BOOK COACHING

Are you ready to put your whole heart into becoming an author?

If you dream of writing a meaningful book that truly impacts your readers, read on.

I work very closely with my authors to help them write books and proposals that will wow literary agents and publishers.

To provide the highest level of mentorship I can, I only take on a select few clients at a time. I usually have a 3-4 month waitlist, so apply early.

Is this you? You have something to say and you’re passionate about sharing it, but…

  • You have no idea how to navigate the publishing industry.

  • You aren’t sure if your ideas are as original or exciting as you hope.

  • You’re worried that your platform isn’t big enough.

  • You love the idea of being an author, but you don’t know if your writing is any good.

  • You don’t know if you’re expert enough.

I can help. I’ve been where you are as an aspiring author pitching agents, and I’ve also been a “gatekeeper,” so I know what it takes to get you ready for prime time.

 

Whether you dream of a traditional publishing deal or of running the show as an independently published author, here’s the one thing I’m sure about…

 
 

 Book Coaching

1:1 Book Coaching

This is for you if:

• You need to finish your book or proposal

• You’re committed, but you’re not sure where to start. 

• You were on fire at first, but now you don’t know how to reach The End. 

• You want expert guidance to ensure you’re headed in the right direction and have a clear path to follow.

I won’t let you quit, even when life gets in the way or self-doubt sets in!

My 1:1 consulting is booked out through fall 2024. (If you’re a current or former student, check with me for occasional openings.)

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Other ways we can work together.

Live Group Coaching

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Breakthrough Book Proposal LIVE Group Coaching Program

Let’s work together live for 8 weeks to:

• Wrangle your ideas into one IRRESISTIBLE “hook”

• Showcase your book’s sales potential, even if you’re not sure your PLATFORM is big enough

• Create a rock-solid outline and sample chapters that will CAPTIVATE readers all the way to “The End”

• Find LITERARY AGENTS who are looking for books just like yours and wow them with personalized queries.

Enrollment opens soon! 

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On-Demand Classes

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Query Agents Like a Pro

I’ve just massively revamped this popular course and added LIVE coaching calls for the next 6 months!

You'll learn:

-How to read the market and see where your book fits in
-How to recognize the right agents for you
-Exactly what agents want to see in a query letter (no more, no less)
-The secrets to an engaging synopsis
-What questions to ask when an agent is interested

And a lot more!

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Build Your Author Platform!

One of the fastest and most powerful ways to build your platform is to be featured in big media.

In this super accessible, on-demand training, you’ll learn…

• How to find and connect with journalists

• How to give good quotes

• How to structure a compelling essay

• Where, when, and how to pitch your stories and interviews

+ Much more

My students have been seen in places like Harper’s, the Los Angeles Times, Women’s Health, Ms. magazine, Today, and The Atlantic.

Where will you be featured?

 
 
 
 

“Tiffany was hands down the best coach I have ever hired — and I’ve had a number of them. She zeroed in on my goal for my memoir and helped me execute it perfectly. I am forever thankful for her patiently ushering me into this world of publishing. After two weeks of querying, I landed the perfect agent for me!”

Dr. Zoe Shaw
Life coach, clinical psychologist, and author of RECKON WITH HER (forthcoming 2024, Penguin Random House)

“Tiffany is amazing. She knows what needs to get done and can make a map of how to get there. I am eternally grateful for her help in crafting a proposal and query letter that immediately got noticed by agents. One of whom is now representing my book!”

LISA NIVER
Award-winning journalist, travel blogger, and author of BRAVE(ISH) (forthcoming 2023, Post Hill Press)

“Thanks to Tiffany, I currently have seven agents reading my novel manuscript! Prior to working with her I'd thought my query and synopsis were good but thanks to Tiffany, they are SO much stronger!”

ROBERT KERBECK
Author of ROBERT KERBECK
Author of RUSE: Lying The American Dream From Hollywood to Wall Street

“Tiffany is a dream editor: kind and patient but also critical and thorough. She has a unique ability to talk to writers in their worst moments because she’s been there too. I don’t want to imagine tackling a memoir without her counsel, so I won’t.”

TINA DUPUY
Nationally syndicated columnist and agented author

“Tiffany’s practical advice and common sense approach to writing, editing, and publishing have been invaluable. She helped me see that approaching agents and editors does not have to be an emotional roller coaster ride.”

DEBBIE GRABER
Author of Kevin Kramer Starts on Monday, finalist for the Flannery O’Connor Prize

“When I was stuck in the middle of a partially completed manuscript, Tiffany got me to ‘The End.’ I feel lucky to have worked with a published author who really understands storytelling. My work is richer and more nuanced as a result.”

DR. LIZ ALEXANDER
Author of Lies That Blind

 

My #1 FAQ

Can I guarantee you’ll get a traditional book deal?

Oh, hell no. Nobody can promise you that. I can’t even guarantee that for myself.

Truth bomb: My agent hated the last book I finished. And guess what? She is SO right. I may know how to write a publishable book, and I’ve even been interviewed about my book on national television and traveled around the country talking about it, but my most recent manuscript does not cut the mustard. I’ll tell you why:

My premise was not clear or bold or original enough (maybe a few parts were, but not enough of them). I was not burning to write this book. If I’m honest, I just felt the pressure to publish a new book, but I was having a heck of a lot more fun launching Undomesticated magazine and working with my clients’ books. They did have things to say! 

I rushed it, I forced sections that weren’t working, and I kind of thought my agent and publishing house would see the hidden genius and save the day. I definitely wouldn’t say I half-assed it, but I did continue to the bitter end without ever getting clear on my “why.” 

I basically did everything I tell my clients not to! I am here to assure you that won’t cut it, no matter how much experience you have. 

Sure, I could have looked for a new agent or self-published, but my agent is right. The book sucks. Why would I want to publish a crappy book?!

Don’t phone it in.

Don’t publish a crappy book.

Don’t do it alone.

Instead, let’s do this together.

 
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