Coaching fees
How much does a book writing coach cost?
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A book writing coach costs whatever the level of support is worth to you: one published example puts a 6 month book coaching retainer at $6,000, or $1,000 per month.
Defining Moments Press lists one price on its website: $1,997 as a single payment for the Author Blueprint 8 week course. Its Author Training package, which adds book coaching for 1 year, is priced on a free discovery call. Below are published market figures, what moves a coaching fee up or down, and when a cheaper option fits better.
What do coaches charge, according to published sources?
These figures come from the named sources, as published in 2026. They are market facts, not Defining Moments Press prices.
- Book coaching example: a coaching investment of $6,000, a 6 month retainer at $1,000 per month (Bestseller Publishing).
- Executive coaching, for comparison: $150 to $600 per hour for most engagements, with C-suite specialists charging $1,500 or more, and a typical six month engagement at $9,000 to $25,000 (Boon Health).
- CEO-only coaches: $500 to $3,000 or more per hour, putting top-end engagements at $60,000 and up (Boon Health).
Executive coaching is a different service, but it is a useful ceiling: book coaching is usually sold as a package tied to a finished book rather than by the hour.
What does Defining Moments Press charge?
| Program | Listed price | Includes coaching? |
|---|---|---|
| Free one hour course | Free (listed retail price $997) | No |
| Discovery call | Complimentary | Planning call with an Acquisition Editor |
| Author Blueprint | $1,997 one payment | No; unlimited email support |
| Author Training | Not listed | Yes, book coaching for 1 year |
| Author Launch and Author Premium | Not listed | Not listed |
What raises or lowers the cost of a book coach?
- Length of support.Months of coaching usually cost more than a short course, because you get more of a coach's time.
- Feedback depth. Bestseller Publishing estimates feedback and editorial guidance at 40 to 50% of a typical fee; more page reviews means a higher fee.
- What else is bundled. Design, formatting, marketing, and a launch add value and cost compared with coaching alone.
- Who writes. Ghostwriting, where someone else writes the book, is a larger project than coaching.
- Your timeline. Bestseller Publishing notes a coach might compress an 18 month solo project to 6 to 9 months; faster timelines need more frequent check ins.
When should you choose a cheaper option?
A course alone fits if you are self-directed and mostly need a method. A freelance editor fits if your draft is done and you only need it polished. Coaching wins when you have started before and not finished, when the book needs to serve your business, or when you want feedback from people who publish books for a living. Use the book sales calculator to see how many copies would cover a given investment.
For the full overview, read the guide to book coaching services pricing.
Common questions
How much does a book writing coach cost?
It varies by how much support you get and for how long. One published example from Bestseller Publishing describes a coaching investment of $6,000, a 6 month retainer at $1,000 per month. At Defining Moments Press, the self-guided Author Blueprint is listed at a one payment price of $1,997; coached packages are priced on a free discovery call.
More answers in the full FAQHow much should you pay for coaching?
Pay in proportion to the support you will actually use and the result you need. For context, Boon Health reports executive coaching at $150 to $600 per hour for most engagements, with a typical six month engagement at $9,000 to $25,000. Book coaching is a different service, so compare what is included, not just the headline figure.
More answers in the full FAQDoes book coaching cost the same as executive coaching?
Not necessarily; they are different services. Boon Health reports executive coaching at $150 to $600 per hour for most engagements, with coaches who work exclusively with CEOs charging $500 to $3,000 or more per hour. Book coaching is usually sold as a package or monthly retainer tied to producing a finished book.
More answers in the full FAQWhy are some package prices not listed?
Defining Moments Press does not publish prices for its coached and done for you packages on its website. Instead, an Acquisition Editor reviews your book idea and goals on a free call and then tells you whether your book is a good fit. Ask for the full price and what it covers in writing before you commit.
More answers in the full FAQCan I pay for book coaching over time?
Possibly. Defining Moments Press lists third party financing options, including personal loans, credit cards, and business loans, on a funding page for its 7 Figure Mentor System. Whether a similar option applies to a book package is something to ask on the discovery call. Its Author Blueprint checkout also mentions other payment options.
More answers in the full FAQShould I hire a book coach or take a course?
Take a course if you are self-directed and mainly need a process. Hire a coach if you need feedback and someone holding you to deadlines. Defining Moments Press offers both: the Author Blueprint is a self-guided 8 week course listed at $1,997, and Author Training adds book coaching for 1 year.
More answers in the full FAQTalk through your book idea
The only way to get an exact price for coached or done for you help is to talk through your project. The discovery call is free, and you will know within the call whether your book is a fit.
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