Yes, there are plenty of opportunities to get professional feedback on your manuscript.  There are three 1 hour coaching sessions with me (The Book Doula) where you can submit your work to be read ahead of time.

The program includes TWO submission opportunities to get professional developmental editorial feedback on your manuscript. This alone will save you thousands of dollars during the editing process. It's important to note this is not a copy/line edit, but a developmental edit, and the deadlines advertised once you're in the program need to be adhered to.

I provide a 24/7 WhatsApp voice messaging service where you can ask me anything at all and you can guarantee a response from me within 48 hours.

You also access support through the one on one coaching sessions, group coaching calls and via the private Facebook Birth Your Book group.

Every aspiring author needs one on one time, which is why I’ve included three 1 hour coaching sessions with me, plus heaps of opportunities to speak to me about your manuscript and publishing process during the program.

I want to ensure you get all the support you need to get your book birthed and out into the world so you can heal, leave a legacy and make an impact.

The experience of writing a book without the right support and community can be a lonely and challenging experience.  Most authors experience the same problems and difficulties as part of the writing, the publishing and marketing process - but we often don’t talk about it.

This is a safe and supportive environment to connect with other authors and who knows, you may even find some cross promotion and collaboration opportunities with someone who’s writing a book in a similar area you are!

Absolutely not - group coaching is not mandatory as part of the program.  These sessions are for students who have specific questions.  By nature they are a highly supportive environment and there is cabinet solidarity - everyone agrees prior to the call and as part of their enrolment to respect each other and to keep anything discussed during these calls confidential.

Yes, there is an option to pay in three (payments of $999), BUT if the only reason you’re not taking action is due to a cash flow issue I want you to email [email protected]. 

We offer a 60-day money-back guarantee because we want you to love and benefit from the program. 

If you do not feel like the course has provided value to you after all coaching sessions have been attended, and all homework, writing prompts, course modules and tasks are completed, you can request money back within 60 days from course commencement day.

All evidence must be submitted to [email protected] and will be assessed on a case by case basis.  Vanessa’s decision to refund based on genuine action and energy investment is final.

Life happens, so if you feel you haven't had as much time as you had hoped to make the progress you wanted an extension may be available on your 1:1 coaching calls. If you are having difficulties completing your course by the course expiry date, a course extension may be available.

Please email [email protected] outlining why. 

That’s really up to you. You get out what you put into this program.  The course content is designed to be self paced and meet you exactly where you are at on your book journey. 

If you’re still at the writing or idea stage, I recommend at least 20 minutes per day in writing time, and about 2 hours per week to complete the course content.

It takes a huge amount of effort to support aspiring authors through the process and I give my all to my students.  For this reason the program is only available during specific times of the year. 

Please follow @book_doula_au on Instagram for information about when the next intake is.

I'm not in the business of making a quick buck.  This program is to help provide you the support and access to the strategies I teach for life.