Another benefit of hiring an Author Coach is getting your most important questions answered. For years, the writing and publishing industries have been very hush-hush. Successful freelancers and authors have been Mum when it comes to giving newbies the advice they so desperately need. I'm the same way, to a point, because I figured it out on my own, and my knowledge comes from experience. However, an Author Coach can impart much-needed advice.