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.

Developmental Editor Coaches

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. 

John Malnor

John Malnor

Award winning self-published author and certified book coach

Alicya Galpin

Alicya Galpin

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

Sue Weems

Sue Weems

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

Joe Bunting

Joe Bunting

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

Kallista Ann

Kallista Ann

Editor and Book Coach with over six years of 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

Megan
Developmental Editing/Book Coaching
5 stars rating

Review from Megan’s Developmental Editing/Book Coaching

Reviewed on October 7, 2024
Yes, I would work with this coach again!

I really enjoyed talking with Kallista Ann. She helped me see my writing process from a different angle and gave me some great new ideas to try.

Steve Bunting
Developmental Editing/Book Coaching
5 stars rating

Review from Steve Bunting’s Developmental Editing/Book Coaching

Reviewed on October 7, 2024
Yes, I would work with this coach again!

Alicya is talented, a writer and a helpful, collaborative editor. Thanks 10 stars.

Lisbeth
Developmental Editing/Book Coaching
5 stars rating

Review from Lisbeth’s Developmental Editing/Book Coaching

Reviewed on September 25, 2024
Yes, I would work with this coach again!

Sue has a present, calm energy and does her work with both heart and head. Highly recommend her!

Angela
Developmental Editing/Book Coaching
5 stars rating

Review from Angela’s Developmental Editing/Book Coaching

Reviewed on September 25, 2024
Yes, I would work with this coach again!

I really like working with Kallista. She has tons of knowledge and helps me work through places where I am stuck.

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.