Individual Writing Coaching
Bold Type’s coaching program helps high-achieving professionals level up their writing skills. The one-on-one format provides individuals with customized support while using the same proven frameworks we teach in our signature group workshops.
How it works
Before the first session, we prepare by reviewing samples of the writer’s documents (like emails, reports, memos, proposals) and interviewing the writer’s manager.
During live coaching, we observe the writer’s patterns—the ones that are working and the ones that aren’t—and customize our instruction to the writer’s specific challenges and goals.
In each session, the writer shares recent, upcoming, or in-progress writing. Together, we make high-impact changes to the organization, formatting, and content. Beyond live coaching, the coach will support the writer through weekly recap emails, recommendations for resources and tools, and a customized writing and editing checklist.
Coaching Outcomes
Our program is short and concentrated, designed to help the writer maintain momentum. After working with a Bold Type writing coach, participants will:
Produce writing that is clean, concise, and professional
Approach every writing task prepared with the right questions and considerations
Use smart information design to help busy readers get the information they need
Have a failproof plan for editing and proofreading their work before hitting "send"
Feel confident about where to look for trusted writing resources and support
Understand how to learn from and incorporate their manager's feedback
“Bold Type provides terrific coaching! My coach, Marielle, offered great insight and the guidance I needed to tighten up my writing. Each session was clear and specific to my needs. While structured, each session provided room for where I was in the process and my day-to-day. Marielle is very perceptive in her feedback; her style is warm and straightforward. I saw an immediate change in my writing, and I continue to use the tools daily. I am now more assured in my writing style and ability to navigate the various forms of writing needed in my field.”
-Heather, The Aspen Institute
Progam Deliverables
Access to instructional videos teaching Bold Type’s writing methods
An optional prep call with the writer's manager
5 hours of live coaching via Zoom
Weekly session recaps to the writer via email
Availability via email to answer questions in between sessions
A customized writing and editing checklist at the program’s end
A final update to the manager
About Our Coaches
Bold Type's writing coaches are communications experts trained in writing pedagogy. They've worked with writers at organizations including UPS, Capital One, NASA, Johns Hopkins, Kellanova, and the Aspen Institute. They each bring a wealth of teaching, writing, and editing expertise to their clients as well as Bold Type’s proprietary methodologies for building workplace writing skills.