Book coaching is a proactive service, while editing is reactive. Think of it this way: a coach works to help you build a strong foundation and develop your skills as you write. An editor most often steps in after the manuscript is complete to refine the text. Our coaching service is designed to help you generate manuscript-creating writing momentum, so the final editing process will be smoother and more effective come publication.

Book coaching is like personal training for your book. Sure, you could exercise on your own and see some results over time. But a personal book coach helps you determine exactly what change you want to affect on your manuscript and keeps you accountable on the path getting there.

Investing in book coaching saves time and money in the long run. Many authors spend months or even years struggling to finish a manuscript that may ultimately need a significant rewrite. Our coaching provides a clear, efficient path to completion, helping you avoid common pitfalls with the intention of producing a higher-quality manuscript, faster.

Yes! Our experienced book coaches have experience in all manner of genres and writing conventions. No matter your experience level, we will meet you where you are and put the structure in place to move your project forward – together.

To get the most out of coaching, you should be prepared to independently work on your writing each week, with an expectation of attending one coaching session every other week. This will often require you to write new content and implement recommendations from your coach in order to meet the milestones agreed upon in each session.

Our goal is to give you the tools and confidence to continue your writing journey following the conclusion of your coaching engagement.

The Customized Writing Plan generated in the first session is a living document—a roadmap that can be referred to anytime you feel lost. And if they need more hands-on support, additional hours with your coach can be purchased as needed.

• Writer's block and lack of motivation: The writing journey can be daunting, leading to procrastination and abandoned projects.

• Lack of time: Many subject matter experts or professionals understand the value of their time and don’t want to waste it struggling through the process of developing a writing skillset alone.

• Lack of personalized guidance: Many authors seek individual feedback and support throughout their writing process.

• Isolation: Writing can be a lonely process for some. Book coaching puts you in contact with someone to bounce ideas around with and share some of the burden of creation.

• Navigating the publishing process: Understanding the different stages of publishing and how to prepare a manuscript for submission can be overwhelming.

• Story structure and development: Authors may struggle with plot, character development, pacing, and overall narrative coherence.

• Crafting compelling prose: Developing a strong writing style and mastering techniques like dialogue, description, and point of view can be challenging.

• Research support and preparation: Authors may not know how to navigate citations, vet sources, or obtain permissions for use (such as reproducing archive materials, song lyrics, etc.). A coach can weed out faulty research early to save the author headaches later and lessen the risk of plagiarism, copyright infringement, and content concerns that may pose a barrier to publication later.