Cherished clients say
Publication by The MIT Press October 31 2023.
Susan received coaching on her Book Proposal Development, made her Pitch Plan with me and I edited the final draft manuscript.
My non-fiction book idea had gone nowhere in five years - and then I began working with Ruth. With her insightful guidance, I transformed my vague ideas into a tight and compelling concept. The assignments were challenging but they kept me on track and I made more progress than I could have imagined. Ruth’s feedback was invariably spot on, homing in on weaknesses I had trouble seeing for myself. Clarifying the target audience and refining the outline were especially valuable parts of the process. Ruth gave me the confidence I need to write the book I want to write.
Published by MIT Press October 2023.
Published by MIT Press October 2023.
Ruth, I just took REBOOT YOUR BOOK, your mini-course. It’s excellent. Just the inspiration I need. So clear and motivating. Plus, I could listen to your calm and soothing voice for hours! I adore how you pepper it with humor.
Ruth's guidance and support has been invaluable in my nonfiction book writing journey. She somehow managed to challenge and encourage me in equal measure - making sure I did the hard things, but also ensuring that I didn't get disheartened. Ruth has a deep knowledge of the book publishing industry and provided expert advice and guidance through the process. I coached Walter through his Nonfiction Book Proposal and edited the book for publication.
Hannah published her book on how to be a real estate agent in Australia in 2023. I edited it for publication.
Editing I really valued Ruth's assistance with an editing project. I was fortunate to be able to access her help when I needed it. Ruth was generous with her communication, encouraging, prompt and engaged with the book she worked on. I sought Ruth's help as the final set of expert eyes to go through the manuscript before we began page layout, because the author and I had been through it many times and had some blind spots, as happens after continued exposure to 50,000 words. Ruth found things that needed adjusting, and her suggestions for a more well-rounded, on-point manuscript were implemented. As a result, the author is proud to push the 'go' button on the next stage - the book production - knowing that she has produced a good read, and an informative book.
Ruth was inspirational in helping me with a writing project I have been working on for some time. Having gone through her REBOOT YOUR BOOK course, I had a much better sense of why I was writing and who it was for. It made me more productive, improved my structure and gave me a far clearer sense of purpose. I would recommend Ruth to anyone who is either considering writing and doesn’t know where to begin, or who has started writing and is struggling to keep going.
I took Ruth's CONNECT WITH CONFIDENCE ON LINKEDIN, three weeks of one to one coaching for writers and book coaches.
It's amazing! She breaks things down into clear and manageable steps and made what seemed like a huge (and scary) undertaking totally doable.
I was facing a deadline. I had been struggling to figure out and do what needed to be done on my own, and I knew that if I didn't make my deadline my confidence in my writing would be decimated. Ruth was the calm, compassionate coach who helped me see the forest in the trees. She listened to my goals, came up with an actionable plan, and coached me through it. I met the deadline, which was the most important thing, and the byproduct was a finished manuscript I'm proud of. I highly recommend Ruth to writers who need help busting through blockers.
I was quite trepidatious to put anything about my book idea on paper…ironic.
Ruth created such a warm, receptive place during the Mini-Blueprint workshop and her follow-up feedback on my Mini-Blueprint was encouraging and kind.
It was useful because it included important questioning on how I can expand and move forward on my book.
I was able to share one of my greatest fears on writing my book and felt supported to explore and move forward regardless. Thank you Ruth!
Group Coaching helped me reach one of my goals this year - to get my first draft done asap. Having three set sessions (at a very affordable price) gave me the time and space to deal with three challenges in my WIP: the pivotal scenes at the start, middle and the ending of my book. We discussed impact, themes, dialogue and character and Ruth's feedback was incredibly useful. We touched on what I want my reader to get from the book. It is so good to have that sounding board with Ruth, that voice of reason when you are fully mired in your own plot world. I feel bereft that our three sessions have come to an end! What will I do next week? Actually, I am fired up, armed with new thoughts and ready to finish the book! Thank you Ruth.
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When I met Ruth, I was two years into my manuscript. I knew I needed the help of an editor, but what I didn't appreciate is how much depth and emotion Ruth would help bring to my story. Ruth was thoughtful and inquisitive in our meetings and she worked hard to understand my vision for the story. The edits she made to my manuscript elevated the story and her ability to edit without compromising my voice was extraordinary.
Before working with Ruth I wasn't sure how to talk about my book in a way that would inform potential readers what they would take from it and why they needed to read it.
Her content and workbooks, and personable engagement helped me feel and sound more confident with clarity when I am sharing my book idea with others.
This is what a memoir writer wrote to me at the end of 6 sessions of one-to-one coaching. She had been struggling to write her book after five years of trying.
"You have been a wonderful help to me. It's like night and day. I had all of these ideas and I had no idea where to start. I feel hope again, I get all mired, I talk to you, and then I have inspiration again."
Irene Y., Northern California, USA