Ruth Bullivant
Book coach for busy professionals writing nonfiction books
| Hourly rate range | $125 to $210 an hour |
|---|---|
| Works with | Professionals and Executives |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | South of England, United Kingdom |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Member of The Law Society of England and Wales (solicitor); MA in Classics, Oxford (Lady Margaret Hall); Author Accelerator certified in coaching nonfiction writers; Author Accelerator certified in coaching fiction writers; Member of the Alliance of Independent Authors; Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading |
Ruth Bullivant is a book coach who helps busy professionals in leadership roles write the nonfiction book on their mind. She spent thirty-five years as a banking lawyer in London before coaching full-time. She started her practice in 2020 and has helped over 80 writers. She also edits and indexes books. Her clients live in places from California to Cape Cod, the UK, Africa and Asia.
What Ruth helps with
Ruth helps professionals turn a book idea into a finished manuscript or book proposal. She also helps writers prepare work to send to agents and publishers.
- Turning a book idea into a clear plan
- Building a book from the foundations up
- Finding the risks that could stop you finishing
- Writing a book proposal
- Preparing a manuscript for agents or publishers
- Keeping control of the publishing process
- Organising and framing ideas so the book is marketable
Who Ruth works with
Ruth works with busy professionals in leadership positions who have a book in mind. Many are nonfiction writers who want to submit to agents or publishers. Her clients live across the globe, including the US, the UK, Africa and Asia.
How Ruth works
Ruth uses her Build Your Book process. It starts with pinning the idea to the page and building the book from the foundations up. In her talks with writers, they work out the specific risks that could stop the book from being finished, and ways to get past them. After the book or proposal is written, she shows writers how to stay in control of publishing. She also offers manuscript assessments at the developmental stage.
Background and qualifications
Ruth read Classics at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, and earned an MA. She qualified as a solicitor and spent thirty-five years as a banking lawyer in London. She began coaching writers in 2020. She trained for two years with Author Accelerator and earned certifications in coaching fiction (2020) and nonfiction (2021), with practical exams on real manuscripts. She has helped over 80 writers. She also edits and indexes books, and she wrote the thriller Blind Chance. A legal guide for writers and editors is due in 2026.
Ruth Bullivant pricing
Programs and services
- Build Your Book coaching process
- Manuscript assessments
- Book editing
- Indexing
Ruth Bullivant reviews
The CoachVouch take
A former banking lawyer of thirty-five years who now coaches writers and also wrote a legal guide for UK writers and editors.
Best for busy professionals in leadership roles who want to write a nonfiction book and reach agents or publishers.
Common questions
How much does Ruth Bullivant charge?
Coaching with Ruth runs $125 to $210 an hour. Message Ruth from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ruth Bullivant help with?
Ruth Bullivant helps with turning a book idea into a clear plan, building a book from the foundations up, finding the risks that could stop you finishing and writing a book proposal.
Does Ruth Bullivant coach online?
Ruth is based in South of England, United Kingdom. Sessions are online.
Is Ruth Bullivant certified?
Ruth Bullivant lists: Member of The Law Society of England and Wales (solicitor); MA in Classics, Oxford (Lady Margaret Hall); Author Accelerator certified in coaching nonfiction writers; Author Accelerator certified in coaching fiction writers; Member of the Alliance of Independent Authors; Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading.
Does Ruth Bullivant work with writers outside the UK?
Yes. Her clients live across the globe, from California to Cape Cod and from the UK to Africa and Asia. She works with writers in the UK and the US to prepare books for publication.
Does Ruth Bullivant also edit books?
Yes. She offers manuscript assessments, editing and indexing alongside coaching. She works to New Hart's Rules for UK readers and the Chicago Manual of Style for US readers.
How do I contact Ruth Bullivant?
Send Ruth a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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