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.

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 Are My Coaching & Editing Options?

You can work with a coach to create a custom package that fits your needs, but we also offer several standard editing and coaching options:

      • Power Coaching Call – A 30-minute call to help you get unstuck. Perfect if you need to talk through ideas or obstacles, or if you just want to give coaching a try. You can book a Power Coaching Call here.
      • Coaching Call with Critique – A 30- or 60-minute call that includes feedback on your writing.
      • Book Plan Critique – Get expert feedback on your book plan to ensure you start writing with a clear direction.
      • Manuscript Critique – A full read-through of your manuscript with detailed critique, plus a 1-hour coaching call.
      • Weekly/Monthly Coaching – Ongoing support through email check-ins, calls, and critiques. This can be part of our 100 Day Book program or a custom coaching plan.

Not sure what you need? Reach out, and we’ll help you find the right fit!

What Writers Are Saying

Marilyn
Power Coaching Call
5 stars rating

Review from Marilyn’s Manuscript Critique

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

John Malnor has this unique blend of both left and right brain functioning that operates simultaneously to analyse a story. He elucidates facts about structure and the nuances of story telling, while understanding the feel of the work and processing the scenes as art. His ability to communicate in a positive manners while making suggestions creates a productive working atmosphere.

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Developmental Editing/Book Coaching
5 stars rating

Review from DeAnna’s Developmental Editing/Book Coaching

Reviewed on June 10, 2025
Yes, I would work with this coach again!

I love working with Sarah Gribble. Every meeting is genuine, intuitive and focused. Sarah has a way of pulling thoughts and ideas from dark corners and bringing them to life in your story in ways you hadn’t thought of but making you realize it was in you all along. Working with her is brilliant and rewarding.

Ulugbek
Coaching Call
5 stars rating

Review from Ulugbek’s Coaching Call

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

John had been very attentive gave excellent advices. Very generous with his suggestion on how to stay focused, productive, and avoid editing while writing the 1st draft. I really appreciated his deep knowledge and shared experience.

Marion
Coaching Call
5 stars rating

Review from Marion’s Coaching Call

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

I find that John is professional in his approach and always has good suggestions of where and how I can improve the readers experience. He is approachable and interested in all your work not just what you are working on.

Meet the 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. 

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

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.

Sarah Gribble

Sarah Gribble

Bestselling author with over five years of coaching experience.

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Get a Quote

Not sure which coach is the right fit for you? We’ll match you! Once paired, your coach will reach out to discuss the best way to work together and provide a quote. Just fill out the information below to get started.

If you’d like to choose your own coach, please click on one above to request a quote. 

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.