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How to Use "School's Out for the Summer" Energy to Fuel Your Writing
In which a book coach becomes a track coach to talk about writer mindset and finding your flow.
Jun 5
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Esther Harder
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Practice Doesn't Make Perfect; It Trains the Body's Knowing
How repetition in the creative arts trains us to recognize great work and take steps towards achieving the level we've set for ourselves.
May 29
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Esther Harder
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What If You ARE Enough?
A lapsed perfectionist's guide to asking the questions that will break you out of paralysis and get you writing.
May 1
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Esther Harder
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Want to Eavesdrop on a Book Coaching Session?
In this podcast episode, I help my client gain clarity on her book's message and target audience.
Apr 10
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Esther Harder
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Writer Personality Quiz: Do You Start with Character, Plot, or Idea?
A compelling scene needs all three. Identify your story framing bias. Learn how to layer in the others.
Mar 20
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Esther Harder
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A Writers' Conference for Outsiders
Initial observations about the San Miguel Writers' Conference and Literary Festival, including RF Kuang's keynote speech.
Feb 13
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Esther Harder
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A Book Coach Does NOT Do Your Science Project For You
A story of how parenting pressure gone off the rails helped clarify how I do (and do not) coach book projects.
Feb 6
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Esther Harder
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The Power of a Having a Book Coach on Your Side
A description of my approach and an invitation to get on my coaching calendar
Nov 21, 2025
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Esther Harder
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I'm a Book Coach!
What that means and how I got here.
Oct 31, 2025
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Esther Harder
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