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Ruth Shilling | Book Coaching and Editorial
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Member of ACES and ACFW. I help authors find clarity so they can avoid the overwhelm of writing and revising and improve their novels through book coaching services and editing.
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✨ Fiction Writers
Have a story idea but haven’t started yet? Or maybe can’t see your story clearly?

The Mini Blueprint Session is designed to help you find clarity fast.

✨ For the first 3 writers who send me a DM, I’ll give you a code for a discount.

Let’s get your story on the right track.
August 12, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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If your word count is sky-high, and you don’t know where to begin, start at the story level. Need to drastically cut your word count? There’s a free download to help on my website.

Cutting words can feel like a big deal. Which tactic do you feel the most resistant toward?
Slide with red flowers and the words: “Have you overwritten? Start cutting with these tactics.” And an arrow to swipe. A number 1, red flowers in the middle, and the words, “cut scenes that don’t move the story forward.” An arrow to swipe. A number 2. Yellow and purple flowers in the center, and the words, “Trim dialogue that doesn’t serve a clear purpose.” And an arrow to swipe. A number 3. White flowers in the center and the words below that say, “Drop side characters who don’t affect the plot.”
July 28, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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Download the guidebook for a step-by-step to ease your walk through cutting word count on your fiction novel. The link is in my bio.

This can be used for any manuscript.

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30 Tactics to Drastically Cut Word Count Free Download above a picture of download and a pair of scissors
July 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Have a fiction manuscript with way too many words? Cut your word count drastically and improve your story and writing with a free download at rseditorial.co.
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3 tips for cutting word count in any novel Tip 1 - dialogue must serve a clear purpose Tip 2 - check the subplots Tip 3 - look for info dumps
July 8, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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I have loved Julie’s previous two books (Love in the Stacks, book one and her novella Second Chance in Asheville). But this one, guys, brings some really funny prank, adversaries to lovers, kisses only romance. Preorders are open.

Queue all the 😍😍😍.
June 23, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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The Mini Blueprint helps with POV, motivation for writing this book, plot, and questions that serve to give a framework for the book. This is a low-obligation service that can get you jump started into a new story or are stuck. I have 3 spots available this month. Message me if you're interested.
April 12, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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I'm officially launching my fiction book coaching business!

I'll be sharing a bit more about the services I offer in future posts, so keep an eye out. I can't wait to tell you more.

If you're interested in learning more, head to rseditorial.co.
Ruth Shilling, Book Coach website is rseditorial.co Graphic that says, What is a book coach? A few things a book coach is: a project manager, an emotional supporter, a chief question asker, a steady encourager, a feedback giver, a consistent sounding board, a big picture holder. Graphic that says, Do I still edit? The short answer: yes. However, I prefer to edit after knowing the story is ready. Having a story edited before the story is ready can be like building a house before the foundation is laid. It’s impractical and inefficient for the author. If you’re looking for a copyedit, DM me or go to my website and fill out the form on the contact page. Mini Blueprint Story Development Manuscript Evaluation Monthly Coaching For current projects: Copyediting Learn more at rseditorial.co/services/
April 4, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Thanks to the wonderful Jennie Nash at Author Accelerator for sharing this interview in her newsletter! I'm thrilled to work with fiction authors who want to write deep characters and compelling stories.

Book Coach Spotlight: From Copy Editor to Book Coach substack.com/@jennienash/...
Book Coach Spotlight: From Copy Editor to Book Coach
What is the path to becoming a book coach? Author Accelerator Certified book coaches answer 7 questions about their journey. Today, we feature Ruth Shilling.
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January 13, 2025 at 6:34 PM