You've got the spark of an idea for a book. What now?
It's time to get book-ready. That means a growing platform, clear message, and polished proposal or manuscript draft. Instead of keeping your book as a "someday' goal, let's build the professional assets that make your project a reality.
I'm Ann Kroeker, writing coach, author, and host of the top 1% "Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach" podcast. I've guided writers to land agents, secure deals, and build platforms that matter. I've witnessed writers gain clarity and momentum faster than they expected.
Book-Ready Writers is my signature group program built on support from your cohort and me. We work on visibility, craft, and your proposal or manuscript...together. It's all my best coaching in one place with the content, coaching, and community to take you from spark to fully book-ready.
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Content, Community, and Coaching for Committed Writers Ready to Become Authors
October 6, 2026, I'm kicking off a new group program called Book-Ready Writers that has the best of everything I offer in one comprehensive, 12-month container so people can craft quality book proposals, build their platform, improve their writing skills, and work alongside others so they become the book-ready writers that agents and publishers are looking for. Click the image below to learn more and apply.
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You don’t have to figure it out on your own.
You want to write a book, build your platform, publish articles, or craft essays, but knowing where to start, how to finish, and how to make your work stand out feels impossible. Maybe you tried the DIY route—then got stuck and second-guessed yourself.
Now’s the perfect time to bring me in. Together we’ll develop your ideas into writing that captivates and connects with readers, and you’ll learn to navigate platform-building and publishing with confidence. Ready to talk? Contact me.
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Ann's support and guidance has been invaluable to me on my journey to securing a literary agent and a traditional publishing book deal. Not only does her writing and publishing expertise run deep, but she is profoundly adept at understanding the needs of her writers and meeting them where they are. To me, that is the mark of a great coach. Working with Ann is a true joy, and any writer would be lucky to have her in their corner.
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Are you struggling with your book idea? Craft? Platform? A book proposal? You're ready for coaching! And I'll coach you in all of that in Book-Ready Writers.
My career has included a wide range of writing pursuits, including publishing (I'm a former editor and a multi-published author), freelance writing, corporate writing—even award-winning poetry! But these days I focus on coaching writers of nonfiction, primarily through my group coaching program called Book-Ready Writers. I've coached writers who became award-winning authors as well as authors who chose self-publishing. Even if you're currently only working on short-form content, reach out.
Book-Ready Writers
My coaching business has shifted so that the best of all my coaching is offered in the group program known as Book-Ready Writers. Learn more and apply to be part of the founding cohort!
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