This is the first review I’ve ever done on the how to or the coaching. Hope you accept my feedback.
The Prep Instructions for the Coaching Team provide a well-structured framework for managing the 2026 October Novel Prep Challenge. The guidelines effectively balance administrative oversight with active community engagement.
Overall Impression
The instructions are clear, professional, and highlight a strong emphasis on teamwork and reliability. By establishing a dedicated private forum for coaches, the system ensures that the behind-the-scenes planning is as robust as the public-facing support.
Strengths
• Structured Hierarchy: Explicitly defining the duties of the Coaching Coordinator versus the Writing Coaches prevents role confusion and ensures the forum has "around-the-clock" coverage.
• Proactive Engagement: The requirement for coaches to not only answer questions but also initiate discussions for the next day's assignment keeps the community active and forward-thinking.
• Collaborative Support: The "TEAM" approach—tagging others for difficult questions or delegating to Cheerleaders for emotional support—ensures that coaches don't feel overwhelmed by high-needs participants.
Tips for Improvement
• Shift Transitioning: While the instructions mention checking for the last leader's reply, the process could be streamlined. You might consider adding a "Handover Thread" in the private forum where departing coaches can leave a quick bulleted note on any ongoing high-priority discussions.
• Resource Centralization: Since coaches are encouraged to link relevant articles or videos, creating a "Resource Bank" folder within the coordinator's tools could help newer coaches quickly find high-quality prompts to share.


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