Book Coaching
Book Coaching covers what working with a coach actually looks like — what a book coach does differently from an editor or a writing group, how coaching is priced, and what to expect at each stage of a novel, from finishing a first draft to deciding it’s actually done. These posts also dig into the writer-identity side of the process: burnout, motivation, and the mindset shifts that come with treating your novel as a serious, ongoing project. Drawing on fifteen-plus years of coaching novelists to complete manuscripts, this is the place to start if you’re deciding whether coaching is the right kind of support for you.
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Let’s say goodbye to burnout together!
I’m so excited to share something fun I’m part of this Halloween season!
It’s called the Boo to Burnout Bundle: Reclaim Your Time & Joy, and it’s packed with 20+ free resources to help you take the scary out of time management, overwhelm, and burnout.
Inside, you’ll find planners, workshops, templates, and trainings from experts who know[…]
Connective Tissue: The Art of Writing Scenes That Feel Like Real Time
How small actions and chronological details transform flat scenes into immersive experiences
“It feels like I’m reading at the same pace as things are happening with them,” I told a writer recently as we reviewed his latest chapter. “I’m reading the dialogue at the same pace they’re saying it, and these things[…]
Free Webinar this Friday: Four Rules for Sustainable and FUN Writing!
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be hosting a free “Preptober Session” this Friday (10/10) as part of ProWritingAid’s “Novel November 2025”—a free month-long writing challenge where thousands of writers will draft 50,000 words (EACH!!) in 30 days.
In my session, I’ll be covering How to Thrive: Four Rules for Sustainable and FUN Writing!
You’ll leave[…]
On-Stage vs. Off-Stage: The Secret to Creating Genuine Tension in Your Novel
One of the most common anxieties I encounter in my coaching sessions is the fear that a manuscript lacks sufficient action or tension. Writers often worry their story isn’t “exciting enough” to hold a reader’s attention.
This anxiety frequently leads to a counterproductive habit: stuffing the narrative with additional action that happens[…]
How Visual Details Create Tension
In a recent coaching session, a talented thriller writer confessed her frustration: “It was more fun to write Helena in the first book than this one.” In her debut novel, Helena had been chased through underground malls, ducked into Starbucks to change disguises, and run from mysterious pursuers. Now, in book two, Helena[…]
The Physical Canvas: Mastering Description and Action Sequencing in Fiction
As a writing coach who has reviewed countless manuscripts, I’ve noticed two critical elements that separate polished prose from early drafts: rich physical description and properly sequenced character actions. These elements aren’t just stylistic flourishes—they’re the foundation of immersive storytelling that allows readers to experience your fictional world rather than merely observe it.
Why[…]
Trust Your Readers: The Art of Showing Without Telling
One of the most common struggles emerging fiction writers face isn’t crafting compelling characters or creating interesting plots—it’s learning to trust their readers. As a writing coach who has worked with countless authors at various stages of their careers, I’ve observed this pattern repeatedly: writers overexplain, interpret dialogue for readers, and spell out[…]
The Power of Talking It Through: Why Writers Need External Perspective
“It’s helpful to verbalize what I’m doing, where I’m going, and getting your feedback,” a client recently told me at the end of our coaching session. “If I verbalize it and then you provide feedback on it, it clarifies things for me… and you’re also pointing out places that don’t work.”
When[…]
The Power of Consistency in Creative Writing: Lessons from a Writing Coach
As a writing coach, one of the most common challenges I see writers face isn’t a lack of talent or ideas—it’s maintaining a consistent writing practice. Through my work with emerging authors, I’ve observed how regular writing habits can transform not just the quantity of work produced, but its quality and the writer’s[…]
Trust Your Readers: Master the Art of Showing, Not Telling
“Show, don’t tell.” As a fiction writer, you’ve heard this advice countless times. But what does it really mean in practice? And why do so many talented writers still struggle with it?
In my experience as an author and writing instructor, the answer is simple but profound: most writers[…]
“Show, Don’t Tell” – Master the Most Misunderstood Rule in Writing
I’m excited to announce that my brand new course, “Show, Don’t Tell,” is now live on Udemy! After months of preparation, I can finally share these powerful techniques with writers who are ready to create truly immersive storytelling.
What’s This Course About?
“Show, don’t tell.” We’ve all heard this advice countless times, but what does it really[…]
Unlock Your Writing Potential
Join Our 6-Week Writing Workshop – Only 2 Spots Left!
Are you looking for a nudge to take your writing to the next level? Whether you’re dreaming of finishing that novel, starting a new project, or refining your craft, you don’t have to do it alone! With just two spots left, now’s the time to join[…]
Office Hour: Special Guest Louangie Bou-Montes
Join me this month at a special time: 7:30PM THIS Thursday (10/17) as I feature a very special guest at Office Hour: former student and current workshop participant, Harper Collins debut-novelist Louangie Bou-Montes.
Louangie’s first book, the YA novel Till the Last Beat of My[…]
New: Small Workshops Coming Up!
Big News: I’m starting new small-group workshops this fall!
You can Read More here.
After conducting market discovery calls with new writers this summer, I’ve decided to offer a series of small-group workshops this fall. These will be 6-week, 6-person, intimate weekly workshops where everyone gets to share work each week and get[…]
Toiling in the dark?
Are you tired of toiling in the dark, not getting feedback you can rely on, not knowing if you’re on the right track or where your book is really headed?
Maybe you’re struggling to find the story, worrying you’ll hit a dead end, or writing on and on without finding your end.
Or have you felt like[…]
Unlock Your Writing Potential with Write With Seth Coaching: Your Path to Book Writing Success
Unlocking your writing potential is the key to transforming your dreams of becoming a successful author into a reality. At Write With Seth Coaching, we understand the challenges and uncertainties that aspiring authors face. Whether you’re just starting out with a spark of an idea or you’ve already begun your writing journey but[…]
When to talk with a Writing Coach?
OR: How can a book coach help you?
First, some news:
I recently became accredited as a Certified Author Accelerator Book Coach.
It was a fantastic process that helped me learn some new tools and tactics for evaluating clients’ writing,[…]
