tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9168721931988700167.post7914312646165981186..comments2023-10-23T09:18:34.690-04:00Comments on Information in a Nutshell Writing and Publishing: Am I a Book COACH, or am I a Book CONSULTANT?FeliceGerwitz: Author, Speaker, Consultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03666690429601045887noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9168721931988700167.post-85271641614245428902010-03-24T10:29:24.555-04:002010-03-24T10:29:24.555-04:00The life coach I used helped me to focus on my str...The life coach I used helped me to focus on my strengths and drill down to what I really wanted to do. She made me think for myself...in other words, she didn't come out and say, "You need to do this or that," it was more..."So, you think you want to publish other people? Is that the direction that your are going?" Those types of questions make you think and move on accordingly.<br /><br />In answer to Bethany's question, I am both a book and author consultant. I have managed to get myself involved in every phrase of the writing and publishing world! Thanks for the dictionary reference. Leave it to an editor. :DFeliceGerwitz: Author, Speaker, Consultanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03666690429601045887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9168721931988700167.post-49186204425255679312010-03-24T10:11:05.267-04:002010-03-24T10:11:05.267-04:00Coach = a private tutor; one who instructs or trai...Coach = a private tutor; one who instructs or trains; to train intensively.<br />Consultant = one who gives professional advice or services.<br />Source = Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh Edition.<br /><br />I always go straight to the dictionary when I'm dealing with the finer points of semantics. You've definitely pointed out the subtle differences between coaches and consultants and done a good job of explaining what exactly you do. <br /><br />I just have to ask, though, are you a BOOK consultant, or an AUTHOR consultant? Yep, that's another finer point of semantics (leave it to me to be picky about such things)!Bethany LaShellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11790803944431508495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9168721931988700167.post-14609717500452753902010-03-24T08:31:04.843-04:002010-03-24T08:31:04.843-04:00I've only talked with a life coach once and I ...I've only talked with a life coach once and I think what you are saying is that a coach doesn't really offer ideas where as a consultant does, is that right? I'm a "pull yourself up by your bootstraps" kind of gal. If I can do it on my own, I do. If I need someone to help me, I appreciate that help from someone with expertise and valid ideas.JoJo Tabareshttp://artofeloquence.comnoreply@blogger.com