Is Your Writing Coach a Monster?

Published: Sat, 08/13/16



Hey there,


Because of our current "Any Friend of a WriteByNighter" promotion we told you about last week, we know you have writing coaching on the mind.


But choosing a writing coach can be so difficult. After all, this is a person in whom you're placing a great deal of trust.


A writing coach holds in his or her hands not only your words, but your goals as well, your writing hopes and dreams.


It's a heavy responsibility, and, unfortunately, one that not all writing coaches take seriously.


While we're busy celebrating WriteByNight's 7th birthday (thank you, thank you), we want you to read our latest blog post, which identifies four types of writing coach monster and provides tips on how to avoid them:
  • the tyrant
  • the money-grubber
  • the scribbler, and
  • the myopic


Because they're out there, folks, lurking in the shadows, waiting for you to take a wrong turn so that they can empty your wallet -- and drain your will to write.


Caveat scriptor, friends.


Of course, if you know how to identify these writing coach monsters, you won't hire one. Wanna know how we know that? It's because none of our writing coaches have a monstrous bone in their bodies.


And right now, at this very moment, instead of lurking in the shadows down a one-way alley, they are waiting to work one-on-one with you to help you achieve your writing goals.


Check out the blog post, and let us know if you're interested in getting some seriously non-monstrous help with your writing.


For the month of August ONLY, get a free meeting when you enter or re-enter coaching. Express your interest here


Now through August 31, get free meetings just for telling your friends about us! Claim your free meetings now



Wishing you a monster-free weekend,
Justine


Justine Duhr, WriteByNight owner

Justine Duhr
Owner, WriteByNight








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