Leading Women Back to Themselves, One Story at a Time
Steph Sprenger
Writer | Producer | Podcaster | Instructor
Join MidCircle: a writing community for midlife women
We are a writing community focused solely on the needs, unique perspectives, and strengths of midlife women.
We specialize in amplifying the voices of midlife women who write, and collaboration and community are the cornerstone of our mission.
Including co-working sessions, critique opportunities, writing prompts, and weekly workshops.
Join us for $39/month here.
Redacted: What Divorced Women Aren’t Telling You
Redacted: What Divorced Women Aren’t Telling You is an anonymous publication featuring the uncensored stories of divorced women. Follow the project on Substack, and stay tuned for the 2026 anthology.
The Peri-Normal Podcast
Midlife ADHD can be scary. Welcome to the podcast that explores the intersection of ADHD and perimenopause, with candid conversations, expert tips, and a lot of honesty.
Work with me
Steph specializes in helping writers find the “lighthouse” of their story. She excels at finding the “what, why, and how” of a piece, distilling ideas into a well-crafted essay, helping to sculpt the inner and outer story, and honing in on the universal theme of a piece.
In an individual coaching session, you can focus on:
Big-picture ideas, including brainstorming a larger writing project, creating a Substack column, developing a clear writer’s voice, or crafting an About Me page.
Workshopping an individual essay or series of stories
Narrative arc of an essay or larger work, including essay collections, memoirs, or spoken presentations.
Each session includes:
Free 15-minute discovery call
45-minute Zoom session
Follow-up email with summary and next steps
1:1 writing sessions
I’m allergic to the word coaching. What shall we call it? Creativity consultation? Editorial advising? Craft instructor? Whatever you want to call it, I can help you become a better, happier writer by letting your voice lead the way.
With over ten years experience facilitating writing workshops with The HerStories Project and producing LTYM Boulder since 2016, I have extensive familiarity with curating the personal stories of women and helping them clarify the focus of their work as well as fine-tuning the unique power of each writer’s voice. My work has been published in O Magazine, The Washington Post, Brain, The Belladonna Comedy, Mutha Magazine, Cosmopolitan.com, and The Chicken Soup for the Soul Series, among other places.
Here is what writers have said:
Stephanie is the best kind of writing coach. Her feedback and guidance are thoughtful, kind and professional. She not only nurtures your creative inspirations, but also compassionately holds space for you as you embark on the journey of writing and all that it entails.
“Stephanie has inspired and encouraged me to take my writing seriously. Her honest feedback and constant support have been instrumental in the production of my best work!”
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Contact Me
Have questions about writing workshops or 1:1 sessions? Need info on an upcoming show or project? I’ll reply to emails as quickly as my ADHD brain can muster.