Writing coaching
Hire a writing coach to take your book project
from draft to done.
Whether you are looking for a book coach or a writing coach, our experienced writing mentors are here to help.
Writing a book will be one of the greatest challenges of your life.
Many of the writers who come to us for support are accomplished in their fields. Yet they feel stuck. It’s not because they lack the ideas or ability to start or even finish their book. But because they struggle with all the emotional and technical complexities of book writing – the same ones which have been plaguing even the best writers for centuries!
You might recognise yourself here:
- Self-doubt or imposter syndrome
- Fear of judgement, criticism or ‘getting it wrong’
- Overwhelm that turns into procrastination
- Writing in isolation, without anyone to sense-check your thinking
- Anxiety about being seen or exposed through your work
- Perfectionism that convinces you the work isn’t ready…ever
This is where professional writing coaching can make all the difference.
At Good Prose Studios, we provide more than technical guidance. We offer a safe, confidential space where your ideas can take shape. Our writing mentors provide non-judgemental feedback and accountability to help you keep moving.
Why work with a professional writing coach at Good Prose Studios?
A supportive online mentorship designed to meet you exactly where you are.
Discovery call
We explore your project, identify challenges, ensure fit, and outline a personalised coaching pathway.
Initial coaching session
A focused session to clarify goals and set realistic milestones. You’ll leave with a clear, manageable action plan.
Ongoing support
Regular coaching sessions with draft feedback and priority email support, to keep your writing moving forward.
What do our professional writing coaches do? We provide you with:
- 50-minute Zoom mentorship sessions
- Session notes with clear action items and thoughtful feedback
- Responsive email support (typically within 24 hours)
- Guidance on procrastination hacks and overcoming self-sabotage
- Advice on overall structure and cohesion
- Recommendations on publishing pathways
A Good Prose Studios writing coach is here to help you finish what you started, one step at a time.
Coaching packages & investment.
Our writing coaching packages are diversified across single sessions (perfect to unblock a sticking point), or longer-term support to see a manuscript through to completion. Each option combines practical guidance, thoughtful feedback and genuine accountability.
Single coaching session.
Ideal for clarifying an idea, building confidence or navigating a specific roadblock in your project.
- 50-minute session via Zoom
- Session notes and clear action plan
- Up to 2,500 words reviewed (optional)
- Pay per session
- Investment: $350 + GST AUD
Complete support package (6 sessions).
For writers, academics or business leaders seeking consistent guidance and accountability.
- Six x 50-minute coaching sessions
- Use over three-six months
- Priority email support
- Up to 50,000 words reviewed
- Review + advice on manuscript structure
- Investment: $4,990 AUD + GST
- Payable upfront
Intensive manuscript coaching (12 sessions).
Designed for writers committed to completing a full memoir or other non-fiction book.
- 12 sessions over 12 months
- Full manuscript review (up to 80,000 words)
- Priority email support + scheduled accountability check-ins
- Detailed developmental feedback and revision strategy
- Publishing pathway advice
- Investment: $9,900 AUD + GST
- Payable in two instalments
Who is professional writing coaching for?
Writing coaching is for people who feel the call to write, and do it well. It’s for those who know they have something to say and need a steady hand to help shape it. It’s for first and second-time authors who have almost finished their draft, and find themselves lacking the energy or objectivity to reach the finish line. It’s for when you feel like trashing a year’s worth of work. (Don’t – we’ve all been there!) It’s also a wonderful practical tool for those who need to complete a specific career project, like a photographic book or PhD thesis.
You don’t need a completed manuscript to work with us. You just need a story you care about, a willingness to be vulnerable, and an openness to the process. We’ll help you take it from there.
Who benefits from working with a writing coach?
Our writing coaches work with a range of different clients – from memoir writers, to PhD students and ECRs, to entrepreneurs writing business books. We also work with founders seeking to improve their interviewing skills and raise the bar on their podcast. Explore the different kinds of coaching clients we work with below.
Memoir coaching.
Tell your story, so readers will treasure it.
Our personalised memoir coaching service helps you craft an authentic narrative using high-impact storytelling techniques. Together, we develop your voice, refine key themes, build vivid scenes and characters, and shape a strong narrative arc. Ideal for first-time memoirists, complex family stories, or those working with sensitive material. You’ll receive regular 1:1 coaching sessions, writing goals, and feedback. We provide a safe, supportive space with strict confidentiality, helping you tell your story with confidence.
Academic research & writing coaching.
Sharpen your writing, strengthen your impact.
Tailored support for senior academics, early career researchers and graduate students. This professional academic writing coaching helps improve impact and structure, focusing on well-organised arguments, technical precision and stronger drafts. We also help you set milestones and stay accountable to deadlines, supporting you from early ideas through to publication-ready work. Ideal for PhD candidates, ECRs and academics. You’ll receive regular 1:1 coaching, structural guidance and email support. Our approach recognises academic pressures, providing non-judgemental support to maintain momentum and prevent burnout.
Business book coaching.
Write a business book your audience will love.
Podcast interview coaching.
Turn your podcasts into music to their ears.
We help you shape your podcast’s narrative, identifying key themes and creating engaging episode structures. From storyboarding to scripting, we guide the storytelling process so your voice connects with listeners — whether for a limited series or an ongoing show. Ideal for podcast creators, entrepreneurs, organisations and business owners expanding their content. You’ll receive support in podcast strategy, episode scripting, interview techniques and message refinement. Our coaches are podcast experts, combining narrative technique and industry knowledge to help your podcast stand out.
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Client success stories.
Beryl Crosher-Segers – author of Darker Shade of Pale (2018)
Beryl came to Good Prose Studios following the commercially successful publication of her memoir A Darker Shade of Pale, about growing up in apartheid South Africa.
She had begun work on a new memoir, which dealt with the second half of her life as a married woman with two children in Australia. But she was struggling to define the narrative arc, and to meet the deadlines she was setting herself. She worked with a Good Prose Studios writing coach to firstly define where her first memoir ended, and where her second one began. Next, they worked together to develop a comprehensive structural outline for the new memoir complete with chapter summaries. Finally, Beryl and her coach met on a fortnightly basis, to help her set milestones and keep her on track.
Beryl started work on her second memoir with a clear narrative spine and achievable milestones in place. She felt confident and supported in telling the story of how she had become an Australian.
FAQ.
Frequently asked questions.
How does a coaching session work?
Each coaching session is a 50-minute Zoom call. In your first session, we focus on understanding your project, goals and challenges, and shaping a clear plan. Ongoing sessions build momentum through discussion, feedback and accountability. You’ll receive session notes and clear next steps after each call.
What’s the difference between coaching and editing?
Coaching supports you while you’re writing, offering structure, accountability and developmental guidance. Editing refines a completed or near-complete manuscript. If you’re still shaping ideas or struggling to progress, coaching is the right place to start. Many clients use both services together.
Do I need to have something written to start coaching?
No, although it can help to have a draft for us to work with if you’d like coaching for a specific project. You can, however, begin with just an idea, a question or a half-formed concept. We work with writers at every stage, from early planning to final draft.
How many sessions do I need?
That depends on your goals. Some clients book a single session to work through a specific challenge. Others choose a package for ongoing support across a full project. You can start small and extend as needed.
Can coaching help me get published?
Yes. We provide guidance on traditional publishing, and also offer professional self-publishing through our bespoke in-house service, Good Prose Studios Press. Where appropriate, we may also draw on our industry experience and networks to make referrals to agents and publishers.
Is coaching confidential?
Absolutely. Coaching is a safe, confidential space. With backgrounds in law and journalism, we understand and appreciate the nature of confidentiality from a legal and ethical standpoint. Session recording can be switched off, if requested. Your material will not be shared. NDAs are available if desired.
Can you help if I’m experiencing writer’s block?
Yes – this is one of the most common reasons people seek coaching. We work with both the practical and emotional causes of blocks to help you regain clarity, confidence and momentum.