What is a Book Coach?

[@bonnielester3724]

Working with a Book Launcher writing coach has been a great experience for me. This week I’m writing my last chapter of my first draft.

[@BookLaunchers]

Thank you for sharing! We are so excited for you.

[@TheShaunHayes]

For those of us who have great stories but no riding experience I don’t know how do we make it without using professionals. Thank you for this wonderful video.

[@BookLaunchers]

You're welcome.

[@TheShaunHayes]

For those of us who have great stories but are not good riders I don’t know how we make it without using a professional. This was a wonderful video thank you.

[@tammyletherer8825]

Great video! My writing mentor used to say that working with a coach will help a writer finish the project 10X faster. It's been true for me!

[@BookLaunchers]

Thanks for sharing that. Do you think it's the accountability or structure? What made it faster for you do you think?

[@tammyletherer8825]

@@BookLaunchers Both! Brainstorming the story elements before and during the first draft saves so much time. There is always room to be inspired and let the story surprise you, but knowing the thru-line in advance is invaluable.

[@jahenders]

I actually had an author friend mention a writing coach today. Then I see this video. Something to consider as I get ready to write that non-fiction book.

[@BookLaunchers]

Thank you so much for saying hello! If you’re just getting started with writing, I highly recommend our 7 steps to write a non-fiction book. You can get that at www.booklaunchers.com/7steps and if you’re ready to market a book our Gameplan for selling 1000 books with less than $100 is a great way to start planning your book marketing. You can download that for free at www.booklaunchers.com/gameplan

[@trevorwoods427]

The kid randomly walking behind you got me. I'm sold. lolololol

[@BookLaunchers]

😂

[@joycerobinson855]

Having a book coach sounds like a great idea. In the meantime, I will work on the first step...building audience clarity. Thanks, Julie!

[@BookLaunchers]

Wonderful! And, Thank you for stopping by and for commenting the day a video is released. Everyone who comments on the day a video is released is entered to win some sweet #noboringbooks swag. We do the draws LIVE and the next one is on Tuesday, May 12th at 2pm PST / 5pm EST - really hope you can be there! And, if you can’t, the replay will be available so you can tune in to hear if you won!

[@bettydoughtery3920]

Thank you

[@BookLaunchers]

You're welcome Thank you for stopping by and for commenting the day a video is released. Everyone who comments on the day a video is released is entered to win some sweet #noboringbooks swag. We do the draws LIVE and the next one is on Tuesday, May 12th at 2pm PST / 5pm EST - really hope you can be there! And, if you can’t, the replay will be available so you can tune in to hear if you won!

[@andyw1153]

I can totally see the massive value of having a writing coach, hooks ideas and so much more is critical to a great book! #NoBoringBooks

[@BookLaunchers]

Happy Friday!!

[@bradglasscock4699]

I know nothing about the process to write and publish a book but I have the content to a very interesting and true story about the oil and gas industry. How can I find out if its something people would want to read and if I should pursue it? the company I worked for would not like me exposing them but thats why I think it would be a good eye opening read

[@BookLaunchers]

Hey Brad - if you want to set up a call to discuss it, you can fill in this info here: www.booklaunchers.com/apply You can also do research into books like it using Pulblisher Rocket: booklaunchers.com/kdprocket

[@writelearnandearnwithkim]

This is a helpful video for authors to understand what book coaches do. I am a book coach and many of my clients struggle with maintaining a writing schedule. Often this is a mindset problem. And yes sometimes we do need to our "butt kicking" voice on.

[@BookLaunchers]

Love this! Thank you.

[@CoachDeb]

It's a Coach... with a Book! No? Did I win? :D :D PS: Fun Fact: Wayne Gretzy's style of skating inspired my business philosophy in writing my 1st book. HAHAHA!!! 2:40 Jackson sighting!!! Love these Pops in your videos! and 7:17 -- the Twhirling-Round-Mom-Trick! Always captures my attention back to the screen. (i'm rewinding. LOL)

[@BookLaunchers]

Hahaha imagine trying to stay focused on message with that kid going round and round and round and round .... WEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@CoachDeb]

@@BookLaunchers can't even imagine. TOUGH Job you got there! Hard enough trying to share all the tips, and content in front of a camera, let along having a literal distraction circling you. You Did Extremely Well. Total Pro. We never even would've known you had a helicopter circling you and playing in the corner while you taught and brought your message to us. HAPPY Boss Mother's Day Weekend! You're certainly doing the Juggling Thing Like A PRO!

[@rachelrobertson7353]

Thank you for making this video.

[@BookLaunchers]

Thank YOU for being here. And thanks for your email - sorry we won't see you tomorrow but I know you have a GREAT reason. Enjoy.

[@camoflage61821]

After this, I wonder what my books would have been like if I'd gotten a writing coach...or if that coach would even speak to me now. :) Terrific as always, Julie.

[@BookLaunchers]

:) Depends on the coach - like everything. I learned that we have to have a team of coaches because different personalities work well together, and others do not. Also, some coaches push an agenda which is not good too. In the future I will have to talk about how to hire the right one for you.

[@Drathaar01]

"Put me in coach!" I never thought of a writing coach. I've read a lot of books on the subject, but coaches never occurred to me.

[@BookLaunchers]

I wrote my first two books without one but having one on the latest was really cool - definitely fun to brainstorm ideas as you go and get input as you write.

[@Drathaar01]

@@BookLaunchers Maybe when I get around to writing my TSA book. I have to beat the former head of TSA in sales. He lied to my face, he must pay :)

[@BookLaunchers]

@@Drathaar01 vengeance - powerful motivator for success .... the whole reason my first book went to #1 on Amazon was because Wiley's marketing department said I wouldn't be able to sell books.

[@Drathaar01]

@@BookLaunchers Nice! Are they still in business?

[@StudioThirtyEight]

Julie, have you ever had a client drop off the earth completely? If so, what becomes of any materials you have on them? Im assuming packages are purchased in full up front with BL?

[@BookLaunchers]

We only ever had one completely vanish ... actually maybe 2. In both cases the book draft was in their hands and it was up to them what to do with them. We are not a package service - we're membership based so no up front fee. As long as you're a member we keep working on your book. When you cancel we give you everything - source files, accounts, etc.

[@pastoraaroncrowley]

I'm almost done with my first draft, and now I'm thinking I might need a book coach...

[@BookLaunchers]

First draft is a great time to bring in help! We work with a lot of first drafts ... we start by figuring out your hook and then look at what content works and doesn't work with that hook and adjust your book from there. When you go through the developmental edit a coach can also be very valuable to help you work through the questions and suggestions from the editor!

[@jimjames335]

If you need help from a writer, do you pay them first or share a cut of the sales if it goes well? Edit: new to the channel, forgive me if this question has been addressed

[@BookLaunchers]

I have a playlist on hiring ghostwriters: kzbin.info/aero/PLh6B5bRioc1yZYFs1aglROTbfFXXdDFv8 Check out the video on what it costs and how to hire one - that should help!

[@jimjames335]

Book Launchers thank you, will do

[@guyblaise3770]

👍 That makes a lot of sense. I thought an editor can be called a writing coach. I was wrong. Good advice 👏

[@BookLaunchers]

Thank you for stopping by and for commenting the day a video is released. Everyone who comments on the day a video is released is entered to win some sweet #noboringbooks swag. We do the draws LIVE and the next one is on Tuesday, May 12th at 2pm PST / 5pm EST - really hope you can be there! And, if you can’t, the replay will be available so you can tune in to hear if you won!

[@IJ-King]

Hmmn, a coach...food for thought though I fear I might be one of those that will disappear on the coach for months!😊

[@BookLaunchers]

In our case, because you pay us monthly, disappearing is expensive to do. :) A few clients have declared our model the ultimate motivation to complete! Thank you for stopping by and for commenting the day a video is released. Everyone who comments on the day a video is released is entered to win some sweet #noboringbooks swag. We do the draws LIVE and the next one is on Tuesday, May 12th at 2pm PST / 5pm EST - really hope you can be there! And, if you can’t, the replay will be available so you can tune in to hear if you won!

[@Bibian1973]

@@BookLaunchers what happens when an authors disappears on a writing coach for months and even though the paid upfront for the 12months contract?

[@sarz1837]

I'm sure it's not an easy job by any means!

[@Bibian1973]

Lots of thief book writing coaches out there, be careful! I lost £1,302

[@BookLaunchers]

Oh man!! That's tough. I wouldn't say there are lots ... but in every industry there are folks who don't do the job that you hire them to do!!

[@Bibian1973]

@@BookLaunchers so true! Thanks for your comment.