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.

Nonfiction Coaches

John Malnor

John Malnor

Award winning self-published author and certified book coach

Sue Weems

Sue Weems

Award-winning instructor and writer of 20+ years, book coach, and editor.

Alicya Galpin

Alicya Galpin

Certified Book Coach | Host of the Publishing Workshop at TheWritePractice | Literary Fiction Author and Ghostwriter

Joe Bunting

Joe Bunting

WSJ Bestselling author, founder of The Write Practice, and book coach with 14+ years experience.

Sue Hacking

Sue Hacking

Freelance writer for 30+ years. Coach and developmental editor in multiple genres for 10+ years.

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. 

3. Accountability

Our coaches know how to provide the accountability you need to stay focused and finish your book. 

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. 

We all need a coach. If you’re ready to find yours, meet our certified book coaches below.

What Writers Are Saying

Sue
Power Coaching Call
5 stars rating

Review from Sue’s Weekly/Monthly Book Coaching

Reviewed on May 20, 2025
Yes, I would work with this coach again!

Julia was just what I needed to help me get this book revision done. She was clear and consistent, asked great questions, and encouraged me at every turn.

Anonymous
Developmental Editing/Book Coaching
5 stars rating

Review from Anonymous’s Developmental Editing/Book Coaching

Reviewed on May 12, 2025
Yes, I would work with this coach again!

Sue is great and always so helpful with her coaching!

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Coaching Call
5 stars rating

Review from Darla’s Coaching Call

Reviewed on May 9, 2025
Yes, I would work with this coach again!

Sue is professional. She is easy to work with, easy to understand. And I am a better writer because of her

Glen
Power Coaching Call
5 stars rating

Review from Glen’s Book Plan Critique,Coaching Call

Reviewed on May 5, 2025
Yes, I would work with this coach again!

I have years of technical writing experience as a software developer, but no fiction writing experience. As a new fiction writer, I am on a large learning curve – story structure, scene structure, plot development, character arc development, how to write dialog, etc. Not to mention establishing the writing habits needed to complete a long project. Most of my technical writing tasks would only take part of a day. Writing a fiction story will take months (years?). John was patient and understanding about my place in this journey. He helped me see and understand the parts of the whole and gave me a great start on putting it all together.

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.