When you show up and do the work you love, you can make a big impact in your community. But you know this already. You know it because you did it: You showed up day after day, doing the hard work of uplifting people and communities.
You have deep understanding of your community. You have good instincts. You know what it takes to make change. People tell you, "You should write a book."
Yes. Shine a spotlight on your good work. I'm here to help as your book coach.
Take your idea and make it a plan. Write the book that connects to readers.
A book is a big project. Stay on track with my coaching support and editorial feedback.
When your manuscript is ready, I can support you in editing, proposal writing, agent research, and more.
I work with people who have dedicated themselves to uplifting people and communities. If you want to inspire change by sharing your professional or lived experience on the page—whether it’s practical advice for specific audiences, life lessons, or big ideas that deserve a wide readership—I'm here to support you. I will help you dig into your long experience and pass on your legacy with confidence. I can help you communicate your work in a way that will change minds and inspire action. You set your goals, and I will help you reach them.
Editing and writing services also available.
I am an Author AcceleratorTM Certified Book Coach in Nonfiction and Memoir. Author Accelerator is a community of certified book coaches who support authors. To receive our certification, we complete a robust training program that includes practicums and feedback from experienced coaches. In our coaching community, we share resources and experience with each other, and as a licensed Author Accelerator coach, I have access to tools and resources, such as the Blueprint for a Book method, to help you write your book. There are coaches specializing in many areas, and if I'm not the right coach for you, I can connect you to other coaches who may serve you better.
Note: As an Author Accelerator certified book coach, I am qualified to coach writers using Author Accelerator's strategy, methods, and materials, but I operate independently of Author Accelerator and am not affiliated with them.
Whether you are at the beginning or mid-manuscript, my coaching services can help you move forward or move past challenges. Book a call with me today to discuss what you need first, or click the 'Learn More' button below.
Who is your ideal reader? We will spend much time on this question in our coaching sessions because it informs so many of your decisions as author. You can begin this work today by downloading my workbook, "7 Key Questions to Ask About Your Reader Before You Write." This fillable PDF is available to you for free when you subscribe to my newsletter, The Book Case. Sign up now, and get the link to the workbook in your welcome email.
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Will a partner in the process help you? Book a call with me to find out. You can tell me about your book project or idea, what is working and what is needed, and we'll discuss next steps. If a coach seems right for you, I'll share ways we can work together. If you need another publishing support professional, I'll let you know. In any case, you'll come away with a better idea of your next step, and you'll get a taste of book coaching and whether we are a good fit.
Here are some of the most common questions I hear when I meet with prospective clients. If you can't find an answer to your questions, get in touch through the contact form below. Want to know more? Visit my Book Coaching Services page.
Our work begins with a discussion about your goals for your book project. I will evaluate the work you have done so far and develop a coaching plan. Each time we meet, I will review your progress with you, we will discuss which challenges you are facing, and I will offer suggestions and exercises to help you move forward. After we agree on your next step, I will give you a deadline to submit your new work to me. I will review it before our next meeting. You can also expect me to cheer you on and keep you on task during our coaching sessions! I aim to give reassurance while being firm on accountability.
No, although I do offer copy editing separately as a service, my book coaching packages do not include copy-editing services. What I do offer is high-level editorial guidance. If I notice you need writing assistance, I may point you to other resources. You may want to engage an editor in later stages of your book-work, and I can direct you to the most appropriate editor for your project or provide a quotation for copy editing or proofreading service.
No, I can’t. The trends and buying decisions of the publishing industry are changing all the time. But the work you do now will reveal where your readers are and what they need from a book like yours. You may see that your best publishing path is through traditional publishing, but alternatively, you might discover you can reach your readers best through other avenues like self-publishing or a hybrid publishing model. No matter which publishing path you choose, I can support you with a Book Proposal Coaching Package. We will work together on a proposal that you can use to approach literary agents or publishers or to develop a marketing and publicity plan for your self-published book.
I like people a lot, especially people who think about social issues and how each of us impacts the world. Do you have big ideas about how to change the status quo? Do you believe in hope and in people? Do you enjoy working in collaboration and problem-solving? Are you open to new ways of working? Are you comfortable with critique of your work? Are you willing to invest time in thought as well as in action? In details as well as big ideas? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, we may be a good match. I work well with ‘everyday experts,’ people who gained their wisdom and insight by showing up, often for years, in support of their community.
My roster of recent clients includes people I admire very much. People who founded small community agencies, academics who applied themselves to bettering circumstances for vulnerable people, and artists who engage community to improve health outcomes. Often, my clients have a personal reason or experience behind their passion to change the status quo. Some are in roles of responsibility and leadership because they understand how the systems work and want to change from within rather than fighting against. Others are doing the front-line work on social issues. All of them hope that their daily efforts will make a big impact through incremental change. They know how to fix the problems they see.
When you fill out the contact form, tell me about yourself and about your project. What difference do you want to make? Let’s see if our work together will help both of us reach out goals for the future.
Of course you can! Many people tackle big projects on their own. Here are 10 reasons why a book coach might help you:
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