Coaching for Authors
Are you writing a book or trying to turn a powerful idea into one? Have you been told your book isn’t quite ready for publication or for the editing process? Maybe you are writing a difficult story and need accountability and feedback as you get it done, or are trying a new genre. This would be a great time for you to hire an author coach.
Whether you have been writing for a short time or many years, a coach can offer you the accountability, professional feedback, and guidance you need to finish your project. All services include a free 30-minute consultation.
About Jeanette
With thirty years in the publishing industry, multi-published author Jeanette has written, edited, and coached authors in a variety of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. Her publishing credits include the devotional Suddenly Single Mom: 52 Messages of Hope, Grace, and Promise, women’s contemporary fiction, including two books for Annie’s Fiction, cozy mysteries for Guideposts’ Whistle Stop Café Mysteries series, a middle grade nonfiction book coauthored with blind 9/11 survivor Michael Hingson, three books for Focus on the Family, ghostwritten stories for Guideposts magazine, and hundreds of short pieces for magazines, devotional books, and anthologies. A frequent teacher at conferences and seminars, Jeanette thoroughly enjoys helping writers of all levels tell their stories.
What Coaching with Jeanette Includes
- Feedback from a multi-published author with thirty years of experience in the industry
- One-on-one time with someone who has been where you are, takes your work seriously, and wants to see you accomplish your writing goals
- Accountability to meet the goals you set, fight distractions, and get your manuscript written
- Encouragement as you grow in your craft, overcome setbacks (we all have them), and make your words sing
- Recommended resources and next steps
- The ultimate aim of completing a draft that is ready for the editing process
Monthly Coaching Packages
Choose six months or one year. Each month you will get an assignment that helps you make significant progress on your project, written feedback, a one-hour coaching session, and weekly email check-ins for accountability and encouragement.
Get Started Package
Includes written feedback on up to 10,000 words, a detailed editorial letter highlighting strengths and suggestions for improvement, a one-hour coaching call, and recommended next steps.
A La Carte Coaching Hour
If you only need an hour or two of help to learn more about writing and publishing or figure out what to do with an idea, Jeanette offers an individual hourly rate. Each hour includes the option to send a short piece of writing ahead of time to discuss during your coaching session.
What People Are Saying
Values My Writing
“Jeanette is a gift. As I stepped into my calling to write my first book, there was someone there on the other side of my ‘yes’ to walk with. Someone that values my writing and offers feedback so that I may share with the world the best of what I have to give. I’m grateful for Jeanette’s wisdom and experience as I pursue a dream of writing books and navigate new territory. She helps to make the journey more enjoyable and it’s an absolute delight to work with her!”
Thorough Understanding
“As a former managing editor, I worked closely with Jeanette Hanscome on multiple author coaching projects. Jeanette has a thorough understanding of how to coach an author through developing a structure for their message and writing thought-provoking content. And when you combine that with her genuine love for helping authors achieve their dreams and goals, an author can be assured she has their best interest at heart. Highly recommend Jeanette Hanscome.”
Wealth of Wisdom
“Jeanette brings a wealth of wisdom and discernment to every piece she works on. Her ability to see the big picture and hone the message, while also honoring the writer’s voice, comes from years of experience. I trust Jeanette implicitly with my work, and her suggestions always make my writing better. Not to mention, she’s delightful to work with—gracious in her critiques and responsive in her communications. If you’re looking for a coach or editor who is both compassionate and constructive, Jeanette is your gal!”