Award-winning instructor and writer of 20+ years, book coach, and editor.
Aspiring Writer to Published Author with the Write Coach
When you work with a Write Practice certified book coach, you’ll get the knowledge, feedback, and encouragement they need to become published authors and accomplish their writing goals.
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J Burton
J Burton helps writers to shape their stories and to find the readers who will love them.
Joe Bunting
WSJ Bestselling author, founder of The Write Practice, and book coach with 14+ years experience.
Sue Hacking
Freelance writer for 30+ years. Coach and developmental editor in multiple genres for 10+ years.
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Why Hire a Book Coach
We all need a coach. Hemingway had coaches. Stephen King had a coach. Mary Shelley had a coach. Even Joe Bunting, the founder of The Write Practice, had a coach.
You need someone who can point you in the right direction for your unique writing journey, who can tell you what’s working and what’s not working in your writing, and who can help you problem solve on your way to publication.
When you hire a Write Practice certified book coach, here’s what you’ll get:
1. The Write Structure for Your Project
All our coaches are trained in The Write Structure framework and can pinpoint the structural strengths and challenges for your book.
2. Encouraging Feedback
Writing is hard! You need someone who can not only tell you what’s not working in your writing (and how to fix it), but who can tell you what is working and encourage you to keep going.Â
3. Accountability
Our coaches know how to provide the accountability you need to stay focused and finish your book.Â
4. A Problem Solver
Every book project comes with confusing problems that can be tough to solve on your own. Get someone who knows how books work and can brainstorm solutions to your problems.
5. Someone Who Cares
Writing can feel lonely. There aren’t many people who understand what it’s like to write and publish a book. It’s good to have someone who knows the process, can speak with authority about next steps, and can help point you in the right direction not only for this book, but your entire author career.Â
We all need a coach. If you’re ready to find yours, meet our certified book coaches below.
What Writers Are Saying
Alejandra
Power Coaching Call
Review from Alejandra’s Manuscript Critique
Reviewed on July 10, 2025
Yes, I would work with this coach again!
Working with Kyle has been an excellent and fruitful experience. His feedback is clear, direct, and encouraging. There is a lot of information to absorb after the review process, and he takes the time to explain how to tackle this as well. He also answered all of my questions clearly and completely. Even though there is a lot of work to do, the feeling I have is one of motivation, and it's thanks to Kyle. With the tools he's provided, I'm confident that it'll help me write an even better second draft. Overall, I am very happy and satisfied with Kyle's work and his feedback on my work! I highly recommend working with him.
Jessica
Power Coaching Call
Review from Jessica’s Coaching Call
Reviewed on July 6, 2025
Yes, I would work with this coach again!
Overall, I think Sue did an excellent job providing me with helpful critiques about my writings. She was professional, kind, and the information she had to provide was valuable and helped me to better understand what direction to take my writing.
Rebecca
Power Coaching Call
Review from Rebecca’s Manuscript Critique
Reviewed on July 5, 2025
Yes, I would work with this coach again!
Jake put so much effort and thought into the notes and comments he sent me as we worked together. Not only did he read my work with the discerning eye of an editor, he gave me feedback on my novel as a reader. I have a serious treasure trove of information as a result that’s giving me the excitement and momentum from when I first started writing my book. He took the time to listen, discuss the details and overarching themes of my story, and gave me so many useful ways to strengthen what was already there. His kindness and capability was encouraging and I would absolutely recommend working with him if you want professional level editing.
Marion
Coaching Call
Review from Marion’s Coaching Call
Reviewed on July 4, 2025
Yes, I would work with this coach again!
John is good to work with. He is well prepared and always makes thoughtful and helpful suggestions on how to improve the story.
Become an Author with the Write Coach
All of our coaches are trained and certified using our unique Write Practice methodology to give aspiring writers the knowledge, feedback, and encouragement they need to become published authors and accomplish their writing goals.
We all need a coach, someone who can point out the next step in our literary journey, and we want to help you find the right coach for you. If you’re ready to get started find a coach above, or if you’d like us to help you find the right coach (the write coach?) send us a note at admin [at] thewritepractice [dot] come and we’ll recommend someone.
Good luck, and happy writing.
P.S. Want to become a book coach? Check out our book coach certification program here.