What is book coaching?

Check out the following resources to learn what book coaching is, where it came from, and what it’s like to be a book coach.

Listen to Jennie Nash talk about book coaching on these featured podcasts

See book coaching in action

Follow along with this variety-style podcast as Jennie Nash coaches two writer-moms through writing their first books while managing their chaotic family life. We also interview some pretty spectacular mom (and dad!) writers as guests. You'll get some tough love writing advice, some real-world coping skills, occasional tears, and lots of laughter. Hosted by Abby Mathews and Melanie Parish.

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SHORT QUIZ

The Top 10 Characteristics of a Great Book Coach

We believe that the skills required to be a great book coach can be taught. And with commitment and drive, anyone can help writers write better books. But there are certain traits that our community of book coaches share that indicate whether someone is particularly well-suited to this work. Find out where you stand by taking this short quiz!

2-WEEK VIDEO SERIES

All About Book Coaching

Dive into our on-demand video series for a deep look at what it’s like to be a book coach and how you can become one yourself. Our founder and CEO Jennie Nash walks you through where book coaching came from, why now is a great time to get into this work, and how you can build a side gig or a whole new career as a book coach. Plus, get a tour of the Book Coach Certification program and hear from our students and veteran book coaches about how the program prepared them for success.

5-DAY CHALLENGE

The One-Page Book Coaching Business Plan Challenge

In this 5-day course, Jennie Nash helps you identify your Zone of Genius—the place where what you love to do intersects with how you can best serve writers and how you can make the amount of money you want to make. You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of what your book coaching business could look like and a roadmap for how to get there. The course is $99.

Hear from our certified book coaches and their writers about their book coaching experiences

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