Writing Coaching & Publishing Guidance

Writing coaching is designed to help new writers become published indie authors. 
At Bayou Daydreamer, we guide writers through the process of completing their manuscript, publishing it, and marketing it. Once the book is published, all royalties go to the author. None go to Bayou Daydreamer as we simply act as a guide throughout the process.

What does the self-publishing process look like?

Bayou Daydreamer gently walks writers through the self-publishing process with weekly coaching sessions that provide personalized writing instruction. Bayou Daydreamer also spearheads the book's marketing and advertising process. This leaves the writer free to focus on what they love most, writing! 
​Learn more about Bayou Daydreamer's services in the video below!

Writing Coaching Packages

Bayou Daydreamer walks writers through each of the major writing and self-publishing steps via three writing coaching packages. Each package is explained in the video below.
*You can also skip the video and simply read about each package in the text underneath!*

The Sample Package

This package allows writers to sample the perks of working with a writing coach. Each week, you and your writing coach use one hour to discuss your book, your writing goals, your progress, and the next steps you should take to be successful as 
you move through your writing journey.
Services:
  • Personalized weekly Writing Classes/Coaching Sessions: Weekly one-hour long writing coaching sessions. During these sessions, the coach presents a topic they feel the writer will benefit from. At the end of each session, a Q&A session is held. This allows writers to ask their coach any questions that come to mind. ​​
This package is covered by a monthly payment of $200. 
**payment must be received by the 10th of each month to avoid a $50 late fee**​

The Basic Package

 Writers who select the Basic Package are able to focus on writing their book while Bayou Daydreamer handles much of the marketing and advertising that comes with the writing and publishing process. Their writing coach also guides them through every step of the writing and publishing process. 
Clients enjoy the following services:
Services:
  • Website Creation/Maintenance: Bayou Daydreamer creates and maintains the client’s author website and updates its blog on a weekly basis.
  • Social Media Management: Bayou Daydreamer sets up a maximum of two author social media accounts for the client and creates three engaging weekly posts.
  • Writing Coaching: The client enjoys weekly 30- minute writing coaching sessions.
  • Editing Services: Bayou Daydreamer oversees the editing of the client’s manuscript throughout the writing process.
This package is covered by a monthly payment of $550. 
**payment must be received by the 10th of each month to avoid a $50 late fee**

The Premium Package

Writers who require extensive hands-on assistance prefer this package. Such assistance includes:
Services:
  • Website Creation/Maintenance: Bayou Daydreamer creates and maintains the client’s author website and updates its blog on a weekly basis.
  • Social Media Management: Bayou Daydreamer sets up a maximum of three author social media accounts for the client and creates five engaging weekly posts.
  • Monthly Newsletter: Bayou Daydreamer creates and works to expand a “fan list” for the client, which includes the names and email addresses of the client’s readers and supporters. Each month, Bayou Daydreamer creates a newsletter on behalf of the client and sends it to each fan on the list.
  • Writing Coaching: The client enjoys weekly 30- minute writing coaching sessions.
  • Editing Services: Bayou Daydreamer oversees the editing of the client’s manuscript throughout the writing process.
  • Author Events: Depending on the writer's availability, Bayou Daydreamer organizes a maximum of one author event for the client each month. 
This package is covered by a monthly payment of $850. 
**payment must be received by the 10th of each month to avoid a $50 late fee**

The three packages detailed above are also listed here:

Sample Writing Coaching Package

$200.00
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Basic Writing Coaching Package

$550.00
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Premium Writing Coaching Package

$850.00
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Individual Services for Writers

If the three packages above exceed your price range, consider our individual marketing and advertising services for writers. These are generally less expensive as they focus on one specific service. 

Individual Service: Social Media Management

Services Include:
  • Creation/maintenance of the writer's Author Facebook page, Instagram account, and YouTube channel.
  • Creation/execution of the writer's monthly social media marketing plan. The strategy will include one post daily, Monday-Friday, on their Facebook Page and Instagram account. It also includes one weekly YouTube Video. 
  • Consultations regarding marketing and advertising strategies. 
Full Price: $250/month ​
**Some writers choose a consult only. This way, they can execute the marketing and advertising strategy on their own**
Consult Only: $75/hour

Individual Service: Weekly Newsletters to fans

Services Include:
  • Creation/maintenance of a list of names and email addresses of "fans." 
  • Each week, an Author Newsletter is created that updates readers on the writer's progress and other pertinent news. The purpose is to keep fans engaged and eager to read the book once it's released. 
Cost: $150/month ​

Individual Service: Author Website Creation

Bayou Daydreamer uses Weebly and/or Square to create an author website that corresponds with the author's personality, interests, and genre. It includes a homepage, biography page, blog, and contact page. 
Cost: $200/website

Individual Service: Author Website Maintenance

Bayou Daydreamer maintains the author's website by:
  • Responding to inquiries
  • Weekly updates to your blog with engaging posts designed to suit your target audience.
  • Ensuring each webpage's text, pictures, and other media are up to date and attractive.
This service is provided for a monthly fee of $150.
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Cost: $150/monthly

Individual Service: Public Relations Management

Bayou Daydreamer manages the author's public profile by:
  • Setting up author interviews with appropriate media outlets 
  • Organizing author speaking engagements 
  • Coordinating book signings 
This service is provided for a monthly fee of $250.
Cost: $250/monthly

The individual services detailed above
​are also listed here: 

Social Media Management

$250.00
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Weekly Newsletters

$150.00
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Website Creation

$200.00
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Website Management

$150.00
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Social Media Marketing & Advertising Consultation

$75.00
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Public Relations Management

$250.00
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