I’m a writing coach. Is that the service you need?
I have spoken with many people over the past four years who have wistfully said, “Oh, I wish I could write my own book.†Then they say things like, “But I could never do that.†“Writing my own book would be so hard.†“I never did well in English.†“I hate writing.†This person may be a good candidate for working with a writing coach.
Then I am approached by individuals who have a burning desire to make a difference. They know that a book is going to make an impact. They want to do it. They research. They line their information up. Their weakness is organization and writing with a lively, you-can’t-put-the-book-down voice. This person is also an excellent candidate for working with a writing coach.
Then there’s the person who just wants someone else to do the job instead of them. They want to pay me to write the entire book. Just let them put their name on it. This person will not be happy working with me because as a coach, I have no interest in writing the book instead of my client. This person is a candidate for working with a ghost writer, and I suggest they turn to someone else for these services.
Yet in the an effort to help you choose the best model for your personal needs, I feel it is worth discussing this topic. If you choose to work with me, I want you to have clear expectations of what the relationship entails. I am offering my services as a writing coach, editor and designer–NOT as a ghostwriter.
What to Expect from a Writing Coach vs. a Ghost Writer
Let us contrast and compare the work of a writing coach vs. a ghost writer.
