Peter Birkeland
Book publishing and writing coach for authors and executives
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Founders and business owners and Executives |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Career coach |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Chicago |
Peter Birkeland is a publishing and writing coach who helps authors turn their ideas into books. He has a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Chicago. Two of them are Do More Faster and Startup CXO. He has also worked at Techstars. He guides authors through academic, traditional and self-publishing.
What Peter helps with
Peter helps people who have strong ideas but need to pull them out and shape them into a book. He also covers the path to getting it published.
- Pulling your ideas out and organizing them into a book
- Manuscript submission
- Publishing strategy
- Writing techniques
- Choosing between academic, traditional and self-publishing
- Planning a first book as a new author
- Preparing for publishing and writing interviews
Who Peter works with
Peter has worked with executives, investors and entrepreneurs who want to publish a book. His book topics include business, venture capital and entrepreneurship. He also works with first-time authors.
Background and qualifications
Peter holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Chicago. He uses his research and structure skills to organize other people's ideas into books. He has published his own books and has helped others publish for the past decade. Those include Do More Faster with Brad Feld and David Cohen, and Startup CXO with Matt Blumberg. He has also worked at Techstars.
Peter Birkeland pricing
Programs and services
- Start-to-finish publishing and writing recruiting package
- Interview preparation package for publishing and writing roles
- Custom hourly sessions
- Recorded webinars on publishing a first book
Peter Birkeland reviews
Peter Birkeland has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 13 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Best for executives, investors and entrepreneurs who want help turning their ideas into a published book.
Common questions
How much does Peter Birkeland charge?
Coaching with Peter runs $90 to $175 an hour. Message Peter from this page for an exact quote.
What does Peter Birkeland help with?
Peter Birkeland helps with pulling your ideas out and organizing them into a book, manuscript submission, publishing strategy and writing techniques.
Does Peter Birkeland coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Peter Birkeland have reviews?
Peter Birkeland has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 13 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Peter Birkeland certified?
Peter Birkeland lists: Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Chicago.
Can Peter work with clients in other time zones?
Yes. Peter is flexible on times for clients 12 to 18 hours away from Chicago time. He will set a schedule that fits.
What kinds of publishing paths does Peter cover?
Peter covers academic, traditional and self-publishing. He helps match the path to each author's goals.
How do I contact Peter Birkeland?
Send Peter a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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