Book Coaching
Share your knowledge and build expertise through writing a book
Where are you in your book-writing journey?
Do you have a book idea but don’t know where to start? Or perhaps you’ve made some progress and are already a couple chapters in only to find you’re stuck, second-guessing, and not so sure about what you’ve gotten yourself into.
You don’t just need accountability and guidance (which are both absolutely necessary and are a part of my book coaching services), you also need to discuss your writing with a thought partner to help create momentum and stimulate breakthroughs. First time authors produce their best work in partnership with people who are passionate about the core message of their book.
I love being a book coach because I’m obsessed with learning and teaching. I get to learn from my clients about all types of subjects. From books about finance to reiki, and everything in between, I use my teaching experience to help authors communicate their core principles, methodologies, and frameworks via the written word.
You might need a book coach if you’re:
struggling to stay on schedule and need accountability
unable to keep making writing progress without getting real time feedback along the way
constantly putting your book project on the back burner
The Three Phases
Phase 1
Discovery and Planning
- Clarify the book’s purpose, audience, and structure
- Create a chapter-by-chapter outline
- Establish writing goals, tone, and pacing
- Set a writing plan
Phase 2
Coaching and Writing Support
- Bi-weekly coaching calls
- Review of submissions and written feedback
- Weekly accountability
- Support to keep the author motivated and aligned with the writing plan
Phase 3
Polishing and Wrap-Up
- Read full manuscript
- Final feedback
- One round of big-picture suggestions
- Determine publishing plan to move forward
Do any of the following describe you?
- I’m a business owner or entrepreneur who has knowledge to share with the world via a book.
- I’m an expert in my field and I want to establish myself as a thought leader.
- I work in a healing profession and I want to inspire readers to examine their lives to foster profound change.
- I am on a healing journey and I want to capture and make meaning through my journey.
- I’m in the second half of life and I want to capture and share my life story with loved ones.
- I’m an immigrant with a powerful story to tell.
- I’m a child of immigrants and I want to capture my parents’ immigration legacy.
Types of Projects I Like to Work On:
Together, we could create:
- A book that establishes your experience, expertise, and thought leadership with the world.
- A book that you are proud of.
- A book or written piece that creates a felt experience that will leave its mark on your readers.
- A transformative experience that clarifies your thoughts, principles, methodology, and/or story.
Read what authors like you are saying about working with me:
“Katya is an experienced and talented writing coach, which includes project management, editing, ghostwriting, book coaching, and publishing consulting. My book project is of a spiritual nature, -a subject that Katya has a great deal of knowledge and interest. Katya is very supportive and I always leave our meetings together feeling inspired. I am very grateful to Katya for her encouragement, collaboration, creativity, and expert guidance.” —Rick
“Katya has that rare combination of head and heart, left and right brain approach that that was just what I needed in the early and mid-stages of writing/publishing my book. She’s delightful to work with, very present, patient, organized and insightful. She made some astute editing suggestions, and went above and beyond in a number of ways, because she really, authentically CARES about me and my project. What a HUGE difference that makes!! I trust we’ll be working together again in the near future.” —Nancy
“Katya is an exceptionally talented writer and editor. She has been very supportive of my book idea and has been instrumental in helping me organize my message in an inspiring yet practical way. She is a patient but engaged partner to help keep you on track and to consider alternative approaches.” —Parley
“Faced with a looming deadline on an important writing project, I hit a wall — I could not figure out how to express my thoughts in a way that made sense. Katya worked with me patiently, helping to lay everything out, to move things around, and to organize and fine tune the narrative until it flowed smoothly. Suddenly I was over the hump, and was able to complete the project successfully. Thank you so much for your thoughtful, intelligent and very timely help.”—Guido
Associations and Memberships
The Deliverables
- Achieve your goal of writing a book. (If you choose to publish and sell your work, I am a certified self-publishing consultant and can guide you every step of the way.)
- Elevate your brand or business and establish expertise in your industry.
- Clarity around your work principles and methodology.
- Leave your mark and make an impact.
- Share your story with future generations.
- A sense of awe, wonder, and gratitude about your journey.
- An unforgettable experience.
