Becky the Book Coach
About Me....
I really don't enjoy talking about myself, but I am always happy to talk about my coaching style! I am an empath and a very intuitive person. I believe in 'truth with compassion". What does that mean to the writers I work with? It means that I am committed to helping writers bring their best stories into the world and to teach them to market those stories. I can't do that unless I am truthful about what I see and read. A writer is not well served by a coach who only tells them what they want to hear and not what is the truth. A good coach will always strive to help you improve your work. Maybe it will make more sense if you hear what one of my clients says about me.
“Becky has been a critical partner as I continue to revise my novel. She reviewed my draft and helped me see where my story wasn’t working. She organized her feedback so that I knew the priorities I needed to address and where I could make the biggest improvements. It’s often difficult to see the flaws in our own work when we’ve toiled over every chapter, scene, and sentence.
Becky was empathetic as she delivered her feedback, and I really felt she understood the challenges we all face in getting the right words on the page. I know that she’s genuinely invested in my success.” Jackie Alcalde-Marr, Author "Olives, Sugar, Cherries"
​Nothing makes me happier than to witness a writer who is confident about their work and feeling proud of what they have created.
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A little of my personal story - I have been married for 32 years and we have one amazing son who is in engineering school. We have two spoiled rotten, rescues named Beau (the beagle) and Lucy (Heinze 57) who are usually sleeping under my feet when I am working.
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Here are the highlights
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35 years as a Marketing Strategist and Event Planner. So what does that mean? It means I have both work experience and lots of life experience.
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I have worked in different industry sectors. Turn Key Engineering & Architecture. Luxury Real Estate and Gated Communities. Senior Living for Independent Adults. Non-Profit sector where I facilitated course material to prepare participants to find jobs. Non-profit fund raising and events.
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I have been a book coach, content creator & copy editor for the last five years, and have coached both non-fiction and fiction writers. I published a coffee table book in 2018 that really put me on the path for my passion work which is working with writers.
Answering the Call: A Story of Everyday Valor
This is a list from my resume (don’t blame you if you don’t read all of it - meh). Just read the bottom line.
Strategic Marketing Implementation: Expertise in developing and executing strategic marketing plans to expand organizational missions and attract prospects.
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Relationship Building: Proven ability to network and build relationships within communities to foster collaboration and support.
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Content Creation: Experienced in writing, editing, and publishing content, including the creation of a coffee table book.
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Virtual Marketing Innovation: Proficiency in creating and coordinating virtual marketing experiences, especially during challenging times such as the pandemic.
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Public Relations: Adept at generating publicity and recognition through strategic event planning and media engagement.
Creative Problem Solving: Proactively identified new and creative methods to engage prospects and enhance marketing efforts.
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Team Leadership and Collaboration: Ability to lead and collaborate with event staff, conducting post-event meetings to review and improve processes.
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Community Engagement: Experienced in organizing large-scale outreach events with comprehensive planning and execution, including meals, lodging, entertainment, and transportation.
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Training and Facilitation: Skilled in creating corporate training videos and facilitating educational sessions.
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