Why I'm Shifting From Editing to ...

Why I'm Shifting From Editing to Coaching

The Better Writer Podcast by Olivia Bedford
E20
Apr 14, 2026
22:50

Episode notes

I did something big this week: I closed to sample edit requests for the first time since I started my business.

That decision was partially logistical, but only partially. It also represents a philosophical shift in my business. I’m transitioning away from an editing-focused model to a book coaching focused model.

Whether you’ve ever intended to work with me or not, I hope this episode helps you think through the options open to you as a writer so you can make an informed decision about what kind of help is right for you, no matter where you are in your writing journey.

Here are the resources and tools mentioned in this episode:

Thanks for listening, keep writing, and keep getting better one word at a time!

For a full transcript of the episode, please visit https://oliviahelpswriters.com/bwp/20.

Keywords

creative writing
revising fiction
developmental editor
write a book
writing process
writing coach
book coach