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Read Books All Day & Get Paid For It: The Business of Book Coaching by [Jennie Nash]

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There's a new player in the gig economy that's perfect for people who love books. It's called book coaching, and you really do get to read books all day and get paid for it. A book coach is a strategic professional who guides a writer through the creative process of developing a book — helping them define the project, design the best narrative structure to tell their tale, and build both their confidence and their editorial skills as they write forward. Part project manager, part editor, part cheerleader, being a book coach is intellectually stimulating, soulful, satisfying work that you can do on your own time from the comfort of your own home. In Read Books All Day and Get Paid For It: The Business of Being a Book Coach, Jennie Nash, a multiple six-figure book coach and the founder and CEO of Author Accelerator, shares the nuts and bolts of the book coaching business — touching on everything from pricing and processes to marketing and mindset. Jennie has trained more than 50 book coaches in how to coach fiction and nonfiction writers, and now she is sharing her secrets about how to run a successful side hustle or full-time book coaching business.

"Jennie Nash is the SuperWoman of book coaches. She is bringing dignity and skills to this wild west profession and this book is one of her many stellar contributions. Set up your business with your eyes wide open and all the info and skills you need. As generous and smart as Jennie herself."
— Jen Louden, bestselling author and teacher

“Jennie Nash is utterly brilliant, scary savvy, and the reason my book coaching business is successful beyond my wildest dreams. Her advice is pure gold! I'll always be in awe of her — she rocks!”
— Lisa Cron, story coach, author of Wired for Story and Story Genius

"For years, Jennie Nash and I have had weekly private business strategy meetings where she shares the exact details of her business. Revenue, salaries, strategies, processes, all the secrets of how she grows and manages a multi-six figure business. To my surprise, she is now sharing these same things in a book that just anyone can buy. Read Books All Day and Get Paid For It isn't some vague pitch for how to be a book coach: it is an MBA for writers who want to understand how start a business from scratch. Honestly, I'm shocked at the level of details she shares in here on the process of book coaching, marketing, pricing, packaging services and so much more. What's more, she doesn't present it as one-size fits all, but instead allows the reader to personalize her advice in a Choose Your Own Adventure manner. It took me years and thousands of hours in conversation to learn from her total editorial and business genius. But you? You just have to spend a few hours reading the book, and then implementing her advice."
— Dan Blank, author of Be the Gateway: A Practical Guide to Sharing Your Creative Work and Engaging an Audience, founder of wegrowmedia.com

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"Jennie Nash is the SuperWoman of book coaches. She is bringing dignity and skills to this wild west profession and this book is one of her many stellar contributions. Set up your business with your eyes wide open and all the info and skills you need. As generous and smart as Jennie herself."
-- Jen Louden, bestselling author and teacher

"Jennie Nash is utterly brilliant, scary savvy, and the reason my book coaching business is successful beyond my wildest dreams. Her advice is pure gold! I'll always be in awe of her -- she rocks!"
-- Lisa Cron, story coach, author of Wired for Story and Story Genius

"For years, Jennie Nash and I have had weekly private business strategy meetings where she shares the exact details of her business. Revenue, salaries, strategies, processes, all the secrets of how she grows and manages a multi-six figure business. To my surprise, she is now sharing these same things in a book that just anyone can buy. Read Books All Day and Get Paid For It isn't some vague pitch for how to be a book coach: it is an MBA for writers who want to understand how start a business from scratch. Honestly, I'm shocked at the level of details she shares in here on the process of book coaching, marketing, pricing, packaging services and so much more. What's more, she doesn't present it as one-size fits all, but instead allows the reader to personalize her advice in a Choose Your Own Adventure manner. It took me years and thousands of hours in conversation to learn from her total editorial and business genius. But you? You just have to spend a few hours reading the book, and then implementing her advice."
-- Dan Blank, author of Be the Gateway: A Practical Guide to Sharing Your Creative Work and Engaging an Audience, founder of wegrowmedia.com

About the Author

Jennie Nash is the founder and CEO of Author Accelerator, a company on a mission to help writers write books worth reading by training book coaches to support them through the entire creative process. For twelve years, writers serious about reaching readers have trusted Jennie to coach their projects from inspiration to publication. Her clients have landed top New York agents, national book awards, and deals with houses such as Scribner, Simon & Schuster, and Hachette. Jennie is the author of 9 books in 3 genres. She taught for 13 years in the UCLA Extension Writer's Program, is an instructor at CreativeLive.com and speaks on podcasts and at writing conferences all over the country. She has trained more than 50 book coaches in her Book Coach Training and Certification program at Author Accelerator.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07ZP8LFZF
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tree Farm Books (October 27, 2019)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 27, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1407 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 102 pages
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Jennie Nash is an evangelist for book coaching, which gives writers 1:1 support so they can write books worth reading. She is the creator of the Book Coach Certification Program at Author Accelerator and has trained more than 100 book coaches.

Visit Jennie at www.jennienash.com and authoraccelerator.com

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Rebecca Doom

Misleading title and lacking content

Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2022

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I ordered the book thinking that, based on the title, it would teach me how to get paid by reading books all day. The process of both reading books and getting paid for it combined. No, it's strictly guidelines on building a business (the business model, service rates, etc) around the concept of book coaching that you either already need to know how to do, or pay the author's company thousands of dollars to gain instruction in, which was a let down. I tried reading it, then I tried skimming it, and got about halfway through before giving up. It was also riddled with countless typos.

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Angela Yuriko Smith

Great resource for anyone in the book services industry, but especially those serious about coaching

Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2021

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Chances are that if you are an editor, you are already doing it. It’s called book coaching and it’s a holistic approach to publishing that covers the entire process from edits and content organization to agents.

I came across this idea sometime in the summer through the Author Accelerator accreditation program so of course I bought the book: Read Books All Day & Get Paid For It by Jennie Nash.

This is one of those texts that I have on Kindle and paperback, I enrolled in the class and if there was a T-shirt, I would buy it. An excellent book for the writerly inclined that addresses the business end of book coaching. Jennie covers the tough topics like setting a price, putting value on your time, scheduling, contracts… I think you could probably start a well organized coaching business from just reading this book.

Jennie’s approach to the topic is warm and professional. There is a lot of information packed in the book but no where did I feel overwhelmed by dry details. Her voice is engaging, informative and helpful. There is enough here to benefit anyone in the writing industry with services, but it is specifically addressing those that want to be accredited as trained book coaches in fiction and/or nonfiction with opportunities to specialize in a niche like memoirs.

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Karen

Excellent book.

Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2021

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I have been a developmental editor for 35 years, and this book reinforces everything I've learned about the publishing industry and business during that time. The author treats her business (and clients) in the same way that I do, with the exception of one thing: she charges what she's worth. Reading this has energized me with ideas for new steps to take in my business, such as raising my fees and adding book coaching prior to having completed a rough draft manuscript, which I have always required as a show of "commitment" from an author. I already have a policy of working only with committed authors willing to invest in their work--in time, money, and effort--and now I need to take a hard look at my pricing strategy.

The copy of the book I received from Amazon is missing the first few pages (mine starts on page v), but that in no way affects the value I've received from reading this. This book could very well change the future of my business and allow me the freedom to work less and earn more.

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Andrea Susan Glass

The authority on Book Coaching

Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2020

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Who wouldn't want to read books all day and get paid for it? I know I do. And as a book coach, I do just that. But not enough of it. So I sought out this book to build a substantial business as I was impressed by the author, Jennie Nash's, website. This is a small book with a big punch! It has just about everything you ever wanted to know about book coaching and didn't know where to find it. With action steps, recommended reading, and pro tips, I believe I can build my book coaching business to a greater success. This way I can help more people with their books. Book coaching is a necessary path for so many new authors who need guidance. Jennie's book can help more people not only build a book coaching business but help so many more aspiring authors to reach their own success!

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Margaret M

Inspiring and helpful for the aspiring book coach

Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2020

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After reading this book, I signed up for Author Accelerator’s book coach certification program, which Jennie Nash created. But even beyond convincing me to invest in myself, in my future, in the writers I will aim to help, this book offered me sound advice and an overview of how to set up what I hope will be a sustainable book coaching business. It’s hard to pinpoint the most inspiring parts when I found the whole book both useful and enlivening, but for me, figuring out which writers I want to serve and getting on paper (or screen) my mission, goals, and more were invaluable to me. This book gave me confidence and direction, and I know it’s there to refer back to in the future should I need to reference the robust and plentiful advice within its pages (or screens).

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If You Are Interested In Coaching Buy This Book

Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2020

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I'm a third of the way through the e-book version of this book and I stopped and ordered the paperback. You should read this book with a highlighter. There is so much great information on structuring your business, pricing, finding clients, etc. that applies to any kind of coaching. I'm highlighting every other page and when I'm done I'm going to restructure my website with the book in front of me. Read this book... you won't regret it.

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clemmeg

Must-Have for Anyone Starting a Business

Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2021

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I loved this book! Jennie not only discusses the vision and reasoning behind starting a book coaching business, but she lays out exactly what worked for her and why. Then she give you actionable steps so you can so the same things. I think it could be helpful for a lot of different online-based businesses. Highly recommended!!

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Dan

An incredible resource for anyone who wants to become a book coach!

Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2019

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This is not only an incredible book for anyone who wants to become a book coach, it is an incredible business book in general. Jennie Nash takes the reader step-by-ste, through the specifics of how one becomes a book coach. She digs deep into the key areas that many others are vague about: practical business processes, marketing, and getting clients for your book coaching business. The entire book is setup with action in mind, encouraging the reader to take specific and clear steps. Highly recommended!

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Daniel Willcocks

Inspiring, accessible, and charming

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 31, 2020

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This book came recommended through a podcast I listened to, and it led me on a journey of self-discovery.

Jennie Nash lays out more than just the fundamentals of running a successful book coaching business. She weaves her own experiences and shares the years of hard work that's gone into the creation of her successful business, and passes on the lessons with no reserve.

This book is great for more than those interested in reading books all day (although perfect for those who are looking to sit on their couch and lose themselves in books). Read Books All Day & Get Paid For It is a step-by-step guide to getting your mindset and your feet moving.

Ruth

Will be my 'Go To' manual

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 9, 2020

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Inspiring! Jennie Nash literally 'breathes life' into the profession of book coaching. This book is focused on how to run a good business to support your coaching practice. When I say 'focused', I mean focused - facts and advice and resources are packed in, shoulder to shoulder, with no fluff between them. My copy (delivered two days ago) is *covered* in notes to self, highlights, stars, lists. Jennie shares her insights generously: practical examples abound, in setting up payment systems, streamlining client on-boarding processes, how to avoid getting into a mess with too many clients (I can dream), scheduling tools to use, document sharing, setting boundaries, organising the working week so you don't over-reach. There is much, much more and this book will be my Go To manual. Jennie, thank you!

Rhea Wessel

Charting a path for a whole new line of work

Reviewed in Germany on January 21, 2020

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I’m embarrassed to admit it, but I got a bit emotional after watching Jennie’s webinar on the business of book coaching. I was not expecting that, since I usually reserve such moments for a good film. But in that hour, Jennie showed me a vision for a new future for my business. I will be forever grateful.

After reading her book, I got one step closer to pivoting my writing business in the direction of book coaching. I consumed her book in only two sittings and made lots of lists and notes.

At the beginning, Jennie outlines why people are willing to invest so much in writing a book and points out that the book coach helps clients complete a transformation. I’m onboard for that! I appreciate the pricing advice, as well as that about which clients to accept and reject.

As a sum total, this book charts a path for an emerging line of work. It is chock full of practical advice for becoming a book coach. What’s more, I now know I can turn to Jennie and her community as I make the transition. I’m in good hands. Thanks Jennie.

Cate

Inspiring Practical Advice

Reviewed in Canada on July 30, 2020

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This book was exactly what I needed to help me set up the business side of my book coaching business. Solid, and practical with a dose of inspiration for those pesky doubts, this is a step-by-step guide for setting up your coaching practice, from someone who has been in the industry for a while. And every question I had was answered as if she could read my mind. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who is thinking of starting a coaching business!

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Compact but High Impact

Reviewed in Canada on April 20, 2022

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What a great introductory book into all the major aspects needed to start you book coaching business or take your existing business to the next level!

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