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If you have not worked with me as a coaching client before, your first step is a Book Structure Intensive.
Reading generic writing advice is great, but it only gets you so far before you have specific questions and challenges about your specific book.
One-on-one coaching answers your specific questions and keeps you on track, so you don’t end up in 10 years still talking about that book idea you never got around to writing.
Be aware that your coach is just that: a coach. They will not do the writing for you. Hiring someone to write your book is called ghostwriting.
Think coaching may be for you? Fill out the form below and let’s get started.
Writing coaching uses a combination of developmental editing and line editing tools. If you work with a good coach, your mms may be able to skip a full developmental edit altogether. (No guarantees, though.)
Coaching provides you with accountability and emotional support throughout the sometimes hairy process of writing a book. If you want collaborative, professional support, this is a great option.
Most of my clients prefer to work on a retainer basis, so they can get the help they need, when they need it. Talk about flexible!
Alexandra is a brilliant editor. I had half a book but needed help organizing the direction and arc of the book. Alexandra gave me detailed feedback that showed an intelligent and elegant way forward. It has catapulted my work forward and I am enthused about the completion of my book! I highly recommend working with Alexandra when you’re in the MIDDLE of writing, in addition to her brilliance as a line editor when your manuscript is complete.
Veronica Kirin
Empire Builder Coaching
Alexandra is awesome. My husband recently authored his first book and I was his “chief of staff” on the project. She communicated clearly with us throughout the process and also listened to understand the author’s perspective, allowing him appropriate ownership of the ultimate book content. I highly recommend Alexandra.
Cynthia Hinman
Adventures with Durango Pete by Stephen Hinman
Coaching takes the form of a conversation, a read-through, or (most commonly) a combination of the two. All coaching other than the book structure intensive is billed at the hourly rate. For reading, the hourly rate is pegged to the word count.
Hourly Rate: $160/hour or per 6,250 words (25 pages)
We will discuss the timing of your regular phone calls/virtual meetings and your submissions (for read-throughs) at the end of the book structure intensive. We will be in touch monthly, at a minimum. The schedule is a big part of why coaching works!
All recommendations are made on an individual, no-obligation basis. Editing and Coaching are contracted for separately. Be sure your book meets the genre guidelines here. Review Working with Alexandra here.