Isabel Sterling
Master certified life coach for published authors
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Creatives |
| Also coaches | Health coach |
| Credentials | Master Certified Life Coach |
| Practice | The Confident Author Academy |
Isabel Sterling is a master certified life coach who helps published authors build confident, lasting writing careers. She is an author herself and has a decade of publishing experience. She came to coaching after perfectionism, imposter syndrome and deadline panic followed her own book deal. She runs The Confident Author Academy, a group coaching program, and writes a twice-monthly newsletter on the mental and professional lives of authors.
What Isabel helps with
Isabel works with published authors on the mental and emotional side of a writing career. She helps them ease the pressure that comes with deadlines and comparison.
- Perfectionism in writing
- Imposter syndrome
- Feeling inadequate as a writer
- Comparing yourself to other authors
- Panic over deadlines
- Avoiding burnout
- Finding joy in writing again
Who Isabel works with
Isabel coaches authors who are already published. Many of them deal with perfectionism, imposter syndrome and worry about mistakes. Some are close to burnout and want a writing career they enjoy.
How Isabel works
Isabel teaches through The Confident Author Academy, a group coaching program for authors. She also sends a newsletter twice a month, on the 1st and 3rd Monday. It covers topics many authors avoid, such as finances and sales numbers. New subscribers get a Burnout-Free Writing Worksheet that takes under 5 minutes to finish.
Background and qualifications
Isabel is an author and a Master Certified Life Coach. She has a decade of experience in publishing. After she was traditionally published, she still struggled with perfectionism, imposter syndrome and comparing herself to peers. Coaching helped her enjoy storytelling again, even though writing had become her job. She then became a coach for published authors so others could get the same help.
Isabel Sterling pricing
Programs and services
- The Confident Author Academy group coaching
- Twice-monthly newsletter Real Talk for Writers
- Free Burnout-Free Writing Worksheet
- Free live workshop
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The CoachVouch take
She is a published author with a decade of publishing experience who coaches only authors.
Best for published authors who feel burned out, doubt themselves or want a steadier writing career.
Common questions
How much does Isabel Sterling charge?
Coaching with Isabel runs $80 to $150 an hour. Message Isabel from this page for an exact quote.
What does Isabel Sterling help with?
Isabel Sterling helps with perfectionism in writing, imposter syndrome, feeling inadequate as a writer and comparing yourself to other authors.
Is Isabel Sterling certified?
Isabel Sterling lists: Master Certified Life Coach.
Does Isabel Sterling coach unpublished writers?
Her coaching is aimed at published authors.
Does Isabel offer group coaching?
Yes. She runs The Confident Author Academy, a group coaching program for authors.
How do I contact Isabel Sterling?
Send Isabel a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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