Books published with my Reverse Writing method
Thousands of CEOs, entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches and other non-writers got their books written & published using my Reverse Writing method.
Below you’ll find a random selection of the books that have been published to date.
Will you be the next successful author?
“My book is proof that if you really want something, you can achieve it.
So just do it!”Barbara Sevenstern, author of ‘Familiegeluk’
“Esther has been a source of inspiration for me from the moment I met her during a writing session.
That was years ago, but she keeps on inspiring me to this day.”Jeroen Komen, author of ‘Ik kan vliegen’
“I laid the foundations of my book during Esther’s writing week.
She’s a pro, her reverse-writing method just works!”Jolanda Wicherson, author of ‘Geef je bedrijf een kickstart’
“Thank you for the inspiration
to turn my challenge into an opportunity!”Sandra Jacobs, author of ‘O, dus dat is WMO!’
“My book just got published!
It would have never been this good without Esther’s feedback.”Anneke Veenendaal, author of ‘Verandering van spijs’
“Esther helped me to create a beautiful structure for my book during a writing week.
I admire her ability to ask the right questions. They help you structure your thoughts and story. Loved it!”Karin Heesakkers, author of ‘Sterren in de klas’
“I’ve written and published my collection of poems within 3 months! It was a long-cherished wish of mine.
After attending Esther’s workshop, I discovered how easy writing a book actually is. Highly motivating & recommended!”Lucinda van de Ven, author of ‘Parels van verdriet’
“I’ve finally managed to write down my story!
Esther’s inspirational guidance during her workshop proved to be the final push I needed.”Virginia Jobse, author of ‘Solliciteren met je hart’
“I’ve learned a lot during the workshop and have been especially inspired
by Esther’s energy and the self-confidence she radiates.”Inge Vuijk, author of ‘Revalideren is leren’
“My visit to Esther’s retreat inspired me so much!
I even gave it the honor of being the final scene in my novel.”Monica Vanleke, author of ‘In bed met Boeddha’
“And then, all of a sudden,
there was a second book!”Nienke Bloem, author of ‘De CX-travel guide’
“It give a lot of personal satisfaction not just the fact that you’ve written a book,
but the fact that you have actually something in your life that you can look back on, so that gives me a lot of inner peace.”TJ Halbertsma, author of ‘Many worlds to conquer’
“I felt like a racing horse, having been stuck in the start gate for ages.
As soon as it opened, I went for it!”Jacoline Steegstra, author of ‘Liefde kun je leren’
Are you serious about writing your book?
Don’t reinvent the wheel, like I did. As the author and co-author of more than 30 books, writing coach for hundreds of people and organizer of 30 writing retreats, I have finally found the best system for writing a good book: the ‘Reverse Writing’ method. If you begin at the end and create a good structure before you start writing, you will be able to follow your energy, instead of the page numbers.
Learn all tips & tricks in the ‘idea to book’ workshop
Everything you need to turn your idea into a bestseller: practical advice, examples, and inspiration about writing, publishing, and promoting your book. Check out the ‘from idea to book’ workshop.
Personal guidance
I have trained a GPT with all my book writing knowledge, to help you get started, answer your questions and give feedback on your writing. Try out EstherAI for free!
Prefer personal 1 on 1 coaching? Private writing coaching is a unique opportunity to work on your book with my personal guidance and support. Book a single strategy session or plan a series of 1-on-1 calls. Do you want the best for your book?
A writing retreat in an exotic location?
During the online writing retreat@home or an all-inclusive retreat in one of my favorite locations, you will work with like-minded people and get 1-on-1 guidance. The daily workshops help to get started, followed by focused writing time, delicious food, and personal guidance & feedback. Where will we go?
The book ‘Reverse Writing’
Learn my Reverse Writing method (start with the back cover) in my super-comprehensive book ‘Reverse Writing’ and the companion workbook. You will find a step-by-step explanation, lots of examples, inspiration, and practical tips about writing, promotion, and publishing your book.
Original ideas and proven formats for your next bestseller
A successful book starts with a good idea. Check out the 10 best ‘formulas’ I’ve found for successful non-fiction books. Each of these ten proven formats gives you a different perspective, inspiration, and examples you can adapt for your own book. Subscribe to my ‘interested in writing’ list for book inspiration & tips and immediately receive the PDF with 10 ideas for a successful non-fiction book.
Latest blogs
Read the latest blogs about book writing.
Improving your manuscript
Common manuscript mistakes. Discover practical tips, examples, and common mistakes to improve your book manuscript, with guidance from experienced editor and writing coach Esther Jacobs.
How I wrote a book in one week with ChatGPT
Writing a book in one week might sound like a daunting task, but with the right approach, it becomes more achievable than you'd think. I recently wrote a business book for a client in just seven days, using my Reverse Writing methodology and ChatGPT. Along the way, I learned some valuable lessons that anyone can benefit from, even if you're not writing a book.
Write your book with AI – the ultimate guide
I get many questions from writers about how they can use AI, specifically ChatGPT, to make writing their book easier, faster and more fun. I have shared some of my tips in this blog ‘ChatGPT for writers and entrepreneurs’ and a Dutch article for ‘Schrijven Magazine’. Now the famous InfoStack platform is inviting the best writers in the world to share their tips on AI and guess what: I am in one of their panels!