Coach Raven’s expertise and support empowered me to take the first steps toward realizing my dream of becoming an author.
Read about others’ experiences with Coach Raven to decide if working with a book coach is right for you and your dream project.
I don’t have to do this alone.
Before working with Coach Raven, I struggled to organize the massive, emotional landscape of my memoir. Every detail felt relevant, and I didn’t know where to begin. Raven helped me wrangle my story into a workable outline that still honors the heart of my journey. Her guidance helped me find clarity, focus, and a path forward.
What I enjoyed most was the accountability of our weekly calls (and her lighthearted humor!). It was so rewarding to know that each week, I made it one step closer to my dream of completing a full draft.
My biggest takeaway was realizing how valuable it is to have a coach who can offer both structure and perspective. Having someone like Raven in my corner made the process feel less overwhelming and reminded me that I don’t have to do this alone.
Structure, accountability, and confidence.
I’ve always dreamed of writing a book, but I struggled to find the time, discipline and belief in myself to make it happen. Coach Raven gave me the structure, accountability and confidence I needed to transform my ideas into a [children’s book] completed manuscript in just six weeks.
She helped me lay the groundwork for my book, define my target audience, and think through the essentials of my story, from developing the plot and characters to envisioning the setting and illustrations. She also provided me with the right mix of encouragement and tough love to help me break through my writing blocks, set realistic goals to accomplish each week, and stay focused and inspired.
Our weekly sessions were insightful and fun! Though I still have work to do to get my book published, Coach Raven’s expertise and support empowered me to take the first steps toward realizing my dream of becoming an author—and I’m so grateful for her guidance.
She tops the list.
Raven has been a total pleasure to work with. I have worked with several editors in the past and she tops the list. She understood what I was looking for, stuck to the schedule, and, most importantly, provided helpful feedback and suggestions to improve my book. You definitely want to hire Coach Raven for your editing needs! – Sharon Harmon, Gluten-free the Right Way!
Raven has expertise that doesn’t show up on a resume.
Giving birth to a book is nothing like giving birth to a baby! How would I know, I’m a guy? Well, here’s my perception.
Seven years ago, “my first book” was edited. It’s in quotes because when I got it back from the editor, I knew that draft didn’t have what I believed it needed to deliver a powerful, concise message. For six years, those book ideas wouldn’t leave me alone. Then at the perfect time of my life, while taking the slow route along the Oregon coast, I began writing another angle of the same topic.
The ocean inspired me, resulting in a focused four months. Words flowed up and back “on the shore” of my laptop. It was exhilarating.
I believed this new creation was ready to edit, and found Raven through a friend.
Even as I sent off the manuscript I had mixed feelings. On one hand, I was thrilled to get it off my plate, on another, I wondered if she’d tell me if it wasn’t as powerful as I thought. She read it once as a reader, then a second time to make suggestions. That’s what an editor does.
I didn’t know what I didn’t know, but I learned there’s a big difference between an editor and a book coach.
Raven has expertise that doesn’t show up on a resume.
She’s soft spoken, discerning and compassionate, yet direct with sword-cutting precision with her spoken and written words. Also, she created an organic container of reciprocal accountability that allowed me a creative space to flourish.
This came with some initial agreements: commit to a timeline for the next chunk of writing, word count, days I would write, and when I would send her the next chapter. The container was both helpful and sometimes didn’t quite fit me.
I don’t know exactly how it happened, but her process accommodated my idiosyncrasies while propelling me forward with book writing. One week, I committed to writing one chapter and delivered three. I’m confident this third draft will be published and deliver the punch I’d imagined – thanks to book coaching with Raven.
Also, I’m learning she knows a thing or two about book marketing strategies. I’m excited for this next stage.
So, if you too have book ideas bouncing around your head and need a trusted, magical human to walk with you, bounce ideas off, and support your progress getting your work out to the world, I highly recommend making an appointment with Raven Petty.
Being met with understanding, not judgment…
When I started working with Raven, my life felt like a constant battle between my current self and my future self. My current self would procrastinate and constantly sabotage my future self. The things I knew I wanted—and needed—to do felt elusive and out of reach.
Raven helped me remove the mental clutter from my life and allowed my current and future selves to coexist in a mutually beneficial way. Working with Raven means being met with understanding, not judgment—but also with the accountability needed for real growth. Raven brings out the best version of you in a kind, fun, and thoughtful manner.
100/10
My time with Coach Raven started off with me being a huge procrastinator, who was too hard on myself, didn’t get enough done, didn’t appreciate myself, and didn’t really believe in myself either. After just 90 days of coaching with Raven, she helped me to complete all of my 90-day goals in just half the time by holding me accountable, helping me see my true potential and just being there as a friend. I highly recommend her to anyone who is ready to take that next step to becoming more productive and reaching the goals that they know they can reach and they want to reach but just can’t seem to focus . 100/10
I could not recommend her enough.
Working with Coach Raven has helped me understand the behaviors and patterns that have held me back from growth. From learning to set firm boundaries between my professional and personal life, to finding the value in positivity and saying yes to new things, she has truly helped me take a leap forward in being me. I could not recommend her enough.
I feel confident that I will publish a book that I am proud of.
I have been batting around the idea of writing a book for a couple of years and got serious in 2024 when I attended a writer’s retreat. The retreat was wonderful, and I learned so much during it and during the 8-week class that followed. However, when the class ended, I found myself spinning. I spent a couple of unproductive months trying to stay focused and motivated before I realized I needed help. I reached out to Coach Raven and thankfully she was accepting new clients!
Working with Coach Raven has been an incredibly rewarding experience. She has a remarkable ability to listen deeply and understand exactly what support I need. She has helped me to refine my outline, clearly identify my ideal reader, and organize my thoughts. During our weekly meetings, Coach Raven provides me with resources, exercises, and encouragement that have truly helped me to find and stay in the groove. Together, we set realistic and achievable goals for each week, and she holds me accountable to my commitments. I feel confident that at the end of this journey, I will publish a book that I am proud of, and I am grateful for Coach Raven’s support and guidance along the way.
I highly recommend Coach Raven to anyone looking to write anything! Whether you want to write the next great American novel, your memoir, a comic book, or a newsletter, I am confident that Coach Raven can help you craft your masterpiece!
I can face my fears.
I love that Raven has experience in life coaching. She can really relate to my struggles. I can face my fears, she has empowered me to be confident and helped me discover more about myself and my abilities while helping me be more mindful of my health and well being. She has helped me so much to be productive, healthy and happy.
Recommended to anyone feeling stuck.
Raven helped me create weekly action items that empowered me to move forward in pursuit of my goals, and I’m in a much better place now than I was 90 days ago. She provided the support, encouragement and guidance I needed to do the necessary work on my end – if you’re willing to show up and do your part, you’re basically guaranteed to get results! I’d recommend Raven’s coaching to anyone and everyone who is feeling stuck or is looking to make a change and needs a helping hand.
Whole-person approach to wellness.
What I most loved about coaching with Raven is the whole person approach. She is always so fun and positive. She always has ideas and suggestions for realistic ways to make changes and she celebrates the successes big or small. She keeps me on track, inspired, and focused on my goals.
I can give a better version of myself to others.
Before life coaching with Raven, I struggled with feeling overweight, low energy, low self confidence and self love. Then coach Raven taught me how to prioritize my needs and focus on what gives me energy rather than what drains my energy. She taught me how to take care of myself by setting boundaries. She taught me that self-care is not selfish. It is generous because I can give a better version of myself to others.
It’s OK to say no.
During life coaching sessions, Raven helped me realize I was just enabling others to be lazy at the cost of my mental health and well being. I learned I can’t do everything that is asked of me, and that it is okay to say no to things that do not align with my goals and needs.
