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A writing coach (or book coach) offers one-to-one mentorship to writers from all backgrounds. Whether you’re a first-time novelist or a successful series author looking to scale your business, a professional writing coach can provide the support, encouragement, and accountability you need to achieve your goals.
On Reedsy, choose from 250+ vetted book coaches who work with traditionally published and indie authors alike. Our coaches have years of experience as editors at Big 5 publishers, where they’ve worked with authors such as Joyce Carol Oates, Suzanne Collins, and Emily St. John Mandel. Each coach also brings their own unique personality, anecdotes, and coaching style.
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Alethea S.
27+ years, NYT & USA Today bestsellers, Harlequin to Entangled. I don't stop at the sentence. I find the book you're trying to write.
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Charlotte C.
A former bookseller turned editor and literary agent, I specialise in childrens and commercial fiction. I love polishing raw literary gems!
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Kenneth Z.
What do you get when you combine an MFA, a decade of professional editing experience, and way too many wings and donuts? This guy.
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When you hire a writing coach on Reedsy, you’re in control of your journey. You choose the number and frequency of your coaching sessions, and you define what you want to get out of them. Your coach sorts out the how.
A Reedsy coach can help you set achievable writing goals, organize your ideas, and/or overcome creative blocks. They’ll provide honest feedback on your progress and give you the resources, education, and motivation to take your writing to the next level. When you work with a Reedsy coach, you’ll not just write a better book now; you’ll also become a stronger writer for the future.
“As a first time author, I had no idea what I was doing and needed a coach to help me get through outlining the project. I found myself overwhelmed by the idea of writing an entire book, and I wasn't sure how to organize the information I was trying to work with. My coach was incredibly encouraging, and he broke down the process into simple, doable steps, as well as giving me several pep talks along the way!”
~ Heather McDonnell
Join 2,000+ authors who’ve found book coaches on Reedsy
Since 2016, our writing coaches have helped over 2,000 authors unlock their potential. Create an account on our marketplace to browse coaches' profiles, request quotes, and chat to your favorite professionals.
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How to find the best writing coach for you
To find your perfect match, follow these tips:
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Filter by genre and KWs. On our marketplace, you can filter profiles by genre or search for specific KWs. Prioritize book coaches who are experts in your genre and who’ve previously worked with authors with similar levels of experience to you.
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Ask about their teaching style. What does a typical coaching session look like? How much do they stay in contact between sessions? Are they always positive, or do they sometimes tell it how it is? Look for a coach whose energy and personality complement your own.
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Communicate your needs. Tell potential coaches your strengths, weaknesses, and goals upfront so they know how (and if) they can best help you.
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In the rare case that something goes wrong — or if you simply need help getting started — our customer support team is always on hand. With 12 years in the industry, 2,000+ successful coaching relationships, and 4.7⭐ on TrustPilot, Reedsy is the go-to place for hundreds of authors looking to hire a verified writing coach.
