First Draft Done
No more procrastinating.
Set up the support system you know you need to get your book done.
This in-depth individual coaching program
provides the structure, mentoring & accountability you seek.
In this monthly coaching program you will work directly with Bev to:
- complete or review your book plan
- write your chapters
- and develop your book cover ideas.
We begin with a working session using the Author Accelerator Book Blueprint coaching material to review the foundations of your book, then hold regular live calls as you develop your book plan (if that needs more work) and write your chapters.
I supply extra resources and guides as needed, and I review your chapters as your writing progresses.
You can then course-correct as you go, rather than finding out in the editing stage that you have wandered way off the path.
PRE-REQUISITES:
♥ TRUE DESIRE to write your book. You know this is not just a passing whim.
♥ AVAILABLE TIME to focus on your writing every week. (We can figure this out together. What are you prepared to do less of so you can focus on your book?)
♥ COMMITMENT to your end goal, so you show up and do the work
YOUR INVESTMENT: Ongoing monthly payments of $600 AUD.
→ You will receive support as long as required, so that you complete your book.
→ Minimum commitment is 3 months with TWO calls per month to gain momentum and traction
→ Review and feedback of up to 3000 words available between calls
→ One month’s notice is required to close this program.
→ You can pause payments if you are not available for a month or more.
You are invited to book a call with Bev to find out more
OR discuss the option of ONE call per month at a reduced cost
OR find out more about the small Book Success Group coaching option.
Or read on, below.
DISCLAIMER: Your writing output in this monthly timeframe is your responsibility. You may complete the first draft of all chapters and be ready for self-editing or external editing quite quickly, or you may take an extended time.
“I needed help to actually get my book done, as I had been thinking about it and playing with ideas for a long time. I lacked commitment, accountability and structure. I decided in September 2022 to work with Bev, and we met fortnightly which gave me external deadlines I needed, and coaching which helped me firm up my book structure and get writing. As a result, I am now almost finished my manuscript and Bev is reading sections as I go. Bev has also organised my book cover design and a new website, in preparation for my book release in late April ’23. I would not have made any progress if I had kept going alone.”
–Hannah Schuhmann, author of the forthcoming book, ‘Confessions of a Woman in Real Estate’, founder of Coaching For Women
How it works
Working session
Begin with a session with Bev to clarify your own book goals, and the point and purpose of your book, and readership.
Review your plan
Flesh out or review your full book blueprint and chapter outlines so you know where you are going and how.
Write chapters
Write sections, submit for review, and meet regularly with Bev. Get accountability, belief, support
Prepare to edit
Review full manuscript, and add front and end material. Prepare for editing and production.
“Bev guided me through the process of planning and writing ‘Mum’s Guide to Pregnancy‘ from the start – the conception of my book idea – to the end product in my hand. She answered all my questions in a considered manner and has always been extremely supportive. As an author it is important to surround yourself with a great team, and Bev is an integral part of it.”
About working with Bev
As a certified non-fiction book coach with years of experience guiding women through the book planning process and supporting them as they write their books, I also bring years of experience in managing my own book production team as we bring manuscripts to life in book form.
As your book coach, I will bring the riches of the Author Accelerator methodology and resources to you to ensure you plan and write the best book for your purposes and for your audience.
We will meet regularly online, for 60-90 minutes, two times per month. I will also be available for some brief email support and short emergency calls if needed. (I will let you know what is reasonable at the time.)
My written feedback on your work, as well as our coaching conversations, may at times question or challenge your intentions, and are only ever intended to bring you further clarity about your book, and what your reader will be looking for from your book.
I will guide you through the ins and outs of the self-publishing process as you develop your manuscript.
As you write your book we will also consider your cover design and cover content. You could invest in a design that will motivate you and make your book feel more real.
We can also discuss your ‘author platform’ so you can work on that and have things in place for your book when it is ready. We can also help with a website if needed, though that is not included in the cost of this program.
You retain full ownership of all content, IP, book files, and all profit from sales when working with me.
I am very proud to be one of the publishing professionals in Australia invited from 2019 to 2021 to join the judging panel for the annual Australian Business Book Awards. I was also a judge on the Australian Career Book Awards panel in 2021.
I do know what makes a quality book and I am delighted to work with authors who set a high benchmark for their own work.
“I made contact with Bev as I had no real idea how to approach writing a non-fiction book but I knew it was something I wanted to achieve. It had all felt largely overwhelming but with Bev’s knowledge and process of breaking it down into bite size chunks, it was easy to stay focused on the end goal.
During our initial discussions Bev helped me to articulate what it was I was hoping to achieve with the book. She helped me to identify who the book’s target audience would be which I found extremely useful to determine how I would get my message across.
Bev makes everything she does about you and your processes, not about her. Her knowledge shone through with the practical examples she shared so you could see and experience her wealth of information. I would definitely recommend Bev’s services because without them I would never have been able to write and publish ‘Women as Leaders’, the book that I wanted to write.”
FIRST DRAFT DONE
Full coaching program
You can begin working privately with Bev in this ‘First Draft Done’ program at any time
YOUR INVESTMENT: $600 a month for a minimum of 3 months for traction and results
Ongoing monthly payments of $600 – can be paused or cancelled with a month’s notice.