Fast feedback to get confident and clear on your book idea—with a proven plan to make it happen.
Two weeks working 1:1 with a book coach to figure out if your memoir idea is worth writing.
$497 USD • Limited availability.
For first-time writers who aren’t sure if their book idea is even any good.
You have a book idea, but is it even any good?
You just don’t know. You can’t help wondering, Will it work? Will anyone care? Is it worth spending all the time it’ll need to write it?
You can’t forget about it—the idea won’t leave you alone. But you also haven’t really taken the plunge yet, because… what if it’s not good enough?
Maybe you’ve dabbled with writing, but it’s just… meh. It’s not coming together. It’s all over the place.
And google doesn’t help. You need actual, specific answers for you and your unique experience.
You don’t know where to start or how to get unstuck—or if it’s even worth trying. And it’s bumming you out.
What if you could feel confident?
No one can guarantee a book idea will be successful, but you’re realistic, and you don’t need that. You just want to know if it could be what you envision—and how to get there.
Imagine workshopping this idea with a professional who knows the industry, understands which book ideas work, and can tell you exactly what will—and will not (yet)—work about yours.
You come to understand your book idea intimately, like a pro. You know exactly what to do to make it work. You’re actually excited about your book again.
You get those butterflies in your tummy when you think about it, because you can finally picture it on the bookshelfand imagine what it’ll be like to hold your book in your hands.
Plus, you have a real plan to get there. You know exactly what to do next. And you can’t wait.
I can help you figure it out
I’m Liz Green, the book coach and ghostwriter behind Green Goose Writing.
I work with first-time writers who have been through something, and want to write a book about it to help others. But they don’t know where to start or get stuck trying to put the words on the page.
I help them finally write their memoir, so they can share their experience and pay it forward.
I’ve written twenty books, taught college writing classes, and am an Author Accelerator certified book coach specializing in memoir. And here's what I've learned:
You CAN do this.
You can figure out what this idea is (even if you're worried it might be nothing). You can write your book and feel proud of sharing your words with the world. I will show you how.
“Every day I think what a great decision it was to ask for Liz’s help.”
If you're ready to finally figure out your book…
The Idea Investigation is for you. In two weeks, you will work one-on-one with me to…
Untangle your ideas
and make sense of them, so you can actually envision this book that's been bumbling around your brain.
Confidently decide if your idea is worth pursuing—or not
so the weight comes off your shoulders, and you finally feel at peace and excited for the future, whatever you decide.
Know exactly what to do next
with a step-by-step plan that feels do-able, and that you know will move you in the right direction.
“I loved the collaboration. It helped me work through questions and consider how a reader would interpret the information. My book became an Amazon bestseller.”
The Idea Investigation: What’s Included
We’ll work together for two fast and furious weeks! By the end of the two weeks, you’ll have expert feedback, and feel confident and clear on your book idea—with a proven plan to make it happen.
Here’s what’s included in The Idea Investigation:
You and me, baby
When we work together, you’ll partner directly with me. It’s just us, working one-on-one so you can create the book you envision. There will be no AI. I’m human; so are you. This is a process filled with humanity.
Private and confidential
All our work is confidential. You can share your idea—and all its ugly edges—confident it will stay private as we investigate if and how you want to share it.
Jumpstart questionnaire
We'll jumpstart our work together with the Get Clear Jumpstart questionnaire, so we understand your experience with this idea so far, and your goals for the book.
This will set us up to make fast progress as we move through the rest of The Idea Investigation, so we can get you the best results.
The Mini Blueprint
Next, you'll complete The Mini Blueprint. This worksheet, specifically designed to map what's there—or not, will guide you through thinking about your book from a high-level, holistic viewpoint.
When you've done this work, The Mini Blueprint will show us what's really there. We'll know if this is something you're capable of doing, if your book has a shot at getting published, and if it will help with what you really want to achieve.
Taking this time to consider the big picture means when you do return to the writing, it will be easier. It will make more sense. You'll know what to do.
The Mini Blueprint is a tool developed by Author Accelerator and relied on by authors around the world to guide them through planning stories that work. As a memoir book coach certified by Author Accelerator, I'm granted permission to use this tool with my clients for their success.
Professional Writing Feedback
While you complete The Mini Blueprint, I will personally read-through of up to five pages of your work so far. You can submit bullet-point ideas, a rough outline, your synopsis, chapter drafts, or anything else you like.
I won't make edits with a red pen, because I know what you have is in its early stages and it's not ready for that. Instead, I'll read it and provide thoughtful feedback on our one-on-one coaching session, so you know what works and what doesn’t, and if your writing is any good.
I promise to be honest—I won’t blow smoke up your ass. I also promise to be kind. I know showing your work to someone else can feel vulnerable, but I am on your side. You’re not alone anymore.
Personal writing feedback is optional, so no worries if you haven't started writing yet or if it feels too vulnerable to share at this stage.
A One-on-One Coaching Session
Next, we’ll meet for a private, one-hour video call to go through your Mini Blueprint and Personal Writing Feedback. We’ll look at what you’ve got so far, talk through the hard stuff, and figure out where to go next.
You’ll have a safe space to talk through your thoughts, and together we’ll figure out if this book idea will work, what it could look like, and how to get it there.
By the end of our session, you’ll be able to confidently decide if your idea is worth pursuing—or not. Whatever you decide, you'll feel excited for the future.
Your Personalized Action Plan and Support Check-In
After our coaching session, you'll receive your personalized action plan, so you know exactly what to do next. You'll have a clear path to finally achieve what you've been dreaming of.
One month after our one-on-one coaching session, I'll reach out over email to check-in, support you, and hold you accountable to the action plan we created together.
We all benefit from a little friendly outside pressure. This is key to making the progress you really want, even amidst a busy life.
We're not just here for a nice time; we're here to get you actual, real progress.
“I am no longer in fight or flight when I look at my writing. I feel like I now have a direction. Thank you so much for your support.”
The Idea Investigation pricing
$497 USD
The Idea Investigation costs $497 USD. We split this into two instalments, half as a deposit on signing of our agreement to secure your space in my schedule, followed by the remaining half two weeks later, when we complete your Idea Investigation.
If you already know you’re ready to write your book and want more comprehensive help, check out memoir coaching here.
“I was so lucky to find a brilliant book coach and editor in Liz Green who dusted me off after those stagnant years and set me on my feet again. Thank you, Liz, for encouraging me to be brave.”
“I am actually excited about my book now! This is going to be fun.”
How do WE get STARTED?
I’m so glad you asked! If you’re ready, we can make fast progress.
Step 1: Email me to get started
Click the green button below to email me and share a little about your book idea.
This gives me the chance to make sure I can help you, and gives you the opportunity to ask questions and ensure you like my coaching style. (I’m pretty awesome, but I’m not everyone’s cup of tea, and that’s okay.)
Step 2: Secure your spot and sign our agreement
If we’re on the same page and are excited to move forward, you’ll send your 50% deposit (USD $249), and I'll send your Get Clear Jumpstart Questionnaire and next steps, including instructions for scheduling your one-on-one coaching session at a time that works for you.
Step 3: We begin!
Then, we'll begin your Idea Investigation, and figure out this book idea once and for all. Your final 50% payment (USD $248) will be due two weeks after our start date, when we complete your Idea Investigation.
Idea Investigation FAQ
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I'm gunna guess you've been thinking about this book thing alone for a while. And you haven't made much (or any) progress.
But that's the big, creative lie. We think we should be able to do this on our own.
And if it’s not working, that must mean there’s something wrong with us. Our idea. Our time management. Our ability to write. Our worthiness as a human being.
Our story. Our struggle. Our experience that we thought meant something but maybe it doesn’t.
We think maybe our book idea isn't anything after all. Maybe we're not capable after all.
What if there's nothing wrong with you?
What if your message IS worth sharing? Is worthy?
Maybe you haven't been able to do this yet because you haven't had the right support.
You don’t have to struggle without help.
It doesn’t have to be so hard.
If you don’t want to wrestle with this on your own any more, book The Idea Investigation. Let's do it different. Let's do it together.
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Yes, dummy! (I mean that lovingly.)
The Idea Investigation is exactly that: we're investigating the idea to see if it is worth doing (or if you should run for the hills)!
Perhaps you feel overwhelmed at what it would take to make this idea a reality.
But do you really know? Have you investigated it yet? Properly? For your specific situation?
Most people haven't.
The Idea Investigation is designed to be an easy way to seriously examine it withoutcommitting to anything scary.
So if the idea of writing a whole book is overwhelming, this is your perfect first step.
I am here for you. We will conquer that shit together.
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You will have untangled your ideas and made sense of them, so you can actually envision this book that's been bumbling around your brain.
You will be able to confidently decide if your idea is worth pursuing—or not, which means the weight will come off your shoulders, and you'll finally feel at peace and excited for the future, whatever you decide.
You will know exactly what to do next, with a step-by-step plan that feels do-able, and that you know will move you in the right direction.
Sound good?
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We start with a complimentary, no-obligation call to make sure I can help you and that you like my coaching style. You can choose a time in my schedule that works for you. Click here to see my current availability.
If you decide to move forward, within 24 hours of making your payment, you’ll receive an email from me with your Get Clear Jumpstart Questionnaire and next steps, including instructions for scheduling your one-on-one coaching session at a time that works for you.
You can do The Get Clear Jumpstart Questionnaire and Mini Blueprint at any time. For most clients, they take about two to five hours combined.
For the one-on-one coaching session, you'll be able to choose a time in my schedule.
I do have regular working hours, but I'm usually able to accommodate evening sessions or unusual times with enough notice. (I see you, my Aussies and Kiwis! I got you!)
I'm proud to have clients all over the world, and we always made the time zones work. We'll make it work for you, too.
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No! But good news: I don't need to. (Seriously.)
I WILL ask to read up to five pages of your writing if you have it and if you're comfortable sharing. It is not required. (So no worries if you haven't started writing yet or if it feels too vulnerable to share at this stage.)
It's limited and optional because I can help you figure this idea out without seeing your attempts so far.
I'm going to guide you through considering your book from a higher-level, more holistic viewpoint. We'll step back from the words themselves and think about the concept, the time frame, the format, and how the book will fit into your world.
Taking this time to consider the big picture means when you do return to the writing, it will be easier. It will make more sense. You'll know what to do.
This is the method you've been missing so far, and it works.
If you're ready for feedback on your actual writing, book coaching might be a better fit.
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When you book, you'll get:
The Get Clear Jumpstart Questionnaire
The Mini Blueprint
Professional Writing Feedback
A One-on-One Coaching Session
Your Personalized Action Plan
Support Check-In
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The Idea Investigation is $497 USD.
We start with a complimentary, no-obligation call to make sure I can help you and that you like my coaching style.
If we’re on the same page and are excited to move forward, you’ll then send your 50% deposit to secure your space in my schedule.
I'll send your Get Clear Jumpstart Questionnaire and next steps, including instructions for scheduling your one-on-one coaching session at a time that works for you.
Then, we'll begin your Idea Investigation, and figure out this book idea once and for all.
The remaining 50% will be due two weeks later, when we complete your Idea Investigation.
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Hit me with it! Click here to email me.
“I’d never done this before but Liz made everything easy, achievable, and doable. I loved our brain dump sessions. They went almost like talks between friends in a coffee shop.”
In case we haven’t met yet…
I’m Liz Green, the book coach and ghostwriter behind Green Goose Writing.
I work with first-time writers who have been through something, and want to write a book about it to help others. But they don’t know where to start or get stuck trying to put the words on the page.
I help them finally write their memoir, so they can share their experience and pay it forward.
I’ve written twenty books, taught college writing classes, and am an Author Accelerator certified book coach specializing in memoir. I have a post-graduate degree in journalism, and am known for being absolutely honest (yet still kind) with my feedback. And here’s what I’ve learned:
There are a million reasons not to do this now.
Family... work... the timing is never right.
But the urge doesn't care.
That feeling of being drawn to the page doesn't go away. It doesn't give a damn about all the "logical" reasons you should wait.
Because it knows this is something you care about. It's what sits deep in your soul. You can't explain it, and you can't make it go away.
I mean, there's a reason you're reading this page right now. Isn't there?
Take a moment to listen to that whispering voice.
Perhaps you can't explain why you're called to write, to share your message, to leave a part of you in this world... but you are.
Listen to that. Honor that.
Now is your time.