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Frequently Asked Questions

This is just the starting point! I'm happy to answer more questions. Drop me a line: info@wordfirstbookcoach.com.

A certified book coach has undergone rigorous, professionally evaluated training to hone and practice coaching skills, with access to a suite of proprietary tools that result in an ability to offer structured, expert guidance to aspiring nonfiction authors. Among other things, your coach:

  • Acts as a sounding board for creative ideas  
  • Guides you toward your personal and professional writing goals 
  • Is invested in your project but also in your overall writing journey  
  • Helps you assess a book’s market potential and evaluate publishing options. 


If you answer "yes" to four or more of these questions, you may be ready for a book coach:

  • Are you an expert in your field with a passion to share new ideas? 
  • Do you seek to challenge conventional wisdom? 
  • Is your background and perspective under-represented in bookstores and libraries?
  • Have you begun at least once to write a book and then got stuck? 
  • Have you looked for a book on a topic you want to read about—and couldn’t find it? 
  • Are you hoping to establish credentials and build your brand in your field? 
  • Do you have the time and motivation to work on a book project for six months to a year (or more)? 


I prefer to handle topics grounded in the humanities, social sciences, and physical sciences. However, that is not a hard and fast rule. I am open to a wide spectrum of creative nonfiction.


I prefer not to handle memoirs, with rare exceptions. I can help you find excellent certified coaches who specialize in this form.


The answer begins with determining whether we are a good fit. Are our work styles compatible? Our expectations aligned? Do we see opportunities to build trust? Am I going to be as passionate about your project as you are? Neither of us knows the answers until we have an initial complimentary call. 


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