What’s a book coach?

A book coach gives you editorial feedback, accountability, support, and marketplace intelligence while you write. We’re committed to helping you write the best book you can write — and to make it a little less lonely along the way.

You know what a basketball coach does? A career coach? A leadership coach? Imagine that kind of oversight, nurturing, and guidance while you are writing a book.

I love to talk about book coaching.

I’ve been a guest on more than 50 podcasts. I speak about the creative process, book coaching, writing, and being an entrepreneur in the writing education space.

If you are looking for the most direct way to learn about writing nonfiction, listen to my podcast episode with Pia Silva, a business strategist and a Forbes digital business columnist.

I also really like this podcast with Zibby Owens, book influencer, author, and publisher. This episode is fiction-focused and talks specifically about Author Accelerator’s mission and business model.

If you are thinking of becoming a book coach, my conversation with Anna David is an awesome place to start learning about the work.

And here dozens more!

The most recent appearances are at the end of this list. I would suggest jumping down and starting there

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With Tanya and Eleanor on Greenleaf Books “Published” podcast

With James Blache on the Self Publishing Formula podcast

I love to write about book coaching.

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Below are some of my favorite posts I’ve written about book coaching and book writing:

My colleague Lisa Tener asks the best written questions about my Blueprint method for writing a novel — including the most important one: why write this book? How to Write a Book: An Interview

Posts on book coaching

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What Does a Book Coach Do? - on my own blog at Author Accelerator
What Makes a Book Coaching Business Sustainable? - on my own blog at Author Accelerator
Top Athletes Have Book Coaches. Should Writers? - on my own blog at Author Accelerator
Authors Helping Authors: Would You Make A Good Book Coach? - on TheCreativePenn.com
If You’re Beta Reading, You Could Also Be Book Coaching - on TheSpunYarn.com
Can You Really Make Money as a Book Coach? - on NicoleDieker.com

Posts on writing

13 Necessary Steps to Become a Successful Writer This Year - on HelpingWritersBecomeAuthors.com
7 Questions that Will Transform Your Writing in the New Year - on TheWritePractice.com
Take 5 Interview with Jennie Nash - on WriterUnboxed.com
5 Tips for Boosting Productivity at Home - on HomeBusinessMag.com
Why Do Writers Hire Book Coaches? - on JaneFriedman.com
So What’s Your Book About? Creating the Perfect Elevator Pitch - on WritersHelpingWriters.net
Top Ten Tips: These are my top ten tips for writing a book worth reading.

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