Book Writing Coach

Guided Coaching to Unlock Your Potential

Feeling stuck between the lines? We’re here to help you turn the page. Writing a book can be a rollercoaster of ideas and challenges, but with Spines coaching, you’ll break through writer’s block, breathe life into your characters, and weave a story that hooks readers from the first word.

Our tailored guidance is the key to unlocking your creative flow and turning rough drafts into polished chapters.

LOVED BY
2,800+ AUTHORS
Excellent
Excellent

Write Confidently with Coaching That Works for You

Tailored Coaching That Gets You

Tailored Coaching That Gets You

Work one-on-one with seasoned writing coaches who understand your unique story, style, and creative goals.

They’ll guide you through building memorable characters, tightening your plot, and shaping your narrative flow, offering personalized advice that fits your vision and keeps your story authentic.

Stay Inspired, Beat Writer’s Block

Stay Inspired, Beat Writer’s Block

Creative slumps happen, but you won’t face them alone. With regular check-ins and customized strategies, your coach helps you push past writer’s block, stay motivated, and keep your writing momentum strong.

Together, you’ll tackle obstacles and keep your creativity flowing.

Flexible Coaching Plans: Coaching That Fits Your Life

Flexible Coaching Plans: Coaching That Fits Your Life

Your time, your pace, your way. Looking for intensive, focused sessions to jumpstart your progress or ongoing support that adapts as your project evolves, you can choose coaching formats and schedules that suit your lifestyle.

Flexibility means coaching that works for you, not the other way around.

Track Your Progress, Celebrate Wins

Track Your Progress, Celebrate Wins

Stay on top of your writing goals with clear, actionable feedback delivered straight to your author dashboard.

Watch your milestones stack up, get constructive critiques, and celebrate every breakthrough, making steady progress toward finishing your manuscript.

How Does Writing Coaching Work?

How to Self Publish Your Book Successfully

Working with a writing coach is a collaborative process designed to help you develop your writing skills and craft a well-structured book. Here’s what to expect:

  1. Define Your Goals
    At the start, you and your coach discuss what you want to achieve. Ask yourself if it’s improving your writing style, overcoming writer’s block, or structuring your story’s flow. Clear goals help guide your sessions.
  2. Regular Coaching Sessions
    You’ll meet regularly (via phone, video, or in-person) to review your writing. During these sessions, your coach provides feedback on your manuscript, focusing on key areas like plot development, pacing, character arcs, and chapter organization.
  3. Collaborative Story Development
    Your coach helps you analyze the flow of your story—identifying areas that need strengthening or smoothing out. Together, you may outline or re-outline chapters, refine transitions, and ensure your narrative progresses logically and engagingly.
  4. Practical Writing Exercises
    Coaches often suggest targeted exercises to develop specific skills, such as writing vivid descriptions, creating authentic dialogue, or tightening scenes for impact. These help build your craft between sessions.
  5. Feedback and Revision Guidance
    After reviewing your drafts, your coach offers constructive, actionable feedback to help you revise and improve. This might include suggestions on structure, tone, pacing, and clarity.
  6. Accountability and Motivation
    A coach keeps you accountable by setting deadlines and milestones, providing encouragement, and helping you maintain momentum, especially through challenging parts of the writing process.
  7. Tracking Progress
    You’ll track your progress together, celebrating milestones and adjusting your goals as needed to keep your project on course.
  8. Finalizing Your Manuscript
    As you near completion, your coach helps polish your manuscript, ensuring your story is clear, cohesive, and compelling before you move toward publishing.

 

Publishing Excellence, Every Step of the Way

Book Cover Design

Book Cover Design

Make a lasting first impression with a captivating cover that speaks directly to your readers and reflects your story’s essence.
Learn more
Book Formatting

Book Formatting

Formatting ensures your manuscript is publication-ready across print and digital formats, a natural next step after coaching.
Learn more
Book Editing

Book Editing

Perfect your manuscript with expert editing services, delivering a polished, professional book ready to captivate readers.
Learn more

Your Story Deserves a Global Audience

Spines gives your book instant access to a global network of up to 100 publishing and retail platforms across all major markets and formats. It’s not just distribution—it’s broad visibility for your book, reaching readers worldwide through the industry’s leading channels.

Maximize Your Coaching Experience: Tips & Tricks

10 Engaging Writing Exercises to Sharpen Your Skills

10 Engaging Writing Exercises to Sharpen Your Skills

Every writer, from budding novices to the grandmasters of the pen, occasionally encounters the dreaded beast known as writer's block. Whether you're running in circles trying to hatch fresh ideas or you’re trapped...
10 Writing Techniques to Make Your Book Unforgettable

10 Writing Techniques to Make Your Book Unforgettable

Great stories aren’t just about compelling plots or intriguing characters—they’re about how you tell the story. Mastering basic writing techniques is fundamental to creating unforgettable stories. The right writing techniques can transform a...
25 Ultimate Writing Prompts to Unleash Your Creative Potential

25 Ultimate Writing Prompts to Unleash Your Creative Potential

Ah, writer's block. That infuriating foe of fiction fanatics everywhere—where the only thing emptier than your page is the coffee pot...again. But fear not, dear writer, because there's a hero in this story:...

Comprehensive Support, Every Step of the Way

Count on our dedicated 24/7 customer support to provide expert guidance and swift solutions, ensuring you’re never alone in your publishing journey.

Nick Nativ
Sales Director
Elizabeth Cipule
Support Lead
Sandra Grosberg
Production Director

2,800+ Authors Have Published Books With Spines

All without needing tech or design expertise.

The quality of their work exceeded my expectations, and their commitment to excellence was evident at every stage. While no process is without its challenges, Spines Publishing handled everything with patience and expertise, making the journey smooth and rewarding.

Author Daniel Solomon

D

There is no other company on the face of the planet that’s going to put themselves in your shoes every step of the way, and go out of their way to make sure not only that you are successful, but that you, as a published author, develop a backbone!

Author Melvin Shoales

M

I had the most phenomenal and pleasurable experience working with Isabel. Every request that I had made was met with a delightful spirit and the willingness to help me win the day. I am overwhelmed with her devotion and leadership… What a spectacular team member under the realm of Spines.

Author Hikeem Wallace

H

Spines can take the idea you are passionate about and facilitate bringing it into reality. Everyone was not only helpful but very encouraging in the entire creative process. I highly recommend Spines as the best publishing service available to all aspiring authors who would like to touch the world with their thoughts.

Author Deandre Jefferson

Isabel and the rest of the team were supportive and patient as I worked through the process. Ready to tackle book #2!!!

Author Glenn Diehll

OMG, Wardah has done it again!! My second book looks incredible on the inside and out! I love Wardah’s professionalism and how she constantly kept me in the loop and was quick to correct any changes necessary to make the book exactly what I envisioned.

Author Josanne Stewart

I am happy to recommend Spines and my project manager Wardah as the best in the industry! Authors, while considering publishing, STOP looking and choose Spines!

Author Kirk Anthony Floyd

If you are a first-time author like myself, Spines is the publishing company you need!

Author Nikodeme Mentor

N

I want to take this opportunity to thank the staff at Spines Publishing, especially Eli Nazari. You have made a lifelong dream come true: becoming an author. I look forward to working with you on my second book. God bless!

Author Terry Parker

I continue to be very impressed with Spines. From onboarding with Adriano to my account manager Wardah, they were very thorough and communicative every step of the way. They do set you up to succeed! I would recommend this team to anyone.

Author D Lawson

My production manager, José Uzcátegui, was extremely helpful and a pleasure to work with; he was incredibly involved and called with updates every week. He was just as excited as me to have my book out!

Author Lisette Conti

L

It was a true partnership. I couldn’t have asked for a better team to collaborate with on this journey. Thank you for championing my story and for the incredible work you do in amplifying diverse voices.

Author Leeora Benjamin

The enthusiasm and encouragement from Spines is incredible. My account managers Andres Herrera and Isabel Bullrich helped me through the entire process, made me feel welcomed, encouraged me to ask questions, and ensured that my novel would remain true to my vision.

Author Bironi Mikell

B

Blown away!! My mind is BLOWN. The process was so simple—from the vision being captured to the book now LIVE! Writing a book I thought was a dream, but now it’s a reality. THANK YOU, at a loss for words!

Author Natasha BarShalom White

Karla Leon at Spines could not have been more helpful. She was attentive and quick, turning around my comments in a day (if not in a few hours). I could not be happier.

Author Lawrence Bloom

I HIGHLY recommend them to any author, whether you are new or not. Ela Nazari, my production manager, was very professional, patient and amazing to work with. I am very difficult and persistent and Ela could manage me… Ela, more books are coming for you to publish!

Author Delores Coleman

D

I sent my book to 17 different publishers and got rejected every time, and vanity publishers quoted me between $11k-$17k. With Spines, I got my book published in less than 30 days!

Author Carlos Andromeda

I’ve paid over $3,500 for editors in the past, and I felt like they changed my book! With Spines, I had complete creative control over how my book turned out.

Author Joshua Holton

I’m a total beginner when it comes to computers, but I managed to design a professional-looking cover with Spines in just 3 minutes!

Author Valerie Price

My proofreading process used to take months, and I had to hire 3 freelancers. With Spines, I can do it in a single day.

Author Bradley Matthews-Middleton

Frequently Asked Questions - Book Writing Coaching

From idea to finished manuscript - here’s how our book coaching process unfolds

We’re here to help

Ready to share your story? Tell us what you need — we’ll help bring your book to life

Join Thousands of Writers Who Became Published Authors

I’ve wanted to write a book since I was a little girl… and this dream just came true for me
Erica Marom Author of “Growing Pains”
Consult a Publishing Expert
Free Call. Stay Available 😊
Members of
Independent Book Publishers Association
Talk with us!
Talk with us!