Hire a Writing Coach: Write Better, Finish Your Book, and Get Published
A writing coach is a professional mentor who works directly with writers to improve their skills and create a book that deserves to be read. With extensive experience in the publishing industry as writers and editors, they offer one-to-one mentorship to writers from all backgrounds.
Whether you’re a first-time memoirist looking to share your stories with friends or an experienced writer looking to crack the market with an unputdownable novel, a writing coach can help you confidently achieve your goals in record time.
From developmental editors, who give advice on story and structure, to copy editors and proofreaders, who hone the mechanics of your work, a strong team of literary editors is vital to your book’s success. But where can you find professionals with the right experience in your genre?
Look no further, here are the professionals who can help
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Steph V.
Currently editing at Penguin Random House. Editor, copyeditor, proofreader and writer specialising in children's books.
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Anne H.
Experienced freelance book editor with a particular interest in literary fiction and memoir.
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Tina B.
Meticulous editor with 15 years of experience in traditional and self-publishing. I will help your Sci-Fi, Fantasy, or Mystery MS shine!
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Dawn F.
22+ year publishing professional providing editing and consulting on book proposals, nonfiction books, and query letters
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Wes M.
Mystery/thriller/horror enthusiast and accomplished Executive Editor with 15 years' experience in the book industry. Keep me turning pages!
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Almost anyone can write better just through practice and reading. Becoming a great writer, however, can feel like an uphill climb if you don’t have access to the education, community, and mentorship often found in two-year university MFA programs.
Writing coaches offer a great alternative to the traditional academic approach to becoming a writer. Think of it as an apprenticeship in creative writing. You’re out of the classroom and on the job, creating something while learning new skills from a seasoned professional.
Your coach will work with you to develop your ideas into an outline, set goals to keep you on track, provide honest feedback on your progress, and give you the resources, education, and motivation to take your writing to the next level. They’re your teacher, cheerleader, confidante, taskmaster, and industry expert — all rolled into one.
With Reedsy, you can find writing coaches from every background with a wealth of experience in their chosen genres.
What can you expect from your writing coach?
Along with their specialty genres, each writing coach will have a unique teaching style, ranging from nurturing to brutally honest. No matter their approach, all Reedsy writing coaches offer:
- Video-call sessions to discuss your needs, develop your ideas, and build concepts in a creative environment;
- Guidance and motivation as you develop and draft your project;
- Practical feedback on your writing; and
- Accountability to keep you on track.
A writing coach will not directly edit your manuscript, but they will provide guidance to help you get it ready for the final editing stages. If your coach also offers editing on Reedsy, you can discuss continuing your work together after you finish drafting.
Why you can trust Reedsy writing coaches
Our writing coaches have worked with some of the best writers in the world as editors and co-authors. They know how to develop an author’s mastery of the writing craft and are also intimately familiar with today’s competitive publishing market.
With years of industry experience, often at the heart of major publishing houses, Reedsy professionals know what it takes to create a commercially successful book — the kind both publishers and readers are desperate to get their hands on.
So whether you’re looking to self-publish, land a book deal, or simply take your writing to the next level, sign up for a free Reedsy account and start searching for your all-star coach.
