Capture your life story with clarity and impact.

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Work smarter with your memoir writing and publishing.

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Revisiting your past can be emotional and overwhelming. Our six-step system helps you focus on the story you want to tell, with honesty, structure and reader engagement.

We take the weight off your shoulders so you can:

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    Organise experiences into an easy-to-follow story

    Your life is full of memories, but turning them into a clear narrative can feel overwhelming. We help you shape scattered moments into a structure that flows and keeps readers engaged. With step-by-step milestones, your memoir grows chapter by chapter into a story people want to read.

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    Find the right words for difficult moments

    Memoir often means revisiting chapters of life that are painful or complicated. We guide you through these passages with care, helping you capture honesty without losing clarity. The right words can transform tough experiences into powerful lessons that resonate with readers.

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    Share your truth with confidence and dignity

    Telling your story can feel vulnerable, but it doesn’t have to feel exposed. With our professional support, you’ll learn how to honour your experiences while keeping control of what you share. The result is a memoir that feels authentic, respectful, and deeply your own.

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Deliver a worthwhile reader experience.

We’ll help you make sure your story resonates — not just on the page, but in the hearts of those who read it. Whether you’re writing for your family, for your community or for the wider world as a book that inspires, we’ll guide you to tell it with confidence, nuance, and a voice that feels truly yours.

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Stay supported through the emotional process.

From writer’s block to the challenge of revisiting sensitive memories, we’ll be there with steady guidance and encouragement.

Our framework gives you practical tools to move past stuck moments while also providing the emotional support to face chapters that feel heavier.

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

Join The Academy

  • "I thought my story was too ordinary to matter. Working through this course showed me how to shape my memories into something my grandchildren will treasure. It’s the best gift I’ve ever given them.”

    Margaret Hughes

  • “I’d carried these stories around for decades, never knowing where to start. The Academy gave me the framework and encouragement I needed — and now my book sits proudly on the shelf.”

    Dennis Walker

  • “Writing my memoir was both healing and joyful. I laughed, I cried, and in the end, I discovered just how far I’ve come. I never imagined it could feel this rewarding.”

    Patricia Lawson

  • “At my age, technology usually frightens me off, but this programme was so supportive and easy to follow. For the first time, I feel like an author, not just someone with memories.”

    George Whitman

  • “My children kept telling me to write my story, but I didn’t know where to begin. With the Academy’s guidance, the words finally flowed. Seeing my life in print was emotional beyond words.”

    Eleanor Price

The right path for every type of author.

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  • Every author needs a different level of support. From self-starters to those who want full professional guidance, our four tiers are designed to match where you are and how you work best.

  • Whether you’re looking for community, accountability, in-depth feedback, or done-for-you publishing help, there’s a tier that fits your journey. Discover which one feels right for you.

  • We know one size doesn’t fit all. That’s why we’ve created four options, so you can get exactly the level of feedback, structure, and publishing support you need - nothing more, nothing less.

Explore the tiers