Avoid First Time Author Pitfalls: 5 Powerful Reasons To Work With A Book Coach

Writing a book can be a great way to establish yourself as an expert in your field, attract new clients, and serve others using your knowledge and wisdom you’ve gained through lived experience. But what you’ve heard is true. The process of writing that book can be challenging and time-consuming…especially for a first time author. That’s where book coaching comes in.

What is book coaching?

Book coaching is a specialized form of coaching and consulting that helps authors create and publish books that are in line with their goals and objectives. A book coach provides the guidance and support needed to create a book that has a positive impact on your business and/or career as well as on the people you serve.

A book coach can help you…

1. CLARIFY YOUR MESSAGE

   They’ll help you identify your unique message and target audience — two crucial considerations for creating a successful book. They can help you understand who your ideal reader is and what they are looking for in a book.

2. BUILD AN EFFECTIVE STRUCTURE

   They’ll help you develop an effective book structure. You are the subject matter expert but that can actually get in the way of sharing information in an easily consumable way.

3. ORGANIZE YOUR CONTENT AND YOUR WRITING PROCESS

   They’ll help you stay organized and on track. Writing a book can be overwhelming, but a book coach can help by providing you with a clear roadmap, deadlines, and accountability. They can help you avoid procrastination and overwhelm… which ultimately allows you to finish your book in a fraction of the time it would take to do it alone.

4. UNDERSTAND THE PUBLISHING PROCESS

   They can help you with the publishing process. Once your book is complete, a book coach can help you navigate the publishing process. They can help you understand the different options, such as self-publishing, traditional publishing, and hybrid publishing.

5. CREATE A LAUNCH AND MARKETING PLAN

They can help you develop a plan to help you reach your target audience and generate sales. Writing a book is one thing, but getting it in the hands of readers is another.

Above all else, a good book coach is person who can help you get across the finish line… to transform you from the woman who talks about writing a book into one who is a published author.