Book project coaching is for writers who want experienced support through the entire process of creating, completing, publishing, and launching a book.

There is far more to producing a book than writing the manuscript. The project may involve planning, research, editing, design, formatting, publishing decisions, schedules, contractors, marketing, and dozens of smaller tasks that are easy to underestimate.

I will help you turn the project into a clear, manageable plan and guide you through each stage. Instead of trying to determine everything at once, you will know what needs to happen, when it needs to happen, and what decisions you need to make next.

This service can begin with an early idea, a manuscript already in progress, or a completed draft that needs to be prepared for publication.

What We Can Work On

Outlining, Planning, and Goal Setting

We will clarify the purpose of the book, its intended reader, its structure, and what you want it to achieve. We will then create a realistic project plan with milestones, priorities, and deadlines.

Writing and Editorial Support

I will provide ongoing editorial guidance as the manuscript develops, helping you address problems before they become embedded in the book.

This may include feedback on outlines, chapters, revisions, structure, voice, and other editorial decisions.

Editing, Formatting, and Cover Support

I will help you determine which editorial services the manuscript needs and when they should take place. I can also advise you on formatting, cover design, back-cover copy, and working effectively with editors, designers, and other publishing professionals.

Light editorial review is included within the monthly allowance. Full developmental editing, copyediting, proofreading, cover design, and book formatting are separate production services and will be quoted in advance if required.

Publishing Support

We can work through the practical decisions involved in publishing, including:

• Traditional publishing, independent publishing, or a hybrid approach

• Publishing platforms and distribution

• ISBNs and book metadata

• Categories and keywords

• Pricing

• Print and ebook editions

• Uploading and publication schedules

• Advance copies and launch preparation

Marketing Strategy and Rollout

Together, we will develop a marketing approach that suits the book, the intended audience, and the resources available to you.

This may include positioning, author platform, launch timelines, advance readers, reviews, newsletters, podcast outreach, social content, promotional opportunities, and maintaining momentum after publication.

Project Management

I will help keep the complete project organized and moving forward. We will track decisions, deadlines, dependencies, and next steps so that important tasks do not disappear amid the creative work.

What You Receive Each Month

• Two 60-minute private video calls

• Outlining, planning, and goal setting

• A customized project plan and schedule

• Review of up to 10,000 words or an equivalent amount of project material each month, subject to the agreed monthly priorities

• Editorial and revision guidance

• Formatting and cover support

• Publishing guidance

• Marketing strategy and rollout planning

• Project management and progress tracking

• Written action points following each call

• Priority email support between sessions

Price

$995 per month.

Book project coaching requires an initial three-month commitment. Most complete book projects require between six and twelve months, depending on the starting point, manuscript length, publishing route, and pace of work.

Any outside expenses, including professional design, ISBN costs, formatting, printing, advertising, platform fees, or specialist services, are paid directly by the author and are not included in the coaching fee.

Additional editing or project work beyond the monthly allowance will always be discussed and quoted before it is undertaken.