Introducing...

The Confident Author Academy

The 6-month Private Coaching Program for Authors

Millions of people dream of being a published author.

You actually did it.

But somewhere along the way... writing stopped being fun.

You've lost access to the creative flow you loved.

Past "failures" - the manuscripts that died on submission, the book that underperformed - are a weight around your neck.

Even success makes writing harder. What if this next book doesn't sell as well? What if readers don't like this new direction?

You dreamed of this career, and you worked so hard to make it real, but now that you have a book deal, you're more stressed than ever.

You find yourself wondering if all the sacrifice was worth it.

It IS worth it... and it's possible to fall back in love with writing.

It’s possible to wake up excited to write. To go to bed proud of the work you accomplished.

To feel the spark of joy you used to get when writing was your hobby instead of your job.

It's possible to love your books–and feel confident in your writing skills–no matter how many copies you sell or what hiccups happen in the publishing process.

Shifting from stress, overwhelm, and burnout to confidence, sustainability, and creative flow only takes a few key skills, and that’s what you’ll learn inside The Confident Author Academy.

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Client Testimonials

"Isabel is absolutely someone you want in your corner! She knows how to guide authors and help them both reframe the experiences and challenges they're having and tap into their own individual goals and desires. In the same way that I feel every human should have an amazing therapist, I feel every author should have an amazing coach like Isabel."

-Kim DeRose, YA author

"Isabel's questions help me get really specific about what I do - and don't - want for both my writing and my career in publishing.

It's so easy to compare ourselves to others in our productivity-hustle-girlboss culture; it turns out I was feeling like a failure about not doing things that I don't even WANT to do."

-Jessica Spotswood, YA author

"Isabel helped me tell new, more productive stories about the work I’m doing, allowing me to walk away from a writing session feeling proud instead of defeated.

I'm working more than I have been in a long time, and am finally able to take a day off without guilt, which is a major win for me."

-Historical Fiction Author

It's time to thrive as an author.

Confident author careers don’t happen by accident.

They’re created.

And nothing external needs to change for you to start feeling better. You can make those changes right now.

Once you join, it doesn't take long to go from surviving to thriving.

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The Essential Skills You Need

Transforming your relationship to writing and publishing requires one key skill:

Managing Your Mind.

You're a novelist. You already know how powerful stories are.

Every day, your brain tells you thousands of stories about your career. Those stories can either push you towards burnout (I'm too slow, I'll never finish this book; my publisher doesn't believe in me; my story ideas are too quiet) or they can inspire you to build a sustainable, successful career that you love.

The curriculum inside The Confident Author Academy will teach you everything you need to know to shift those stories.

The Academy is Organized into 7 Pillars:

Foundational Mindset Tools

It's hard to enjoy writing when you're afraid your next book will disappoint readers.

That’s why we start research-backed strategies to help you navigate the emotional ups and downs of writing and publishing.

Your Confident Author Identity

Owning your identity as an author is essential to building true confidence.

Define a version of success that fits your personal values and goals, not what everyone says you should want out of your author career.

Consistent Writing Process

A successful author career means building a body of work. Being able to write another book is non-negotiable.

Learn my proven 5-Step Consistent Writing Process that builds momentum in your story, reduces procrastination, and makes it easier to access creative flow.

Deadline Management System

Deadlines are a way of life for authors, but they don't have to suck the joy out of writing.

Learn how to meet tight deadlines, ask for extensions without shame (or worrying your editor will be disappointed in you), juggle multiple projects, and do it all without burnout.

Authentic Marketing Method

As authors, we don’t just write books. More than ever before, our publishers expect us to take an active role in marketing our books.

Nail your pitch, promo your book without feeling salesy, get comfortable with visibility, and simplify social media so you spend less time scrolling and more time writing your next book.

Book Launch Protocol

Launching your book can amplify all your author insecurities. There's so much conflicting information about what actually helps sales. You want to give your book its best chance, but you're also busy working on the next one.

The protocol will help you design a book launch that you can actually enjoy.

The Business of Being an Author

As an author, you aren't just a storyteller. You're a small business owner. And business comes with money, taxes, and so much more.

In the final pillar of the Academy, learn how to stop people pleasing your publisher, feel confident managing your money, understand the terms in your contract, and set healthy boundaries.

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Meet Your Coach

Hi! I'm Isabel. I'm a traditionally published author and a Master Certified Life Coach.

After experiencing massive burnout with my debut (and seeing so many of my peers struggle, too), I made it my mission to dismantle hustle culture in publishing.

Since launching my coaching business, I've helped hundreds of authors break up with burnout and put the fun back in their fiction careers.

In my private practice, I've worked with everyone from agented writers working toward their first sale to New York Times bestsellers and authors with 10+ books on shelves.

Wherever you are in your author journey, I've got you.

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What You Get When You Join:

Immediate, Lifetime Access
to the Online Curriculum

You get access to the entire curriculum as soon as you enroll. There's no waiting for new lessons to roll out. Study at your own pace, in the order that fits your goals.

Struggling with a deadline? Jump right to the Deadline Management System.

Avoiding your book? There's an entire lesson on overcoming procrastination inside the Consistent Writing Process.

Feel like an awkward mess when someone asks what your book is about? The lessons in the Authentic Market Method have you covered.

22 Private Coaching Sessions

Everyone's publishing experience is different: debut vs mid-career, midlist vs lead title, KidLit vs Adult. Your private coaching sessions are 100% tailored to your needs.

Each week, you'll have a confidential space to talk about whatever is going on in your writing and publishing life.

At the end of each call, you'll leave with tangible, actionable steps that bring you closer to the career you want.

The 90-Day Burnout Free Writing Journal

The cornerstone of consistent writing is setting the right mindset before you start and then reinforcing your progress with celebration.

The Writing Plan & Session Assessment worksheets inside the journal make this process seamless so you can quickly slip into your project and access creative flow.

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