Our Story
We kept meeting writers who had a real book in them but no clear path from idea to upload. Courses were heavy on theory, light on doing. So we built a simple path that writers could follow. One page soon became a framework.
That framework became The Author Academy.
The Messy Middle
We tried big weekly workshops. They were heavy. We tried long homework. It stalled people.
What worked was short sprints, light check-ins, and clear next steps.
Fewer moving parts.
More finishing.
The First Cohort
Five writers. Three genres.
One shared promise: finish a draft.
We created outlines, set tiny deadlines, and celebrated 500 words like a graduation ceremony.
By the end, three manuscripts were ready for editing, two had full outlines and momentum.
Our Values
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Care
Clear, useful notes that improve your writing.
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Clarity
Always giving you one next step you can do today.
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Consistency
Small sessions you can keep up with for writing weeks.
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Creative Ownership
You keep your rights and voice. We keep you on track.
Writers should never feel alone and always stay in control.
That’s why The Author Academy sits alongside Turtle Tree Press.
When your book is ready for the world, our indie partner Turtle Tree Press are happy to take you under their wing.
Lessons We Live By:
Finish small, finish often
Feedback beats perfection
Protect the writing time
Make it simple to start
Create a path to continue.
See Our Success Stories…
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Celeste writes about the beauty of nature and mindful living. From bonsai to greenhouse gardening, her work combines practical guidance with a gentle, inspiring tone that helps readers reconnect with growth, calm, and the earth.
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Hugh brings a calm, pragmatic voice to self-improvement and philosophy. With a focus on Stoicism and relationships, his books guide readers toward resilience, clarity, and stronger connections in everyday life.
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Vivienne empowers leaders and professionals to communicate with confidence. Her books on coaching, narrative therapy, and workplace skills offer clear, compassionate strategies for building trust, resilience, and authentic connections.