Helping you craft your best stories

I help first-time writers from multicultural backgrounds craft women’s, upmarket and literary fiction.

I help first-time writers from multicultural backgrounds craft women’s, upmarket and literary fiction.

As an expat myself, I am passionate about empowering writers with diverse experiences to embrace their unique voices and share their stories. 

I also offer coaching in Mandarin.

Ching-Lo Hsu

Are you one of these writers?

01

You've always wanted to write, but time is limited.

Every writing session is precious and you simply can’t afford to spend years on a manuscript only to realize it needs to be completely rewritten.

Let me help you build a solid story foundation so you can move forward with clarity, never second-guessing your direction and making each precious writing session you have productive and purposeful!

02

You’ve always wanted to write but struggle to finish your draft.

Procrastination holds you back, and you’re unsure where to begin or how to stay motivated.

Let me help you stay focused and provide the feedback you need to keep moving forward. Together, we’ll break through the barriers and get your draft finished faster than you ever could on your own!

03

You have a finished manuscript and dream of getting it traditionally.

Let me help you! With my deep understanding of market positioning in the film industry,
I’ll guide you in creating your best pitch package and provide you with a clear, step-by-step action plan to navigate the road to publishing!

About Me

Hi, I’m Ching-Lo,
an Author Accelerator certified book coach, and film sales professional.

I believe storytelling has the power to shift perspectives, bridge worlds, and make us feel seen and understood. A great story evokes empathy, immerses us in different lives, validates our experiences, and inspires meaningful change.

That’s why I created Story Compass—a book coaching brand dedicated to helping first-time writers craft emotionally resonant stories that move readers and stay with them long after the last page.

My strength lies in helping writers shape their big ideas into stories that connect with readers. I’m especially drawn to exploring humanity and the richness of the human experience. As an expat, I find immense joy in working with writers from multicultural backgrounds who are discovering their voices, whether they’re just starting out or embracing the stories they’ve always longed to tell.

With my background in film sales and a strong understanding of market positioning, I also guide authors through the path to publishing. Beyond story crafting, I help writers develop pitches and queries that improve their chances of landing a spot on bookstore shelves. 

Whether you’re just starting to shape your story or preparing your manuscript for the market, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

I offer coaching in both English and Mandarin.

A book coaching brand dedicated to helping first-time writers craft emotionally resonant stories that move readers and stay with them long after the last page.

Ching-Lo

Work with Me

01

Mini Blueprint Consultation
EUR 200

Perfect for writers who want to test their story’s core.

02

Novel Foundation – Blueprint
EUR 1,200

Perfect for writers who want to ensure a solid story foundation before drafting or revising.

03

1:1 Ongoing Coaching
EUR 300

Perfect for writers seeking personalized, hands-on support as they write.

USD 1,499 if you purchase six deadlines at once

04

Perfect Pitch
EUR 1,800

Perfect for writers preparing to pitch their novel to agents and seeking a strong, polished query package with hands-on support.

USD 199 per additional deadline

What do my clients say about me?

Ching-Lo gave me a clear timeline for our work together and her feedback was very helpful. It gave me a push to think about larger structural changes that I think had previously prevented me from progressing with my writing project.

Franziska writer

Ching-Lo provided a thorough and timely review of my query and synopsis. She posed thought-provoking questions, provided suggestions that are on target with what I'm trying to achieve, and gave me specific examples on how to bring my query and synopsis up to a higher level.

Rhonda writer

Ching-Lo was very attentive to my questions and her keen understanding allowed her to locate several agents I hadn't considered querying.

Kelly writer

I found all of your comments so helpful and my book will be very much improved because of your feedback and I wanted to thank you for this.

Sue writer

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