If you are an aspiring or beginning writer, or if you’d like to try your hand at writing, I’m here to help.
Coaching is where my experience as a teacher meets my writing and editing experience and training.
Wherever you are on your writing path, and whatever obstacles you might be facing, I can help you take your next steps.
How I Can Help You
I work with aspiring and beginning writers through one-on-one coaching that helps you gather your ideas together, find the best ways to express your thoughts in writing, gain confidence, remove obstacles, explore your writing options, find your writing voice, understand your audience, help you take your next steps, start writing, and support you as you develop your writing project.
I coach through a combination of phone or Zoom calls, writing prompts/assignments, accountability check-ins, feedback on writing, and email Q&A, depending on what will help you the most. Coaching calls are tailored to your individual needs and can include guidance, feedback, brainstorming, answers to questions, helping you overcome obstacles, writing prompts, and helpful suggestions.
As you consider coaching, think about what would help you move your project forward:
- Guidance
- Brainstorming
- Feedback
- Writing Prompts
- Accountability
- Planning
- Organizing
- Problem-Solving
- Confidence-Building
- Resources
Your needs can change as your project moves along, so your coaching sessions will adapt to what you need.
Why Work with Me?
For more than 20 years, I’ve coached writers on writing blogs, books, articles, e-books, and other types of writing. In addition to my experience as a writing coach, workshop creator and leader, writing group leader, and online magazine editor, I’ve been trained as a writer and editor via Writers Retreat Workshop, workshops by Jerry Jenkins and Donald Maass, and courses by Writer’s Digest and American Writers & Artists Institute. I’ve authored, ghostwritten (“as told to”), or edited 46 book manuscripts. I also bring my ability to listen and gift of encouragement into my coaching sessions.
To read my client testimonials, please visit my Project Highlights & Testimonials page.
How to Get Started with Coaching
Coaching begins with a one-hour coaching session by phone or Zoom. Together, you and I will consider where you are as a writer and what you need to move forward. You can then decide if you want to schedule additional sessions on a regular or one-time basis.
To get started, please follow the instructions on my Contact page. I look forward to hearing from you.
Which Service Fits You?
Not sure whether coaching or editing is the right fit for your project? Check the items below to see which support would help you most:
I have a manuscript but am unsure if sections need expansion. –> Developmental Editing
I would like feedback on style and clarity. –> Line Editing
I need help moving my project forward. –> Coaching
I need my manuscript checked for grammar and punctuation. –> Proofreading
If you need help with manuscript editing, please visit my Book Editing page.
Janet Eriksson 