Plan your book

Coaching for creating the foundation of your novel, memoir, or nonfiction book

You have a book idea.

Maybe you’ve even started writing it. But now you’re stuck, feeling that something is missing, or not sure how to move foreword with it.

It’s time to work with a book coach.

As your book coach, I will dive deep into your book idea with you and guide you to find your book’s core elements and structure so you can build on it and write with confidence.

I hear some of you asking, Why spend time planning your book? Why not just write and discover it as you go?

You can, but if you do, be prepared to find fatal flaws in your story after you’ve written hundreds of pages. A complete rewrite is often needed.

The sooner you take a hard look at the foundation of your book, the more headache you’ll save later in the process.

Book Planning Services

  • Concept

    Complete a one-page worksheet about the fundamental aspects of your book.

    Get written feedback and a 30-minute coaching call.

    $195

    Get Coached

  • Concept & Outline

    Over two deadlines, complete a one-page concept worksheet and a three-page outline for your book. Instructions on outlining provided.

    Each deadline includes written feedback and a 45-minute coaching call.

    $495

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  • Full Blueprint

    Craft a full blueprint for your book over four deadlines. You will define your story fundamentals, structure, and outline.

    Each deadline includes written feedback and a 45-minute coaching call.

    $1500

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  • Custom Coaching

    Receive customized coaching to continue planning your book after completing a Concept, Outline, or Full Blueprint planning service.

    Each deadline includes an assignment, written feedback, and a 45-minute coaching call.

    $375 per deadline

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  • “I had never written a book before and felt daunted by the idea of where to begin, even though it had been a lifelong dream. Katelin guided me from the very start—helping me shape my concept, develop an outline, and bring my story to life step by step. Thanks to her wisdom and encouragement, I was able to transform a vague idea into something I can truly be proud of.”

    — Andrea Racoti

  • “Until I started working with Katelin, I did not know where to go with the creative energy inside me. I knew I had to write a book, I even knew the subject matter, but had no idea where to start. Katelin showed me that a book was possible and laid out a path to get it done! Without her direction, I would still be frustrated and confused.”

    — Meleah Ashford

  • “The blueprint is a supremely helpful tool for developing and organizing a real story, and I think it goes best when you can get feedback from someone who knows what it's all about. It was fun and challenging in a good way.”

    — Mary Beth Hayes

These book planning services are based on Blueprint for a Book by Jennie Nash, an Author Accelerator tool. As an Author Accelerator certified book coach, I am qualified to coach writers using Author Accelerator's strategy, methods, and materials, but I operate independently of Author Accelerator and am not affiliated with them.

What’s next?

When you are ready to write, continue working with me for guidance as you draft your book.

Join the 10-Week Writing Goal Sprint to stay on track with your writing goals, or get developmental feedback as you write with First Draft one-on-one coaching.