WHAT THIS IS - AND WHAT IT ISN'T
Before we go further, let's be honest with each other.
1:1 coaching with The Write CEO is a strategic partnership. Angie is in your corner every step of the way, but the writing is yours. The manuscript, the content, the words on the page - that's your work. That's your voice.
That's your legacy.
Angie's job is to make sure you know exactly what to write, how to write it, where it fits in the market, and what to do with it once it's done.
If you need someone to write it for you, our ghostwriting services exist for exactly that reason, and we'd love to talk about that, too. But coaching and ghostwriting are two separate engagements, with two separate investments, designed for two very different stages of readiness.
If you're ready to do the work, we're ready to coach you through every single step of it.
History has always been written by the people bold enough to pick up the pen.
Your story — your real story, in your own words — is the most powerful thing you will ever leave behind.
Our
Story
Get to Know Us
The Write CEO is a writing coaching and ghostwriting agency built for the bold. We partner with entrepreneurs, executives, and creatives who have a message the world is waiting on, and we stay in the trenches with them until it's on the page.
Some of our clients come to us with a full idea and a half-finished draft. Others come knowing they have something important to say. We meet every writer exactly where they are, and we build from there.
This isn't just about books. It's about what your book builds: credibility, community, and a career that outlasts the moment.
Everything written here finds its home in print. All work ghostwritten through The Write CEO is published under our publishing imprint, Ink & Legacy Publishing™.
Our Founder
The Write CEO Behind The Write CEO.
Writing Coach | Ghostwriter Behind 4 NYT and 11 Amazon Bestsellers
Angela "Angie" Bates has always believed that the most dangerous thing a leader can do is stay silent.
She built The Write CEO out of that belief, and out of a decade of watching brilliant people sit on stories that deserved to be in the world. Entrepreneurs with frameworks that could change industries. Executives with journeys that could save someone years of pain. Creatives with voices so singular, so necessary, the world didn't even know it was missing them yet.
She became the person who helps them find the words.
Today, Angie operates The Write CEO with one goal - getting your book out of your head and into the hands of the people who need it. Because a story kept to yourself helps no one. And your legacy was never meant to live only in you.
Your story isn't a side project. It's the strategy.
Who This is For:
Thought leadership writers who have a framework, a methodology, or a career's worth of hard-won expertise, and know it's time to put it in a book that builds their authority, opens doors, and outlasts them.
Creative nonfiction authors who are carrying a story that deserves to be told - a memoir, a personal essay collection, a narrative that could change how someone sees themselves or the world.
Children's book creators who want to put something affirming, beautiful, and lasting into the hands of children who need to see themselves reflected on the page.
If you see yourself in any of these, you're in the right place.
Requires a consultation
CUSTOMIZED WRITING COACHING
How it Works
Every engagement begins with a consultation to make sure it's a rigth fit. Services are customized because no two writers — and no two books — are in the same place. Depending on where you are in your journey, Angie will coach you across one or more of these nine focus areas:
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE COACHING SESSIONS?
I´m so glad you asked, let´s break it down...
Book Concept & Positioning
For writers with ideas but no structure. You know you have something to say. We help you shape it into a book that agents, publishers, and readers understand immediately — and can't put down.
Manuscript Development & Voice
For writers stuck mid-draft.
The draft exists — but something's off. We diagnose the problem, find your voice, and give you the structural feedback and exercises to get it back on track.
Editorial Readiness
For writers with a complete draft.
Most writers don't know what kind of editing they need — or how to hire an editor without wasting money. We walk you through every type of editing, assess what your manuscript actually needs right now, and connect you with vetted editors who specialize in your genre. Editing services are separate from coaching and provided by independent professionals.
Publishing Path Coaching
For writers deciding how to publish.
Traditional. Hybrid. Self-publishing. Every path has real trade-offs, and we lay them all out — rights, royalties, timelines, costs — so you can make the right decision for your book and your goals.
TESTIMONIAL
"I'm trying to orchestrate my words to give you guys a complete visual of how grateful I am for everything that Angela has done for me."
"Not only did she capture my vision for my book and journal, but she went over and beyond to make sure that I was satisfied with everything. She is extremely professional and very passionate about her craft. I highly recommend her for ALL your publishing needs!!"
Nicole Hornsby-Harrison
Published Author & CEO of Creole Fitness
Your story is a legacy in the making...
let's tell the world about it.
How Coaching Will
Benefit You
Not someday. This quarter. With a plan, a timeline, and someone holding you accountable to both — you stop starting over and start closing the gap between where you are and a published author.
YOU FINISH THE BOOK
You know your audience, you know your message, and you know exactly what your book is doing in the world — so every piece of content, every pitch, and every conversation you have around your book lands with authority
YOU SHOW UP WITH CONFIDENCE
A finished, well-positioned book puts you on stages, in media features, in boardrooms, and in conversations that your expertise alone never could. Coaching gets you there faster and with far fewer wrong turns.
YOU GAIN CREDIBILITY
You leave with an income strategy that goes beyond royalties — formats, rights, speaking fees, licensing, partnerships — so your book becomes an asset that pays you back long after publication day.
MULTIPLE STREAMS OF INCOME
What You'll Learn:
Everything!
This is not a course. It is not a group program. It is not a template.
It is Angie, fully present, fully focused on your book and your goals — for six weeks.
Our Legacy Author™ Method is made up of 4 core pillars and is not about writing pages; it's a method designed to help you build a platform.
Throughout the 6-week sessions, you will receive:
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Email support between sessions, so you're never stuck for long
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A written session summary after every call, so you always leave with something tangible
1
The Deep Diagnostic
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90-minutes (can be broken up into more than one session)
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Define your coaching focus and the path forward
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Identify the themes that resonate with your readers and future audiences
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Build a timeline and action plan designed around your book and your life
3
The Implementation Review
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60-minutes
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Build writing habits and routines that keep you showing up for your manuscript even when life doesn't slow down
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Get the accountability structures that separate the leader who finishes from the one who doesn't
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Leave sharper, clearer, and more confident in the direction your book is heading
2
The Strategy Build
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60-minutes
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Know exactly what to focus on first — and why — so you stop second-guessing and start moving
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Work on a strategy that connects your book to your audience, your platform, and your bigger vision
4
Integration & Next Steps
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60-minutes
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Learn how to publish, position, and market your book once the manuscript is done
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Get warm referrals to vetted editors and designers — so your next step is already in motion
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Get your book into the hands of the people who need it most
Enrolling in Coaching
01
Schedule a Complimentary Consultation
Share your story, your vision, and your goals.
02
Strategy Conversation
We determine alignment, readiness, and positioning.
03
Secure Your Spot
Once we agree to work together, we create our session schedule and begin your author development journey.
Acceptance is selective to preserve depth and transformation.
INVESTMENT
FOR A LIMITED TIME...
Pay in Full and get these bonuses!
BONUS ONE
The Cover & Title Strategy Session
A session on book branding that helps you nail your title, subtitle, and cover concept, because the book that gets read is the one that gets picked up first.
BONUS TWO
Pitch Readiness
This session helps you understand how to get your book in front of media, land press features, and build buzz before and after launch.
BONUS THREE
Author Income Strategy
Your book is the hub — not the whole business. We map every income stream your book can unlock: formats, rights, speaking, courses, licensing, school visits, brand partnerships, and more. Then we build your 90-day plan to activate the first one.
