Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

At The Author Academy, we know that starting your publishing journey comes with a lot of questions.

Here are the answers to the ones we hear most often — covering how our programme works, what you can expect, and how we support you from idea to done.

1. What is The Author Academy?
The Author Academy is a structured publishing programme that guides you through six steps - from idea to finished book - with accountability, expert feedback, and professional publishing support along the way.

2. Who is the course for?
We support three main types of authors:

Non-Fiction Authors who want to share expertise or build authority
Fiction Authors with unfinished drafts or stalled stories
Memoir Authors who want to capture their life story with clarity and impact

3. How does the six-month structure work?
The programme is designed around six monthly milestones, each with clear deliverables and guidance. You’ll know exactly what to focus on each month - from shaping your concept and outline through drafting, editing, and preparing to publish.

4. What if I fall behind or need more time?
Even though the system is set up as six steps in six months, we know every author’s journey is different. You can take longer if needed - the framework still works, and you’ll continue to make progress at your own pace.

5. What kind of support do I get?
Support depends on the tier you join. At the core level, you’ll get community access and resources. Higher tiers include structured feedback, group calls, full manuscript reviews, and even done-for-you publishing support.

6. How much does it cost?
We offer four levels of Academy Access, ranging from £99/month to £599/month, depending on the amount of feedback and support you’d like.

7. Do I have to pay the full amount upfront?
No - all tiers are billed monthly, so you can spread the cost monthly if required. There are occasionally offers to pay up front and receive massive discounts, so keep an eye on those!

8. Do I keep ownership of my book?
Yes. You always keep full creative and legal rights to your book. We guide and support you, but the work is yours and the ownership stays with you.

9. Do I need to have started writing already?
Not at all. Some members join with just an idea, others with a half-written draft. The six-step system is flexible and works from wherever you’re starting.

10. What happens at the end of the six steps?
By the end, you’ll have a complete manuscript ready to publish - plus the skills and confidence to handle the publishing process professionally. Many authors choose to add professional services (editing, design, marketing) through our Accelerators to take their book all the way to launch.

11. What is the Book Builder Mentorship?
The Book Builder Mentorship is an optional 3–6 month programme you can take before the main six steps. It helps you refine your idea, build a solid outline and establish a writing routine - so when you join the Academy, you hit the ground running.

12. What are Accelerators?
Accelerators are optional add-ons you can choose at any stage. They include professional services like cover design, formatting, proofreading, social media packs, and ad support - all designed to fast-track your progress and give your book a polished, market-ready finish.

Still have questions?

We’re open, human and transparent. If we haven’t answered your question here, we’d love to hear from you - please get in touch with us any time and we’ll do our best to help.