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Hiring an expert to help you get through the process of writing your manuscript is one of the most surefire ways to make sure your book gets published. 

But how do you know whether you would benefit more from working with a coach or an editor? When should you hire one or the other? Or is it better to hire both?

One of the most common questions I’m asked by potential clients is whether I will do extensive editing of their manuscripts or give them detailed feedback on their ideas.

Because I’ve had to explain the differences between coaching and editing so many times, I thought I would devote today’s podcast to clarifying these issues.

For step-by-step support for your writing projects apply for Leslie's Your Words Unleashed Six-Month Program.

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The three ways Leslie can help you in 2025:

#1: Six-month Your Words Unleashed signature book writing coaching program. Through 8 hour-long sessions tailored to your own needs and goals, we will pinpoint what’s keeping you stuck. We’ll figure out personalized solutions and strategies so you can create direction and lasting momentum with your book writing. I’ll also provide detailed feedback on your writing throughout

#2: Four-month Career Reset Program for Overwhelmed Academics who want to reconnect with purpose. Over the course of 6 hour-long sessions, we’ll clarify your personal career vision, create space for what matters, overcome internal obstacles to change, and define what success means on your own terms so you can work less and live more.

#3: Group Zoom Workshops that balance personal well-being with writing productivity. Topics include transforming your dissertation into a book; connecting to the deeper purpose of your work; as well as boundary setting.

Check everything out on my website and if you are interested in any of these, please shoot me an email at ...