Design Your Transformational
Story Map
Turn the story of your life into a life-changing story.
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You’ve answered your soul’s calling, walked through the fires of initiation, and now it’s time to share your story of transformation.
You want to write a book that carries the wisdom, gifts, and insight of your experience to those who are meant to receive it.
You sense that it’s time to create something that lives beyond you.
Hindsight has blessed you with perspective, and it’s time to communicate what you’ve lived and learned.
The calling to write a book arrives with new questions:
What kind of book will it be? How will I offer something valuable to the reader? Which stories do I share? Where do I start?!
You know you’re not meant to rush or force the process of this long-form creation, squeeze your narrative into a cookie-cutter format, or “bang it out” in the old system.
Just as the story you’ve lived had its distinctive path and divine timing, sharing that story has its own unique form — a structure, rhythm, pulse, and voice that takes the reader on a journey of growth, reflection, and change.
Writing a transformational book is a labor of love. It requires maturity, devotion, perseverance, and a willingness to transform (again!) in the process.
Creating something that stands the test of time takes time.
Your once-in-a-lifetime story needs a one-of-a-kind map.
When I left the publishing industry to focus on my work as an intuitive and creative guide, many writers came to me seeking story mentorship and support with their books.
Most had tried traditional routes for their stories of transformation and felt out of place. The approaches to outlining and writing a book that emphasized speed, used prescriptive templates, and prioritized mainstream palatability didn’t work for them.
Story Map was born after guiding many writers through a process of self-discovery that focused on depth, nuance, and artistry to uncover a structure that was unique to their experience.
Each Story Map is distinctive. Crafting a book that feels true to your style requires invention, inner knowing, and contemplation. And Story Map is your guide.
If you’re ready to design the foundation for your transformational book, I invite you to apply to join the group below.
The Story Map Immersion
October 23, 2025 - February 19, 2026
This four-month creative journey will help you clarify the story you’re living and how to tell it, design a cohesive structure and narrative arc that will set you up for a smoother writing process, cultivate a relationship with your reader, and prepare you for the subsequent phases of bringing your book to life.
The format:
8 teaching modules with accompanying writing + research assignments.
9 group calls to ask questions and receive creative guidance.
Additional resources: visualizations + writing prompts + creative practices.
Some of the topics we’ll cover:
Intentions: Connect with your personal and collective intentions to discover the deeper WHY behind your book (this is the fuel that will keep you going in a long-term creation).
Story Elements: Identify your transformational story’s main idea, theme, and takeaway — the foundation for your book’s outline. Determine the genre of your book, which will assist with research, marketing, writing, and publishing.
Mythology + Archetypes: Learn about your soul’s blueprint — your personal mythology — through the lens of the Gene Keys. Receive insights about yourself, the story you’re living, and the story you’re telling.
Writer + Reader: Understand the archetypal dynamics between the writer and reader, connect with your ideal reader, and build a relationship with your audience.
Structure + Narrative Arc: Learn more about transformational story arcs and narrative structures (beyond the Hero’s Journey!) and decide which resonates with your personal story and unique design.
Story Selection + Outline: Curate your story selection and choose which stories to share in each chapter or section of the book. This creates an intentional journey for your reader and a clear direction for your writing as you move into the next phase of drafting your manuscript.
Your investment:
2,700 USD (pay in full*) for the group immersion
3,700 USD (pay in full*) for the group + a 1:1 deep dive with Kristina - spaces are limited
*payment plans and Afterpay available
The final product:
An outline of your book’s narrative arc and foundational story elements — a cohesive and intentional structure to guide your writing process. Your completed Story Map will clarify your book’s genre, main ideas, market research, themes, characters, structure, narrative POV, and story selection so that when you sit down to write, the direction is clear and the words can flow. It will also provide an understanding of your ideal reader, their takeaways, and their transformational journey so that your story can serve your audience.
Our Schedule:
The spacious schedule gives you ample time between self-study teaching modules to focus on your assignments and bring your questions to the bi-weekly group calls to receive feedback and support.
OPENING CALL: Thursday, October 23, at 2 pm Pacific / 5 pm Eastern*
MODULE 1: Monday, October 27 (available in our group Circle)
GROUP CALL: Thursday, November 6, at 2 pm Pacific / 5 pm Eastern*
MODULE 2: Monday, November 10 (available in our group Circle)
GROUP CALL: Thursday, November 20, at 2 pm Pacific / 5 pm Eastern*
MODULE 3: Monday, November 24 (available in our group Circle)
GROUP CALL: Thursday, December 4, at 2 pm Pacific / 5 pm Eastern*
MODULE 4: Monday, December 8 (available in our group Circle)
GROUP CALL: Thursday, December 18, at 2 pm Pacific / 5 pm Eastern*
MODULE 5: Monday, December 22 (available in our group Circle)
* HOLIDAY BREAK *
GROUP CALL: Thursday, January 8, at 2 pm Pacific / 5 pm Eastern*
MODULE 6: Monday, January 12 (available in our group Circle)
GROUP CALL: Thursday, January 22, at 2 pm Pacific / 5 pm Eastern*
MODULE 7: Monday, January 26 (available in our group Circle)
GROUP CALL: Thursday, February 5, at 2 pm Pacific / 5 pm Eastern*
MODULE 8: Monday, February 9 (available in our group Circle)
CLOSING CALL: Thursday, February 19, at 2 pm Pacific / 5 pm Eastern*
*NOTE: Call times may change depending on the group’s availability.
Writing a book is like building a house.
You’re not interested in building a run-of-the-mill prefab house or writing a generic self-help book (zzzzzz). You’re here to design a custom, one-of-a-kind creation that’s true to your vision, gifts, and style.
You know you're in for a journey when you commit to a project like building a house. Even if all goes to plan, it’s a multi-year marathon with a crew of experts, many moving parts, and shifting timelines.
Birthing a book is a similar long-term creation that requires a solid foundation, though many first-timers don’t realize that at the outset.
Would you begin building your house by gathering raw materials and a few power tools and constructing pop-up structures without architectural plans, permits, or contractors?
Would your first step be hiring an interior designer before there were walls or rooms to decorate, or planting trees where you might later put the kitchen?
Would you start by dabbling and experimenting with different parts of the build and then head back to the drawing board to see what’s next?
These examples seem absurd in the context of building a house, but many people approach writing their transformational books this way.
There is much more to “writing” a book than just dumping words into a Word doc.
Each phase requires different skills and support, and the process is sequenced because each phase builds on the next.
Phase One: Outline + Mapping <— you are here!
Phase Two: Writing + Editing
Phase Three: Publication + Launch
Many people attempt to start their book journey in Phase Two by writing their book with no plan, structure, or direction, which can last for years.
Some people fast-forward to Phase Three and begin by researching their publishing options, writing a book proposal, or trying to find an agent, which wastes time, energy, and resources without the foundational elements in place first.
Others bounce around and try a little bit of everything across all three phases simultaneously, creating confusion and overwhelm.
There’s a reason Phase One comes first!
Story Map is your guide for Phase One of your book’s development.
It will help you clarify these questions (and more):
What kind of book are you writing? Identifying your genre isn’t just about determining the Amazon category or where your book will land in the bookstore; it’s a foundational choice that will affect your outline, POV, story selection, market research, and voice.
What is your main idea? What is the lesson or argument you’re conveying in your book? What are you fighting for (personally)? Why does it matter (universally)? Developing your premise and clarifying your core message may sound simple, but this distillation can be one of the most challenging parts of your outline.
Who is your reader? Yes, there is ONE. In writing, and most things, one size does NOT fit all. What do you know about the person you’re writing to? What are their challenges, fears, desires, and dreams? What are they unaware of? What do they already know about your topic? Are you writing for yourself or the reader (or a little bit of both)?
What is the structure of your book? What theme is driving your transformational narrative? What’s the internal and external change that occurs? How will the protagonist get from Point A to Point B? Are you clear on your timeline and how you’re moving between past and present? What unique structure can hold it all together?
When you begin with this intentional design, you’ll set a solid foundation for the rest of your book journey, and writing your book will be a natural progression. And once you have clarified the main story elements, you can consider which publishing option is best for you.
The Story Map process supports you in building your book from the ground up with intention, clarity, and focus.
Meet Your Guide: Kristina Marie
For more than a decade, I worked as a journalist and an editor at top national magazines, including Travel + Leisure and T magazine at the New York Times.
Since launching Voyages of the Spirit nine years ago, I’ve combined my publishing skills, intuitive gifts, and creative wisdom to mentor writers, leaders, visionaries, mystics, and storytellers.
I guide my clients in structuring their transformational stories and birthing their books, awakening their creative genius, discovering their personal mythology, and building an ecosystem for their life’s work.
If you're here to share the full spectrum of your human experience, tell true stories that are rich in heart and soul, and write a book that transforms the lives of others, you’re in the right place.
STORY MAP IS FOR YOU IF:
You’ve journeyed deep into yourself, the underworld, and the unseen realms. You have died, been reborn, lived to tell the tale, and are ready to share your story with the world.
Part of your integration process is sharing your story of transformation, and you want to do it in a way that will impact your readers.
The traditional guidance about outlining and writing a book feels uninspiring, irrelevant, or outdated, and you want a more soulful, inventive approach.
You’re a devoted, creative, heart-centered leader, and sharing your transformational story is part of your soul’s calling.
You’re ready, willing, and committed to building a solid foundation for your creative contribution.
You know this is a legacy project, and you’re committed to publishing your book in an aligned way. You value quality and excellence and want to write a book you’re proud of that lives beyond you.
You sense deep down that you have a meaningful story to share, even if you don’t identify (yet) as a “writer.”
Inexplicably, beyond logic, you feel that this journey of creative expression is for you.
STORY MAP IS NOT FOR YOU IF:
You’re writing a how-to guide, a lead magnet, or a workbook.
You’re set on a hard deadline for outlining, writing, and publishing your book.
You see yourself living a “hero’s journey” and want to structure your book accordingly.
You’re looking for a quick fix or a done-for-you system.
You’re unwilling to research, explore, and develop your idea beyond your personal experience.
You use Ai in your writing, in your creative process, or as a spiritual guide.
You have more of a prescriptive approach or an academic angle and want a traditional format to follow.
What participants are saying about their Story Map experience:
“One word I’d use to summarize what this experience brought me is insight. By insight, I mean not only the personal aha moments, but also an inner sight. Inner sight into my own journey, into the process of storytelling, into the journey of the reader, and into the shared intersections between my journey and theirs. What I’ve been able to see through this process has provided clarity, confidence, and a whole host of other things, but overall it’s given me a tremendous inner sight.”
Luke Iorio: Partner + Board Member at Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC)
"This is a book that I was scared to write. And it's the book I was meant to write. I've found it's important to hire masterful guides and invest in quality support when you're undertaking such a huge calling."
Katerina Satori: Leadership Mentor + Mystical Guide
“Honestly, the Story Map process taught me a lot about myself. It was a personally transformative journey that was then translated into the book. This book is already connecting with people in ways I could never anticipate. “
Brandon Bozarth: Coach + Guide + Channel
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Chelsey Scaffidi: Matrescence Educator + Author of The Mother Year
“When I came to Kristina, I knew I wanted to write about my first year of motherhood and had a good base of content. But my idea was just a seed that needed a lot of care to ensure it would grow and flourish.
In the Story Map group and our 1:1 work, I received clarity about the narrative structure of how to share my stories and learned about cultivating a relationship with my readers, which I hadn’t considered before our work.
Having conversations with my readers unlocked so much for me — it made the book come alive. The input from other mothers motivated me and added so much depth to the book and my writing.
Kristina helped me feel more grounded and confident as a writer. Our work together informed a whole body of work beyond the book — developing the seasons of motherhood and what I now teach about matrescence.
Working with Kristina was the most supportive thing I’ve done on my writing journey.”
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Aaron Rose: Transformational Coach + Spiritual Business Mentor
“Kristina is a true master of transformational storytelling, and I recommend her creative mentorship to any leader who knows they have a story they’re meant to tell and wants to do right by it.
When we began working on my manuscript, I knew the finished product wasn’t at the level of excellence, impact, and authenticity it could be. I couldn’t put my finger on what was off about it (nor could the professional publishing team I worked with at the time).
Kristina’s expert insights helped me see what was missing, identify the inconsistencies in tone, and fill in the gaps in the structure.
She taught me how to create an immersive journey for the reader that made the lessons tangible, relatable, and lasting. The book transformed, and I transformed in the process of writing it.
I learned how to write a book that would fulfill my soul’s mission, not just check the boxes.”
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Majo Molfino: Author of Break the Good Girl Myth + Host of the Heroine podcast
“One of the things I value most about working with Kristina is her wide range of gifts — she can transmit grounded and esoteric wisdom.
Her creative guidance was instrumental in the development of my first book, Break the Good Girl Myth (HarperOne), and her inspiration led to the first episode of the Heroine podcast.
After our sessions, I feel a deeper connection to myself and my truth, and more aligned with my work as an artist.”
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James Rohr: L.Ac. + Host of the Pleasure Points podcast
“Kristina bridges the physical and the metaphysical — the raw, real, and grounded with the depths of mystery, where creativity and true expression exist. Working with her was a blessing.
I was afraid my stories of intuition, magic, and healing might be too ‘out there’ for an editor to take me seriously. She provided a safe and encouraging space while also being direct and to the point.
If you’ve got a story to tell, no matter where you are in that process, reach out to Kristina. Your creative soul and your future readers will thank you!”
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Elle Luna: Artist + Author of The Crossroads of Should and Must and Your Story is Your Power
“Kristina can support writers in both parts of the book process — first, the harvesting of ideas and the seeking of truth, and then in the highly skilled process of refining, editing, and shaping the final product.
Anyone who has the chance to work with her will see their writing burst forth beyond themselves and into the divine realms where healing can be found — for writer and reader alike.
Working with Kristina has been a MUST for my work and my life.”
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Vanessa Koch: Artist, Designer + Founder of Paladar Studio
“In my work with Kristina, we let go of my story having a specific format, which opened up so much for me artistically and allowed for the clarity I sought to come through differently.
I learned patience, and I feel a maturity with the creative process that wasn’t there before our work. I developed a dedication to engaging with this project long-term and showing up consistently.
I used to feel a rush to ship things quickly, but now I’m committed to bringing this project into the world in its own time.”
“When you step further into the story you came here to live, not only does the mythic territory open, but the deep Self moves and the world of imagination and meaning comes toward you.”
— Michael Meade
You might be wondering…
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There will be bi-weekly group calls on the following Thursdays:
October 23 (opening call)
November 6 and 20
December 4 and 18
January 8 and 22
February 5 and 19 (closing call)
The group calls are scheduled for 2 pm Pacific / 5 pm Eastern (the timing is subject to change depending on the group’s availability).
These calls are intended for participants to ask questions about their process with the self-study modules and receive real-time feedback and guidance.
If you can’t attend a call live, you can submit your questions in advance and listen to the replays to receive support.
Please note in your application if you have a standing schedule conflict for the current dates / times.
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A Story Map is a foundational process that clarifies the main elements of your story, genre, narrative arc, and outline. Clarifying these elements will be crucial if you’re planning to partner with an agent and write a book proposal.
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An outline of your book’s narrative arc and foundational story elements — a cohesive and intentional structure to guide your writing process.
Your completed Story Map will clarify your book’s genre, main ideas, market research, themes, characters, structure, and narrative POV, and give you an understanding of your ideal reader, their takeaways, and their transformational journey.
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Most people who design a Story Map fall into the creative nonfiction genre — memoir or hybrid memoir.
However, the essential principles we cover in Story Map are helpful regardless of the kind of book you’re writing.
Artists, graphic novelists, and fiction writers have used the foundational elements of the Story Map process to refine, clarify, and organize their creative work and share it.
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The Story Map process is the first phase of a long-term creation.
It will prepare you to write your manuscript and decide on your publishing path, though this group does not focus on those phases of your book journey.
Your Story Map assignments will include questions to consider when deciding which publishing path is best for you.
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Yes, you can request a custom subscription that will allow you to pay in three monthly payments. Please note your request for a payment plan in your application.
You can also choose the pay-in-full option and use AfterPay at checkout to split your payments.
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Reach out to support@voyagesofthespirit.com, and we’ll get you an answer.
If you know that you’ve reached a turning point in your story and now is the time to share it, apply to join the Story Map group.
Applications close on October 20.