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Do you dream of writing a book, yet somewhere along the journey you’ve gotten stuck? Have you written a chapter or two but don’t know where to go from there? I’d love to help!
With book coaching, you don’t need to have the entire book written before reaching out for help. If you’ve written a chapter or two — or even part of a chapter — you have something to build on. We can work together to re-energize your writing project and get that completed manuscript in your hands.
I’ll provide constructive feedback to celebrate your strengths and offer guidance for ways you can improve your manuscript. Together we’ll evaluate your progress, set new goals, and brainstorm solutions to any issues that may arise.
Clients usually sign up for coaching in 5-hour increments, but you can also choose from 3-hour and 10-hour increments.
Click here to fill out an intake form and start a conversation about your book dream, or email me at emarietrotter@gmail.com.
Coaching Testimonials
From Tori R. Haverkamp, author of The Missionary Mama’s Survival Guide: Compassionate Help for the Mothers of Cross-Cultural Workers and co-author of From Painful Traces to Pleasant Places: How God Redeemed a Broken Legacy and Made It Beautiful:
Elizabeth helped me believe in myself.
I had a dream of writing a book for mothers of missionaries. I told God that I would provide the initiative if He would provide the inspiration. I created a space to write and sat down at my computer each afternoon. But, even with all these necessary elements in place, I couldn’t seem to make this dream become a reality. Until Elizabeth.
I found Stories Set Free, Elizabeth’s freelance editing and book coaching service, through a fellow missionary mama who was also working on a book for missionary parents. I immediately knew that Elizabeth was a sweet answer to my prayers for guidance. Because she is a former missionary, Elizabeth is intimately familiar with my subject matter and was able to ask great questions to help me to clarify my overarching message. I couldn’t have asked for a more qualified coach. Her expertise in word choice, grammar, and all things editing, allowed my book to evolve from a collection of personal musings to an incredibly helpful book for other struggling mothers. The accountability Elizabeth provided through the book writing process allowed me to develop the discipline and determination I needed to tackle a seemingly overwhelming task.
Until Elizabeth, I thought I might write a book someday. Now that someday is yesterday, and I have already done it. My story has been set free.
Katie Fowle and Sharoya Ham, authors of Help! My Child Won’t Go to School!
There’s simplicity and ease in working with Elizabeth. She has a brilliant balance in her coaching, where she is engaged in the book development without being obtrusive. Similarly, her process for editing includes thoughtful comments and detailed line edits without being critical. We appreciated her patience in editing our book and her diligence in coaching us through the journey.
From Ann Bowman, author of I Never Signed Up for This: One Mother’s Journey to surrender Her Children to Their Calling:
Writing a book can be a daunting task. Elizabeth has walked me through this process that I thought at first was impossible. She is knowledgeable about the publishing world and ever so kind and encouraging. She helps me set reasonable goals and is always prompt and organized. Her spiritual wisdom and discernment as she listened to me talk have contributed to my digging deeper within myself as I write. Elizabeth has been a gift from God in my writing journey.
From Marcelene Taborosi, author of Let the Redeemed Tell Their Story:
A mentor of mine shared Elizabeth’s information with me, and after a little hesitation—wondering if I was truly ready—I reached out to see if she could help. I never could have imagined that the process of sitting down to write my book and working through the editing stages could feel not only manageable, but even enjoyable at times. Throughout the journey, I felt equally challenged and supported by Elizabeth.
At one point, Elizabeth gave me feedback on a chapter that I didn’t fully agree with. It was hard to hear, but exactly what I needed. I chose to take a short break from writing to be able to have more peace with that chapter, and after two months, Elizabeth personally reached out to check on me. That email was the encouragement I needed to pick things back up and finish my book.
Elizabeth kept me accountable, helped me set realistic goals, and guided me through each step of the process. Thanks to her support, I accomplished something I never thought was possible: I not only wrote my book, but held a real, physical copy in my hands—one that others can now buy and read. I will always be grateful for Elizabeth’s wisdom, encouragement, and dedication to helping me achieve this dream.
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