About the course
This course is designed for editors who have completed the CIEP Coaching Skills for Fiction Authors course, or for those who already provide coaching to clients in some capacity, and want to learn how to effectively apply their skills to their coaching practice. The case studies used throughout the course are all based on fiction/creative non-fiction projects. The course is best suited for editors and/or book coaches who have previously completed some editorial training and have some experience of meeting one-to-one with clients.
Over the four weeks you’ll learn how to best put your coaching skills into practice both as a service of its own and in combination with other editing services. We’ll use real-life case studies and group work to explore different ways to approach clients’ needs. There will be lots of discussion and a new exercise each week so by the end of the course, you’ll be a more confident coach full of new ideas to help your clients create great books.
By the end of the course, you will:
- Have an abundance of ideas, tips and tricks to help structure your coaching sessions and keep your clients engaged
- Understand how to cope with difficult situations that may arise during coaching and hold your boundaries
- Know how to combine coaching with your other editing services and design attractive packages
How does the course work?
Session 1, Tuesday 17 November, 10.00-11.30am GMT - Combining coaching with other services
- Developmental editing and coaching; copy/line editing and coaching; creating packages
Session 2, Tuesday 24 November, 10.00-11.30am GMT - Coaching techniques
- Creating sessions; getting the most out of your client
Session 3, Tuesday 1 December, 10.00-11.30am GMT - Tips and tricks
- Resource gathering/usage; time saving; keeping your client engaged
Session 4, Tuesday 8 December, 10.00-11.30am GMT - When clients push the boundaries
- Tips to deal with tricky situations
Places on our virtual learning courses are limited and sell out quickly. If your chosen course is already fully booked, please email [email protected] to be added to the waiting list.
Please note that we use Zoom for our online courses. Please ensure that you are able to access this system where you are based before booking your place. Please note the CIEP's terms and conditions before booking your place.
Virtual learning sessions are recorded and the recordings are made available on the CIEP's Teachable platform. Recordings are only accessible to course delegates enrolled in the particular iteration.
