Author Coach was created by veteran New York book editor-turned-literary agent, Andrew Zack. After years in the publishing industry, working on both sides of the desk as an editor and later a literary agent, Andy saw the increasing numbers of freelance editors and “book doctors” and the valuable services they provide for so many authors. But who are these “book doctors” and what are their qualific
ations? For many, finding the right freelance editor or book doctor is a completely hit-or-miss proposition. With Author Coach, that’s no longer the case. The editorial role in publishing houses has morphed from in-house champion for an author’s book to middle manager. Acquisitions and covers are decided upon by committee. Editorial work is often left to the paid-by-the-page copyeditor who has never met or even spoken to the author. Because of this, more and more agents have taken over the editorial role, but there is only so much they can do. Thus, the growing use of book doctors and freelance editors. But Author Coach is far more than a place to find a book doctor or freelance editor. Your author coach is there to not simply edit, but to motivate, to brainstorm, to mentor, and to help keep you on track with your goals. Your coach may recommend reading for you to do, exercises to help strengthen your writing skills, or help you find a writers’ group to further hone your abilities. No matter what your genre or subject area—from science to science fiction, from history to historical fiction, from relationships to romance novels, and from narrative nonfiction to creative nonfiction—we have the right author coach for you. For an hourly rate, project rate, or monthly fee, you can employ a New York publishing house veteran editor to work directly with you, one-on-one. Do you need a weekly check-in to help keep you cranking out the pages? Your personal author coach can do that. Do you need to brainstorm your plot or characters? Have you finished your manuscript and need an objective opinion? Before you sign up with Author Coach, you’ll speak directly with Author Coach founder and president, Andrew Zack, who will discuss with you your work and your goals. You will then be matched with the right author coach for you and your work. When you sign up with Author Coach, you will be given a direct email address for your coach and their direct telephone extension. From that point on, you will enjoy a one-on-one relationship with your coach, speaking with them on a set schedule, exchanging materials with them as you complete drafts, and constantly moving forward toward that finish line: a published book!
