Ready to write a book?
It’s time to tell your story!
My unique Reverse Writing method helps you write the right book, publish it, and promote it.
A book that tells your story, raises your profile, opens doors, and makes an impact.
Would you like to write independently, get personal guidance, or have me write your book for you? Choose the approach that suits you.
Do it yourself. Done with you. Done for you.
Reverse Writing.
Write your book backwards.
Never get stuck writing your book again.
Follow your energy and finish your book faster than you thought possible, by starting with the back cover.
With my unique Reverse Writing method, you first define what you want to say and who you’re writing for.
Then you create your book’s structure and start writing with clarity and direction.
“Very valuable! This method saves me a lot of time and money, and helps me create a much better book.”
Hans Gierkink
“Amazing how Esther knows exactly which questions to ask. They help you structure your thoughts and your story. Wonderful!”
Karin Heesakkers
“With Esther’s tips I wrote my book in 14 days.”
Ruth Sinkeler
“My book just got published! It would never have been this good without Esther’s sharp eye.”
Anneke Veenendaal
Your book, your story, your starting point
Whether you’re writing a memoir, a business book, or a novel, you’re welcome with an initial idea, a manuscript in progress, or one that’s been gathering dust.
Whether you’re just starting, feeling stuck, or putting the finishing touches on your book, I can help you move forward.
Write your book with or without AI
I wrote 30 books and developed Reverse Writing long before AI became available. The method works with or without AI. And when you use AI, having a clear structure matters just as much.
AI can write a book in minutes. But if you don’t know exactly where you’re going, you can also get stuck much faster, with far more text to sort through, rewrite, or cut.
AI can help you write your book, and I can show you how. It all starts with the same principle: first decide what book you’re writing, who it’s for, and what you want readers to take away. Capture that in your back cover copy. Then build your outline, and only then start writing. That way, you give both your book and AI a clear direction.
What is the Reverse Writing method?
My Reverse Writing step-by-step method gives you structure as you write. You can learn the method in my book and workbook ‘Reverse Writing’.
You will find that it works even better if you combine this book with my personal guidance with one of these options:
- Writing retreat – a week at home or in an exotic location.
- Writing workshop recording plus step-by-step bonus videos to watch from the comfort of your own home.
- Private writing coaching.
- Prefer not to write it yourself? Explore VIP ghostwriting.
DO IT YOURSELF
Write your own book- Get started with my Reverse Writing method, at your own pace.
- Esther AI Magic
Your personal AI writing coach, trained on my book-writing knowledge. Helps you develop ideas, create your back cover, structure your book and improve your writing. - Reverse Writing + workbook
My bestselling book Reverse Writing and its companion workbook, both as PDFs, with practical exercises and a step-by-step approach to writing your book. - Workshop Book Writing Video Series
Recordings, practical tips, FAQs and bonus videos covering every stage of writing, publishing and promoting your book.
DONE WITH YOU
You write. I guide you.- Personal guidance for your book,
with access to my Reverse Writing tools and resources. - Manuscript review
A professional assessment of your manuscript, with clear, actionable feedback.
€675 · More info - Writing retreats
Make real progress on your book in an inspiring location, with my personal guidance.
from €2,750 · More info - Private writing coaching
One-on-one brainstorming, focused feedback and practical help with your book.
€395 per session · More info
DONE FOR YOU
VIP Ghostwriting- Your story, expertise and vision deserve a book that makes an impact and strengthens your business.
- Strategic and personal
Together, we define the right message, positioning and structure. I write your book in your voice, aligned with your business goals. - Exclusive collaboration
I work with a maximum of two clients per year, giving your book my full attention and dedication. - Investment
Starting at €30,000
A complete book project, including editing, design and publication on Amazon. Your investment depends on the scope and complexity of your book.
“Esther does not waste time and comes directly to the point.
It provides all valuable information in an easy to understand format. ”Kim Rogers
“Writing the back cover first seemed strange at first,
but I realized it’s a brilliant move.”Michael
Success Stories
Thousands of non-writers have written and published their book using my Reverse Writing method. View a selection of the results.
CEOs, entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and other professionals wrote (auto) biographies, management books, self-help books, novels, collections of poems, and children’s books.
Are you the next successful author?
Inspiration & Ideas
Writing a book is for everyone!
Whether you are young or old – the youngest participant was 16 and the oldest was 86. Many different people have joined my writing retreats; managers, CEOs, digital nomads, entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, stay-at-home moms, students, and retirees. I welcome anyone with a special story that they like to share.
Write a book about yourself
Have you experienced something that others struggle with? Write your biography to help others with your life story and the lessons you have learned. Recovered from an illness or accident? Developed a business method? Can you share life lessons? Write a book about it.
Book writing training
You don’t have to be an experienced writer. If you have a story, method, or idea, I will help you step by step to structure it and put it on paper. You don’t have to do it alone or reinvent the wheel!
Write a novel
Have you had a story in your head for a long time? Why not just try to put it down on paper? To avoid a lot of unnecessary work and to make sure you don’t get stuck, the structure you learn in my ‘Reverse Writing’ method is super handy.
Time to publish your book
Write and publish a book
Writing a book is one thing. But then you also have to publish it. There are so many choices and questions: How do you find a publisher? What does he pay attention to? And all those possibilities of self-publishing? What do they mean by ‘printing on demand’? How do I get an ISBN number?
I will help you choose between working with a publisher or self-publishing. With the handy choice matrix, you will know exactly which arguments are important to you, what you should pay attention to, and which direction suits you best.
Step by step, I explain the process of writing, editing, designing, printing, publishing, and promoting your book. I’ve done everything myself more than 30 times. I’ve made all the mistakes, checked everything, and found smart and affordable solutions so that it will be much easier for you.
Time to write and publish your book! It’s really possible. You can hold your book in your hands sooner than you think.
Want to know more? Also, read my blog ‘To self-publish or work with a publisher?’.
Tips for writing your book
“First set up the structure, so that you can then let your creativity run free.”
Tip 1: Start writing your back cover
This page is the summary of your book, your marketing material, and the promise to your readers, plus it gives you the structure for your book.
Tip 2: Start your promotion while you’re still writing
Don’t wait for your book to be completed. You have to learn how to promote in a natural way that suits you. And you need to build a network of followers. You should start early with both. I will help you!
Need more tips? Download ‘Book writing tips’
Take the first step to writing your book by downloading the PDF ‘Tips for writing your book’. You will receive 10 ideas for a successful non-fiction book, together with many other tips.
About Esther Jacobs
30+ books experience
Like most writers, I wrote my first book in a linear fashion: I started enthusiastically with a good idea on page one and then struggled through to the last page. A year – and a lot of hard work, rewriting, and restructuring later – this finally resulted in a book.
I have experienced all the ups and downs during the writing process and found the best system to write a good book and get the success you want. Since then I write my books within a month, a week, and even once in one day. I am already at 30 books published and still counting!
I like to share my experiences and practical tips with you so that the process is easier for you than it was for me when I started.
Since 2009 I have written more than eighteen books and co-authored or contributed to about fifteen more books.
As a writing mentor, I have helped thousands of people write their books during my 40 writing retreats, hundreds of workshops and writing classes, or through personal writing coaching.
My superpower is that I can get to the essence very quickly. I have been an entrepreneur for 35 years and have given more than 1000 keynote speeches, which means that I can also help you with your content on most topics.
Latest blogs
Read the latest blogs about book writing.
Not All Ghostwriters Are Equal
Not all ghostwriters deliver the same value. Discover the difference between basic, structural and strategic ghostwriting, and what to look for when hiring a ghostwriter.
The power of storytelling: our most human skill in the age of AI
Stories shape how we think, learn, communicate and connect. And right now, they matter more than ever.
Write your book with AI
A book idea in your head, but no idea where to start? My Reverse Writing method begins with the back cover. AI can help you organise your ideas, ask useful questions and build a structure that gives your story room to grow.