One of the many reasons I love being a book coach to first-time nonfiction authors is because I get to help demystify how publishing works. Some of the most common questions I get are “What are the types of book publishing”, “Should I self-publish” and “What is...
When you go from toying with the idea of writing a book, to actually putting pen to paper and committing to writing a book proposal — you’re probably going to go through a wide range of emotions. At first, you’ll be super excited, and feel on top of the world — after...
There’s nothing like the feeling of excitement and anticipation when you have a brand new and fresh idea for a nonfiction book project. Of course, 5 minutes later comes the angst, worry, and “who me” voices: Is this idea any good? Who me, write a book? It takes...
You’ve taken the big step of committing to writing a book proposal so you can pitch your book idea to literary agents. Yay, you! As you work through your book proposal one of the most important sections that you absolutely must nail — is the marketing plan. Agents,...
I was on Zoom this morning with my Mastermind Group and I was talking about a workshop idea for aspiring nonfiction authors who have a book idea, but they’re not ready to commit to it. They need to fine-tune the idea and see if it really has legs to be a book. As I...
You have this “big idea” for a book. It’s the successful process you use with your clients every day that’s helping them take giant leaps forward. It’s the concept your podcast and blog are anchored on, and you’re yearning to share it with more people. It’s your area...
Hello! I’m Vanessa.
Vanessa Soto is a book coach who works with aspiring authors with a *big idea* for a nonfiction book.
Vanessa loves to help accomplished women with a point-of-view get their book idea out of their head and into a polished and effective book proposal that stands out in the publishing marketplace!
