Trusted by storytellers across worlds
Stop starting stories.
Start finishing novels.
If you’ve got a half-written draft, a plot that’s gone cold, or characters begging to get out of your head, you’ll feel at home here. We give you the framework, feedback, and firepower to take your novel from idea to “in print”.
No more abandoned drafts.
Every writer knows the pain of chapters that trail off or worlds that never quite come together. Our six-step system gives you the craft support and structure you need so you don’t just start stories - you finish them.
What you’ll unlock inside The Author Academy:
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Plot to polish
Whether you’re wrestling with a half-finished draft or starting with a spark of an idea, our six-step milestones break the novel-writing process into clear, achievable stages. You’ll know exactly what to focus on next, moving steadily from raw pages to a complete manuscript that feels cohesive and satisfying.
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Character development
Flat characters sink stories. That’s why we help you bring depth to your cast with exercises, feedback, and expert insights on motivation, conflict, and arcs. From unforgettable protagonists to side characters readers actually care about, you’ll create a world full of voices that linger long after the final page.
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Accountability built in
No more abandoned drafts or half-hearted attempts. With structured deadlines, personalised feedback, and regular check-ins, you’ll have the external push to keep writing when motivation dips. Our system transforms “someday” novelists into published authors who finally finish what they started.
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A creative community to share wins
Writing can be lonely, but not here. Inside The Author Academy, you’ll connect with fellow fiction writers at every stage of their journey. Share early chapters, celebrate breakthroughs, and get the kind of constructive encouragement that reminds you you’re not just writing for yourself, but for readers who are waiting.
Keep the momentum when the spark fades.
Avoid the classic pitfalls: saggy middles, confusing POV shifts, rushed endings
Get practical, constructive feedback at key stages
Keep writing even when inspiration dips, thanks to a proven framework
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
Build stronger stories, faster.
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No more filler chapters or wandering subplots. We’ll help you tighten your story so that every scene has purpose - building tension, deepening character, or pushing the action towards your ending. Readers should never feel lost or bored, and with the right structure, they won’t.
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We’ll guide you in creating layered heroes, villains, and side characters that feel real - with strengths, weaknesses, and motivations that evolve. When readers see themselves in your characters’ struggles and victories, they’ll stay hooked until the very last page.
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There’s no single “right way” to tell a story. We’ll work with you to develop a writing voice that’s authentic, confident, and recognisably yours - whether that’s lyrical, witty, dark, or sharp. Forget cookie-cutter writing advice; your book should sound like you, not a formula.
Hook readers and keep them turning pages.
We’ll help you craft a story that’s gripping, polished and emotionally resonant - the kind of book people recommend, review, and remember.
Protect your author reputation.
A rushed or poorly edited novel can stall your career before it starts. We make sure your work is presented with the same professionalism as traditionally published authors.
Stay competitive in today’s market.
We’ll help you craft a story that’s gripping, polished, and emotionally resonant - the kind of book people recommend, review and remember.
Why The Author Academy works for novelists:
Six clear steps – from blank page to published book
Tailored to fiction – story craft, pacing, and character development at the core
Support that fits you – four tiers to match your writing style and goals
A team behind you – editors, cover designers, marketers ready when you are.