Business Writing Coaching
One-on-one business writing coaching sessions with Lynda McDaniel are a fast—and, yes, even fun—way to boost your confidence and your results.
Lynda answers some FAQs about how her coaching works:
Q: What makes you a good writing coach?
A: I understand how frustrating it can be to know what you want to write—but struggle to get the right words down. I can show you how to write faster—and make your words sing. You’ll overcome any lingering fears and self-doubt so you can write books that will make you a leader in your field, proposals that seal the deal, and blogs and articles that grab attention and increase traffic to your website.
The writing process is messy, and that’s where we get into trouble. We think our first drafts should be perfect. (I, too, am a recovering perfectionist who thought my first drafts should be brilliant.) We learn grammar and punctuation in school, but not the writing process. That’s like teaching carpenters all about lumber and hammers, but not teaching them how to build a house!
If you could see the early drafts of professional writers, writers you love to read, you’d be amazed at how scratched through and heavily edited they are. This is simply the writing process. You’ll often hear me say, “Good writing is really good editing. Bad writers just stopped too soon.”
Q: What is one-on-one coaching like?
A: You (or your team) will enjoy personal, private attention. Together, through telephone and e-mail discussions, we’ll run off those prissy teachers or bully bosses who made you worry about every word you wrote. You’ll quickly learn how to dismiss those inner critics, build on your strengths, and start writing like the professional you are.
I have an uncanny ability to see your unique potential. I believe in you and know you can write anything from a 300-word blog to a 30,00-word book. So I’ll encourage you—but not at the expense of quality. To make sure you finish with a worthy product, I’ll gently guide and instruct you too.
Oh, Lynda: This was terrific! Exactly what I was looking for.
Wow – a huge weight has been lifted from my shoulders.
[Our work together] is a must for my future projects and personal work.
—Dr. Katherine A. Hart, Ed.D., ClearVision Consulting, Alameda, Calif.
Q: Do you assign a lot of homework?
A: You’ll work on business documents you are already writing for work (our clients are too busy for homework!) to practice kick-start techniques that end procrastination and increase confidence.You’ll learn how to craft an attention-grabbing beginning, an information-packed middle, and a compelling ending. Along the way, you’ll find your distinctive writing voice and style while learning to use powerful tools of effective communication.
What’s it like to work with a writing coach?
First, I promise I will:
- Get you fired up about writing like never before.
- Assess your specific needs—and your unique potential.
- Help quiet lingering fears of writing.
- Never try to make you write like me (or anyone else!).
- Share time-saving tips that help you accomplish even more.
- Never embarrass or humiliate you.
- Add whimsy and fun to our time together.
What a relief it is to have you as my writing coach! From my online products to press releases
and book projects, your expertise is something I can count on. One of my favorite things is
the way you combine your background in journalism and its trademark “tell a compelling
story” focus with solid business writing know-how. Your feedback on my writing is
gracious, honest, and empathetic. —Jenny Capella, The Capella Group, Seattle, Wash.
That means you will:
- Write faster, stronger, and better using new tools and techniques.
- Develop stronger relationships with clients, bosses, and co-workers (which leads to increased revenue and improved results).
- Relax more because you feel prepared to tackle each writing project.
- Find your distinctive writing voice and style.
- Tap into your creativity at new, yet-to-be-discovered levels.
- Enjoy new ways of thinking and writing that will serve you for a lifetime.
Sign up for your free 20-minute consultation, where you can get answers to your business writing questions and concerns. Click on the red button to schedule your appointment.
