Is Now The Right Time To Write Your Book?

All book projects begin with an idea — an idea that you just can't ignore. But not all book ideas are equal. Some are simply good, while others are GREAT. A GREAT idea is what's required for a big publisher like Harper Collins or Simon & Schuster to choose your book.

Don’t let that discourage you. Sometimes, inside of a good idea is a kernel of something truly magnificent. And that's what working with a book coach can help you find. Together we'll explore how to bring out the very best in your idea, so it has the greatest opportunity for getting published. We’ll work together to fulfill your reasons for wanting to write the book in the first place.

Write your book with a book coach

Self-Publishing A Book Vs. Working With A Book Publisher

Working with a big publisher isn't always the best path forward with a book idea. Sometimes, self-publishing is the best path to follow. How do you know which path is best for your book idea?

That's where an experienced book coach can help. We can work with you to examine all of your publishing options, weigh the costs and benefits, and find the best route for your book.

Once all of the details are figured out, it's time to write. If traditional publishing is your path, we work on a book proposal to get your content ready for an agent. If you decide to self-publish, we walk that road together.

You Can't Write Your Book Until You Know The Value Of Your Idea

Books are labors of love. They are passion projects that seem to erupt out of people and NEED TO BE HEARD.

Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of Big Magic and Eat, Pray, Love talks in Big Magic about her own book journey. The section that always sticks with us (we're paraphrasing here), is the part about how ideas seem to float around in the air, looking for someone to love them and nurture them. Have you had that experience? Has a great idea come into your head and then magically (or not so magically) someone else published the idea? 

When you hire a book coach, you must consider both the time and investment in getting your idea out, AND the pain of someone else breathing life into your idea. How much does your book matter to you?

If your answer is, "I can't imagine being on my deathbed with my book unpublished..." Well, there's your answer.

If it's a fleeting thought that's more like, "Sure, that would be great..." but there's no passion behind it, that's also your answer.

Ask Yourself...

How much does it mean to write your book and leave your legacy to the world?
What does your book look like? Is it self-help? A personal memoir? A how-to manual? Each book category has very different requirements for publishing that you need to know.
You need to share your book concept with a team that knows (based on experience) what ideas sell and which ones do not. Our role is to help vet your idea for its potential.
Sometimes, an idea is good, but not great. If needed, we'll explore additional angles and share those insights with you. Then, if needed you can adjust to make your idea more commercially relevant.

How Can A Book Coach Help You Write Your Own Book?

When you work with a book coach, the ideas you want to explore in your book are discussed in a private setting. Many people hold their ideas close to their heart, and a good book coach can help you understand what is uniquely yours — versus what parts of your ideas are building on the shoulders of the people who published before you.

Either way is okay.

Most books are not completely original. Many of the best books build on ideas explored in other books or media. Even J.K. Rowling has heroes who inspired her (think Lord of the Rings and Star Wars, to name a few).

Book coaching will bring you greater understanding of your own book writing process in these ways:

  • How much is the world interested in what you want to write about?
  • What's required to craft a book proposal that agents and publishers will be interested in?
  • What's needed to get your book to the marketplace?
  • What's the cost of getting your book out?
  • Is self-publishing truly a better choice for you?
  • Can you make any money on this venture (hint, the answer is yes...)
  • What should you expect from a publishing house in terms of marketing, book promotion, contracts, and revenue?
  • And more.

All of these are incredibly important pieces of the education you need in order to write the book you were meant to.

Books are a doorway to many opportunities for published writers. From speaking events to TED Talks, paid workshop opportunities and future book deals, these same doors do not open as easily or in the same way without a book behind your name.

Test Case: Proof That Book Coaching Works

“Melanie has helped me from creating a book proposal outline to writing the proposal that went to auction and was bought by Harper Collins. Without her by my side each step of the way, I am not sure that I would have been able to put in the year of work that it took to complete that process. Melanie helps hold me accountable, is incredibly insightful, intelligent and honest. The guidance that she offers on website optimization, article formation and editing is invaluable. She is truly dynamic in every sense of the word!

Whether you want to write a book or start writing articles, it would be wise to have a coach and I can’t say enough wonderful things about Melanie being your guide in the process.”
—Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, Psychologist and author of Mommy Burnout: How to Reclaim Your Life and Raise Healthier Children in the Process

If you have the passion to write a book AND you're ready to get your name out there as a published author, this may be for you. Ready to find out?

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