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A writing coach offers one-to-one mentorship to writers from all backgrounds. Whether you’re a first-time memoirist or an experienced novelist ready to take your prose to the next level, a good writing coach will help you achieve your goals.
On Reedsy, meet writing coaches who work with traditionally published and indie authors alike. With years of experience as editors at Big 5 publishers behind them, they know the ins and outs of story arc, character development, and other craft essentials.
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Eric is a literary agent and Young Adult author who has worked on award-winning and New York Times bestselling books.
Hands-on, thoughtful editor specializing in memoir, self-help, thriller, mystery, suspense, and YA fiction. Formerly of Simon and Schuster.
Michelle H.
8 yrs as a certified book coach, editor, and award-winning author. Specializes in romance, fantasy, YA, LGBT. Book planning packages too!
Former New Yorker editorial staff, interested in literary fiction and nonfiction. Bylines in The New Yorker, The Paris Review, GQ, and FT.
Experienced editor (5+ years) specialising in MG / YA and Crossover fiction from contemporary to fantasy - working with many NYT bestsellers
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How to choose a writing coach
You’ll find 250+ writing coaches on Reedsy. Our professionals have worked with authors like Joyce Carol Oates, Suzanne Collins, and Emily St. John Mandel to help their stories sing. We handpick them for their industry experience: to guarantee the quality of your collaboration, we accept only the top 3% of applicants.
Having worked with the best authors in the world, they know what it takes to create a commercially successful book and are intimately familiar with today’s competitive publishing market.
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Here are a few things to consider when searching for your writing coach .
- Shortlist writing coaches based on their previous experience. While browsing a professional’s portfolio, check whether their qualifications match the story you want to write. What’s their specialty genre? Have they worked with first-time authors before?
- Get a sense of their teaching styles. When you reach out to a writing coach on the Reedsy Marketplace, ask how they like to coach authors. Each professional will have a unique teaching style, which may range from nurturing to direct.
- Clearly communicate your needs. What do you struggle with when you’re writing? Do you find yourself encountering problems with time management, self-motivation, character development, or a saggy middle? Tell your writing coach upfront so that they know how to help you.
Each coaching relationship will be different, and a good writing coach will adapt to you and your book’s demands. But the key point is that writing a book doesn’t have to be a lonely journey: a professional can guide you every step of the way.
What is a writing coach?
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. Without access to the education, community, and mentorship often found in two-year university MFA programs, authors sometimes find the act of writing an uphill climb. Writing coaches offer a valuable alternative to the traditional academic approach to becoming a writer. Think of it as an apprenticeship in creative writing: instead of being stuck in the classroom, you’re learning new skills from a seasoned professional on the job. 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 you need to reach your writing goals. They’re your teacher, cheerleader, confidante, taskmaster, and industry expert — all in one.
What can you expect from your writing coach?
All Reedsy writing coaches offer video-call sessions to discuss your needs, develop your ideas, and build concepts in a creative environment. You can expect guidance, motivation, practical feedback, and accountability to help keep you on track. While a writing coach will not directly edit your manuscript, they will help you prepare it for the final stages of editing. If your coach also offers editing services on Reedsy, you can discuss continuing to work together after you finish writing your story.
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West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
I write and edit award-winning children's books for publishers. I coach aspiring writers to help them create a professional manuscript.
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Toronto, ON, Canada
Seasoned editor with a flair for storytelling via dreamy children's books, contemporary and literary narratives, and historical fiction!
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