Writing with Coach McCoach

Today I have the honor of interviewing author J.H. Laing as part of our Author Interview Series for the podcast.  J. H. (Jill) Laing is the author of the Tethered Souls Series and Book 2 Unraveled just released on March 22, 2023.  J. H. Laing is an avid daydreamer and lover of people. She melds her imagination and connection to human emotions with her stories of suspenseful paranorm...

On Life as a Book Coach In this episode, Coach McCoach is interviewed by a friend and author, Scott K. Haskin of the Haskin Cast Podcast. Scott asks the hard-hitting, thought-provoking, and insightful questions of a book coach and editor. With his perspective as a writer himself, he asks the things writers are desperate to know.   Katie explores what led her to this career, how the caree...

Toddlers give us a glimpse into a way of living that we've ignored for our entire adult lives. If you want to be steadfast in pursuing your dreams, writer, I encourage you to take these three tools from a toddler. Follow these steps, and you'll only meet success. SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Wednesday.  www.katiemccoach.com     PSSST. Enjoying the podcast?! I would truly ap...

In today's episode, book coach Katie talks about unearthing your WHY. Why do you write? As writers, we constantly hear that knowing WHY you want something, what makes you jump out of bed every day, is the key to success. It's the ticket to pursuing your dreams with steadfast determination. But how do you unearth this super powerful vague thing? That's what today's episode is about. Katie breaks do...

It was early January. The sun was out. Or maybe it was raining? It was brisk, but not too much in Southern California. I had just begun the year with a new mantra and zest for life. And then it all dropped out from under me. I hit a business failure. A big, floppity flop. Oof. It was not fun, my friend. It took my soul some time to heal and move forward. I truly wondered if this was the "fail" tha...

What's to come in Season 2 of Writing with Coach McCoach? We have some exciting things in store for Season 2! The season will officially drop on March 15th and new episodes will go live every Wednesday. In Season 2 of the Writing with Coach McCoach podcast you can expect to hear: Writing and revision tips from book coach Katie (that's me!) Mindset hacks Interviews with folks in the publishing indu...

If you've ever held yourself back from writing your book or sharing yourself with the world because of perfectionism... or just because of the constant fear you, or what you have to say, is not "good enough," then this episode is for you.   In this episode, Katie gets very real about her struggle with perfectionism and how it holds her back, and how we all can overcome this obstacle...

There are nuggets of wisdom everywhere, you just need to be open to them. Today's storytelling tip is all about commercials. Every commercial tries to convince a person to buy the product quickly, but the best commercials are the ones that evoke emotion, tell you a story, and convince the person their product will transform them in some way. Next time you watch TV or listen to the radio, pay atten...

This episode is for the person who has a story within them but is too intimidated to write it. I can't tell you how often people reveal to me that they've always wanted to write a book. The thing is, most of them never will. Is it fear? Intimidation? Do they think they need to be good at writing before they begin? There are so many reasons we don't try something new. So this podcast is for the per...

CW: Some curse words are used in this episode. Every writer has at least once heard the age-old advice to "write every day." It's one of those Rules of writing with a capital R. But how practical is this advice? Does it account for life? Mental health? Disabilities? Or even the fact that all humans have different needs and creative preferences? In this episode, book coach Katie McCoach explor...

You wrote your first book: yay!! But what's next? Where do you go from here? In this episode of Writing with Coach McCoach, Katie leads you through ten things you'll need to know, do, or ask yourself after writing your first book. What do you want to do with this? Who are you doing it for? Your end product will look very different than what you have now. There is a TON you can learn about writing...

We all know comparison is bad, and yet, writers are notorious for comparing themselves to other writers and published, successful authors. In this episode, Katie lays on the truth: comparison is based in lies. You will literally never be in sync with someone else's writing experience, so comparing yourself is a losing game. There is no possible way two experiences will ever be the same. And yet, c...

Book coach Katie McCoach tells you why she never wants another writer to ask her again if they should throw their book in the trash. In this episode, Katie discusses the common things that stand in your way as a writer and mindset shifts to change your outlook. How would you show up differently if you already knew for a fact you would be a published author one day? Katie fully believes anyone can...