What do a tax officer, a coal miner, a US Marine, a therapist, a multimillionaire CEO, a criminologist, a power lifter, a veterinarian and an illustrator have in common?
These people and many more have all worked with Dawn Bates to either get started on or to improve their writing abilities and maximise their career potential as authors.
Did you know…
90% of aspiring authors never finish their book because they lack structure and support?
Writing never takes place in a vacuum or under ideal conditions; there are always distractions, commitments and life in general that can appear to place insurmountable obstacles in the way of starting and maintaining your writing practice.
This unique and powerful course will show you how to manage yourself and your time to create the space in which your writing and author life will flourish.
Consisting of 7 weekly modules, all expertly structured to guide and support you on your journey to becoming a successful writer and author!
Dawn Bates – Award Winning, International Bestselling Author
TESTIMONIALS FOR DAWN BATES
“To be honest, I had never heard of an ‘Author Coach’ before, nor had I ever thought of hiring one. Turned out to be the best thing for me to get things moving forward. Dawn was a bright, cheerful, and positive influence that helped me focus my thoughts and efforts. She basically pushed me off the cliff of research, outlines, and apprehension into the valley of writing. Soon chapters began to come, and she was a positive voice throughout the whirlwind of thoughts and ideas. She followed along with the plot, characters, settings, and events, helping me to make sense of it all. She is a fantastic Author Coach who I have truly enjoyed working with.”
“There are few women I have come across with the passion, drive and integrity that Dawn possesses. I have had the pleasure of working with Dawn both as a coaching and author client and every interaction is an opportunity for development and expansion. Her knowledge and experience of moral issues is vast and she is most certainly a woman on a mission in terms of raising awareness of global ethics and social justice.
“Would I work recommend working with Dawn? Absolutely… but set your sights and standards high.”
Dawn Bates is a true transformation specialist. I had the privilege of working with her on my first book, The Recipe: US Marines’ Mindset for Success, published in June 2021. Dawn’s role went far beyond that of a publisher. She became a marketing strategist, editor, mentor, and, most importantly, a catalyst for authentic and articulate expression. She has an unparalleled ability to draw out the knowledge and insights buried within you, ensuring that your work resonates with both authenticity and precision.
The journey from being an everyday individual to becoming an author is one of profound self-awareness and growth. Dawn not only guides you through this process, but she holds you to the highest standards of accountability to deliver exceptional results for both yourself and your audience. She challenges you to go beyond surface-level thinking, demanding a level of introspection and vulnerability that unlocks clarity and inner strength.
Through this journey, I not only achieved the milestone of becoming an author, but I also embarked on a lifelong path of self-improvement and discovery. Dawn’s approach is not about coddling your emotions; it’s about pushing you to explore uncharted territories of your mind and spirit. The transformation is far from easy, but the outcome is nothing short of life-changing. Dawn Bates doesn’t just help you write a book—she helps you discover and embrace the most powerful version of yourself.
“Thank you for believing in me, encouraging me and pushing me to be the best author I can be. Your passion for books, for writing, publishing, and for your clients is awe inspiring and I am immensely grateful for the way in which you have been my teammate in this process.”
Writing can be an emotional thing, you are after all putting some of yourself on the page. Dawn has been there throughout the process of writing, release and promotion, holding the space for us throughout. Her commitment to getting the book out there in front of people and raising it’s profile has been amazing. It’s easy to believe that good books succeed no matter what their publisher’s do PR wise, but this is simply not true. Dawn recognises this and is relentless, her enthusiasm is limitless and her drive extraordinary. Successful books happen because publishers like Dawn make it happen.
Are you an aspiring author full of ideas but unsure where to begin? Do you find yourself staring at a blank page, frustrated and stuck, or starting and stopping because life keeps getting in the way?
You are not alone.
Choosing to invest in yourself as a writer and a published author is also a choice to take control of your voice and the way you move through the world. Writing is not just about producing a book. It is about agency, clarity, and self-trust.
I created this course to support writers through the real challenges of authorship. The dips in confidence, the imposter syndrome, the moments where motivation wavers and purpose needs reconnecting. This is not theory. It is lived experience.
The course is designed to empower writers to build lives they are inspired by, while creating work that informs, moves, and heals others. I want to see authors succeed, earn from their work, and speak confidently about what they have created without fear or apology.
Each module meets you where you are, personally and professionally. You will find journalling prompts, practical action steps, tracking tools, and short reflections designed to keep you moving forward. Everything is structured to fit into your day, not add pressure to it.
As you move through the course, inspiration builds and momentum follows. What you learn here begins to ripple into other areas of your life, because writing is not a hobby. It is a way of living.
Becoming a published author changes things. You can design that change consciously, or let it happen by default.
Choose yourself. Choose to live by design. Choose to make the impact only your voice can make through literature.