Do you wonder what a book coach is? Then first read my blog where I talk about whether a book coach is for you or not. In this article I will talk about how to find the book coach that suits you and your writing process best.
There are many ways to search for a book coach, but before I point you into the direction of one in particular, I want you to look at your writing journey so far and take notice of where you need help and where you don’t.
Ask Yourself
Here are some important questions for you to ask yourself when you want to look for a suitable book coach:
- What genre do I write in?
- What stage of writing do I struggle with the most?
- Consider your budget: how much am I able or willing to invest in my writing life?
- What is my writing time availability?
- What type of coaching do I need: story foundation, drafting, revision, all of the above?
- Is there a type of honest feedback that I prefer: a soft and kind approach, no-holds-barred approach, a middle ground?
- What communication style do I prefer: just email, email and live coaching, only live coaching?
- Are there parts of my life I want to have in common with my coach, such as illness, neurodivergence, motherhood, grief, success, environmental justic, religion, etc?
When you consider these questions it helps you match yourself with a coach that suits your personality and writing life best.
Book Coaches Directory
You should think about these questions today and then visit the place where you can search for that coach: the Author Accelerator’s Certified Book Coaches Directory!
In its own words: “Find the Book Coach Who Will Make You a Better Writer!”
“At Author Accelerator, we have more than 160 certified book coaches who work in time zones all over the world and who offer a variety of programs, pricing, and personalities.
“Our coaches have been certified after a rigorous training program that includes more than 100 hours of coursework and hands-on coaching, so we know they are all good at what they do.
“In addition to this, they all must sign an agreement about being compassionate toward writers and acting with integrity because those are core values of our company.
“You are able to search for your best-fit book coach by choosing one or more criteria from the following list:
- Coaching style
- Services
- Courses
- Genre
- Reader age category
- Coach capacity for new clients
- Languages
- Time zone
- LGBTQ+ topics
- Religious topics
- Political topics
- Low/Mid/High touch
- Coach certification genre
“Look for other fields as you search, which will give you additional information about the coaches.”
Find Your Future Book Coach
Want to find YOUR future book coach?
Visit: Author Accelerator’s Book Coaches directory!
Have fun searching for the best coach for you and go into the future with more confidence and words written!
Let me be your coach and join my email list!
by Sandra Postma | Your Story Mentor