently guiding writers to best version of their stormy with sessions flowing easily between deep work, compassion, and understanding for the ups and downs of the creative process. As a result, my story is much more cohesive and hits all the dramatic beats at exactly the right time.”
— Casey K., writer