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My mission is to light the path to building a book coaching business that is satisfying, impactful, soulful, and sustainable. I speak to burned-out English teachers, exhausted freelance editors, writers who are not making enough money from their writing (yet), and book lovers who yearn to make a living from what they love. But I also happen to be talking about every facet of the creative process, so if you’re a writer serious about leveling up, you might find inspiration and advice for your journey, too.

I’ll be doing a Business of Book Coaching 101 series, FAQs, and book coach Q&As, among other things.

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When I post.

I post (almost) every Friday and often om Tuesdays. Never miss an update—every new post is sent directly to your email inbox. (They tell me to say this: for a spam-free, ad-free reading experience, plus audio and community features, get the Substack app.)

You can also visit me at the #amwriting podcast and Substack.

I’m a (new!) co-host of the #amwriting podcast, and I post once every 5 weeks (and sometimes more) over on that Substack, which is amwriting.Substack.com My writing there is wholly focused on writing, especially my favorite topics: thinking before you write, writing with intention, and getting clear on your structure and your goals.

Here’s my official bio.

Jennie Nash is the founder and CEO of Author Accelerator, a company on a mission to lead the emerging book coaching industry with rigorous training, high standards for certification, and ongoing support for coaches while they launch and build their businesses. Jennie’s own clients have landed top agents, six-figure book deals, and spots on the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists. She is the author of 12 books in 3 genres, including her latest: Blueprint for a Memoir: How to Write a Memoir for the Marketplace. Visit her at jennienash.com, authoraccelerator.com, and bookcoaches.com.

If you’re interested in becoming an Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach, the most direct way to learn about our program is at bookcoaches.com/abc.

Here’s my unofficial bio.

I am going to turn 60 in 2024, and I am so grateful to have work that inspires me every single day and uses all my experience, wisdom, and talent. I’ve been a book coach since 2010 when I coached my first client, Lisa Cron, on the books Wired for Story and Story Genius. I’ve been running Author Accelerator since 2013 and as I write this in the waning days of 2023, we just certified our 200th coach — one of the proudest accomplishments of my life. I just became a grandmother, which is rocking my world in the best possible way. Here I am with Baby Lucy!

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