Your story matters—and we're here for every step of your writing journey.

Good Story Company is dedicated to helping all writers unlock their potential. Your best story is waiting. Let’s take the next step together.

What are you writing?

I'm writing a novel
I'm writing memoir
I'm writing a picture book

Your story matters, and we're here to help you get it out into the world.

We create resources for and work directly with writers of all skill levels, writing in all genres, and addressing all categories, at every stage of the writing process. Looking for an editor? A small group intensive workshop? Craft-focused webinars? Industry speakers for your next event? We do all of that and more. If you're ready to take the next step—or the first step—in your writing journey, we're here for you.

Good Story Company was founded by publishing industry veteran and former literary agent, Mary Kole, in 2019 as an umbrella for our brands:

Mary Kole Editorial
Good Story Company
Kidlit
Upswell Media
Good Story Podcast
Story Mastermind
Good Story Editing
Good Story Marketing
Manuscript Studio

Editorial Services:
Mary Kole Editorial | Good Story Editing

Resources About Writing and Publishing:
Kidlit Blog | GSC Blog | Good Story Podcast
Good Story YouTube Channel

Small Group Writing Workshop:
Story Mastermind

Membership Writing Community:
Writing Craft Workshop

Webinars and Classes:
Good Story Workshops

Ghostwriting and Ghost Revision:
Manuscript Studio

Intellectual Property Development:
Upswell Media

Marketing Services:
Good Story Marketing

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