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Finish Your Book.

Our writing coaches are experts in helping you finish your book.

How does a writing coach work?

Finish your book. Hire a writing coach to help you get your book finished and published. We have a team of writing coaches who can help you beat procrastination, overcome writer’s block and finish writing your book.

Why a writing coach?

Writing coaches work with you to help develop your book’s theme and outline for your book. With a writing coach, you remain the writer. Your writing coach is there to hold you accountable to make sure you achieve your writing goals. You remain the writer, and you do the writing and all the associated work. The coach is there to help you get unstuck, stay accountable and improve the quality of your book.

What is the difference between a ghostwriter and a writing coach?

Writing Coach

A writing coach works WITH you, and supports your writing efforts. This means they take content you have created, or will create, and provide a framework, accountability, industry knowledge, and coaching tools to bring your written project to life. Typical sessions include me reviewing my client’s work, and then meeting with them over the phone or computer to answer questions, suggest changes, and work through concerns.

Authors best served by a writing coach:
  • They have an idea but are stuck- they don’t know where to start, or don’t know what to do next
  • They have a body of work and need guidance on compiling it and creating something new
  • They know they can get their project done if they have some support and accountability
  • They have a very distinct voice that is important to capture in their story telling
  • They are fairly comfortable writing, or consider themselves writers already
  • Writing isn’t a struggle naturally, but organizing, finishing, or starting writing is
  • They are motivated and ready

Ghostwriter

A ghostwriter also works with the client to develop the book’s theme and format, but they go much further and will interview you to draw out your story. A ghostwriter will often go and verify your research or, in some cases, do all the research needed for a book. The ghostwriter can be responsible for finding or developing supporting documentation necessary for the book. Ghostwriters compile all the content and write the book from front cover to back cover. They are the writer.

Authors best served by a ghostwriter:
  • They have a body of work, but it’s scattered
  • They want to compile their visual or audio stories or presentations into a written format
  • They want to create a workbook to accompany their visual collateral
  • They don’t feel they are strong writers – they likely articulate themselves well, but when it comes to putting it on paper, feel less than confident or capable
  • They recognise writing is not their strong suit, but value having their work in that format
  • English is not their first or primary language
  • They have a brain injury, learning disability, or other situation that makes writing difficult or impossible
  • They just don’t have the time or interest in writing

In Summary

The core difference between these two services is that with a writing coach, you remain the writer. Writing coach is done with you, BUT ghostwriter is done for you.

Featured writing coaches:

Philip Bowne Award-winning Author of Cows Can't Jump

Phil always wanted to write a book. He started early: at age 6 he penned a short story about an alien befriending a human and attempting to make a cup of tea in the oven. While this story didn’t receive critical acclaim, Phil enjoyed the writing process and carried this passion forward through his formative years.

Phil went on to study English Literature and Creative Writing at the University of Gloucestershire in 2012.

Phil released his award winning novel Cows Can’t Jump in 2021.

“A fabulous debut steeped in the wit and prose of a bullish veteran…impossible to put down.” ― The Express, UK

“Cows Can’t Jump leapt out for its boldness, confidence and humour. Philip is a gifted and perceptive writer with a fine eye for detail, dialogue and characterisation…a fresh take on the classic rite-of-passage.” ― Spotlight First Novel Prize

“Innovative, punchy and tender… maintains a balance of tone, a trueness of voice, laugh-out-loud humour and stiletto-sharp wit. Bowne’s debut is a performance of real originality and extraordinary promise. I can’t wait to see what he does next.” ― Author of Electricity

“Part coming-of-age story, part European travel adventure, Phil Bowne’s debut novel deftly mixes laugh-out-loud hijinx with moments of true poignancy, and is filled with memorable scenes and a caste of eclectic, authentic characters. Billy is a brilliant narrator-pilgrim for the next generation.” ― Author of No Good Brother

Richard Lynch - Writing Coach with 25 Years Publishing Experience

Richard Lynch is an American author and writing coach currently living in eastern Spain. His experience in publishing is extensive, spanning every aspect of writing, editing, production, design, and printing. Non-fiction publications include nine books with major publishers translated into 10 languages and 50 articles in print magazines. His creative prose accounts for 60 more publications in literary venues.

After graduating with an MFA in fiction writing, Richard’s career in publishing and education began to blossom. He taught composition at Niagara University, became a reader for a literary agency, and worked for an editorial service. These credentials led to becoming the Senior Editor and Production Manager for a book publisher, a position he held for seven years.

As a freelance development editor, Richard worked on thousands of fiction and non-fiction manuscripts including memoirs, essays, computers and technology, humour, horror, science fiction, philosophy, business theory, and software documentation. His mantra is that writing should remain fresh and interesting to the reader. He is an expert at recognising lulling patterns in writing, problems with logistics, and is sensitive to the writer’s voice and their audience. The goal of editing is always to improve a manuscript, but to help improve the craft, content, and process of the author as well.

Richard is a now a writing coach helping you to deliver a brilliant story for your readers.

Self-Published Authors

Self-Publishing Testimonials


As a published author, I decided to try self-publishing my next book ‘That Bloody Band’. I did much on-line research and realised that there was quite a bit of work to be done to see the book published to a high standard. There are many pitfalls and some rogue companies out there.. Then I found Publishing Push. I placed the manuscript and photos in their safe hands and it was all done for me. The staff at Publishing Push could not have been more helpful or friendly. They patiently listened to what I wanted and communicated daily with me over layout and design, then simply got on with it in the most professional manner and in the style required. My book is now on Amazon and other top booksellers shelves with excellent reviews. I will definitely be using them again for my next book. Thank you Publishing Push!
Jonathan Nicholls

An unstinting, accurate mailout with all details shared. Always direct support: lively, respectful and focused discussions about content and marketing from Publishing Push. Our doubts and concerns carefully considered in the attempt to try to capture as many potential reviewers as possible in a market drenched with lockdown publication pushing. I believe that so far, a low, slow return is about a saturated market, not about the service received. This is how can be for a GOOD book (albeit unusual category) with many existing 5 star reviews and high praise across the board, so 'be aware - its unfair!' Thank you Publishing Push, lets keep going as things start to look more hopeful, with your continuing efforts.
Sonia Ritter

I used Publishing Push to publish my novel and am completely satisfied with the service I received. In all my contacts with the organisation, I found staff to be knowledgeable, professional and effective. Their friendly and helpful approach has been a welcome bonus.
Michael Brookes

Great experience and first class service! Huge thanks to Sophie and the team!
Nikki De Pinna

Brilliant experience working with publishing push. They kept me in the loop throughout the entire process and were supportive offering relevant changes and advice.

All the staff were easy to communicate with and equally as talented with their skills. They streamlined the process and made my job a bit easier !

Would recommended publishing push, especially to first time authors looking to understand the market.
Ramis IBRAHIM

Writing my first book has been an experience, one that was enhanced by working with Publishing Push. They removed the stress from what could have been a long and drawn out process.

Patrick, Kim and the team, guided me through the minefield of publishing, and were in regular contact throughout the process. I am extremely happy with the finished product, and I will definitely be using Publishing Push for my future books.
E Purle

I have found Publishing Push attentive to my brief, completing that brief as I wished and responding to my requests immediately. This is as good as it gets.
Richard Newman

Absolutely outstanding service right the way through Sophie who was looking after me has been a super star and the whole process has run smoothly which has been fantastic for a first time publishing and I will be sure to use them again they have also been nice and reassuring that should I need assistance in the foreseeable future they will help Once again thank you all of you are stars
James Bailey
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