Writing Coaches

Abigail Gehring is a former acquisitions editor turned writing coach listed on Reedsy, specializing in nonfiction, memoir, and self-help. She helps authors clarify their message, develop a marketable book concept, and navigate the traditional publishing path. Her editorial background gives her deep insight into what agents and publishers are looking for.

Alexis Grant is a nonfiction writing coach and content strategist who focuses on helping business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals write books that grow their brand and authority. She is the founder of They Got Acquired and has deep experience coaching authors through book proposals, nonfiction structure, and the traditional and hybrid publishing process. Her approach blends storytelling craft with strategic market positioning.

Alison Stine is a novelist, poet, and writing coach listed on Reedsy who works with authors of literary fiction, speculative fiction, and young adult novels. She offers developmental coaching, line-level feedback, and accountability support for writers at the drafting and revision stages. Her own writing background in literary and genre-blending fiction informs her sensitivity to voice and world-building.

Brooke Warner is the publisher of She Writes Press and a writing coach specializing in memoir and women's nonfiction. She is the author of 'Write On, Sisters!' and 'Breaking Ground' and co-founder of the memoir coaching program Write Your Memoir in Six Months. She is a leading advocate for women authors and hybrid publishing paths.

Dani Shapiro is the bestselling author of the memoir 'Inheritance' and 'Still Writing,' a beloved craft book on the writing life, and a sought-after writing coach and workshop leader focused on memoir and literary nonfiction. She runs the Sirenland Writers Conference in Italy and offers private coaching and workshops to serious writers working on memoir and personal narrative. Her coaching emphasizes the intersection of craft, truth-telling, and emotional excavation.

Grant Faulkner is the Executive Director of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and the author of books on creativity and writing practice, including 'Pep Talks for Writers.' He focuses on helping writers build sustainable creative habits, overcome perfectionism, and find joy in the drafting process. His work reaches a massive global community of writers across all genres.

Jennie Nash is the founder of Author Accelerator, a book coaching certification program and coaching service that has trained hundreds of book coaches worldwide. She coaches authors of fiction and nonfiction through every stage from concept to publication, with a strong emphasis on structure, story logic, and accountability. She is the author of several books and a widely recognized voice in the book coaching profession.

Jerry Jenkins is a prolific author of over 190 books, including the bestselling Left Behind series co-written with Tim LaHaye, and the founder of the Jerry Jenkins Writers Guild. He coaches Christian and general-market fiction and nonfiction writers through his online guild, offering craft training, accountability programs, and community support. His coaching platform is one of the largest faith-based writing communities in the world.

K.M. Weiland is a bestselling author of craft books including 'Structuring Your Novel' and 'Creating Character Arcs,' and runs the popular blog Helping Writers Become Authors. She coaches fiction writers across genres with a deep focus on story structure, character arc theory, and outlining methodology. Her online resources, courses, and coaching programs serve a large international community of genre fiction writers.

Lisa Cron is the author of 'Wired for Story' and 'Story Genius,' widely used craft guides that argue story is rooted in neuroscience and internal character change rather than plot. She coaches writers through her Story Genius method, which front-loads internal character development before drafting begins. Her approach is popular with novelists who struggle with pantser tendencies and structural collapse.

Mary Adkins is a published novelist and co-founder of The Novelry, one of the largest online writing schools in the world, founded alongside author Louise Dean. She coaches fiction writers of all levels through fast-drafting courses, weekly craft lessons, and a supportive global community emphasizing daily writing habits. The Novelry is particularly known for its warm, momentum-focused approach to getting novels written.

Rachael Herron is a bestselling novelist, podcaster, and writing coach who runs 'Fast-Draft Your Memoir' and other programs aimed at helping writers finish their books. She hosts the 'How Do You Write' podcast, in which she interviews authors about their writing process, and offers accountability-focused coaching programs for fiction and memoir writers. Her coaching style is warm, practical, and oriented toward getting words on the page.