Your Story Matters
Personalized book coaching to guide you on your writing voyage
As a book coach and developmental editor, I offer one-on-one coaching to help you write a great book.
Contact me for help with:
Going from idea to structured plan
Writing a first draft, or moving to a next draft
Dealing with blocks to your writing like imposter syndrome or feeling stuck.
I have over 40 years of experience as a professional freelance writer, and I’ve been coaching other writers for more than 10 years. I'll help identify your strengths and give you tools to make your writing even better, all while encouraging you to follow the writing dreams that speak to your heart.
Find out more about how I can help you chart your course to writing success!
Book a call or go to Services.
You're in good hands!
Sue Muller Hacking knew she was on a lifelong writing voyage before she sold her first magazine article in the 1980s. She's a national award-winning journalist and freelance writer with more than 130 articles and short stories in regional and national publications including Writer's Digest, Spa, Highlights for Children, Boy's Life, Cruising World, and Ocean Navigator. Her books have sold over 50,000 copies.
As a certified book coach and developmental editor, Sue helps clients navigate their passage from writer to author. Whether the book is still an idea that needs direction, already a full manuscript, or anywhere in between, Sue is on board to help clients stay the course.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's evident that Sue loves memoirs! And, she loves working with budding memoirists. I found her to be caring, and her suggestions to be helpful. She helped me to properly classify my memoir, and discussed concepts that I would not have considered. -- Darla
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sue Hacking is an outstanding writing coach because she listens with her eyes, ears, and heart. As a beginner writer, I have much to learn, starting with the basics, such as English Grammar, Composition, and word processing. So, the learning curve has been steep. Sue understood where I was developmentally and met me at the starting gate. Working with Sue has been a turning point in my writing career. -- Anna
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sue Hacking began with great questions followed by insightful and inspirational advice on where and how to specifically improve my manuscript. I look forward to working with her more in the future. -- Patrick C.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sue did an excellent job providing me with helpful critiques about my writings. She was professional, kind, and the information she had to provide was valuable and helped me to better understand what direction to take my writing. -- Jessica
FAQs
What genres do you work with?
My preferred genres:
•Memoir
•Historical Fiction
•Adventure
•Non-fiction (depending on topic)
•Children's -- Picture Book to YA
I can Coach but will not do a Manuscript Critique:
•Horror
•Dark Romance
•Fantasy
•Space Odyssey Sci-Fi
If you don't see your genre, or you're not sure what it is, feel free to contact me.
What does a book coach do?
As your writing coach, I will work with you on a one-on-one basis. We’ll start with an assessment of your current skills and goals, after which I’ll suggest a learning plan that we might follow to help you reach those goals. I offer encouragement, and help you chart your course to success.
Who needs a book coach?
As a published author, I continue to work with coaches. Just as a dentist needs other dentists, so, too, do writers need other writers for encouragement, accountability, and an extra set of eyes on the work.
Whether you’re just getting started on your first story or you’ve written several books and want to up your game, I can help. I’ve been a professional freelance writer for over 40 years. My first four books were traditionally published: two for children and two nonfiction for adults. A memoir will be self-published in the Fall of 2024. so I have experience with many aspects of publication.
If you’re serious about becoming a better writer, contact me and let's explore how I can help you achieve your writing goals.
When should I hire a writing coach?
Regardless of where you are in your writing journey, a writing coach can help you improve.
Just like a CEO of a successful Fortune 500 company may have a business coach on the side, a writer may do the same to reach his or her full potential. Few become successful on their own. We all need mentors and coaches to take us to our highest level.
Is it worth it to invest in a writing coach?
As your coach, I’ll help you improve your skills, grow your confidence, find your writing voice, and discover your writing strengths.
My job as a coach is to guide you to become the best writer you can be—while inspiring you to find true fulfillment in your work.
Yes, you can do it on your own. But having a coach greatly speeds up your voyage to book writing success!
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