International Coach Federation describes coaching as (1) "partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional capacity. A coaching partnership supports the achievement of extraordinary results, based on goals set by the client. Through the process of coaching, individuals focus on the skills and actions needed to successfully produce their personally relevant results." They go on to say, (2) "The client chooses the focus of conversation, while the coach listens and contributes observations and questions, as well as concepts and principles, which can assist in generating possibilities and identifying actions. Through the coaching process the clarity that is needed to support the most effective action is achieved." Book Coaching accelerates progress of the client who aspires to become an author by providing guidance, experience, techniques for dealing with writing obstacles and negotiating all aspects of the publishing process.  Book Coaching concentrates on where clients are now in fulfilling their dreams to become authors and what they are willing to do to get where they want to be in the future. Coaches recognize that results are a matter of the client's intentions, choices and actions, supported by the coach's efforts and application of book coaching skills, approaches and methods.  My Style of Book Coaching supports you to write from the inside out: 30 Things I can be counted on to support you as your book coach 1.  Listen emphatically and enthusiastically  2.  Clarify what I've heard 3.  Non-judgmental attitude 4.  Keep your writing agenda in the forefront 5.  Keep your confidentiality 6.  Invite you to write from your authenticity (bring forth your Essence) 7.  Check in with your well-being 8.  Challenge your writing obstacles and the "context" or framework that isn't working 9.  Check in with your writing priorities (create a manuscript by a chosen date) 10. Supply specific knowledge, writing and publishing expertise when appropriate 11. Encourage you to broaden your research  12. Encourage you to practice, practice, practice (via daily writing) 13. Encourage you to return to your commitment when you feel lost 14. Encourage you to notice situations that keep stopping or challenging you 15. Encourage you to notice when you are in the flow 16. Encourage you to move beyond your comfort zone (out of your familiar ruts) 17. Encourage you to choose courage over fear 18. Encourage you to explore possibility and risk taking as an author 19. Encourage you to be curious when you bump up against what's not working 20. Be with you when emotions are present and be supportive in the process 21. Answer emails promptly (within 24 hours) in between scheduled sessions 22. Stretch you with questions that invite you to reach your writing goals 23. Clarify goals and distinguish them as SMART goals (specific, measurable, achievable, creating results-in-time). 24. Explore your Survival Mechanisms and the impact they may be having on your mission to complete this project. 25. Alert to you to specific publishing methods that are affordable, excellent and speedy.   THESE LAST FIVE OFFERINGS WILL MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN YOUR FINAL PRODUCT 26. I often catch errors of spelling and grammar, identify unskillful expression (awkwardness, clichés, unclear formulations), and set forth problems in the larger presentation, especially in the structure of chapters or the work as a whole. 27. I read your work as if I were an interested reader wanting to learn from your book, I assess the pertinence and the persuasiveness of your points, stories and insights. 28. I offer suggestions of relevant books, articles, sources, and propose various approaches, methods, useful ideas to get you to "bump up" your style and connect with your reader in ways that offer unique value. 29. I function as your chief cheerleader, who will do everything possible to enable you to produce a first-rate book for publication. 30. Whether you do what you say you'll do week after week, I'll  remain non-judgmental (not like your nasty task master). I'll still help remind you how to get the most out of our time together. Don't hesitate to find out more by setting up a sample session with me via phone: 206.617-8832 or email: jlmanlowe@gmail.com My coaching paperwork is processed through Accomplishment Coaching.