Coaching Authors

Which One of These is Going to Solve Your Problem?

Coaching

We all need a little help from time to time. If you need one-on-one guidance in your writing plan, I'll bring my reader-focused Igniting Your Writing Method to your process.

We all need a little help from time to time. If you need one-on-one guidance in your writing plan, I’ll bring my reader-focused Igniting Your Writing Method to your process.

I offer three coaching packages; you can choose the one that is right for you:

 

Writing

If your idea for a non-fiction book needs a co-author, and you are writing in the realm of Christian Living, Theology, Business, Leadership, American History, or Conservative Politics, I might be your sidekick.

If your idea for a non-fiction book needs a co-author, and you are writing in the realm of Christian Living, Theology, Business, Leadership, American History, or Conservative Politics, I might be your sidekick.

As a named co-author on our project, I will collaborate with you on all matters, conduct research, contribute my intellectual property, write with you, and guide us through a proven writing method. 

Ghostwriting

Let's face it, not all amazing communicators are great writers. If you need help getting your BIG IDEAS into print, and you want someone to interview you and write your message with you, let's talk.

Let’s face it, not all amazing communicators are great writers. If you need help getting your BIG IDEAS into print, and you want someone to interview you and write your message with you, let’s talk.

Ghostwriting is about talking all of your original ideas and intellectual property, your research, ad your content, and turning it into a great reading experience for your audience. 

Manuscript Review

Congratulations, you've started your manuscript, and now you need to know where to go next. I'll read your manuscript and provide the direction you need to share your message and serve your readers.

Congratulations, you’ve started your manuscript, and now you need to know where to go next. I’ll read your manuscript and provide the direction you need to share your message and serve your readers.

The functional work product that you will receive will be a multi-page, in-depth analysis of your writing, concepts, flow, message, and more. Reviews do not include changes to your manuscript.

Developmental Editing

Yeah, we all get stuck. If you are 75% of the way there and need someone to provide a comprehensive analysis of what needs to be done to accomplish your goals and outline the necessary action steps, you need a developmental editor. Yep, I'm your guy.

Yeah, we all get stuck. If you are 75% of the way there and need someone to provide a comprehensive analysis of what needs to be done to accomplish your goals and outline the necessary action steps, you need a developmental editor. Yep, I’m your guy.

Developmental Editing (a type of coaching) is a comprehensive analysis of your manuscript with in-text manuscript comments, coaching, and modeling of corrections. It also includes a 10-page assessment of every aspect of your manuscript and ideas all pointed toward helping you write the best book possible for your readers.

This service is only offered for documents in MS Word.

Editing

Dev edit. Line edit. Copy edit. Proofread. What is with all the editing? Without editing, you only have an idea. But with editing, you can deliver on your promise to your readers. I don't proofread books, but I have editors on my team who do. I know my lane. Do you?
Dev edit. Line edit. Copy edit. Proofread. What is with all the editing? Without editing, you only have an idea. But with editing, you can deliver on your promise to your readers. I don’t proofread books, but I have editors on my team who do. I know my lane. Do you?

This service is only offered for documents in MS Word.

Book Doctoring

Oh, you are so close, but still so far away. If your manuscript has gone through various stages and is a bit of a mess, and you need someone to finish it for you while you are busy on your speaking tour, you might need a doctor to make it all better. I don't have an MD after my name, just "award-winning author."
Oh, you are so close, but still so far away. If your manuscript has gone through various stages and is a bit of a mess, and you need someone to finish it for you while you are busy on your speaking tour, you might need a doctor to make it all better. I don’t have an MD after my name, just “award-winning author.”

Can I really finish your jumbled manuscript for you? If it is a topic that suits me, and I can interview you to learn about your purpose for writing and your goals for the book, yeah, I really can. I’ve done it before and am glad to do it again.

This service is only offered for documents in MS Word.

Book Packaging

What? Your manuscript is edited and done? That's so cool! Through my partner, Dave at Believers Book Services, we can complete your book, including cover design, front and back matter, copyright page, interior design and layout, printing, and wide distribution.
What? Your manuscript is edited and done? That’s so cool! Through my partner, Dave at Believers Book Services, we can complete your book, including cover design, front and back matter, copyright page, interior design and layout, printing, and wide distribution.

This entire book publishing process is complex, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. You just need a guide who has done it before… hundreds of times.

We manage the whole process with team members and contracts who are really good at what they do.

Book Packaging

I can't believe it! What were they thinking? Your publisher doesn't want your book anymore? No way. GOOD NEWS! I can do all the work to help you republish your book. Let's talk!

I can’t believe it! What were they thinking? Your publisher doesn’t want your book anymore? No way. GOOD NEWS! I can do all the work to help you republish your book. Let’s talk!

Writing Retreats

Check out our writing retreats:

Igniting Your Writing is for Christian writers who want to become first-time authors and world changers.
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Igniting Your Book Business is a business conference for Christian authors.

 

Check out our writing retreats:

Igniting Your Writing is for Christian writers who want to become first-time authors and world changers.

www.ignitingyourwriting.co 
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Igniting Your Book Business is a business conference for Christian authors.

www.ignitingyourbookbusiness.com 

 

Websites

Through my marketing company, Need for Speed Marketing, I assist authors in building their platforms. It all starts with a website and moves into SEO, Email Marketing, eCommerce, Credit Card Processing, Social Media, Lead Generation Tools, and More!
N4S Marketing

Through my marketing company, Need for Speed Marketing, I assist authors in building their platforms.

It all starts with a website and moves into SEO, Email Marketing, eCommerce, Credit Card Processing, Social Media, Lead Generation Tools, and More!

My Portfolio

I've worked with some amazing people on some awesome projects. Check 'em out!
My Portfolio

I’ve worked with some amazing people on some awesome projects.

Check ’em out!

My Portfolio

Writing Coaching Packages

An Idea and a Pen

“I’m just getting started.”

Paper and a Partner

“I’m on my way, but need directions.”

A Book and a Dream

“I think I can see the finish line!”

You have an idea and a pen and know how to use it. But you need help turning your ideas and words into a book your audience wants to read.

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Includes 10 hours of coaching to be utilized within a single two-month period.

Billable coaching hours may include one-on-one meetings in person, by phone, or video call, travel, manuscript and materials review, writing, editing, and administration.

Includes

  1. Initial review of author’s current materials, notes, outlines, and sample writing.
  2. Initial one-hour video call to discuss scope and goals for the coaching.
  3. Personal coaching, writing review, and strategic planning as needed. To include:
    • Defining of the target audience
    • Determining of the tone, structure, and flow of the book
    • Creation of an annotated table of contents
    • Guidance on the publishing process
      • Preparing your document for editing and interior layout
        • Format and layout
        • Citations (endnotes or footnotes)
        • Front matter to be included
        • End matter to be included

Also includes

  1. Paperback copy of Igniting Your Influence: 21 Speakers, Coaches, Leaders, and Experts help you write your first Book, expand your Influence, enhance your Credibility, and grow your Business
  2. eBook copy of Igniting Your Influence: 21 Speakers, Coaches, Leaders, and Experts help you write your first Book, expand your Influence, enhance your Credibility, and grow your Business
  3. Book outline tool (Excel Document)
  4. Personal history tool (Excel Document) (helpful for those writing a memoir)
  5. How to Publish a Book: a one-page overview (PDF)
  6. Book Template (MS Word Document)

You have an outline, a partial manuscript, and an excitement to complete it. But you need a sounding board and accountability partner to bring clarity to the big idea and advise you on how make the right progress in your writing.

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Includes 20 hours of coaching to be utilized within a single three-month period.

Billable coaching hours may include one-on-one meetings in person, by phone, or video call, travel, manuscript and materials review, writing, editing, and administration.

Includes

  1. Initial review of author’s current materials, notes, outlines, and sample writing.
  2. Initial one-hour video call to discuss scope and goals for the coaching.
  3. Personal coaching, writing review, and strategic planning as needed. To include:
    • Writing to the target audience
    • Targeted coaching on writing and self-editing
    • Guidance on the publishing process
      • Preparing your document for editing and interior layout
        • Format and layout
        • Citations (endnotes or footnotes)
        • Buying an ISBN
        • Designing a Book Cover
        • Copyright Page
        • Front matter to be included
        • End matter to be included

Also includes

  1. Paperback copy of Igniting Your Influence: 21 Speakers, Coaches, Leaders, and Experts help you write your first Book, expand your Influence, enhance your Credibility, and grow your Business
  2. eBook copy of Igniting Your Influence: 21 Speakers, Coaches, Leaders, and Experts help you write your first Book, expand your Influence, enhance your Credibility, and grow your Business
  3. Book outline tool (Excel Document)
  4. Personal history tool (Excel Document) (helpful for those writing a memoir)
  5. How to Publish a Book: a one-page overview (PDF)

You have a complete manuscript and a desire to change people’s lives. But you need a review of your book to determine if it is what you want it to be and more importantly, what your readers need it to be.

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My outside perspective will help amplify the theme, tighten the message, and ensure the reader’s needs are front-and-center.

Price is dependent on length and genre of the manuscript.

Includes

  1. Reading of author’s current manuscript with comments added in MS Word
  2. A four-page critique of
  • title
  • subtitle
  • chapter design
  • writing
  • content flow
  • likes and dislikes
  • keyword density
  • editorial suggestions
  • use of quotes
  • citations
  • general observations of book writing strategy
  1. a 60-minute phone call to
    • Review the critique
    • Provide guidance on the publishing process
  • Preparing your document for editing and interior layout
    • Format and layout
    • Citations (endnotes or footnotes)
    • Buying an ISBN
    • Designing a Book Cover
    • Copyright Page
    • Front matter to be included
    • End matter to be included
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“If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.”

~ Stephen King

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mARCH 4-6, 2024

Igniting Your Writing Retreat

Glen Eyrie Castle and Conference Center

Colorado Springs, CO

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