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Coaching & Consulting

Coaching & Consulting · J. Raymond
I’m not here to help you write a book. I’m here to help you write your book.

One-on-one mentorship from a published author who has done it: eight books, a following of nearly a million, and a method built on craft, accountability, and emotional honesty. Not a course. A partner beside you, from first idea to finished manuscript and beyond.

Limited spots. I read every application myself.

Start here

A free 15-minute discovery call

A chance to connect, explore your vision, and see whether this partnership is the right fit. No pressure, no pitch you have to sit through.

Choose a time

Prefer to write first? Apply by email below.

  • Eight published books, multiple bestsellers
  • Nearly 1 million followers across platforms
  • Weekly or bi-weekly one-on-one calls
  • A small number of spots open this fall
Who this is for

You already have a book in you. You just need a guide.

Maybe it’s an idea you’ve carried for years. Maybe it’s a draft that stalled, a story that hurts to write, or a finished manuscript with no plan for what comes next. Whatever stage you’re at, writing a book alone is slow and lonely, and most people stop long before it’s done.

This is personalized creative mentorship, built around your story, your voice, and your goals. You get someone who tells you the truth about the work, keeps you moving, and stays with you until the book exists.

Not a mass-market course. One writer, one book, fully supported.Why this works
Why this mentorship works

Five things you get that a course can’t give you.

Credibility and experience

Eight published books, multiple bestsellers, and a following of nearly a million readers. I teach what I’ve done.

Craft-driven coaching

Refined writing techniques and emotional authenticity, so the page sounds like you and lands with readers.

One-on-one guidance

Weekly or bi-weekly calls with real accountability. Your progress is tracked, and you never wonder what to do next.

Full-spectrum support

From the first idea through editing, design, and formatting, to a finished and publishable book.

Marketing and monetization

Platform building and audience connection, so the book finds its readers and the work can pay you back.

The proof

Authors I've worked with.

Lemonade Mantras cover

Lemonade Mantras

Elizabeth Winkler

Mindfulness mantras from a therapist and meditation teacher.

Read the ebook
Laughing at Cancer cover

Laughing at Cancer

Tania Solomon

A darkly funny memoir of facing cancer in Las Vegas.

Coming December 2026

Coming in early 2027: three more books, from a memoir to a poetry collection to a romantasy novel.

Choose your partnership

Three ways to work together.

Every package is one-on-one. Pay in full and save 10%, or spread it out with a deposit and monthly payments.

12 weeks

Foundation

From concept to a publishable manuscript.

$3,780Paid in full · save 10%
Or $4,200 total: $1,050 deposit + 3 payments of $1,050
  • Focused coaching calls
  • Writing guidance
  • Proofreading and editing
  • Design and formatting
  • Revision toward a completed, publishable manuscript
Apply for Foundation
6 months

Elevation

Manuscript development, plus the platform to launch it.

$6,615Paid in full · save 10%
Or $7,350 total: $1,837.50 deposit + 6 payments of $918.75
  • Weekly coaching calls
  • Full manuscript development
  • Monetization blueprints
  • Publishing, promotion, and profit planning
Apply for Elevation
12 months

Legacy

Comprehensive author development and brand architecture.

$9,720Paid in full · save 10%
Or $10,800 total: $2,700 deposit + 12 payments of $675
  • Weekly strategic coaching
  • Comprehensive manuscript development
  • Brand architecture
  • Platform building
  • A monetization ecosystem built around your work
Apply for Legacy
How it works

From first hello to first session.

Book a call

An optional, free 15-minute discovery call to explore your vision and see if we’re a fit.

Apply by email

Tell me about your book, where you are, and your goals. I read every application personally.

Get your acceptance

If it’s a fit, I send an acceptance email with your payment and intake form.

Reserve your spot

A 25% non-refundable deposit reserves your place. Then we get to work.

Want a feel for how I think first? Watch the three biggest obstacles to writing a book or an introduction to the program.

Questions

Good to know.

What should I put in my application?

Your full name and location; a brief description of your book concept or working title; where you are in the process (idea, outline, draft, or completed manuscript); your top three goals for this partnership; why now feels like the right time and why you feel called to work with me; and which package you’re most drawn to. The Apply buttons open an email with these prompts already filled in.

Do I need a draft to apply?

No. You can come with an idea, an outline, a draft, or a finished manuscript. The packages are built to meet you where you are.

Why is availability limited?

Because the work is one-on-one. I keep coaching space deliberately small so every client gets real attention, and I review every application myself.

How do payments work?

Pay in full and save 10%, or choose a deposit plus monthly installments. After you’re accepted, a 25% non-refundable deposit reserves your spot.

What if I just want to talk it through first?

Book the free 15-minute discovery call. It’s a chance to connect, explore your vision, and decide whether this partnership is the right fit.

Can I keep working with you after my package ends?

Continuing clients can extend their partnership with a 6-month Elevation extension. We’ll talk through the right next step as your package comes to an end.

I look forward to reading your words and walking beside you as we bring them to life.

Let’s talk about your book.