Claim your voice.
Finish your story
You’ve shown up for everyone else.
Now it’s time to show up for the writer within.
Are you ready to answer the part of you that’s been waiting, to honor the scribbling kiddo who dreamed of being a writer? Powerhouse Writers will help you finally make space for that creative drive and give you the structure, systems, and accountability you need to stop stalling and finally write what matters.
It’s Not Too Late to Make Yourself Proud
So let’s start now.
Do you think you’re the only one who’s spent years dreaming of being a writer? Do you think you’re the only one looking back wondering how, after everything else you’ve accomplished, you still haven’t done the work you know you’re capable of?
This is how every member first comes to us. But it’s not how they leave.
Powerhouse Writers is where people with full lives and unfinished work come to finally follow through. Give us your self-doubt, your overwhelm, your piles of notebooks yearning to become stories. We’ll give you the support, clarity, and momentum you need to complete your writing and get it to readers.
You don’t have to do this alone anymore.
Work with a coach
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The FINISH Framework
What if a system was built for your brain?
Hi, I’m Paulette Perhach.
For years, I thought I needed more motivation. I believed there was one perfect system out there, a secret code that would finally make me consistent and focused — the kind of writer who works for four hours straight every day.
I’m so glad I’ve learned to work with my mind, instead of against it.
As a neurodivergent writer, I needed something that didn’t fall apart the second life got messy. So I built it.
I call it the FINISH Framework.
It’s the approach I use in The Finishing School, my software, and my community to help writers make meaningful progress without burning out or giving up if they miss a day. You don’t need to become someone else to make real progress. You just need a system that respects how you work and doesn’t expect you to change who you are to succeed.
Turning “Someday” into Today.
The Finishing School is where your writing finally gets the time, space, and support it deserves. From daily check-ins to live coaching, submission strategy to goal-setting, you’ll have everything you need to stop stalling and start writing for real. We put a writer’s life on your calendar, with accountability sessions that help you build a sustainable, focused creative practice. Our three tiers of support give you personalized plans to match the level of help you need now.
Accountability, Consistency, and Community — Right on Your Calendar
A Very Important Meeting is a virtual writing space designed to help you show up for your creative work and gain momentum. We’re ready for you every day with a short mindfulness practice to help you clear your thoughts, 45 minutes of writing time, and a quick writer’s chat to start your day in community.
Looking for a way to get organized?
You’ll have everything in one place with our proprietary software. A lifetime subscription is included for all Finishing School members.
What’s Holding You Back?
Take this two-minute quiz and get a clearer picture of what’s really in the way — and what to do about it
Hi, I’m Paulette Perhach.
I coach writers with big dreams, scattered pages, and no time to waste.
I’ve had more than 100 pieces published in places such as The New York Times, Vox, Elle, Slate, and more. My essays have been read by millions and my book Welcome to the Writer’s Life was named one of Poets & Writers’ Best Books for Writers.
I also know how hard it is to build a writing life — especially when imposter syndrome, distractions, and real life get in the way.
Now I coach writers who are ready to stop doubting and start doing.
If not now, when?
Start Taking Your Writing Seriously
You don’t need to be more disciplined, more talented, or more experienced. You just need a plan and the right support. Whether you’re trying to complete your first story, build a writing practice that sticks, or finally send your work out into the world, we’re here to help.