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Hey, I’m Rachel Warmath

As a book shaman, I guide you to reclaim your power and voice.

Shadow work + creative expression.

Soul retrieval + sacred embodiment.

Let’s step into the book writing portal together and see what it uncovers for you.

Work With Me

Between the written page and the unseen realms

I’m here to walk with you between worlds.

My Services

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    Memoir and Non-Fiction Ghostwriting

    For the writer who knows they have a powerful story or message, but needs a skilled partner to shape it into a compelling book. Through in-depth conversations and guided interviews, I will draw out the heart of your book concept. Together we’ll craft a table of contents and outline, then I’ll write the manuscript for you in your voice. You bring the lived experience and passion. I bring the structure, craft, intuition, and strategy. Together, we create a book that transforms both you and your readers.

    Full manuscripts start at $50,000+

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    Book Coaching

    A supportive, trauma-informed, and deeply personal journey for writers who want to write a book—with a guide walking beside them. We’ll meet regularly to clarify your ideas, build structure for your book, and find the creative process that works best for you. Book coaching includes up to 4,000 words of manuscript before every call, so you have real-time feedback from someone who has edited hundreds of books. You’ll also have access to me on a voice note app like WhatsApp or Telegram so you can ask questions between our meetings. I’ll help you keep the momentum going and save you tons of time so you can write efficiently rather than going in circles for years.

    Pricing varies by project.

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    Developmental Book Editing

    For writers with a full draft who want to elevate the storytelling, structure, clarity, and emotional impact of their manuscript. I dive deeply into the heart of your book—seeing what works, what doesn’t, what’s missing, and what wants to emerge. You’ll receive clear, compassionate feedback and a roadmap for revisions, plus optional coaching to help you implement the changes.

    Pricing varies by project.

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Storytelling +
soul work

Most publishing professionals only focus on what's on the page. I help you see what's happening beneath the surface, too.

Writing is a sacred act of remembrance and transformation.

Tell Me About The Story You're Writing
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What is a book shaman?

A book shaman is a guide who helps you navigate the emotional, energetic, and spiritual layers of writing a book. I support you with the healing and inner transformation that naturally unfold when you tell your story. I help you learn to trust yourself and your soul gifts. Your manuscript becomes a portal into a new identity—and I support you in understanding and embodying that new identity.

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Writing is a sacred act of remembrance and transformation.

I'm here to walk alongside you. My role as your book shaman is to support both the creation of your book and your personal development journey along the way.

You’re becoming someone more courageous and stronger than you’ve ever been.

You have permission to transform, and to experience writing as devotion.

As a sacred practice of becoming.

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What Clients Are Saying

  • "You are a revolutionary leader in publishing, girl! I now see my book as a transformative activity because of what you teach. It's more than just writing. Thank you for helping me see it this way."

    —Sandi Wis, musician, author, and proofreader/editor

  • "I feel understood. My whole life, I’ve felt misunderstood, and I’ve had this belief that maybe no one could ever really get it. But working with you, I finally felt like someone does get it. It’s such a comforting feeling. Thank you so much for working with me, especially on such heavy subjects. The understanding you’ve reflected means the world to me.”

    — Memoir ghostwriting client writing about psychological abuse

  • "I am so grateful to have Rachel by my side with my complicated and messy hybrid memoir! Rachel was the guide I needed to get my book back on track. She is the kindest soul and the best cheerleader, believing in me and my story."

    — Niki D., book coaching and editing client

  • "I've found so much momentum working with Rachel! I have a consistent writing practice. I've found so much confidence in my voice and that my words matter.”

    — S. B., member of my women’s writing group

  • “Thank you so much for all of your support, Rachel. You have gone above and beyond helping me with my book and it means the world to me. The writing group has been a safe space. Your editing made my writing sharper and more powerful and your guidance on the cover design and formatting took the overwhelm out of publishing. Thank you so very much for everything!”

    — Amy O., book editing and coaching client

  • "So grateful for your continued patience, compassion, and unwavering conviction in my capacity to write this!"

    — Tihane M., book coaching client

  • "Thanks for all your encouraging words and supportive energy. You've helped me trust my creative impulses in the moment, to trust when it comes through. Writing this book has helped me get clear on what I stand for long-term.

    — Justine M., book coaching client

  • "Your comments have helped me build my confidence in my ability to write and to keep going!"

    — J.S., developmental editing client

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Who This Is For

Book shaman work is for you if…

  • You’re writing a memoir or nonfiction book with emotional depth.

  • You’re ready for a writing process that feels grounded, safe, and aligned.

  • You want support that honors both your craft and your nervous system.

  • You sense your book could change your life—you just need guidance on how to begin.

  • Your story holds trauma, transformation, or healing.

Let's Connect

Working with a Book Shaman

  • I ghostwrite memoirs and transformational nonfiction for spiritually-attuned leaders who have lived through something life-altering—and are now ready to turn that lived experience into a healing, high-impact book.

    I also coach first-time authors who are struggling with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and perfectionism.

    And I edit full length manuscripts, with a particular focus in developmental editing. What to look for when hiring a book editor.

    • Quickly being able to see the insecurities and fears that are holding you back

    • Helping you organize a complex story with many threads and themes woven into it

    • Supporting you in making sense of the experiences that have shaped you (in a safe, contained way)

    • Bringing emotional intelligence and depth to the creative process

    • Providing somatic + intuitive guidance, so your body is on board with this writing process

    • Giving authors permission to heal THROUGH their writing

    • Helping authors confront visibility wounds and stand behind their stories

    • Combining the spiritual with the editorial

    • Being a safe, calm, regulated witness for stories that feel scary to tell

  • In short, because the support goes much deeper than what you’d find with other publishing experts and editors who aren’t trained in the healing arts.

    I’m here to help you navigate both the story and your emotions behind it. This means we work with the parts of your story that feel complicated, vulnerable, and unresolved.

    I draw from Internal Family Systems, somatic regulation, trauma-informed practices, and years of experience supporting authors through emotionally demanding material. These tools help you stay steady, resourced, and clear as we move through the writing process.

    I pay close attention not only to what you say, but how you say it—and the energy that’s beneath the surface—because those often reveal the deeper layers of the story that want attention.

    I’m not afraid to pause and honor a slower pace. I’m not going to force you to write faster or push harder. A lot of writing programs and coaches out there will push no matter what.

    Ultimately, I help you write the book that is true to your lived experience, not the version shaped by pressure, fear of what others might think, or what you think you “should” write.

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Writing is medicine.

Tell Me About The Story You Want to Write
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