
04/06/2025
How I Accidentally Became a Coach (Thanks to My Book)
When I wrote my first book, I wasn’t thinking about building a coaching business.
I just wanted to share my breakup story to help people heal, feel seen, and move forward.
That’s it. That was the goal.
No fancy funnels.
No “7-figure” strategy.
But something unexpected happened…
After my book was published, people started reaching out.
Not just to say, “Thank you,” or “I loved it."
But to ask:
“Do you coach?”
“Can I work with you privately?”
“I feel like you’re the only one who gets what I’m going through.”
At the time, I was already working as a writing coach—helping creatives bring their stories to life.
But now, something unexpected was happening…
Readers weren’t just resonating with the words.
They were inviting me into their lives—asking me to guide them through heartbreak, healing, and finding their way forward.
I hadn’t planned on becoming a relationship coach…
But my book opened that door.
And suddenly, I was walking people through the very journey I had written about.
I found myself guiding people through heartbreak and healing.
Readers felt connected to me because of my book.
They trusted me—because my words had already helped them transform.
And just like that… I started making money as a coach.
Not because I had a huge following.
Not because I had the perfect program.
But because I had a book that spoke directly to the heart of my audience.
👉 That’s the power of a book.
It opens doors you didn’t even know were there.
It positions you as a guide, a voice, a trusted expert.
Years later, I found myself returning full-time to my first love—what I’d been doing for over 25 years:
Helping writers and creative women tell and sell their stories.
If you’ve been dreaming of writing a book but think you don’t have time…
Or don’t know where to start…
Or don’t know how it could ever grow your business.
Or you have ideas, but don't know which one to choose...
✨ Let me show you what’s wildly possible.
Join me for the "It's Time to Write Your Book" FREE 5-day challenge. April 7th - 11th. Write the book you were born to bring to life. https://www.debrajeanrogers.com/bookchallenge
Because your book’s just the beginning of something so much bigger.
With love and story magic,
Debra ✨