Nonfiction
Book Coaching
for female thought leaders
for female thought leaders
What if you had a coach, editor, and creative director guiding you through the whole process of writing your bestselling book? With a high-touch, editorial process designed to help books stand out, you can publish a book that brings in dream clients, books speaking engagements, and builds your brand.
↑ Hey, I’m MIKAELA
Writing coach and editor with 10+ years of experience, in love with helping female leaders write books that build their authority.
Helping female thought leaders write books that build their authority and grow their businesses
SHANNON DODD
READING SPECIALIST + PARENT COACH, LITERACY SIMPLIFIED
author, becoming: 30 days to beCOMING THE MOM YOU WANT AND YOUR CHILD NEEDS
"I kept saying, 'Thank you, Lord, for sending me Mikaela!'"
I have felt so seen in this process . . . like you genuinely understood what I was trying to say.
Find your starting point
A LITTLE LIKE THOSE CHOOSE YOUR OWN
ADVENTURE BOOKS - BUT FOR YOUR BOOK JOURNEY.
WORKSHEET
"I have an idea but I'm not sure where to start."
Download the Bestseller Mapping Method. It's what I use to help my clients start to structure and write bestsellers.
COACHING
"I'm ready to write and want structure for my book."
Book your Outline Intensive--high-touch, editorial-led sessions that give you solid structure.
PODCAST
"I want to learn more."
Listen to the For Women who Write podcast to learn more about writing and publishing.
ASHLEY BROCK
bestselling author, HOW TO WIN WITH PAID ADS
“There is no one that I would recommend more than Mikaela for writing a book.”
"The way that she helped me with speed, an outline, a map, and accountability was exactly what I needed to fast track my message to the world. Finding someone that has a critical eye, thinks strategically, and understands your message is really challenging but she helped me with ease. And I cannot recommend her enough!"
My philosophy:
a clear structure will get you where you want to go
This means we ditch second-guessing, outline with confidence, and write even with a busy schedule.
When you pair book coaching with your expertise, you can create an outline, an actionable writing plan, and a high-quality book that will open up speaking engagements, bring in dream clients, and grow your business.
When you hire a book coach, magical things happen . . .
Booking your year's calendar with speaking engagements in front of your ideal clients
Feeling unshakably confident in your business' core message and how you communicate it
Relying on your book for years to help you sell, coach, and mentor while you sleep
Becoming established as an expert in your topic and build credibility because you literally "wrote the book on it"
Ideal clients highlighting, underlining, and wearing out your book before saying to their friends "You have to read this"
Refreshing Amazon to see your book ranked #1 on the bestseller charts next to your industry's icons
Getting emails from your readers thanking you for positively influencing their lives
MY PHILOSOPHY
Becoming a published author gives you confidence, freedom, and gratification.
It all starts with structure first.
aSHLEY BROCK
coach, paid ads academy
bestselling author, how to win with paid ads
"There is no one that I would recommend more than Mikaela for writing a book."
The way that she helped me with speed, an outline, a map, and accountability was exactly what I needed to fast track getting my message to the world. She helped me do it! And finding someone that has a critical eye, thinks strategically, and understands your message is really challenging but she helped me with ease. And I cannot recommend her enough!
here's my take:
To do something great, you go further faster with a team
Plus it's more fun anyway
It's not easy to see your book idea clearly. I’ll help you map out your book, keep you accountable to get it written, and polish it so you're positioned as the obvious choice for speaking engagements, a #1 Amazon bestselling author, and a professional expert that clients rave about.
HERE'S HOW ↓
We start with an Outline Intensive, a two-day 1:1 session where we outline your entire book. You'll walk away knowing exactly what to write and how. But life can get in the way even with a great outline. So accountability coaching will help you get the book written. After you've written it, I'll step back into your manuscript and edit it for you. By the end of our 3-6 months together, you'll have a polished book!
High-Touch, Personalized Processes
Expert Coaching + Editing to Get Your Book Written Even with a Full Schedule
Each of these are priced separately so you can write your book at your pace.
At each step of the process, you'll receive:
✦ Every client must begin with the Outline Intensive! This allows me to fully invest in each client's book for a most premium experience.
1. outline intensive
We start your journey with a two-day intensive to outline your whole book. You walk away knowing exactly what you need to write, where stories go, and how your book will come together.
2. COACHING
Now that you have the outline, capitalize on the momentum as you write. Coaching will keep you going when life gets full. You'll also receive light feedback on your chapters to make sure you're sticking to your outline.
3. editing
Once your book is written, I will line and copyedit. That includes tightening your sentences, improving your grammar, and ensuring logical flow of thought.
4. referrals for publishing partners
So I can best focus on your writing, I'll refer you to a trusted publishing partner to finish your cover design, formatting, uploading, and marketing.
Hey, I’m Mikaela Mathews
writing coach + editor
I’ve been an editor for thirteen years and a certified writing coach for four.
Over that time, I’ve worked with hundreds of writers helping them refine, reshape, and strengthen nonfiction manuscripts that carry real weight.
Thirteen of the women I’ve coached have gone on to become Amazon bestselling authors.
I’m here to guide you through this pivotal moment: writing a bestselling book that will bring you to thrilling places.
You might honestly be closer than you realize.
When I'm not helping you put pen to paper, I'm hybrid homeschooling my two little boys, helping my husband run his nonprofit, and serving my small home church.
What's Included:
PERSONALIZED ATTENTION
I believe in going deep with a small group of people. I'm with you from beginning to end of writing your book.
EDITOR-APPROVED BOOK OUTLINE
You'll walk away from your intensive with a thorough, editor-approved outline. You'll know exactly what to write, where stories go, and what should be a podcast episode instead.
TITLE ANALYSIS AND FEEDBACK
You'll use this title for years. Let's make sure you not only love it but it also drives sales.
FRAMEWORK FOR YOUR BOOK
Readers crave simplicity. A framework makes your book into a "just-one-more-chapter" page-turner. Together, we create yours if you don't yet have one.
CREATIVE DIRECTION
This is a brand new adventure for you! An experienced partner who has both studied and helped produce bestsellers gives you a leg up.
ACCOUNTABILITY
The biggest threat to publishing a book isn't bad ideas or bad writing. It's making the time. With coaching, you stay accountable to your deadlines.
PROFESSIONAL EDITING
Ten+ years of experience editing Bible Studies, devotionals, personal development, and business books will make sure your final manuscript is clean as a whistle.
PUBLISHING GUIDANCE
Self-publishing can be confusing and daunting. I'll guide you through the whole process so you skip on the scams and find a publishing partner that delivers.
POLISHED MANUSCRIPT
You'll walk away with a finished, polished book ready for cover design, formatting, and uploading.
writing wisdom in your ears
For Women who Write Podcast
If you've ever wanted to know how publishing actually works and the secret sauce to writing a bestseller, you can find it all here.
Hit play while you do the dishes, drive to soccer practice, or on your evening walks so you can become a woman who writes.
ERIKA MILLARD
owner, bookkeeping with erika
book forthcoming!
"I am so inspired to keep writing & feel really good about my next steps. This is exactly what I needed to move forward."
BLAKLEE RAMSEY
REALTOR + BROKER
book forthcoming!
"Mikaela moved my chapters around, and it unlocked something in my brain. Literally haven't been able to sleep since our call because it's like a gate opened up."
KENDRA AROCHO
Founder, INSPIRED BY HIS GRACE
author, journeys of courage
"I can’t even express from start to finish Mikaela’s creativity, professionalism, and dedication that made this entire process so smooth and enjoyable."
"What stood out most to me was how attentive Mikaela was to my vision and voice. She turned my book into something I couldn’t even imagine. Her attention to detail and passion showed up perfectly. It’s not always easy to find someone like that. I’m genuinely grateful for all of her hard work and dedication in collaborating with me. This was a fantastic journey."
Let's work together!
I already wrote my book. Can you edit it?
Unfortunately, no. The experience is best when we can work together from the beginning to the end. However, if you've only written part of your book (up to 10k words), I would love to chat with you!
What types of books do you work with?
I work with personal development, business, self-help, leadership, Christian living, and other similar nonfiction genres.
As much as I love a good novel, I do not coach fiction or memoir. Both genres are written with very different structures and processes.
Who do you work with?
I help female thought leaders start and finish writing their books. I've worked with coaches, consultants, realtors, accountants, specialists, Bible Study teachers, podcasters, and many others in similar work. If you have a book idea and you're ready to make it happen, I can help!
Can you help me with design, uploading, or marketing?
In order to best help my writers write a knock-out book, I focus on the writing and editing side. Once your book is polished and ready for publication, I refer you to a trusted publishing partner who will finish it out for you. This includes cover design, formatting, uploading to Amazon, and going for bestseller. If you continue coaching after the Outline Intensive, I'm more than happy to give you feedback on your cover and brainstorm marketing strategies with you.
What’s the timeline and how soon can we start?
Writing a book can vary for each writer. This is a rough timeline for most people:
Step #1: Outline Intensive - 2 day session
Step #2: Writing - 3-6 months (faster with coaching!)
Step #3: Editing - 3-6 weeks (depending on calendar + book length)
Step #4: Publishing - 3 months
You can likely expect to have your book written between 7-10 months.
Book a call to see if we'd be a good fit together and my next opening!
What is the investment?
Pricing ranges for writing a book but we break it down into several phases so you can maintain your pace. You can expect to pay $3,500-$6,500+ in installments throughout your book-writing journey.
This includes:
A two-day Outline Intensive
Minimum of 3 months coaching (optional)
Professional Editing
Payment plans available! More information can be found on the Outline Intensive page.
Schedule a Strategy Call to determine if we’re a good fit
Or Email me at [email protected]
Now booking May + June intensives!
Not ready for book coaching yet?
The Structure Your Book workshop is a focused, high-touch, no-pressure session to clarify your idea.
What happens in a workshop:
The Structure Your Book workshop is a perfect first step if you're still unsure on your book idea.
It's also a great space to see how I coach and if we would be a great fit together! It's a bit more room to chat than a sales call.
I host these workshops bimonthly. Click the link below to sign up for the next one!
Mikaela Mathews is a writing coach who helps female thought leaders write structured, high-quality books. She specializes in nonfiction personal development, leadership, and business books.
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