Tell YOUR Story
Do you have a story burning a hole in your chest?
We work with creatives who believe in the power of stories to tell truths, amplify authenticity, and change the world for the better.
Imagine holding your finished book in your hands—the one you thought you’d never complete. At One Brilliant Arc (OBA) Media, we guide you from idea to polished manuscript with personalized coaching and community support.
Writing an impactful story requires a hero’s journey all of its own, and we’re here to help you find your voice and support you every step of the way.
Why Trust OBA Media As Your Storytelling Partners?
We understand how paralyzing a blank page can be—and how easy it is to get lost in self-doubt. As lifelong writers and filmmakers ourselves on top of 40+ years of combined experience as editors and coaches guiding writers from idea to finished draft, we offer uniquely personalized knowledge, expert advice, and unwavering support.
We are different from other experts because our focus is to honor your authenticity. We partner with you to amplify YOUR voice, not edit your writing beyond recognition to fit into commercial marketing trends. We help you sound professional and connect effectively with your audience, without scrubbing your voice.
Your Journey to a Published Story:
Schedule a free consultation: Let’s explore your story, challenges, and goals.
Choose your path: Select from personalized coaching, group support, or intensive development programs.
Write step-by-step: We’ll guide you through developing, refining, and completing your manuscript, providing comprehensive support as you find your voice through storytelling.
Share your story: We partner with you to build your platform around your unique message and effectively spread the word about your work.
Finish with pride: Armed with confidence and a lifelong community, hold your completed book, screenplay, or business platform, ready for positive impact on the world.
👉 Take the first step and book your FREE consultation now.
Scroll down to get an overview of our editing and publishing services, workshops and bootcamps, private and group coaching programs, brand and platform building packages, financing options, and FAQs.
EDITING AND PUBLISHING SERVICES
→Deluxe Manuscript Editing Package
Get your written piece ready to impact the world.
Full manuscript review, feedback, and completed edits compiled from three professional editors to give you a comprehensive and objective view of your strengths and areas for improvement. We honor your authentic voice and amplify it, focusing on preserving your agency and core message throughout the editing process. At the end, you will have a fully polished manuscript ready for either traditional publishing or self-publishing. Includes:
✅ Developmental Editing Round
✅ Line Editing Round
✅ Copy Editing Round
✅ A personal style guide for continued reference as you expand your story's universe
✅ Guidance for developing a clear path forward to publishing and marketing
Investment: $0.05/word (calculated on the word count of your raw submitted manuscript)
We also offer article and short story line and copy editing.
Submit your piece with this form and we’ll let you know if it is ready for a final line edit or copy edit round:
→Ghostwriter Ready Package
Clarify your story. Own your voice. Save thousands when hiring a ghostwriter.
You know you want to use a ghostwriter to help you tell your story, but you are worried about it still sounding like YOURS. We’ll work with you to develop your outline and feel confident in your clarity so no misunderstandings waste your time or money when hiring a ghostwriter. We will also refer you to professional ghostwriters we have vetted and work with personally for a smooth transition between steps.
✅ Deep story discovery sessions (values, truths, arc)
✅ Full chapter-by-chapter outline in accordance with a larger narrative structure
✅ Tone & voice guide
✅ Ideal audience profile & positioning
✅ Ghostwriter Brief Package (ready to send to any pro ghostwriter)
✅ Referral to trusted ghostwriters and publishers (Such as Peggy Woods of Write Now Publishing)
✅ One revision round after ghostwriter selection (think of this as insurance against a finished product that you feel doesn’t match your vision)
Investment: 3-month package—$5,000; 6-month deep dive package—$10,000
→Publishing Prep and Launch Support
We offer several add-on packages to any of our story partnership packages to give you exactly what you need to launch your published work successfully. We’ll walk you through our brand and platform building outline to make sure you have a manageable and effective marketing plan in place—because once your story is published, it still needs to be shared! We also partner with proven professionals (such as Victoria Crosby) who have worked with NYT Bestsellers and agencies like NASA in both the traditional publishing and self-publishing realms to arm you with the knowledge and direction you need to succeed. Add-on service packages include:
✅ Query-Ready Package – For writers seeking traditional publishing or agent representation. Includes a drafted and revised query letter, 1-page synopsis, author bio, and a 30-minute strategy session meeting.
✅ Marketing Voice Development – For authors who want to define and strengthen their personal author brand. Includes a brand voice profile, 2 back cover blurbs (short and long form), 2 author bios (short and long form), and a 30-minute positioning strategy session.
✅ Launch Copy Bundle – For writers planning to self-publish or do a direct launch. Includes a sales page copy, Amazon product description, 2 email/newsletter templates for launch week, and a pre-order bonus description OR CTA copy.
✅ Editorial Letter – A summary of big-picture guidance as part of our developmental editing round. Includes a full read-through of your manuscript, a 4-6 page editorial letter on topics such as structure, pacing, characters, and tension, and a 30-minute live feedback session to brainstorm rewrites and edits.
Want a free preview of our editing style? Sign up to be a guest on our podcast ‘Let’s Create Stories’ and we’ll provide you with a live feedback session of your first 10k words, PLUS free publicity for your writing to our audience!
WORKSHOPS AND BOOTCAMPS
Tell It Anyway
Have you ever been told that you are “too much”? To “tone it down”? That you don’t have what it takes to be successful? That your story isn’t worth publishing? That the thing you are trying to build won’t make a difference? That your voice sounds too unprofessional to persuade people? That you need to fit into someone else’s version of you to be palatable?
Our answer to these lies: TELL IT ANYWAY
This 8-week online workshop guides you through radical narrative clarity to help you excavate your story and reclaim your voice from oppressive systems that teach you to silence.
GROUP COACHING PROGRAMS
→Writers’ Room
Write with professional guidance and in community with other inspired writers.
Writing is tough enough as it is, it doesn’t have to be lonely, too. Join our Writers’ Room for consistent accountability, professional feedback, AND a supportive community of fellow writers who are telling authentic stories.
✅ Weekly group coaching calls on key writing topics
✅ Monthly Q&A and feedback sessions
✅ Private online community for peer support
✅ Feedback on up to 2,000 words monthly
✅ Masterclasses with guest authors and industry experts
Investment: $200/month
PRIVATE COACHING PROGRAMS
→Story Clarity Blueprint (60-Minute Outline Call)
The essential first step to writing a story or developing a platform that leaves readers deeply impacted—defining your purpose.
Most books fail before they start. Get the clarity you need to write with confidence. This one-hour session gives you a custom roadmap to structure your novel, refine your themes, and build an emotional core that resonates.
✅ A solid story foundation that prevents you from getting stuck.
✅ Stronger characters and themes that make your story unforgettable.
✅ A personalized next-step strategy to get your project finished.
Investment: $150
→Narrative Arc Coaching Program
For writers who are healing as they write and want more than just a finished book—they want a great one that readers can’t put down.
No matter what stage of writing you are in, our coaching program pairs you with a knowledgeable story partner who not only provides detailed feedback but also personal encouragement. We will help you develop, refine, and master your storytelling craft so you can write books that stand the test of time. Walk away after 6 months with a polished, publication-ready manuscript—and the confidence to pursue your writing career.
✅ Weekly 1-hour personalized coaching calls
✅ Detailed editorial feedback on up to 2,000 words per week
✅ Unlimited email check-ins with your coach
✅ Developmental notes on your full manuscript
✅ A custom 90-day writing roadmap
✅ Post-program follow-up call to sustain momentum
Investment: $5,000 for 6 months ($833/month). (Price increasing to $7,000 soon—lock in your rate by starting your journey today!)
→Story Arc Accelerator
Stop overthinking. Beat writer’s block, find your voice, and share your story.
Even if you’ve been stuck for years or have no idea how to start, our proven outline system combined with our personalized coaching empowers you to move forward with purpose and finish your project within just a few months. Stay on track, build momentum, and actually finish your book.
✅ Biweekly 1-hour coaching sessions
✅ Weekly email check-ins with your coach
✅ Detailed editorial feedback on up to 20,000 words
✅ Story structure, character, and pacing guidance
✅ Publishing consultation to explore your options
Investment: $1,500 for 3 months ($500/month)
BRAND STORY DEVELOPMENT AND PLATFORM BUILDING
→Radical Brand Story Architecture (*Coming soon!)
A premium story partnership for founders, creators, movement builders, and leaders who want to build their platforms without compromising their truth.
We help marginalized founders, leaders, and movement builders who reject generic, performative marketing to clarify and articulate their core messaging — so their truth resonates across everything they create.
We Believe Everyone Deserves the Chance to Tell Their Story.
That’s why we offer flexible financing options through Klarna and Affirm to make our programs accessible to all storytellers. Let’s find a solution that works for you—your story is worth it.
FAQs:
How do I know which program is right for me?
Schedule a free consultation—we’ll explore your needs and recommend the best path forward.
I’m a beginner at writing. Can I still join?
Absolutely. Our programs are designed for writers at all stages.
What if I can’t afford the full price upfront?
We offer flexible payment plans and financing options. Let’s discuss what works best for you.
What genres do you work with?
We specialize in genre fiction such as fantasy, sci-fi, romance, contemporary, and thrillers, and also work with non-fiction genres such as self-help, memoirs, and journalism. Our services encompass novels, novellas, short stories, articles, and screenplays.
Can I switch programs after I start?
Yes! If you realize another program better suits your needs, we’ll work with you to transition smoothly.
What’s included in the free consultation?
Your free consultation is a 30-minute call where we discuss your goals, writing challenges, and which program can best support you. You’ll walk away with clarity on your purpose for telling your story and a clear next step.
Do you offer publishing support?
Yes, we offer guidance on traditional, self-publishing, and hybrid publishing options, with add-ons available for cover design, formatting, and marketing.
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