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“"Step by step you walked me through the whole process. You're certainly a very talented & creative lady. You were always there to reassure me and say 'Let's do this together'.”
Gail Warwick
A Healing Journey
Success Stories
Inspiring
Writers.
Real writers. Real books. Real results. From aspiring authors to published voices, held the whole way through.
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Find the story that mirrors yours.
Chapter 01
Published in Under 1 Year.
Women who arrived with a whisper of a book inside them, and walked out holding it in their hands within twelve months.
▶ Watch Gail's Story
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“All of my friends are reading it and obsessed with it.”
Belen López Exertier
Result. Published in 11 months
▶ Watch Bev's story
“"There's no one else I would have shared the self publishing journey with. You are a goddess of creation, a lover of words and an expert at making dreams come true! 11/10 would recommend The Book Doula."”
Bev Ligman
PR CONSULTANT
▶ Watch Peta's story
“"She pushed me to be a better writer." "Can't recommend her more highly as a book coach. Someone who can be trusted, is non judgmental and who will push you."”
Peta Sitcheff
▶ Watch Tina's story
“"She helped me so much." "Writing a book is not a glamorous process; to get to that point it's a lot of hard work. You turn yourself inside out and to have someone by your side is invaluable."”
Tina Bruce
▶ Watch Tracey
“I saw Vanessa Barrington’s Birthday Book Program, and it was a three-day introduction, and it was amazing. From that point, I signed up for her 90-day container, her Birth Doula Program. Amazing. We had three coaching calls with her, plus group coaching calls with the other people in the group and the online community. The calls were amazing.”
Tracey Di Clero
▶ Watch Grace
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Grace-Shanti Foulds
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Vanessa kept me accountable and allowed me to view the desires I had as a service rather than a silly self indulgence as was the belief I had sub consciously held. I learned that writing is only part of it and how complex the publishing process actually is - but that it is achievable!
Monique Michel
Result.
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Cannot honestly recommend this retreat enough. I didn't know Vanessa or the other attendees, had no idea how to finish a book I had been sitting on for a decade, and felt generally in a rut. I left the retreat so full of creative ideas and direction. The book is now complete and in the hands of book doula for editing and my business has really taken on a new creative vision. Highly recommend.
Susan Crain
Result.
@bookdoulaclient
“I'm so excited! I'm feeling so good about everything, even tho I have absolutely no idea where it's all leading, I just have a good feeling that it's coming together. ”
Linda Chambers
@bookdoulaclient
“"I'd talked about writing a book for so long." "I had picked up the pen so many times over the past 12 years and always stopped with too many questions about the writing & publishing process. Vanessa is an inspirational guide."”
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"I found out what I didn't "know" about writing a book" "Vanessa is a very knowledgeable book coach and I enjoyed working with her. Her insights on my book were very valuable."
GERRY LAMBERT
SNR. CONSULTANT
Result.
Chapter 02
Writers Who Healed + Helped Others.
Books that began as personal reckonings and became portals of recognition for thousands of readers.
▶ Watch Gail's Story
“"Step by step you walked me through the whole process. You're certainly a very talented & creative lady. You were always there to reassure me and say 'Let's do this together'.”
Gail Warwick
A Healing Journey
▶ Watch Bev's story
“"There's no one else I would have shared the self publishing journey with. You are a goddess of creation, a lover of words and an expert at making dreams come true! 11/10 would recommend The Book Doula."”
Bev Ligman
PR CONSULTANT
▶ Watch Peta's story
“"She pushed me to be a better writer." "Can't recommend her more highly as a book coach. Someone who can be trusted, is non judgmental and who will push you."”
Peta Sitcheff
▶ Watch Tina's story
“"She helped me so much." "Writing a book is not a glamorous process; to get to that point it's a lot of hard work. You turn yourself inside out and to have someone by your side is invaluable."”
Tina Bruce
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Vanessa’s purpose runs deep. She’s bringing more truth, healing, and light into the world, one book at a time. I am endlessly grateful, because without her I know my book would still be a 'maybe one day' instead of 'it's finally happening'
Dante Amato
Result. Life Transformation Coach
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“Vanessa has not only transformed my thinking, she’s helped me get off my butt and shown me that my stories are worth hearing.”
Melinda Ahmat
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Working 1:1 with Vanessa during my book birthing process was truly invaluable. Nurturing, inspiring and empowering is her state of being.
Dianne Kelly
Result.
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What I absolutely value and love most is the high level of integrity Vanessa holds, how she is a true embodiment of her teachings. Her mission to help you create impact in the world is palpable and has helped me increase my self-belief immensely. Vanessa’s unique blend of book birthing wisdom, marketing expertise, psychic abilities and infectious, uplifting energy has not only skyrocketed my business to a place it’s never been before but has also elevated my life in all areas.
Dannie French
Result.
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Sara Bell
Little Light Within
Result.
Chapter 03
Kids Books.
Stories written for the smallest hearts, by mothers, grandmothers and educators who knew the world needed gentler shelves.
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“Vanessa has not only transformed my thinking, she’s helped me get off my butt and shown me that my stories are worth hearing.”
Melinda Ahmat
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““Ideas just keep coming and I have my fingers in a lot of pies — but they are all so connected.””
Jo Newman
Chapter 04
Fiction Writers.
Debut novelists who finally trusted the story their imagination had been holding for years.
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“I learnt to sit with painful emotions and through doing this I understood my inner strength.
Maria O Connor
Magical Dreams & Sewing Machines
Result. Result line
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Sara Bell
Little Light Within
Result.
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“Vanessa is an incredible, incredible woman. Her skillset is second to none, and her integrity is unmatched.”
Lauran
Chapter 05
Media & Stage Speakers.
▶ Watch Bev's story
“"There's no one else I would have shared the self publishing journey with. You are a goddess of creation, a lover of words and an expert at making dreams come true! 11/10 would recommend The Book Doula."”
Bev Ligman
PR CONSULTANT
▶ Watch Peta's story
“"She pushed me to be a better writer." "Can't recommend her more highly as a book coach. Someone who can be trusted, is non judgmental and who will push you."”
Peta Sitcheff
▶ Watch Tina's story
“"She helped me so much." "Writing a book is not a glamorous process; to get to that point it's a lot of hard work. You turn yourself inside out and to have someone by your side is invaluable."”
Tina Bruce
Chapter 06
Mums Managing Parenthood.
Women who wrote between school runs, night feeds and the quiet hours, and built their book without abandoning their family.
▶ Watch Peta's story
“"She pushed me to be a better writer." "Can't recommend her more highly as a book coach. Someone who can be trusted, is non judgmental and who will push you."”
Peta Sitcheff
▶ Watch Tina's story
“"She helped me so much." "Writing a book is not a glamorous process; to get to that point it's a lot of hard work. You turn yourself inside out and to have someone by your side is invaluable."”
Tina Bruce
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Working 1:1 with Vanessa during my book birthing process was truly invaluable. Nurturing, inspiring and empowering is her state of being.
Dianne Kelly
Result.
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What I absolutely value and love most is the high level of integrity Vanessa holds, how she is a true embodiment of her teachings. Her mission to help you create impact in the world is palpable and has helped me increase my self-belief immensely. Vanessa’s unique blend of book birthing wisdom, marketing expertise, psychic abilities and infectious, uplifting energy has not only skyrocketed my business to a place it’s never been before but has also elevated my life in all areas.
Dannie French
Result.
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Thank goodness for Vanessa. She helped me see that people would want to see me, hear my story, and experience my artwork. This was another huge shift for me.
Olivia Slater
Result.
Chapter 07
Writers with Full Time Jobs.
Executives, clinicians and creatives who carved their book out of an already full life, and finished it anyway.
▶ Watch Gail's Story
“"Step by step you walked me through the whole process. You're certainly a very talented & creative lady. You were always there to reassure me and say 'Let's do this together'.”
Gail Warwick
A Healing Journey
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“All of my friends are reading it and obsessed with it.”
Belen López Exertier
Result. Published in 11 months
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Vanessa’s purpose runs deep. She’s bringing more truth, healing, and light into the world, one book at a time. I am endlessly grateful, because without her I know my book would still be a 'maybe one day' instead of 'it's finally happening'
Dante Amato
Result. Life Transformation Coach
▶ Watch Tracy
“Please follow Vanessa’s advice regarding structure and support as it makes the terrain so much easier to navigate, take it from someone who strayed for a while. You need never feel lost or alone again on your writing journey. ”
Tracy Brown
Chapter 08
Memoir Authors.
Women who shaped lived experience into pages that resonate, and let their truth become a quiet companion for readers walking similar roads.
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“Working with Vanessa is like getting a gut feeling… and actually trusting it. She knows her craft, she genuinely wants the best for you, and she will move mountains to ensure you get there. She just gets it. She really does. If you’re thinking about working with her… trust that nudge. You won’t regret it. You’ll feel it from the very first conversation - she’s someone you want in your corner. ”
Karlee Hayes
The Art of Giving
▶ Watch Tracey
“I saw Vanessa Barrington’s Birthday Book Program, and it was a three-day introduction, and it was amazing. From that point, I signed up for her 90-day container, her Birth Doula Program. Amazing. We had three coaching calls with her, plus group coaching calls with the other people in the group and the online community. The calls were amazing.”
Tracey Di Clero
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Shelley Hill
Only Joy Bites
Result.
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“Vanessa is just the most incredible, inspirational woman. I’m so grateful that she has come into my life. I feel like without her support, I couldn’t have made this book into something so beautiful and amazing. It warms my heart to think that this book could help so many people. I would definitely recommend signing up for the program. You won’t regret it.”
Ebonie Stirling-Gatt
Coming Home
Your Next Chapter
The book you came here to write is the asset you came here to build.
The doors is now open to join The Book Doula Program. If the stories on this page feel like a mirror, this is your invitation to step into the same room.
Held by Vanessa Barrington • The Book Doula
