Book coaching is accountability.

You can do it on your own. It’s easier with someone in your corner.

Writing a book ain’t easy. It takes time, courage, a heck of a lot of perseverance, and the willingness to push on, even when things look hard.

Wondering about an outline? Need to know what you do while you’re writing? How do you figure out your process? A process that worked for someone else may not suit you, so we build one around the way you write.

If you’re asking any of these questions, a book coach can help.

I’ve got a Diploma in Professional Coaching and 15 years’ experience helping people to write better. And I’m a writer. I can help you write your book. You won’t be alone. You’ll have someone to answer those questions. And you’ll be accountable.

Discover my story

Poppie Johnson laughing as she climbs the trunk of a large tree.

Coaching packages.

Three packages, from $4,500 + GST.

  • Tidy up.

    You’ve got the best part of a first draft and need some help tidying up the odds and ends. Or you’re at the other end and just want to get started and sent on your merry way. This is short, sharp, and will get you going.

    • 90-minute discovery call
    • One-hour call per week
    • Detailed feedback on 5,000 words
    • Outline development

    $4,500 + GST

    Three months.

  • Make it happen.

    Work with me and benefit from a (relatively) structured approach that is tailored to how you work best. It starts by getting really clear about what you want to achieve, who you are, and why you’re writing. Then we plan. Then, and only then, do we write.

    • 90-minute discovery call
    • Outline and structure plan
    • Writing milestone plan
    • Publication plan
    • Chapter-by-chapter review
    • On-call email support
    • Weekly coaching calls

    $9,000 + GST

    Six months, approximately 30,000 words. Invoiced monthly.

  • The full shebang.

    you’ll need this

    You’re at the stage of staring at a blank page and know that you want to have a manuscript into publication within a year. You’re also smart enough to realise that you need some help. You get everything that’ll make it happen, and extended support over a year. Let’s go from a blank page to unboxing those beauties.

    • 90-minute discovery call
    • Outline and structure plan
    • Writing milestone plan
    • Publication plan
    • Chapter-by-chapter review
    • On-call email support
    • Weekly coaching calls
    • Developmental edit
    • Tricks of the trade
    • Marketing strategy and launch plan
    • Guide you through self-publishing
    • Submission or agent guide
    • Moral support (you’ll need this)

    $18,000 + GST

    Twelve months. Full book. Monthly instalments.

Not only does Poppie have a natural flair for storytelling, but she also possesses the remarkable ability to distill complex concepts into refined, elegant narratives that captivate audiences.

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Let’s talk about your book.

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