What’s a Book Coach?
When I announced the launch of my book coaching business, one of the questions that kept popping up in my DMs and inbox was, "What's a book coach?" It's a good question! In many ways, a book coach is exactly what it sounds like: a person who works one-on-one with a writer to provide detailed, personalized feedback on a book-length project, keep the writer on track with their project, and help them work through obstacles.
Have you ever wished you could have lived in the supposed golden era of publishing and worked with someone like Maxwell Perkins? Have you ever wanted someone to gently nudge you through a writing project, providing both encouragement and a keen editorial eye? I have, and it's exactly this desire that led me to book coaching.
A book coach is someone who understands the fundamentals of story building and narrative structure. They are able to assess a manuscript’s strengths and weaknesses and work with the writer to develop or revise their book. In many ways, a book coach is in the trenches with the writer—a book coach encourages and believes in the writer and the work, and works with the writer to address the larger picture challenges that often come up over the course of a book project.
Wouldn't it be great to work with a professional who cared about your writing, who gave you truthful, impactful editorial advice, and who helped you keep your writing project moving forward? That's why I decided to offer book coaching. I know how big a difference it can make!
There’s more to come about book coaching (and what it isn’t) in a future post. For now, if any of this sounds intriguing to you, I’d love to talk! I’m currently offering free, 30-minute, no-pressure Bring Your Book to Life calls where we discuss your project and your goals. You’ll come away from the call with at least one actionable step for moving your writing project forward. 💥
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