Emily Grabatin Coaching for Authors

YOUR STORY HAS BEEN FORMING YOU. NOW IT'S TIME TO WRITE IT.

For the faith-rooted woman carrying a non-fiction book or memoir — from the first page to the published one.

Oh, the potential of your book!

eSPECIALLY THE BOOK BORN FROM WHAT YOU'VE SURVIVED, LEARNED, AND WHAT YOU KNOW YOU NEED TO SHARE.

Your book can...

Draw someone from a life of stress and pain to embodied love, courage and possibility

Ignite a new way of thinking, spark hope, trailblaze change

Fulfill a lifelong dream or cultivate your faith and purpose

Bridge relationships with your mission, business, or ministry

You don’t want your story to story to stay in your head. Worse yet, you don’t want to put time an energy into it with out a purpose. Without knowing it will Your story can stay in your head. Your message can sit on a shelf, undiscovered or overlooked.

It can confuse rather than help your readers, because your message isn’t clear or interesting.

Is my book worth investing time, effort and resources?

"I can't NOT write this book."

I’ve heard this often from women carrying a story and message that won’t let go.

The line that often follows: “But I don’t even know where to begin. And with everything else asking for my attention — I’m not sure I can justify wanting this as much as I do.”

You’ve been through something. A loss, a transition, a wilderness season you didn’t choose. Now that you’re on the other side of it, something has been forming in you — a book that may be non-fiction or memoir or something in between. You just know you have to write it.

You’re doing your best to steward all the important parts of your life” family, home, health vocation, and projects that impact lives

Yet, reasonable or not, this nudge to finish the book won’t leave. You know it’s time to get your book out into this chaotic world that needs hope and healing through your story.

And that won’t happen by accident…

You may have heard this about writing your story:

"Who am I to write this? I'm not a real writer."

The women whose books change lives rarely started out feeling like writers. They started out feeling called. (Also -- there's this thing called editing...)

"I need to wait until I have more time or am in a better season of life."

You don't need more margin. You need a rhythm that fits the season you're in. And that will probably change often. So you also need an alluring comeback strategy.

Only traditionally published authors are successful.

Did you know equal opportunity has never been greater? Seriously! However the internet has loads of confusing advice, so you'll wat to have a guide who gets you, your message, and your strengths.

Traditional publishing is easier—they'll handle all my marketing.

Maybe, if you're famous. But every good book starts with a solid idea, knowing what its ideal reader wants, and carefully crafting the reader's experience. And you don't have to wait for a publisher to nail that part.

Hey there, I'm Emily

I’m a book coach and author who walks alongside faith-rooted women from the hidden place to the written page in her calling — whether you’re still figuring out what you’re writing, finding your rhythm, or ready to publish the non-fiction book or memoir you’ve been carrying.

Some fun facts about me:

I handwrote my first chapter novel when I was 12; my mom typed it out for me and I handbound it with string. My methods have improved since then.
I’m mom to 2 bunnies – a cashmere mini lop with a flair for drama and a little sweetie with periscoping ears.
I have 20 years experience leading groups, strategizing projects, and streamlining processes in church groups ministry.
My spring bliss is creating and nurturing the patio fairy garden my daughter started years ago.

READ MY BOOK

Dare to Decide

You can live your meaningful life. Find peace, clarity and courage at your crossroad starting today.

If you’re standing at a crossroads — wondering whether this book is really yours to write — this is where many women in this community begin.

want my eyes and brain on your book project?

Ways I Can Help

1:1 Sessions

Borrow my brain to tackle a book question or quandary. Or work with me one-one to prepare, independently publish and/or launch your inspiring book.

Formed as You Write

A 4-session coaching arc for the woman ready to build a writing rhythm and discover what writing forms in her as her story and message unfold.

Manuscript Assessment

Got a dusty non-fiction first draft you're not sure what to do with next? Get a personal review of your manuscript, with an action plan for getting readers excited.

Whether she's just beginning to write or ready to publish, here's what the journey looks like with a coach in your corner.

Client Words

“I was stuck after writing my manuscript and didn’t know how to move forward to get it published.
Having a book coach made sense to me to help me achieve my goals, and it re-energized me to move forward to realize my dream. Emily was highly organized, knowledgeable, motivating, and understanding of my goals and timeline. Within 5 months, I went from a raw manuscript to a published book.”

Ginette Armoogan,
Pastor, Coach, Social Justice Advocate

“I didn’t realize that publishing a book involved so many steps!
It was overwhelming at times, but Emily provided a template that made the whole process more easily attainable. Emily also gave me clear direction at the stages where I was unsure or unmotivated. She consistently spoke into my journey, inspiring me to carry on until the book in my heart was a book in my hands.”

Val deVries,
author of 'The Worry/Free Challenge: A Six Week Soul Challenge'

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