Looking for a professional writing coach?

250+ of the most sought-after writing coaches in publishing are on Reedsy. Come meet them.

Meet the writing coaches empowering authors

A writing coach offers one-to-one mentorship to writers from all backgrounds. Whether you’re a first-time memoirist or an experienced novelist ready to take your prose to the next level, a good writing coach will help you achieve your goals.

On Reedsy, meet writing coaches who work with traditionally published and indie authors alike. With years of experience as editors at Big 5 publishers behind them, they know the ins and outs of story arc, character development, and other craft essentials.

Melissa K.

Available to hire

I'm your partner in self-help and wellness publishing success, with 20 years of experience in the transformative nonfiction genre.

Halley S.

Available to hire

Experienced editor passionate about collaborating to polish your manuscript—mysteries, thrillers, and select nonfiction—to meet your goals.

Sorrel P.

Available to hire

Editor with 30 years' experience ☆ MA in Publishing ☆ Agented and published author ☆ Clients include PRH (inc Ladybird) and Harper Collins

Eric S.

Available to hire

Eric is a literary agent and Young Adult author who has worked on award-winning and New York Times bestselling books.

Kirsten B.

Available to hire

I am an award-winning novelist who teaches at Yale Writers' Workshop, with 25 years experience as a writing coach and developmental editor.

How to choose a writing coach

You’ll find 250+ writing coaches on Reedsy. Our professionals have worked with authors like Joyce Carol Oates, Suzanne Collins, and Emily St. John Mandel to help their stories sing. We handpick them for their industry experience: to guarantee the quality of your collaboration, we accept only the top 3% of applicants. 

Having worked with the best authors in the world, they know what it takes to create a commercially successful book and are intimately familiar with today’s competitive publishing market.

Here are a few things to consider when searching for your writing coach.

  1. Shortlist writing coaches based on their previous experience. While browsing a professional’s portfolio, check whether their qualifications match the story you want to write. What’s their specialty genre? Have they worked with first-time authors before? 
  2. Get a sense of their teaching styles. When you reach out to a writing coach on the Reedsy Marketplace, ask how they like to coach authors. Each professional will have a unique teaching style, which may range from nurturing to direct. 
  3. Clearly communicate your needs. What do you struggle with when you’re writing? Do you find yourself encountering problems with time management, self-motivation, character development, or a saggy middle? Tell your writing coach upfront so that they know how to help you. 

Each coaching relationship will be different, and a good writing coach will adapt to you and your book’s demands. But the key point is that writing a book doesn’t have to be a lonely journey: a professional can guide you every step of the way. 

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Get to know our editors

To get started on your search, meet some of our top-rated editors.

Halley S.

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Experienced editor passionate about collaborating to polish your manuscript—mysteries, thrillers, and select nonfiction—to meet your goals.

Specializes in:
Historical Mysteries
Psychological Thriller
Mystery & Crime
Business & Management
Women's Fiction

Eric S.

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Eric is a literary agent and Young Adult author who has worked on award-winning and New York Times bestselling books.

Specializes in:
Biographies & Memoirs
Chick Lit
Fiction
Middle Grade
Romance

Sorrel P.

Devizes, UK

Editor with 30 years' experience ☆ MA in Publishing ☆ Agented and published author ☆ Clients include PRH (inc Ladybird) and Harper Collins

Specializes in:
Contemporary Fiction
Picture Books
Biographies & Memoirs
Non-Fiction
Psychological Thriller

Browse thousands of professionals on Reedsy. Search for editors near you

How it works

Browse profiles, request quotes, then collaborate.

Step 1

Apply filters

Reedsy is home to thousands of professionals. Select the specific editing services you need and narrow your search based on your book’s genre and requirements.

Step 2

Browse

Then, browse editors' profiles to find out more about their personalities and past projects.

Step 3

Request quotes

Request quotes from up to five editors at any time. They’ll look at your sample pages to give you a tailored quote as well as a sense of how they work.

Step 4

Collaborate

Once you agree on terms and a timeline, you’ll start collaborating using the many communication and editing tools available on Reedsy.

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