Where are you on the writing journey?
As your AB Book Coach, I can coach you through the book writing process starting right where you are, conduct you through the book proposal process, educate you on big-picture issues related to writing and publishing, and help you decide on the best avenue for publication.
Idea
You have an idea rolling around in your head and heart, but don’t know how to get it on the page.
In Progress
You’ve started writing your book but need help with direction, next steps, and finishing the project.
Next Steps
Your book is written and you’re ready to move forward on the publishing journey.
AB Book Coaching Features
- Talk through your book idea with a mile-high eye looking at topic, genre, audience, publishing potential
- Help you think through content with regard to chapter structure and outline, sidebars, expert interviews, appendices, ancillary products and more
- Guide you through the book proposal process: one-sentence description, synopsis, audience, features and benefits, author bio, complementary titles, marketing and publicity strategies, chapter summaries and more
- Guide as you query agents and publishers
- Discuss publishing options based on your needs and budget: traditional house, custom publishing, e-book publishing, self-publishing
- Edit your book proposal, book chapters, one-sheet, query letters and more
- Hold you accountable as you reach toward your writing and publishing goals
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Knowledge
Help from a seasoned professional writer with deep knowledge of the publishing industry, its needs, and its idiosyncrasies
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Advice
Advice from a fellow writer who has written queries, book proposals, and books
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Connections
Connections in the Christian publishing and agenting industry
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Honesty
An honest yet compassionate guide through the book writing process
Publishing Coach
As your publishing coach, I’ll be by your side as you do the work of writing, querying, editing, and publishing. Good for those who are self-motivated to write the book, yet need big-picture thinking to stay focused to bring it out into the world.
$1,200
Book Coach Level 1
Take your book to the next level with help from six hour-long meetings in which we’ll discuss your project and outline assignments to complete toward finishing the book.
Assignments can include creating chapter summaries, writing chapters, conducting interviews, and research plans. I’ll edit the assignments and offer advice and next steps.
Good for those who have started writing yet need help moving forward.
$1,500
Book Coach Level 2
Take your book across the finish line with twelve, hour-long meetings in which we will look at the book’s structure, consider how the elements fit together, and look at publishing options.
I’ll give you assignments to complete such as revamping chapters, adding content, creating ancillary material, and more, and will edit those assignments.
Good for those who have much of the book written but need that final push.
$2,750
Book Boot Camp
Get your book written in a year!
I’ll help you go from idea to completed manuscript in one year via monthly meetings (up to 14 meeting throughout the year), aggressive writing assignments, editing your work, and accountability.
Just the push you need to get that book out of your head and into the world.
$8,500
Publishing Coach
As your publishing coach, I’ll be by your side as you do the work of writing, querying, editing, and publishing. Good for those who are self-motivated to write the book, yet need big-picture thinking to stay focused to bring it out into the world.
$1,200
Book Coach Level 1
Take your book to the next level with help from six hour-long meetings in which we’ll discuss your project and outline assignments to complete toward finishing the book.
Assignments can include creating chapter summaries, writing chapters, conducting interviews, and research plans. I’ll edit the assignments and offer advice and next steps.
Good for those who have started writing yet need help moving forward.
$1,500
Book Coach Level 2
Take your book across the finish line with twelve, hour-long meetings in which we will look at the book’s structure, consider how the elements fit together, and look at publishing options.
I’ll give you assignments to complete such as revamping chapters, adding content, creating ancillary material, and more, and will edit those assignments.
Good for those who have much of the book written but need that final push.
$2,750
Book Boot Camp
Get your book written in a year!
I’ll help you go from idea to completed manuscript in one year via monthly meetings (up to 14 meeting throughout the year), aggressive writing assignments, editing your work, and accountability.
Just the push you need to get that book out of your head and into the world.
$8,500
A La Carte Services by the hour by the project
A La Carte Services by the hour by the project
I’ll create your book proposal and edit two sample book chapters you provide. Includes up to three meetings and brief assignments for you to complete.
I’ll create your book proposal and edit two sample book chapters you provide. Includes up to three meetings and brief assignments for you to complete.