Episode 248: How does book coaching work?

Episode 248: How does book coaching work?

Show Notes

Vicky and Joe talk lime plaster, wet TinySheep, and the joys of working with a book coach. Joe wonders what Vicky’s coaching process looks like, and is surprised to learn that a finished draft is just one of the fantastic outcomes of working with a coach. Tune in to find out why book coaching is about so much more than the book, and how THIS book coach’s process works.

Key Points

  • [2:25] Joe talks about punctuation and his thoughts on the book, Girl, Woman, Other.
  • [9:00] Vicky’s write night went really well! Stay tuned for the next one.
  • [10:35] How does book coaching work?
  • [12:10] A book coach commitment can be around 6-9 months.
  • [13:35] Book writing gives you confidence!
  • [16:55] Vicky breaks down what to expect if you were to work with her.
  • [20:05] Who does Vicky like to work with?
  • [21:30] Your book coach should be as excited about your idea as you are!
  • [22:15] It’s incredibly stressful to put a hard deadline on people.
  • [25:40] A book is hard work, but it should also be fun.  Mentioned in This Episode:

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Vicky Fraser is the founder of Moxie Books and author of How The Hell Do You Write A Book and Business For Superheroes. She helps business owners write life-changing books, connect with readers and new customers, and grow their businesses. When she’s not doing that, she’s hanging from a trapeze by her feet.