Neema Shah books

1-2-1 COACHING

I help busy writers to transform their book marketing and writing lives through 1-2-1 coaching and courses. Using what I’ve learned as an author and my 20+ years’ marketing experience, I guide writers of all levels, from complete beginner to established authors, to feel more confident and resilient about their careers and their marketing.

My virtual 1-2-1 sessions can be tailored to cover any or all of the below:

  • Book marketing strategy and planning
  • Building an author brand
  • Social media
  • Website, email and digital marketing
  • Time-efficient marketing techniques and tools
  • Public speaking
  • Writing motivation and mindset
  • Querying agents
  • Working with your publisher
  • Any other aspect of book marketing and writing life

Get in touch to sigh up now.

Tailor-made 1-2-1 investment: £65 per hour OR £60 per hour if you book three or more sessions.

MARKETING FAST TRACKER

Short on time? Not sure where to focus your effort to grow your book sales? With my Marketing Fast Tracker I provide a comprehensive review of your existing book marketing and an action plan packed full of updates and optimisations to help you grow your author profile and sell more books. If you’d like to discuss the plan in more detail, I can also offer an optional 1-2-1 virtual meeting.

I can review your:

  • Social profiles
  • Website and blog
  • Email newsletter
  • Paid advertising (if any)
  • Book blurbs and marketing copy

I then provide your holistic written 2-page action plan, covering:

  • Strategy: Changes that can maximise your growth and sales
  • Efficiencies: Time-saving alternatives to help you get back to your writing!
  • Opportunities: Gaps to exploit and transform your marketing

Marketing Fast Tracker investment: Action plan £90. Additional 1 hour 1-2-1 meeting to discuss: £60

MARKETING FOR WRITERS COURSE

Have you ever wondered…

  • Why marketing & publicity is important for book sales?
  • How to create your own marketing plan, whether traditionally or self published?
  • How to stop spending hours on book promotion & get back to writing?
  • How to feel confident about marketing instead of shy or awkward?
  • How publishers market books – who, what, where & when?
  • How to work alongside a publisher to maximise marketing efforts together?

If so… this course is perfect for you. Using my exclusive Marketing for Writers method, you’ll finish this course with your own bespoke marketing plan and the tools and confidence to sell books. You can learn at your own pace and the best news? You can join now.

TESTIMONIALS

‘I loved this course. I know next to nothing about marketing so this course provided me with ample information about how to raise my profile and market my work and myself as a brand.’

Ronali Collings, author of All the Single Ladies

‘I thought it was just the right mix of content for a debut author. The course provided me with the perfect to do list! I’d still be staring at a blank page otherwise.’

Sarah Smith, author of Hear No Evil

‘This course exceeded my expectations. Neema’s combination of expertise and experience in both marketing and writing is special. She created a supportive environment and is a great teacher. I highly recommend it.’

Gabriella Braun, author of All That We Are

ABOUT ME

Publishing your first book can feel daunting and I want to help demystify the marketing and publicity process for writers. More about me:

  • Chartered Institute of Marketing qualified marketer with over 20 years of experience.
  • I’ve worked at major brands Freeview and the BBC in London, plus not-for-profit organisations in New York.
  • My first novel Kololo Hill was published during a pandemic when all the bookshops were closed! I use everything I’ve learnt to help writers like you.
  • If you want to get to know more about my approach and coaching style, check out my YouTube channel on book marketing and writing tips.

FAQ

How do I sign up?

For 1-2-1 coaching, please get in touch via my Contact page. We can discuss your exact requirements and mutually convenient times for our virtual meetings, then I’ll send you my terms and payment details (secure payment via Paypal, or via bank transfer).

For the Marketing for Writers course, click here.

How and when do the 1-2-1s take place?

I use Zoom for the 1-2-1 meetings. We can agree a mutually convenient time for the sessions. I’m based in the UK but work across time zones (e.g. UK early mornings, evenings and weekends if necessary).

Any questions? Just get in touch.