WRITERS COACHING SERVICES

Share your Message with the World

 

 A special area of focus in what I offer is support around writing your nonfiction book. For writers ready to share their message with the world, I bring over 25 years of professional writing experience to our partnership. As a writing coach, I’ve guided numerous authors through the journey of developing their nonfiction book concepts, crafting their first chapters, and creating compelling book proposals. Whether you’re considering traditional publishing or planning to self-publish, I offer the expertise and support to help you bring your writing vision to life.

Beyond the Page:
A Holistic Approach to Writing Success

Writing a book isn’t just about putting words on paper – it’s about clarifying your vision, understanding your audience, and staying committed to your goals. My unique approach combines professional writing expertise with coaching strategies to help you:

  • Uncover the heart of your message and why it matters
  • Define your unique voice and perspective
  • Navigate creative blocks and uncertainties
  • Maintain momentum throughout your writing journey
  • Transform your expertise into engaging content

How We Work Together

Our partnership adapts to where you are in your writing journey. Through focused conversations, we’ll address both the craft of writing and the inner work that supports your success. This might include:

01

Vision and Clarity

– Exploring and refining your book concept
– Identifying your ideal reader and their needs
– Structuring your content for maximum impact
– Creating a realistic timeline and writing plan

02

Writing Development

– Crafting compelling chapter outlines
– Developing your authentic writing voice
– Strengthening your narrative flow
– Reviewing and refining your first chapter

03

Publishing Path

 

– Understanding publishing options
– Creating professional book proposals
– Developing a strategy for next steps

04

Personal Growth

– Working through creative blocks
– Building confident writing habits
– Managing time and energy
– Staying aligned with your goals

My Commitment to Your Success

When we work together, you receive both writing expertise and coaching support. We’ll explore the places where you feel stuck, transform uncertainty into clarity, and develop strategies that keep you moving forward. Whether you’re dealing with writer’s block, self-doubt, or timeline challenges, our conversations will help you find your way through.

 

This service is ideal for:

– Aspiring nonfiction authors ready to start their book journey

– Writers who have started but feel stuck in their process

– Experts wanting to share their knowledge through a book

– Professionals seeking guidance on book proposals

– Self-publishing authors needing strategic support

Getting Started

Your writing journey begins with a conversation. Let’s discuss your book concept, explore your goals, and determine how I can best support your path to becoming a published author.

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Jan Kern’s expertise both as a writer and a writing coach challenged me to do the hard work of refining and polishing. With gentleness, Jan put my words under a microscope, enabling me to see what to change in order to have an excellent sentence, not simply a good one. Jan is a woman of faith, not just knowledge. She reminded me to start every writing session with prayer —prayer for myself and for my readers. Working with Jan, as a writing coach, not only changed my writing, it also changed me. Thank you, Jan!

–Faith B.

 I sought a writing coach because I froze trying to navigate the road between inception to a book proposal. Jan’s peaceful and structured approach was exactly what I needed. Jan reached into my heart to pull out strengths I didn’t know I had. She empowered me to set goals (my weakness) and believe in my journey and mission enough to fulfill my objective. I did what I had dreamed of doing!  Confident in my story I polished my book chapters, wrote a strong proposal, and sent it to an agent!  As a published author, she knows the industry well. Jan was bold in her expectations and empathetic while listening to my woes. I am braver because of her time, mentorship, and coaching.”

–Susan D.

I tended to be over ambitions about my goal setting, trying to do as much as I could, which led me to starting off strong and fizzling out early in the process. Jan taught me the value of clear, sweet steps and to forgive myself if I didn’t meet my daily goal. She left me with so many tools I can use not only in my personal writing endeavors but also in my relationships with others and my career efforts.

–Jill S.