You are worthy of finishing your book. I'm here to help!
Fiction book coaching & editing for writers battling fear, imposter syndrome, and an unclear vision.
Welcome, Writer! Let's walk together.
I’m Anna, an author, editor, and Author Accelerator Fiction Book Coach.
In this work, I walk alongside you. I don’t just point out if you’ve strayed from your path; we have a conversation that allows you to decide if that new direction is better and how it fits your vision for the work, and then I help you find the stepping stones to get there without getting lost in the weeds.
Did you get stuck in the messy middle and lose hope?
Is the book in you clamoring for time and attention?
Is it time to dust off the novel you hid in a drawer ten years ago?
This is where we start.
I believe if you have the right tools, mindset, and accountability, you can write your book.
What's a Book Coach?
Basically, a book coach is an editor, mentor, project manager, and cheerleader packaged into one person. A book coach works with you from where you are, be it drafting, revising, or rewriting.
A book coach is much like a developmental editor but with three important distinctions:
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- We guide the work forward as it’s being written.
- We help you manage the work and your time.
- We’re there as emotional support to help you overcome self-doubt, low motivation, or rejection.
Coaches provide goals and accountability tailored to your needs as a writer and emotional support during the inevitable ups and downs of bringing a book into the world.
We also act as post-production guides, helping you think critically about your goals, content, and the marketplace you’ll be entering with your finished book.
I spent a year in Author Accelerator’s intensive book coaching program learning best editing practices and approaches to storytelling, as well as strengthening other skills like story development, down-to-earth evaluations, and exploring the nitty gritty of the publishing marketplace. I honed my style as a book coach by working with real authors on real projects, often over several months at a time.
What's My Coaching Style?
I fall under what we’ll call “intensive feedback with a soft touch.” Basically, I’m going to be honest with you about your story at every turn while providing alternatives, advice, and guidance amidst your own ideas.
Book coaching is an incredible positive feedback loop. It is not an “I know more than you” field. I provide my expertise and guidance in service of you and what your story can be. I am your companion, someone who’s as invested in the work as you are, and I want to see the best book you can write on the shelves.
When you hit roadblocks, we’ll work our way through them together. You’re the writer; I’m the supplement helping make your writing life better, clearer, and more organized.
Unsure if a book coach is right for you? Let me ask you some questions . . .
- Do you have a book idea but have no idea where to begin?
- Are you afraid your ideas, writing, and creative decisions aren’t “good” enough?
- Do you feel shame that you haven’t finished that novel you started?
- Do you feel overwhelmed and stuck because you’ve been trying to write your book for years?
- Do you need accountability and deadlines to get things done?
- Do you need a companion to keep you steady and motivated?
- Do you believe the hope your story can give others is worth fighting for?
- Are you ready to invest in your dream of becoming an author?