
🤷♀️ Should I Hire a Book Coach? (Spoiler: If You’re Asking, the Answer Is Probably Yes.)
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There comes a point in every aspiring author’s life when you find yourself dramatically flopped across your keyboard, thinking:
“Should I hire a book coach… or just open a bakery and never look at this draft again?”
If that’s you—first of all, hi. You’re in a safe place. Second of all, YES.
Let’s unpack the chaos together.
Whether you're a visionary entrepreneur with zero writing experience, a perfectionist who's stuck halfway through your manuscript, or one of those wildly gifted first-time published authors who's still wondering how the publishing process actually works—you're not alone. You just need the book coach. ✨
📚 What Is a Book Coach, Anyway?
Glad you asked.
A book coach is part writing mentor, part accountability partner, part publishing strategist, and 100% the person who will gently (or not-so-gently) drag your brilliance out of you and onto the page.
They’re not here to rewrite your book. They’re here to help you:
- Find your message or your plot
- Structure your content
- Keep your voice clear, confident, and YOU
- Stay on track without spiraling into a perfectionist wormhole
- Use your book to build your business
- Know what to do after you type “The End”
Whether you need a book writing coach, a business book coach, or someone to help you turn your personal growth journey into a reader’s transformation—this is what book coaching is for.
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🤔 Should I Hire a Book Coach?
Let’s play a game of “Have You Ever…”
- 👀 Started 10 versions of your intro and hated them all?
- 💡 Had a killer idea… but no clue how to turn it into chapters?
- ⏳ Been writing for months (or years) and still feel stuck?
- 🧭 Googled “how to find a self-help book coach near me” at least once?
- 🧠 Wondered if what you’re writing even makes sense to anyone other than your cat?
If you answered “yes” to even ONE of those…
Congratulations. You’re ready for a coach.
Because here’s the thing:
👉 Coaches shorten the distance between your idea and your finished, published book.
They don’t just save you time—they save you from:
- Wasted energy
- Overthinking everything
- Bad advice from random forums
- Giving up right before your breakthrough
💸 How Much Does a Book Coach Cost?
Let’s get real: book coaching is an investment. But so is wasting two years rewriting the same four chapters.
Here’s the range you’ll see from professional coaches:
Service | Average Cost |
Self-paced courses | $299–$999 |
VIP Coaching Sessions | $499–$2,500 |
1-on-1 Book Coaching Packages | $500–$15,000+ |
Ghostwriting? That starts around $25K and climbs fast—so book coaching is often the smartest (and most affordable) way to get your book done with expert support while keeping your voice intact.
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💬 Is It Worth Hiring a Writing Coach?
If you're still wondering “Is it worth hiring a writing coach?” ask yourself:
- Do you want your book to actually get finished?
- Do you want your book to be good—like “readers tell their friends about it” good?
- Do you want a pro to help you make smart publishing decisions instead of winging it?
If yes, then yes—it’s worth every penny.
“Lisa is the best non-fiction author coach!”
— Renee Rose, 15-time USA Today Best-Selling Author of Write to Riches
💼 Book Coach for Entrepreneurs = A Secret Weapon
You’re not just writing a book—you’re building a business asset.
A self-help or business book can grow your brand, attract clients, land speaking gigs, and turn you into an authority.
But only if it’s done well. That’s where a book coach for entrepreneurs comes in.
I can help you:
- Translate your frameworks into engaging, readable content
- Write with both value and voice
- Help you build your brand and thought leadership
- Help you seamlessly add business building elements right into your book
- Align your book with your offer ecosystem to build your business
- Help you launch it like a boss (without burnout)
Sound like you? Let’s get you writing the right book, the first time.
🌀 What Happens If You Don’t Hire a Book Coach?
Let’s be honest—writing a book alone sounds romantic until you’re stuck editing Chapter Four for the 19th time with a lukewarm latte and a slowly dying will to write.
If you don’t hire a book coach, here’s what usually happens:
- You rewrite your intro a dozen times and still hate it
- Your “outline” turns into 48 sticky notes and a vague sense of panic
- You burn out halfway through and ghost your manuscript for 6 months (or forever...)
- You publish too early (or too late) and miss your ideal audience
- You manage to write the book but it doesn't build your reputation or your business because you didn't know what you didn't know
- You spend more money fixing problems later than it would’ve cost to do it right from the start
A great book writing coach keeps you out of the DIY spiral. They save you time, protect your energy, and help you write the book you meant to write—not the Frankenbook that stress created.
So yes, you could do it alone. People do it all the time. But if you’re serious about writing something that actually makes an impact?
You deserve a partner who’s done this before—and knows how to get you across the finish line.
🧠 Best Nonfiction Coaches for First-Time Authors? Start Here.
There are lots of “writers coaches” out there—but you want someone who specializes in:
- Nonfiction
- Self-help
- Coaching and transformation
- Publishing strategy
As a nonfiction book coach, I work with:
- Coaches
- Consultants
- Experts
- First-time published authors
- 6- and 7-figure fiction authors who want to write a nonfiction book, workbook, and/or course
All of whom want one thing: To write a meaningful, marketable book with support, not solo suffering.
💡 How to Write a Self-Help Book
💬 Meet Your Book Coach Before You Hire Them
Hiring a book coach isn’t just a strategic decision—it’s a creative relationship. You’re trusting someone with your voice, your story, and the big, sometimes-messy, always-personal vision in your head. So before you commit to anything (especially with a capital “C”), let’s make sure we click.
That’s why I offer a free 15-minute “Get-to-Know-You” coaching call—so we can connect face-to-face (well, Zoom-to-Zoom), chat about your book project, and see if we’re a good fit.
During the call, we’ll:
- Talk about your book idea, goals, and where you are in the process
- Discuss your publishing options (traditional, self-pub, hybrid—we cover it all)
- Walk through my proven Bestseller Blueprint framework
- Answer any burning “how do I do this?” or “am I crazy for writing this?” questions
- Help you figure out what to look for in a book writing coach or nonfiction book coach
Whether you’re dreaming of your first draft or already knee-deep in revisions, this call is your no-pressure way to meet the book coach you might just fall in love with (creatively speaking, of course).
☎️ Book Your Free 15-Minute Call
Let’s see if we’re the coaching-match made in literary heaven.
🔍 How to Find a Self-Help Book Coach (Near You or Not)
Spoiler: you don’t need one in your neighborhood.
The best book coaches work remotely, which means you can get top-tier author coaching without changing out of your pajamas. (Win.)
When looking for the book coach, look for someone who:
- Has published books (not just edited them)
- Specializes in your genre
- Offers structured support (not vague “vibes”)
- Includes book publishing coach and book marketing coach insight—not just help with writing
And ideally? Someone with happy, bestselling clients and a serious understanding of what works in today’s publishing landscape.
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🎯 Final Thoughts: You Can Google “What Is a Book Coach” Forever… or You Can Hire One and Finish Your Book
Your message matters. Your story matters.
And the right book coach? Helps you bring both to life on the page.
You don’t have to guess your way through writing, structuring, editing, publishing, or launching your book.
You just have to decide: Am I ready to write the book I was meant to write?
Let’s make it happen.
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