Somewhere deep inside, you feel the powerful impact your book will have on your life and the lives of others.
The way it will contribute to others in truly meaningful ways.
The way it will convey the ideas, stories, and processes you know make a difference.
The way it will help you heal, metabolize and alchemize your most potent life stories and wisdom into GOLD.
Your book will:
Satisfy a deep soul calling. Leave a powerful legacy of transformative stories + ideas that will benefit so many. Create a profound sense of accomplishment and fulfillment. Open doors in your career. Help you stand out as a leader in your field. Attract your ideal clients + community. Build a prosperous practice you LOVE. Make a meaningful positive impact on yourself, your community + beyond.
“Jaime’s emotional support and purpose-rich clarity are incredibly powerful. Within one year, Jaime helped me write two books—but more than that birth a whole new identity as a bona fide artist with a growing body of work.”
MICHAEL ROSENBERG
ENTREPRENEUR AND VISIONARY
You came to do the thing your soul set out to do.
You came to bring your voice, stories + ideas into the world in a powerful way (even if the thought makes your belly flutter).
You know your resistance is an indicator, revealing a deeper call to walk your path with greater purpose and courage.
You’re on a mission and you know writing this book is going to skyrocket your next level of Being.
It’s okay if you’re unclear, overwhelmed, under-organized, or not-so-sure. It’s normal.
We will work through resistance and connect you with your unshakable, clear, and creative Inner Genius. S/he knows this book can only come through you and s/he knows its potential impact on you and the world.
Let’s trust this One in you.
“ There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, nor how valuable it is, nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep open and aware directly to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open. ”
Hi, I’m JaIME
I show women and men on a mission how to overcome creative obstacles; get clear on their ideas, organization and structure; and actually write their book.
A really freakin’ good book. And we make it fun.
As a professional writer, English professor, author, coach and editor, I guide you through the wild and deeply empowering process of writing a book. As a healing guide, I bring the holistic tools you need to overcome blocks and allow this book project to serve your soul.
I have helped hundreds of coaches, counselors, therapists, healers, soul folk, visionaries and storytellers make their book dreams a reality through my proven book coaching process.
Jaime’s given me strength, structure, and a wide range of support. Jaime holds space and dives in with you, while masterfully providing a foundational process that makes the overwhelming manageable and grounded. I highly recommend Jaime as a book coach.
RONIT ASHKENAZI
Acupuncturist, Women’s Circle Facilitator
As a book coach, I meet my clients wherever they are in the authorship journey—from those with the early jitters and only an inkling of their book’s potential, to those in the messy middle of the writing process, to those who are so close they could almost lick the finish line. (I also help folks through editing and publishing their books too.)
I am like a cross between a therapist (disclaimer: I am NOT a therapist) and a personal trainer for your inner author. I’ve also been likened to a doula—who holds your hand as you bravely birth your book into the world—and a sherpa, who knows the wild territory of Mount Authorship and helps you summit in style.
As your book coach, I:
Offer sustained nurturing, accountability, guidance, and pro support
Help you clarify your vision to anchor your purpose and rocket-fuel your motivation
Believe in you, your capacity to create, and your ability to succeed
Help you get unstuck and prevent you from getting stuck in the first place
Help you navigate the whole writing process from idea inception to editing
Reduce your risk of failing, procrastinating or quitting (typical of lone authors sans support)
Offer concrete and specific support for your book’s organization, ideas and story development, effective writing strategy use, style, voice and language choice + much more
Offer real-time draft feedback to help you shape your writing to fully align with your vision
Help you do less trial + error and more focused, engaged creation
Create and commit to a sane writing plan that works with your life and actually feels good
HOw we work together
When you are ready to say a wholehearted YES to your book project (even if you’re shaking in your shoes)—please drop me a note about your project via the link below and I’ll be in touch shortly.
I offer book coaching at all stages of your process, including idea conception, drafting, editing, and proposal writing. Below are my current book coaching services.
Concept Coaching is for you if you’re in the early stages of the book planning and writing process and want to build a solid foundation for your authorship adventures. You know you need a clear concept and a strong plan for your book to be successful. You want to learn how to organize your ideas into a clear and compelling structure. You want to get solid on your why, so you can be unshakable in your drafting process. You want the help of an expert who can ensure you’re on the right track and set you up for drafting success.
Concept Coaching will help you:
Anchor into your compelling why so you can stay clear and motivated as you step into writing
Get crystal clear on what you are writing (concept), who you are writing for (audience), and how (project) you are going to share your stories and ideas on the page
Get organized and choose the optimal structure for your book, sparing you time and frustration, and creating ease in your writing
Discover how to fit writing a book into your busy life
Get clear on your publishing options so you can craft a plan for your writing journey, knowing what to do when
Work out the inevitable “Who am I to write this book?” jitters all authors experience
Develop a working outline and a solid plan for writing your book
How we work together:
Concept coaching is a package of four (4) 60-minute coaching sessions held within two months’ time. I offer you exercises and practices to complete between sessions, the answers to which you can send me to review prior to each coaching call. All calls are recorded so you can listen back as desired.
Investment:
$2200 in full or $735 x 3 months
Manuscript coaching is for you if you’re beginning or somewhere in the process of writing your first draft of your book. I meet you exactly where you’re at, offering accountability, expert feedback, process support, and more. This high-level personalized support makes all the difference between a dejected manuscript collecting proverbial dust on your MacBook and a published book out in the world making magic on your behalf.
Manuscript coaching clients receive:
Two private coaching calls per month
Voice message support between calls (on WhatsApp)
A review of up to 4000 words of your draft prior to each call + feedback on your writing during our calls
Structural and organizational support
Process support: you get a companion to walk you through anything that arises in you as you write your book (resistance, doubts, discouragement, and the like)
Access to my online course, Rocking Your First Draft, which is packed with the practical information you need to write a strong and successful book
How we work together:
I offer manuscript coaching in 3 or 6-month containers, including 6 or 12 calls, respectively. From our initial package, you can continue working with me on a monthly retainer for as long as you need. Each month, you’ll get in-depth live coaching sessions, a review of your recent writing, and ongoing accountability and support.
I also offer single session coaching for existing clients who want ongoing support. These sessions include private personalized live coaching, a recording of our call, and a follow-up email with relevant resources.
Investment:
Three-month manuscript coaching starts at $3300 or 4 payments of $825
Six-month coaching starts at $6500 or 7 payments of $930
Rates for single sessions are $160 for 30 minutes; $250 for 60 minutes; and $550 for 60 minutes plus a 4,000-word writing review before the call.
Editorial coaching is an author’s best friend during the editing phases of your book project. After a developmental edit, we often learn exactly what our writing needs to become a successful book … but the work involved can feel daunting or overwhelming. We make the revision process less intimidating and more approachable, fun even! We help you stay accountable and get the support you need to make it through this essential stage of your authorship journey.
Editorial coaching clients receive:
One private coaching call per month
A review of up to 10,000 words of your draft each month + video-delivered feedback on your writing
Voice message support between calls (on WhatsApp)
Process support: you get a companion to walk you through anything that arises in you as you write your book (resistance, doubts, discouragement, and the like)
Access to my online course, Self-Editing Superstar
Investment: $1600/month
For those looking to traditionally publish, I offer book proposal coaching. I can help you refine your book outline, write your chapter summaries, and choose your sample chapters. I can also guide you through best practices for each section of a book proposal so that you can put your most compelling case forward for why a publisher should choose your book. I often work with aspiring writers who wish to submit their book proposals to publishers like Hay House, Sounds True, North Atlantic, New World Library, Shambhala, and more.
Book Proposal coaching clients receive:
Book proposal templates, sample sections, and guidance on best practices
Two private coaching calls to help you through writing the proposal
A review of up to 4,000 words of your proposal before each call
A full edit of your book proposal + sample chapters with marginal comments and suggested changes throughout
A review of your query letter
A 3-5 page editorial letter outlining my global suggestions for strengthening your proposal
A post-edit follow-up call to talk through any questions you may have + craft a plan for your next steps forward
Investment: $3800 or 4 monthly payments of $950
“Hiring Jaime has been the best investment on so many levels. My book would not have seen the light of day without her gentle coaching and encouragement. She has been a labor doula to the birth of my creative pursuits. Without her I would have taken an epidural, the painless route of not pursuing my dream to write a book. If you too feel pregnant with a book, invest in the health of this “baby” and hire Jaime!”
SHANNON STALOCH
Licensed Midwife, Homemade Families
34% of entrepreneurs double their rates after writing a book
81% are featured in the media
72% land speaking gigs
74% gain new referral partners
96% report significant business growth
“Your strong presence and attentive listening created a supportive environment in our session. I also greatly appreciate your detailed, clear, and helpful feedback. You utilized the entire hour fruitfully and accurately, covering all pertinent issues comprehensively. You even extended the session to ensure my thorough understanding. I found all of these qualities very valuable. ”
