Behold the application of the word "divot" as insult! Joe, with exciting hair, talks to Vicky about book coaches. Specifically, why you might want to work with a book coach -- and if you do, how to choose one. Tune in for snow updates, real-life coaching stories, and some truths about writing a book.
Key Takeaways:
[1:50] Vicky is a book coach, but she can’t coach everyone in the world and wants you to find someone who can help you.
[3:45] Vicky loves Girl, Woman, Other!
[6:15] Why does someone need a book coach?
[7:15] Good book coaches are not cheap!
[8:25] It’s a scary process writing your book alone!
[9:40] Find a book coach in your genre.
[10:40] Look for a book coach that’s flexible and can coach you through the process.
[13:25] Does it seem too good to be true?
[15:05] A book coach needs to be honest and should be able to set the right expectations.
[18:00] Vicky offers suggestions on how to best vet your book coach and see if they’re the real deal.
[20:40] Vicky likes to ask her clients a series of questions like what have been some of their challenges thus far.
[21:30] Is your coach excited about your book idea?
[23:35] Get recommendations from your book coach.
[25:30] Stay tuned to next week to find out Vicky’s coaching process!
Mentioned in This Episode:
Banish the Blank Page of Doom-Fast: Why Writer's Block is a Myth, and Other Stories by Vicky Fraser
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The Wise Man's Fear, by Patrick Rothfuss
Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo
Out on the Wire, by Jessica Abel
