That book you've been meaning to write? Let's make it happen.
You’ve got years of stories sitting in your head. Hard-won lessons from projects that didn’t go according to plan. Client wins that still make you smile. The kind of experience that could help someone else avoid your mistakes or replicate your success.
Your audience keeps asking, “When is your book coming out?” You feel that nudge every time you share a story at a conference or see another professional in your field publish their book.
Here’s the thing: you don’t need another person telling you that you should write a book. You already know that.
What you need is someone to help you actually do it.
What Is Book Coaching?
Book coaching is guidance, accountability, and strategic planning for writing your nonfiction book. I will work with you before and during the writing process. We clarify your book’s purpose, identify your target audience, develop a structure that works for your story, and create a realistic writing schedule that fits your budget and timeline.
The question is then, when do you need a book coach?
You need one when you have an idea swirling in your head but you’re not sure how to get it onto the page. You need one when you keep starting chapters but never finishing them. You need one when you’re overwhelmed by the size of the project and you need someone to break it down into manageable steps.
Who Book Coaching Is For
Book coaching makes sense for you if:
- You've been talking about authoring your book for years but haven't started.
- You've started multiple times but never finished.
- You're not sure how to organize your ideas into a cohesive book.
- You need help creating content, not just editing what already exists.
Afterall, the hardest part of writing a book isn’t the writing itself. It’s getting started and staying consistent.
What my clients are saying...
My Book Coaching Approach
When you work with me as your book coach, we start with a conversation about your content or book ideas. Where are you now, and where do you want to be?
We’ll identify your target audience and develop a plan that fits your budget and timeline. Your book might already be on your website through client testimonials, blog posts, and social media stories. We just need to expand and organize that content into a cohesive manuscript.
What We'll Work on Together
We’ll clarify what your book is about and who needs to read it. I’ll help you develop an outline that organizes your content effectively. We’ll set up a writing schedule that fits your life. Once a week might be good enough.
I don’t just tell you what to write and disappear. Book coaching means ongoing support, accountability check-ins, and guidance when you hit roadblocks. We work together until you have a complete manuscript.
Don’t be rigid about the plan and give yourself grace. Change happens. You can count on it.
Book Coach vs. Editor
You need a book coach before and during the writing process. You need an editor after you have a complete manuscript.
I’ll say this louder for you: You can’t hire an editor until you have something written. A book coach helps you get to that point.
Editors refine your completed draft with professional polish. Book coaches help you write your manuscript through guidance, accountability, and strategic planning. Most authors benefit from a book coach and an editor, but you need them at different stages.
What Makes My Book Coaching Different
When you work with me, you're working with an experienced, engaging, and educated writer who turns conversations into stories.
I’ve loved words as long as I can remember. I’ve had the opportunity to work with businesses and nonprofits as a content writer, editor, blogger, and now book coach, creating content that connects their mission to their target audience.
I understand the challenges you face because I’ve written for agencies, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs. I know what it’s like to balance multiple priorities, work within budget constraints, and create content that connects with your audience.
Investment and Timeline
Book coaching timelines vary based on your goals, writing schedule, and availability. Some begin with a writing group and then hire a book coach. Other authors work with a book coach for three to six months, while others need a year or more. The timeline depends on how quickly you want to finish and how much time you can dedicate to writing each week.
Investment in Your Book
Book coaching is an investment in finally finishing that book you’ve been meaning to write. The investment varies based on how much support you need, your timeline, and how hands-on you want your coach to be.
We’ll discuss what works for your budget during our consultation. I’m transparent about costs and we’ll figure out a plan that makes sense for where you are right now.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is book coaching different from ghostwriting?
Book coaching means I guide you through writing your own book. Ghostwriting means I write the book for you. Both are available and we’ll figure out which fits your needs during our consultation.
Do I need to have my book outlined before we start?
No. Part of book coaching is developing your outline together. Many people come to me with ideas but no structure. That’s exactly where coaching helps most. If you want to reset your writing habit before hiring a book coach, that will make the process more efficient.
Should I write a book with AI?
No, because your book needs your voice and stories. AI is a tool for generating ideas, outlining, and drafting rough paragraphs. You can also use these writing prompts for book ideas to get started.
Can you work with me if I've already started writing?
Yes. Many clients come to me with partial manuscripts, blog posts, articles, and journals that need structure and direction. We’ll assess what you have and create a plan to finish.
Ready to Start Your Book?
Whether you need a book coach to guide you through writing your nonfiction book or you're wondering about the process, let's talk.
Your story deserves more than staying stuck in your head. It deserves to be on the page.
Schedule your FREE Consultation. CLICK HERE or call 480.206.6452 today!
Anne McAuley Lopez is a content writer and nonfiction book coach based in Charlotte, North Carolina. She specializes in book coaching services for entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and nonprofit leaders ready to write their stories.