Sophy Dale
Book coach and developmental editor for small business owners
| Hourly rate range | $135 to $200 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Based in | Edinburgh, United Kingdom |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Certified Relational Dynamics Coach (2009) |
Sophy Dale is a book coach and developmental editor based in Edinburgh. She helps authors write and publish books, especially small business owners who want a book that grows their business. She spent over 25 years in publishing, including editorial, publicity and marketing roles. Her clients have been published by Penguin Books, Canongate Books and Hodder & Stoughton, and one was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. She also holds a Relational Dynamics coaching qualification.
What Sophy helps with
Sophy helps authors shape a book idea, write it and revise it. She also helps with the blocks that come up while writing.
- Developing and structuring a book
- Writing a novel, memoir or non-fiction book
- Revising a manuscript to make it stronger
- Building author authority and platform
- Getting a solid base for book marketing and sales
- Working through writer's block
- Handling imposter syndrome while writing
- Doing customer research for a book's audience
Who Sophy works with
Sophy works with authors writing novels, memoirs and non-fiction. Her main focus is small business owners who want a book that grows their business. Her group programme is for experts such as consultants, coaches, therapists and course creators who want to write and publish a book.
Background and qualifications
Sophy has worked in books for over 25 years. She held editorial, publicity and marketing roles at publishers and worked for book festivals and book prizes. She later became a freelance editor and book coach, and has coached for well over ten years. She holds two degrees in literature and publishing. She qualified as a Relational Dynamics Coach in 2009, which lets her support clients through writing blocks, imposter syndrome and visibility issues. She has also worked online as a copywriter.
Sophy Dale pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one book coaching
- Fully Booked group programme
- Editorial feedback on manuscripts
- Virtual Writing Retreat design support
- Free discovery call
Sophy Dale reviews
The CoachVouch take
A former publishing insider with 25 years in the book industry who coaches business owners to write books, with clients published by major houses.
Best for small business owners, coaches and consultants who want to write a book that builds their business.
Common questions
How much does Sophy Dale charge?
Coaching with Sophy runs $135 to $200 an hour. Message Sophy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Sophy Dale help with?
Sophy Dale helps with developing and structuring a book, writing a novel, memoir or non-fiction book, revising a manuscript to make it stronger and building author authority and platform.
Does Sophy Dale coach online?
Sophy is based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Sessions are online.
Is Sophy Dale certified?
Sophy Dale lists: Certified Relational Dynamics Coach (2009).
Does Sophy Dale work with people outside Edinburgh?
Yes. She is based in Edinburgh and works with clients across the globe.
Does Sophy Dale only coach business books?
No. She has worked with authors writing novels, memoirs and non-fiction books. Her main focus is small business owners.
How do I contact Sophy Dale?
Send Sophy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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