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.

Thriller Coaches

Julia Raffel

Julia Raffel

Certified book coach specializing in helping writers craft dark, tense, and character-driven stories that keep readers hooked.

Lilia Lee

Lilia Lee

and bring their novels to life. She’s equal parts structure nerd and cheerleader — and she knows how to get you to “The End.”

Kitty Lascurain

Kitty Lascurain

Award-winning author and journalist, certified developmental editor and proofreader, and compassionate story coach.

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.

Kyle Cisco

Kyle Cisco

Kyle has worked on Thriller, Horror, Alternate History, Urban Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, and much more editing over a million words per year, and his expertise in military structure and accurate depiction of military personnel gives readers stories the feel of authenticity that readers crave. 

J Burton

J Burton

J Burton helps writers to shape their stories and to find the readers who will love them.

Alicya Galpin

Alicya Galpin

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

Sarah Gribble

Sarah Gribble

Bestselling author with over five years of coaching experience.

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

Patrick
Power Coaching Call
5 stars rating

Review from Patrick’s Manuscript Critique

Reviewed on August 21, 2025
Yes, I would work with this coach again!

Sue Hacking began with great questions followed by insightful and inspirational advice on where and how to specifically improve my manuscript. I look forward to working with her more in the future. Thank you TWP for connecting me with Sue!

Marion
Coaching Call
5 stars rating

Review from Marion’s Coaching Call

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

John is always well prepared and has some great suggestions as to how to improve the writing or paths I could explore if I’m not sure we’re to take the story next. 

David
Developmental Editing/Book Coaching
5 stars rating

Review from David’s Developmental Editing/Book Coaching

Reviewed on August 14, 2025
Yes, I would work with this coach again!

He's great.

Marion
Coaching Call
5 stars rating

Review from Marion’s Coaching Call

Reviewed on August 3, 2025
Yes, I would work with this coach again!

I have no hesitation in recommending John Malnor to anyone looking for a book coach. He is always well prepared and has thoughtful and helpful suggestions to make if you are looking for ideas. 

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.