Turn your book idea into a
published reality.
For Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Memoir authors who want structure, community, and accountability.
Includes professional publishing support and feedback.
Work smarter with your writing and publishing.
No more floundering through half-finished drafts or Googling “how to publish a book”. Our efficient six-step system blends writing craft, publishing expertise and mindset support so you can finally finish - and publish - with confidence.
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What can The Author Academy do for you?
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80%
of our authors finish a full draft within the programme.
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300%
more likely to publish within 6 months compared to DIY writers.
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2,700+
pages of combined editing and feedback given each year.
Every author’s journey has two sides - the challenges… and the breakthroughs.
Challenges:
❌ You’ve been “working on” your book for months (or years) but can’t seem to finish a draft.
❌ You waste hours Googling how to publish - and end up more confused than when you started.
❌ You lose momentum without deadlines or someone to keep you accountable.
❌ Your writing confidence dips every time you compare yourself to other authors.
❌ You have no clear plan for what happens after you type “The End”.
Breakthroughs:
✅ You follow a clear, step-by-step plan from first word to published book.
✅ You get expert feedback that makes your writing stronger - without losing your voice.
✅ You stay on track with built-in deadlines, milestone check-ins, and a supportive community.
✅ You feel confident in your writing and publishing decisions, because you’re guided by pros.
✅ You know exactly how to publish, launch, and get your book in readers’ hands - with a plan for book two.
What does our Six-Step System include?
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Polish your draft, tighten the structure, and get it ready to publish.
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Craft a title that sells, write a compelling blurb, and create your book’s visual identity.
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Learn how to format, upload, and publish your book on Amazon (Kindle & paperback).
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Start gathering ethical, authentic reviews that build trust and credibility.
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Create your launch content, discover marketing that feels natural, and grow your audience.
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Set up Amazon Ads, optimise for visibility, and map out your next move as an author.
Save time, simplify, and grow faster as an author.
We’ve condensed years of trial-and-error into one structured, supportive programme so you can:
Save hours wondering what to do next
Avoid expensive publishing mistakes
Keep momentum from idea to launch.
Boost your chances of success.
Our editorial guidance ensures your book is clear, engaging, and professionally finished - so readers not only buy it, but recommend it.
Get targeted, expert feedback to make your book stronger
Build confidence with every milestone hit
Gain insider publishing know-how without giving up creative control.
Why The Author Academy?
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Proven process: Our six steps guide you from idea to done
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Mindset support: Guidance through imposter syndrome, writer’s block and fear of criticism
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Tailored support: Options for Non-Fiction, Fiction and Memoir
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Accountability built in: Milestones, feedback, and community keep you on track until the finish line
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Gain a professional network: Editors, designers, marketers - all in one place to help you
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Flexible tiers: From self-starter to full-service author support
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End-to-end journey: From your first draft to publishing and launch - everything’s covered
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Proven results: Higher completion and publishing rates than going it alone
FAQs
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The Author Academy is a structured publishing programme that guides you through six steps - from idea to finished book - with built-in accountability, expert feedback, and professional publishing support.
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We support three main types of authors:
Non-Fiction Authors who want to share expertise or build authority
Fiction Authors with unfinished drafts or stuck stories
Memoir Authors who want to capture their life story with clarity and impact
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The programme is built around six monthly milestones, each with clear deliverables and guidance. You’ll know exactly what to focus on each month - from outlining your book, through drafting, editing, and preparing to publish.
Some take longer than six months to complete these courses and refine their book - it’s all dependent on how hard you work and the time you put into your book.
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Yes. You keep full creative and legal rights to your book. We guide and support you through the process but you always own your work.
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Even though the system is designed as six steps in six months, we understand life happens. You can take longer if needed - the milestones still work as a clear framework to keep you moving forward at your own pace.
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That depends on the tier you join. At the core level, you’ll get community support and resources. Higher tiers add structured feedback, calls with editors, full manuscript reviews, and even done-for-you upload help.
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We offer four levels of Academy Access, ranging from £99/month to £600/month depending on the amount of feedback and support you’d like.
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Not necessarily - an idea is all we need to get going. We have a Book Builder Mentorship to start with if you’re looking to turn your idea into a fully-fledged book and finish your manuscript to a high standard.
Some members come with half a draft, others with a full draft. Wherever you’re at, the six-step system meets you there and helps you move forward.
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The Book Builder Mentorship is an optional 3–6 month programme you can take before starting the main six steps. It’s designed to help you refine your book idea, build a solid outline, and establish a writing rhythm - so when you join The Author Academy, you hit the ground running with clarity and momentum.
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Accelerators are optional add-ons you can choose at any stage of the programme. They’re professional publishing services — like cover design, formatting, proofreading, social media packs, or ads support — that fast-track your progress and give your book a polished finish.
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By the end, you’ll have a complete manuscript ready to publish, plus the knowledge and confidence to handle publishing professionally. Many authors choose to add professional services (editing, cover design, marketing) through our Accelerators to take their book all the way to launch.
