Coaching
Read my blog post, “What is a Book Coach?“
Private Coaching
I offer both private coaching and group coaching. Private coaching is for writers of any type of nonfiction book or book proposal. It involves assisting you as you write by providing feedback on specific sections (without direct editing) and offering advice on any struggles you may face during the writing process.
For example, if you’re writing a book or book proposal, I might give you my industry opinion on your book’s concept and/or structure, and I can help you make decisions as to what to include or leave out. I can also offer advice about publishing options and marketing opportunities.
Private coaching is generally offered by the half hour or hour, but I can also provide a package rate for ongoing assistance. I occasionally do assessments of draft manuscripts as well to help you determine if it’s ready for publishing or needs further work.
Do you want to schedule a coaching session or find out if coaching is right for you? Email me at contact at melanievotaw.com or contact me using the online form.
Group Coaching
My online Finish Your Book Group Coaching Program is for self-help / how-to / teaching memoir authors only. Learn more about what the group offers you and when the next one begins.
Even if you aren’t sure if you need a coach, editor, or ghostwriter, feel free to contact me!
Learn more about Editing.
Learn more about Ghostwriting.
Watch this testimonial from a Finish Your Book program graduate!
“I recently had a 30-minute coaching session with Melanie. As it was a short session, my hope was that she could read a chapter and offer me professional feedback on the quality of my writing and her opinion on the flow. Melanie gave me more help than I expected in this short session. Within the first few minutes, she was able to suggest a relocation of a significant paragraph for a much greater effect and engagement with the reader. Amongst other things, she also helped me with editing suggestions, understanding where the chapter had flow, where it was choppy, and where it needed rewriting. I was amazed how quickly she was able to lift the quality of my work. Thank you, Melanie.”
~ Lesley, coaching client