Have you thought about hiring a writing coach, but are not sure how to do it?

It is a tough decision to make, with hundreds of coaches out there claiming to be the best.

As a new or inexperienced writer, you may need help honing your skills.

Or even if you’re an experienced writer, a writing coach can help you move past writer’s block and get that book to print faster.

However experienced you are as a writer, there’s always room for progression.

The right coach can provide direction, guidance and help you overcome any obstacles you’re facing.

But how do you find a great writing coach that suits your needs?

This guide delves deep into the critical steps to finding a brilliant writing coach, so you can take your writing business to the next level.

What is a Writing Coach?

A writing coach works together with an author or content writer to take their writing skills to the next level and to finish the book they are working on.

An author may need guidance to take a book to the next level and a content writer may want to increase their skills to get higher-paying work.

A writing coach is not a ghostwriter or editor.

Their job is to coach you to get better at what you do.

Do You Need a Writing Coach?

Whether you’re a freelance content writer, a student or an aspiring author, a writing coach helps students refine their skills and progress towards their goals.

But even the most experienced writers can sometimes benefit from the wisdom of a writing coach.

Have you been sitting staring at a blank screen for hours?

Is your first book draft down on paper but it needs refining? Here are 11 reasons you may need a writing coach:

To define your writing goals. A great writing coach has been in the same situation before and can help you get clear about the path forwards
Creating a plan to progress your writing career. Once you have a goal, a writing coach can help you plan how to get there
Assistance staying on track with the plan. A writing coach can be the accountability partner you need to make things happen
To move your new book to success. Are you new to writing and publishing? A writing coach specialized in this area will show you the way
An unbiased and honest critique of your work. Your mum is always going to say your work is amazing! But a writing coach tells you how it is in reality
Need a keen eye to develop your book. Do you feel lost in the first draft? Not sure if it’s really that good? A writing coach shows students how to turn rough drafts into gripping novels people get excited about
Tips on how to build an effective author platform. As an author you need to promote yourself online and an experienced writing coach can teach you the best way
You’re experiencing writer’s block. Been staring at the blinking cursor for hours on end? A writing coach can help tease those words out of you
You have a finished book but no idea how to market it. What happens after you have a book written? A coach has the experience to guide you through the process
You’re a student with essays to write and have no idea where to start. As a young student, writing skills don’t always come naturally. Working with a writing coach is a great way to develop the writer in you
As a content writer, you’d like to improve your skills and meet deadlines quicker to make more money. Freelance writing coaches work with new and experienced writers to progress careers and help them make more money

What to Expect from a Writing Coach?

Your relationship with a writing coach starts with a phone call discussing your project, goals and any struggles you’re facing.

Your coach then helps you organize your project, set a schedule and determine a completion date.

A writing coach guides an author to develop their plot, a compelling narrative and the right tone of voice for the intended audience.

Extensive discussions follow surrounding the book outline, any research and/or interviews, various drafts and the editorial process.

A writing coach helps an author focus, develop their writing style, organize their writing and achieve deadlines at a faster rate to make more money.

Writing coaches may also work with students, business owners, academics and poets to refine writing skills and achieve unique goals.

How Much Does a Writing Coach Cost?

The majority of writing coaches charge by the hour.

Rates will vary depending on experience but expect to pay between $30 – $300 per hour. Some writing coaches offer discounts if you buy a package of classes up-front.

How Do You Choose a Writing Coach?

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Always do your research before choosing a writing coach. Just because a coach published a book 10 years ago, they may not have the up-to-date knowledge of how things work today.

Choose a writing coach who has the relevant, up-to-date credentials in your chosen writing field.

Don’t be afraid to ask lots of questions and seek reviews.

Follow these 10 steps to hiring a great writing coach below:

10 Steps to Hiring a Great Writing Coach

1. Pinpoint the Reasons Why You Need a Writing Coach

If you don’t determine exactly why you need a writing coach, you may end up hiring a coach not right for you.

This can be an expensive mistake that also wastes time.

Make a list of all the reasons you need a writing coach which should narrow your decision. Here are some ideas:

To overcome writer’s block, imposter syndrome or a specific fear
To overcome procrastination and meet deadlines faster
To receive training and guidance to take your writing to the next level
To write your first book or get help moving your current book forwards
To get honest writing feedback and receive tips on how to improve
To get one on one coaching and support to break into a new niche

Once you pinpoint the exact reasons why you need a coach, it makes the process of finding one easier. It narrows down where to look and who to look for.

2. Choose a Coach Who Specializes in Your Writing Niche

There are writing coaches providing a huge variety of niche services.

You wouldn’t hire a pastry chef to teach you to cook meat and the same goes for writing. Search for coaches specializing in your field of writing like:

Book author coaches
Nonfiction writing coaches
Content writing coaches
Fiction writing coaches
Screenwriting coaches
Self-publishing coaches
Academic writing coaches
Student essay writing coaches

Remember to research a coach that specializes in what you want to achieve.

Always speak to the coach before committing to anything to ensure their teaching methods suit you.

Some may teach in groups and others one on one.

Being comfortable with teaching methods is just as important as finding the right type of coach.

At the end of the day, you’re paying for coaching and you want to benefit from it.

3. Search in a Wide Variety of Places Online and Offline

Improve your chances of finding a great writing coach by looking in more than one place.

Ask around writing peers and friends for recommendations. Strategies to find a writing coach include:

Research writing groups online and on social media
Ask family, friends and writer buddies
Contact writing and publishing professionals for recommendations
If you follow writers or industry experts online, contact for a recommendation for a writing coach
Have you taken any writing courses previously? Reach out to the teacher to see if they know anyone
Contact owners of established writing blogs
Put the word out to members of any other writing communities you’re in
Google search writing coach + your niche

Once you have a list of possible writing coaches, take time to vet each one to see if they fit your needs. Once you’ve whittled down the list to a preferred few, reach out to have conversations.

4. Assess Whether the Writing Coach has Relevant Experience

What writing niche or genre are you looking for help in? Your writing coach needs to have relevant, up-to-date experience. The world of writing moves fast and your coach needs to have relevant knowledge.

Start by asking the right questions. If you plan to write a fantasy book, you’ll need to ask your prospective coach:

Have you published a fantasy book recently and how did it do?
How many successful fantasy books have you released?
How long ago did you publish your last book?
Have you coached any other fantasy writers to be successful?

If the writing coach published a book multiple years ago, their knowledge and understanding of what works today may be out of date.

Select a writing coach that has recent experience and success in the areas you want to get better in.

5. Check Previous Student Testimonials and Credentials

Any good writing coach will have glowing student testimonials.

Ask for recommendations in writing groups and forums.

If the coach is genuine, comments about how good they are shouldn’t be hard to find.

Don’t be afraid to ask for credentials either.

Any serious coach will have invested in courses themselves and have details displayed on their own website or social accounts.

Use these questions as guidance:

How long have you been a writing coach?
Can I have the details of past students to talk with?
Where can I find details of your credentials and coaching reviews?
Are there any success stories of past students you can share with me?

And do your research on good old Google.

Search the writing coach’s name along with words like ‘scam’, ‘complaint’ or ‘fraud’ for example.

Any past complaints should come up.

6. Keep Your Budget in Mind

The cost of writing coaching varies greatly depending on a few things. These include:

The expertise and experience level of the coach
How the coaching is delivered eg: by phone, video call or in-person
What type of coaching services and packages are offered?
Are you paying for the whole course upfront or by session?

Only you know how much you’re comfortable in spending on a writing coach.

The good news is, there are coaches to fit different budgets.

Pay what you can afford, but do your research to see what coaches you’re looking for usually charge.

If you find a coach that is particularly cheap, you have to weigh up whether the low cost is for a reason.

Don’t always go for the cheapest one just for the sake of it.

Remember, a great writing coach can potentially push your career forward and help you make more money in the future.

7. Ask for a Trial Coaching Session

Have you found a coach you like but still have hesitations?

Ask for a trial coaching session to test out the waters.

Most writing coaches will happily oblige, either for free or at an extremely lower cost than they normally charge.

This trial session is beneficial for both parties.

Even if the coach is great, they may realize they’re not the right one for you and recommend you another relevant contact.

And for you, a test session opens up the door to what future sessions will be like. Do you like their teaching style? Was the session relevant? Did you feel inspired after the session?

Most coaches won’t advertise trial sessions on their website or over the phone.

But, don’t be afraid to ask. After a trial, you’ll have an idea whether future sessions are worth investing in.

8. Speak with Multiple Coaches

Don’t be afraid to speak to and test out multiple writing coaches during your search.

Settling for the first one may mean you miss out on something way better.

After doing your research, reach out to the top three and follow the processes mentioned in this guide.

Keeping your options open allows you to test various teaching styles and methods to see which suits your goals.

9. Ask Your Potential Coach More Questions

One of the best ways to decide if a writing coach is a good fit for you is by asking lots of questions.

Don’t be afraid to dig deep and ask tough questions.

A genuine writing coach should admire your diligence and be happy to answer anything. Ask these questions, but tailor to the type of coach:

How long have you made money writing? This question helps to weed out the ‘instant expert’ who may only have started writing full-time a few months ago
What successes have you achieved in your career? Ask about awards, any bestsellers or are there any students who’ve achieved great success after working with them
What type of writing do you specialize in? You probably know this already after your research, but you want to make sure. If you want coaching to launch a book, you don’t want to hire a business writing expert
Are you still actively writing for pay? Some writing coaches will have stopped writing in favour of coaching. But, if you’re looking for a freelance writing coach, having a teacher that is active in the field means they have up-to-date market knowledge. This can only be a bonus
How and what will you be coaching me on? There’s no set template that all writing coaches follow. Find out if they have a set program to follow or is the training plan decided in the first session?
Is there any ongoing support after the sessions finish? Many coaches disappear after the training ends. While this is completely understandable if their pay has finished, some may offer a group where their students can support each other in. And, knowing you can still ask questions is a plus
Is your coaching program guaranteed? The majority of coaches will say ‘’no’’ to this question. Many say this is because there’s no way to force you to follow their advice and get the work done. But, if you search, a small pool of coaches will offer a guarantee for their services. You do have to question the ones that don’t – are they not getting consistent successes with students?
How many writing students have you coached? Many writing coaches promote themselves as experienced instructors when they’ve only coached a few or none at all! There’s nothing wrong with choosing a new coach, but check that their fees match the experience level
Can you speak to past students? A successful coach should be happy for you to talk with former students. If they say no, this has to be a red flag. Looking at reviews and talking to other students should be a non-negotiable

10. Ask Yourself Some Final Questions and Make Your Decision

Finally, it’s time to decide who becomes your writing coach.

Ask yourself a few final questions to ensure you get the best coach for your needs:

Did you enjoy the trial session and feel encouraged, inspired and excited about the next session?
Was it easy to talk to the coach and did you feel comfortable asking questions?
Did the coach feel they were the right fit for you and able to give you what you need?
Was the coaching price within your budget?

Even if the coach has the best qualifications in the world, you need to enjoy the teaching style and feel inspired and excited after a session.

If not, it’s worth continuing your search for another writing coach that’s a better fit.

Don’t get disheartened if this happens.

There are plenty of great writing coaches out there. You just need to research a little more to find the perfect one for you.

Who are the Best Book Writing Coaches?

Writing a book is a mammoth task. With hundreds of pages and thousands of words to create, doing it alone can seem impossible.

While it is possible, having the support of a writing coach who’s been through the process is invaluable.

Let’s take a look at five top book coaches worth checking out:

Allison Fallon

This lady is an acclaimed public speaker, award-winning author and successful writing coach. Having helped thousands of writers realize their book publishing dreams, her results speak for themselves.

Whether you’re a beginner to publishing or have books on the shelves, Allison Fallon can help you up your game. Allison cares about guiding her students through every step and empowering authors to turn their ideas into books they’re proud of.

Lauren Eckhardt

Lauren is a best-selling, award-winning author, writer and book coach. Her company The Burning Soul Press provides publishing services and book coaching to aspiring novelists.

Burning Soul Press isn’t just about publishing, it helps budding authors find their voice and craft stories people want to read.

Their popular group coaching programme, The Soul Writer Journey, takes students through the process of writing a book and how to market the finished product.

Jenny McKaig

With over 15 years of experience as a book coach, Jenny is one to listen to. She’s guided over 70 aspiring authors to get their book ideas to the publishing stage with huge success.

Jenny is an award-winning author herself and studied writing at university so you can be sure her coaching is full of value.

Alongside coaching, Jenny owns four other businesses and likes to empower women on their own entrepreneurial journeys.

Carla DuPont

Carla is a best-selling, award-winning author and successful book coach.

She’s published many prolific books including Love Drug, Mask Off, Love & War, Mind of a Winner and How to Lose a Husband.

Being an experienced writer, author and editor, her author coaching is hugely popular teaching students how to turn their book publishing dreams into a reality. Check out her interactive classes: Uncorked Wine and Writing: Novels/Memoirs and Uncorked Wine and Writing: Non-Fiction.

Jas Rawlinson

Jas is a memoir book coach, best-selling author and sought-after speaker who guides women to turn their life stories into books that sell.

Having experienced family violence herself as a young girl, writing became Jas’s safe place and she promised herself to help others do the same.

As a book coach, Jas has helped thousands of women recognize their worth and write their stories to help others in tough life situations.

Jas is a little different in the way she supports each student though their emotional journey, alongside the writing process.

Great Freelance Writing Coaches to Consider

Are you a new freelance writer struggling to get clients?

Or maybe you’ve been writing for years but want to get to the next level? Whatever your situation as a writer, a freelance writing coach can help you get there.

Below are a few ideas for freelance writing coaches to work with. These are just suggestions. Still do your own research into each, by following the guide above.

Mandy Ellis

Mandy is a freelance writer based in Austin, helping high-end businesses with their content in the field of real estate, food, travel, health and insurance.

Mandy is an experienced team member of the hugely popular Freelance Writers Den and a freelance writing business coach.

Mandy offers two coaching packages – On the Fly Coaching and Rolling Milestone Coaching.

Both give students varying amounts of access to Mandy and are designed to help student’s move their freelance businesses forwards.

Kaleigh Moore

Kaleigh offers one on one coaching over a four-week period to help students fine tune their writing business.

You’ll first be asked to complete an onboarding survey, so the coaching sessions can be tailored to what you need.

Each week, you’ll take part in a 30 minute Skype or phone call where you’ll discuss every aspect of your business and receive pointers to work on. By the end, you’ll have a clear plan to power your freelance business forwards and the tools to get there.

Becky Kopitzke

Becky is a successful blogger, speaker and freelance writing coach.

She’s written multiple books herself and can help you do the same. Her skills lie in working with beginner to intermediate writers, strengthening their writing skills, understanding the steps to publishing and developing an air-tight book proposal.

Alongside coaching, Becky offers her own courses Write Like a Pro, Find Your Dream Job and Parenting Backwards. If you have a killer book idea but need help with development, contact Becky for coaching.

John Soares

John is a freelance writer, non-fiction author and writing coach having been in the business since 1990.

He runs his successful blog Productive Writers and offers a range of courses to help writers move their careers forwards.

Johns writing coaching helps students master time management, increase productivity, find their most profitable niches and market their services online. He also coaches non-fiction book authors to outline, write and revise their first book and navigate the publishing process.

Freelance Writing Coach: A Podcast on Building a Successful Freelance Writing Business

This podcast is run by Kaleigh Moore and Emma Siemasko who’ve shared huge success in the writing world themselves. Emma is the founder of Stories By Us where she works as a freelance writer and content marketing consultant.

Kaleigh is a freelance writing coach who regularly contributes to platforms such as Vogue Business, Forbes and Protocol. Having joined forces, this powerhouse podcast discusses all things related to building a successful freelance writing business like finding clients, rates, proposals and more.

Other Writing Resources

Use English Punctuation Correctly – A quick and useful crash course in English punctuation.

HyperGrammar – An extensive electronic grammar course at the University of Ottawa’s Writing Centre.

Men with Pens – A regularly updated blog with useful tips for writers, freelancers and entrepreneurs.

Grammar Girl – Mignon Fogarty’s quick and dirty tips for better writing. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing.

Better Writing Skills – This site contains 26 short articles with writing tips about punctuation.

The Guide to Grammar and Writing –A useful site that will help you to improve your writing on word & sentence level, paragraph level and also essay & research paper level.

Paradigm Online Writing Assistant – This site contains some useful articles that explain common grammar mistakes, basic punctuation, basic sentence concepts etc. Worth visiting and reading.

The Learning Centre contains similar articles, but with more examples.

The Elements of Style – A freely available online version of the book “The Elements of Style” by William Strunk, Jr., the classic reference book.

Jack Lynch’s Guide to Grammar and Style
These notes are a miscellany of grammatical rules and explanations, comments on style, and suggestions on usage put by Jack Lynch, an Associate Professor in the English department of the Newark campus of Rutgers University, for his classes.

Common Errors in English A collection of common errors in English, with detailed explanations and descriptions of each error.

AskOxford: Better Writing – A very useful reference for classic errors and helpful hints.

How To Overcome Writer’s Block – a blog post on writing productivity

Dr. Grammar’s Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common grammar questions related to English grammar, with examples and additional explanations.

English Grammar FAQ – A list of common English language problems and how to solve them.

Infoplease: General Writing Skills – Various articles that aim to teach students how to write better.

Poynter Writing Tools
A blog dedicated to writers and journalists. Poynter also provides Fifty Writing Tools: Quick List, a collection of podcasts related to writing.

learning lab/writing skills
This site offers over 20 .pdf-documents with main rules and common mistakes related to summarising, paraphrasing, referencing, sentences, paragraphs, linking words and business writing. Handy.

Online Writing Courses
Free courses are a great way to improve your writing skills. The courses shown here focus on several types of creative writing, including poetry, essay writing and fiction writing.

Write to Done
Leo Babuta’s blog about the craft and the art of writing. The blog covers many topics: journalism, blog writing, freelance writing, fiction, non-fiction, getting a book deal, the business of writing, the habit of writing. Updated twice weekly.

Problogger
Darren Rowse’s blog helps bloggers to add income streams to their blogs – among other things, Darren also has hundreds of useful articles related to copywriting.

Time to Write
Jurgen Wolff’s tips, ideas, inspirations for writers and would-be writers and other creative people.

Lifehack: Writing – This collection of resources includes links to 30 posts on Lifehack that may help you to improve your writing skills.

Visuwords – Look up words to find their meanings and associations with other words and concepts.

Merriam Webster: Visual Dictionary – an interactive dictionary with an innovative approach. Search the themes to quickly locate words, or find the meaning of a word by viewing the image it represents. What’s more, the Visual Dictionary Online helps you learn English in a visual and accessible way.

OneLook Reverse Dictionary – a reverse dictionary lets you describe a concept and get back a list of words and phrases related to that concept. Your description can be a few words, a sentence, a question, or even just a single word.

Online Spell Checker
Free online spell checker that provides you with quick and accurate results for texts in 28 languages (German, English, Spanish, French, Russian, Italian, Portuguese etc.).

Wordcounter
Wordcounter ranks the most frequently used words in any given body of text. Use this to see what words you overuse or maybe just to find some keywords from a document. Text Statistics Generator is an alternative tool: it gives you a quick analysis of number of word occurrences.

Advanced Text Analyzer (requires registration) This free tool analyzes texts, calculating the number of words, lexical density, words per sentence, character per word and the readability of the text as well as word analysis, phrase analysis and graded analysis. Useful!

50 Useful Open Source Resources For Writers and Writing Majors
If you’re a writing major, why not take advantage of all the opportunities to get great free and open source resources that can help you to write, edit and organize your work? Here’s a list of fifty open source tools that you can use to make your writing even better.

English Forums
If you have a question related to English Grammar, join these forums to get advice from others who know the language better or can provide you with some related information.

The Ultimate Writing Productivity Resource
A round-up of applications, services, resources, tools, posts and communities for writers and bloggers who want to improve their writing skills.

100 Useful Web Tools for Writers
100 useful Web tools that will help you with your career, your sanity and your creativity whenever your write.

How To Write a Book – a step-by-step process to writing a book

Should I Hire a Writing Coach for Non-Fiction?

Even the most prolific writer needs an outside perspective on some occasions, and non-fiction authors are no exception.

You’ve decided to write a book, hoping that you get to share your knowledge or experience with an audience.

But you’re not sure where to begin. Don’t worry; everyone goes through that stage, including the most successful non-fiction writers.

You’re confident about your skills, but don’t discount the prospect of needing someone to help you organize your thoughts and put them into a well-structured book. That’s where a writing coach comes in handy.

A book coach exists for a reason.

It may be surprising to some, but even talented minds need help when writing a book, especially when they lack the necessary experience.

Even if you’ve worked on other writing projects before, embarking on a book is different because of its lengthy nature and complex structure. It can be daunting, even for an experienced writer.

A writing coach is there to offer expertise so that your book would be well-written and presentable to publishers and the reading public.

Whether you’re writing a self-help book, autobiography, or any non-fiction title, a writing coach is there to offer the following:

Provide clarity on your writing goals
Organize your thoughts and notes in non-fiction
Implement a plan that leads to success
Teach you how to structure your book
Help you embrace accountability
Instill objectivity
Help you defeat writer’s block
Offer guidance on publishing and marketing

Provide Clarity on Your Writing Goals

One reason to work with a writing coach is that they’re there to help you clarify your goals.

They help you determine what you want to achieve with your book and how to go about it.

Your writing coach will ask questions meant to assess your objectives for the book.

They would also ask about your target audience, the book’s scope, and what you’re willing to put into it.

With these questions answered, you’ll be able to create an outline that would work in line with your goals. They’re there to keep you in check when you hit snags along the way.

Organize Your Thoughts and Notes in Non-Fiction

You don’t just write a book whenever you’re in the groove.

The entire process requires a highly detailed organization of thoughts and notes.

This includes coming up with a thesis statement from which you’ll focus your writing efforts. A book coach is there to help you do that.

They help you collect all the information, anecdotes, and quotes from your research so that you can build a foundation for your book.

You’ll also be able to determine which ideas to use in writing and which ones to discard.

Some writers keep their notes in random pieces of paper strewn across their desks.

This results in an unorganized book with unverifiable information.

A writing coach helps you avoid that fate by offering guidance on your research, noting what’s pertinent to your topic, and using it as references for the book.

Implement a Writing Plan That Leads to Success

Whether you’re new to non-fiction or an experienced writer, sometimes you need help formulating a plan that leads to success.

This is where a writing coach’s voice becomes so invaluable.

They help you map out the entire process, from start to finish.

You get valuable inputs in determining how many words your book should have, the structure, and when to submit it for publishing.

Some book coaches go even as far as assisting with the editing, proofreading, and marketing the book.

Teach You How to Write and Structure Your Book

As a non-fiction writer, you need to understand properly structuring a book.

First, a writing coach gives you tips on format and style. Then, they guide you in determining the book’s tone so that it would be appropriate for the target audience.

More importantly, they help you develop a table of contents that accurately reflects the flow of your ideas. This prevents your book from appearing disjointed and scattered to the reader.

Should I Hire a Writing Coach for Fiction?

So, you’re writing a novel. You’ve got this brilliant story in your mind for quite some time now, but you feel you aren’t ready to start the process.

It could be because you don’t have the inspiration, or perhaps, you’re way too busy on your day job.

But for some writers, it’s more on the lack of confidence. Sometimes it’s the fear of failing or the thought that you’re not good enough to write a nonfiction title.

Like how you need a coach for your fitness goals or become a top athlete, you’ll find writing coaches helpful to make that book happen.

Having a great book idea isn’t enough – you need someone to provide a “fire starter” and a sense of direction.

Breaking the Writing Stereotype

The industry has grown accustomed to hiring coaches to write a nonfiction title.

But they’re just as valuable and applicable to fiction writers, especially if you plan on publishing your work independently.

Coaching is about inspiring you, giving ideas on how to get started, suggesting changes in your story, providing feedback on twists and turns, and offering advice for the best climax that’ll keep the audience’s attention.

The stereotype that writing coaches can only help nonfiction writers isn’t true. Here’s a handful of reasons why you should consider working with a coach right before you write your book:

A Writing Coach Can Help Your Novel

Just how it’s the coaching profession’s goal to guide you, a writing coach helps by giving actionable steps that’ll bring your book from just an idea to a finished manuscript.

Writing may be your prowess but organizing all the ideas in your head is another thing.

That’s why hiring a coach for fiction makes sense because they teach you how to outline the structure of your story, provide an overview on how to start, and offer tips on developing characters that’ll hook your intended audience.

A Fiction Writing Coach Can Eliminate Bad Habits

You’ve been writing for a long time now, and you’re almost confident that your story is good enough.

But how well do you know that? Editors have told you what to fix, but it’s challenging to take their suggestions at heart.

But when a writing coach provides the input, you’ll listen because someone of authority is behind those words.

Young writers often fall victim to bad literary habits, i.e., dead ends, procrastination, lack of details, and even writer’s block. A writing coach is there to help you do away with those habits.

A Writing Coach Can Help With Editors and Publishers

Writing coaches aren’t just about technical matters.

They also know how to push you to go beyond your limits by teaching you how to look at the bigger picture.

Your editor repeatedly tells you that some chapters are lacklustre, but you think it’s alright because of the number of readers who enjoyed reading them.

You may want an unbiased opinion on whether or not those chapters drag down the momentum of your story, if some parts are too redundant, or even it’s the best time to cut those scenes because they don’t provide anything new.

A writing coach helps you weigh all these factors, so you’ll know what to do with them.

You Need Accountability Help.

A writing coach gives you the motivation you need to finally start on your novel.

They know how to make you accountable by providing useful tips, suggestions, and deadlines.

This is especially helpful with fiction because it may seem like you should be spending your time on more ‘productive’ tasks like picking up shifts or spending time with your family.

Don’t get me wrong… Those things are important but you can have your cake and eat it too.

A fiction writing coach can help you!

It’s like having a personal trainer – they push you to go beyond what you think is possible, but in an encouraging manner.

Even the most brilliant writer who lacks accountability and a sense of responsibility will never finish writing their book if they don’t have any deadlines. Knowing that someone is watching over you will help you stay on track and finish your manuscript, even if it means putting your life on hold.

A Fiction Writing Coach Has Expertise

Being a writer involves getting lost in the moment and forgetting the bigger picture, which is why it’s good to have someone from outside of your profession which can give you constructive reviews.

A writing coach gives unbiased advice because they’re not just coaches but also editors. They know that there are other things involved when it comes to selling your book, especially the marketing aspect. They help you write a press release, create a storyboard for your book trailer, or provide you with advice on promoting your manuscript.

A Ghostwriter Help You Embrace Accountability

A writing coach is also there to keep you accountable – an important trait for any non-fiction writer.

They help you set deadlines and milestones, as well as track your progress.

This helps you stay focused on the end goal and prevents you from straying off course.

Instill Objectivity

It isn’t easy to be objective about one’s work, especially when it’s a personal project such as a book. This is where a writing coach comes in to help you review your work with a critical eye.

They’ll be able to point out the good and the bad about your book and offer suggestions to improve it. With their help, you’ll be able to take a step back from your work and assess it objectively.

Develop Increased Confidence in Your Writing

Sometimes, it isn’t easy to be confident about your work.

A coach helps you gain confidence by providing the guidance and support you need for this project. In addition, they’ll provide suggestions on how to make your book better.

They’ll cheer you up when you get discouraged with the process and pick up the pieces when you’re frustrated with the project, especially when you suffer from writer’s block.

Publishing and Marketing a Book Can Be Overwhelming

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you think about the process of publishing and marketing a book.

This is where a writing coach can be of great help.

They’ll teach you how to develop a plan and a strategy for marketing your book. They’ll also assist you in setting up interviews, book signings, and other forms of promotion so that you can reach out to your target audience.

Offer Different Perspectives on Your Book

Writing a non-fiction book can be daunting, especially if you’re new to it.

It’s also very much different from writing fiction. It entails more research and fact-checking than usual novels, for example.

Some writing coaches have backgrounds in journalism or publishing.

With this, they offer different perspectives on your book that you probably wouldn’t find elsewhere. For example, they may point out if your book lacks proper citations for research content.

Overall, you should hire a coach to write a non-fiction title. Doing so gives you all the help you can get to stand out in a fiercely competitive landscape.

Final Thought on Hiring a Writing Coach

Hiring a great writing coach can be the powerful shortcut you need to move your career forwards.

While there is an investment required, you’ll make this money back by realizing your writing goals a lot quicker.

Start by brainstorming all the reasons why you need a writing coach.

Research writing coaches who have achieved what you want and have a proven track record.

After finding a few you like, request a trial session and ask a lot of questions.

Taking the time to find the best writing coach for you is worth it.

Once you have the right coach on your side, you can work together to realize your writing dreams.

Hiring A Writing Coach: (Are They Worth It )