Ep. 143: Behind the Scenes of Book Coaching with Abigail K. Perry (of Lit Match Podcast) + Book Recommendations

Sarah's Bookshelves Live

Sarah Dickinson

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4.9 • 732 Ratings

🗓️ 14 June 2023

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

In today’s episode of Sarah’s Bookshelves Live, we dive into the fascinating world of book coaching with Abigail K. Perry (@abigailkperry)! We chat about the role of book coaches, the perks of working with them, and uncover some valuable insights for aspiring authors and book lovers. Plus, Abigail shares her book recommendations!

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Highlights

What a book coach is and their role in the writing / publishing process.
Industry gaps in publishing that create a demand for independent book coaches.
How book coaching differs from traditional editing or writing guidance.
The benefits of working with a book coach for aspiring authors.
The importance of reading broadly and understanding yourself as a writer and a reader.
How a book coach helps authors improve their craft and storytelling.
The importance of understanding the key components of writing and expectations by genre.
How a Book Coach supports the author through finding an agent through query letters.
The variety of services and expertise a book coach can offer.
How much a Book Coach costs.

Abigail’s Book Recommendations [35:16]

Two OLD Books She Loves

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:46]
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:47]
Other Books Mentioned:
- The Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros [36:31]
- The Midnight Library by Matt Haig [40:33]
- Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson [40:36]

Two NEW Books She Loves

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:54]
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:10]
Other Books Mentioned:
- Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus [42:04]
- A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman [43:35]

One Book She DIDN’T Love

Spare by Prince Harry the Duke of Sussex | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:01]

NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About

Banyan Moon by Thao Thai (June 27, 2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:23]
Other Books Mentioned:
- Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner [52:51]

Last 5-Star Book Abigail Read

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:04]

Other Links

Lit Match Podcast | First Chapters: Lessons in Chemistry (with Sarah Dickinson)

Transcript

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0:00.0	Welcome to Sarah's Bookshelves Live. I'm Sarah of Sarah's Bookshelves. Each week, I talk with a bookish
0:15.4	guest about two old books they love, two new books they love, one book they do not love, and one new release
0:22.0	they're excited about. We're going to get real and sometimes a bit snarky about all things,
0:26.8	books. If you like the show, I'd love it if you follow the show in your podcast player,
0:31.7	spread the word to your reader friends, post about it on your social media, or support the show
0:37.4	on Patreon at patreon.com slash
0:41.2	Sarah's bookshelves. Supporting the show on Patreon gets you access to bonus podcast episodes and
0:46.6	lots of other goodies. There's also a link in the show notes and in my Instagram bio. Let's get
0:52.2	rolling. Today we're going behind the scenes of book coaching with book coach and certified
0:57.3	developmental editor Abigail K. Perry.
1:00.0	And don't worry if you have no idea what a book coach is.
1:02.3	I did not either until I, quote, met Abigail, and by quote, I mean virtually met Abigail.
1:09.0	And we will clear all of that up in today's episode.
1:12.0	I met Abigail when she asked me to come on her podcast, LitMatch, to analyze the first
1:16.5	chapter of lessons in chemistry.
1:18.4	It was really challenging and really fun to look at a book that was a favorite of mine
1:24.2	last year through such an analytical lens, which is not the normal lens I consider when I read a book.
1:31.6	Abigail specializes in upmarket book club fiction, women's fiction, historical fiction, Y.A. and middle grade Y.A. Fantasy.
1:39.5	She is also the host and creator of the podcast Litmatch, a podcast made to help writers find the best
1:44.9	literary agent and business partner for their writing career.
1:48.4	She holds a BS in TV, radio, and film, and a master's in secondary education, English.
1:54.2	Abigail taught creative writing and film for a handful of years and worked as an editorial
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