AWARD-WINNING author
WRITING coach
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WRITING COACH - AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR - PODCAST HOST
Write The Darn Book
coaching & MENTORING
™
there are 2 ways to work with me...
Not sure why you keep getting stuck every time you sit down to write?
YOUR Writing Personality Blueprint session
In one focused hour, we map your unique writing personality, uncover why you get stuck, and build a personalised strategy for how you plan, draft, revise, and keep moving with your book.
This is where you find out how you are wired to write
Ready to commit to writing and finishing your book with deep, ongoing support?
My signature 12-step coaching experience takes you from stuck and overwhelmed to a writer who actually finishes — with me beside you every step of the way.
This is the full journey to get your book written!!
write your book in 90 days 1:1 coaching program
Best for writers who want immediate clarity on how they’re wired to write and what needs to shift in their writing process.
Best for writers who want structured support, mindset coaching, manuscript guidance, accountability, and a clear pathway through the book.
finally write it?
Maybe You've Started It More Times Than You Can Count. Maybe You Get So Far And Then Something Stops You — Life, Doubt, The Overwhelming Sense That You're Not Sure What Comes Next. Maybe You've Been Telling Yourself You'll Get To It Soon, When Things Calm Down, When You Feel Ready.
But Part Of You Already Knows...
The Waiting Isn't The Problem. Something Deeper Is.
Tired of carrying this book around in your head. Tired of saying "one day I'll write it." And something in you knows the waiting isn't the problem. Something deeper is. And you're ready for that to change.
- It might be the not knowing where to start, or how to structure what you have.
- It might be the not knowing where to start, or how to structure what you have.
- It might be the voice that whispers you're not quite good enough, not quite ready, or not quite sure your story matters.
- It might be the procrastination that shows up every time you open the document — the sudden need to do anything other than write.
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that book inside you deserves to be written!
You've known it for a long time.
The pull toward the page. The story or message that won't quite leave you alone. And somewhere along the way, something kept stopping you — life, doubt, the overwhelming feeling that you're not sure what comes next.
This is where that changes!
You don’t have to keep
feeling like you're stuck
Deep inner work that shifts fear, self-doubt, and perfectionism at the root — so writing feels safe, natural, and sustainable.
mindset
You don’t have to do this alone
Gentle, supportive accountability that keeps you connected to your writing — without pressure, shame, or burnout.
ACCOUNTABILITY
break the patterns holding you back — and finally Write The Darn Book™
More than a Coaching Program
You don’t have to keep guessing what comes next
Practical manuscript guidance that helps you clarify what you’re writing, where the book is going, what needs to happen next & how to keep moving through each stage.
STRUCTURE
Then came the moment that changed everything...
I know Exactly Where you are...
I wanted to be a writer from the time I turned eighteen. I loved stories, and I had so many inside me just begging to be written— and for almost two decades, I attended writing conferences, I went to writing courses, I started writing stories, then stopped them, then started new ones. I told myself that one day I would be a writer...
Years passed like that. Starting. Stopping. Thinking about writing far more than actually writing. And the honest truth was — I wasn't finishing anything.
I was attending a writing conference, and while I was walking to the venue on the final day, I suddenly stopped on the footpath. Literally stopped, mid-step. Because something shifted in me so suddenly, so fully, that I couldn't keep walking.
Because I was there too!
I knew it was time to be the writer I was born to be. It was time to finish writing my book!
That was the moment I became someone who finishes books. And everything changed from there.
I finished my book. I submitted it. I signed with an agent. I signed multiple publishing contracts with US publishers. I won awards. But more importantly, I understood what had really been stopping me all those years. It wasn't laziness. It wasn't a lack of discipline. And it wasn't even a lack of skill. It was identity. It was fear. It was not knowing how to move forward in a way that actually worked with my brain instead of against it.
That's the work I do now.
I help writers break through those exact patterns…
So they can finally finish the book they’ve been carrying inside them for so long!
It felt like this surge of energy moved through my entire body.
And this voice — clear, certain, and with authority — said:
“Do you actually want to be a writer, Maddison?
Or do you just keep wanting to say you're going to be one? It's time to stop wanting it and to start doing it."
And in that moment, I knew.
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LEt Me show you how to let the words flow through you & onto the page!
You are the vessel for your story
Hi, I’m Maddison Michaels. a multi-published AWARD-WINNING author, certified Life Coach, NLP Practitioner, HYPNOTHERAPIST and the creator of the Write the Darn Book™ Method.
Meet Your Coach
- Real-world publishing experience — so you’re guided by someone who has finished books, worked with agents and publishers, and understands the emotional and practical reality of the writing life.
- A structured 12-step framework — so you always know exactly where you are and what comes next.
- Accountability, forward momentum and a mentor to help guide you along the path.
I know what it’s like to start a book full of inspiration — and then hit resistance.
I also know what it takes to finish.
Before becoming a full-time author and coach, I spent 18 years in policing and leadership roles. Structure, accountability, and strategy have always been part of how I work. When I stepped fully into writing, I discovered something most writers eventually learn:
Finishing a book isn’t just about talent. It’s about identity, resilience, and having a clear path.
After navigating my own creative blocks — including a period where I couldn’t write at all — I immersed myself in mindset work, coaching, and NLP. The breakthrough wasn’t about pushing harder. It was about aligning structure with psychology.
That’s what I now bring to my clients.
MY UNIQUE COACHING BRINGS TOGETHER:
My coaching is designed to support both the mechanics of writing and the emotional journey of becoming an author.
I walk beside you through the process, but you’re the one who writes the book and brings the commitment. I bring the structure, strategy, and accountability to help you finish.
If you’re ready to stop circling the idea and start moving toward completion, I’d love to explore whether we’re the right fit to work together.
- Personality-based strategy through my Bird Writing Personality Framework, so the coaching fits how you naturally think, create, plan, resist, and move forward.
- NLP tools and mindset integration — so the blocks that have stopped you before are addressed at the root, not just managed on the surface.
- Practical story development guidance — so your manuscript grows with clarity, structure, emotional depth, and forward momentum.
Coaching Qualifications
DIPLOMA OF LIFE COACHING | NLP PrACTITIONER | HYPNOTHERAPIST
DIPLOMA OF LIFE COACHING
NLP PrACTITIONER | HYPNOTHERAPIST
$2697
Valued at over $4505!
- 12 weekly one hour 1:1 coaching sessions with Maddison (valued at $3,204)
- 12 weekly 15 minute check-in phone calls & Email support ·throughout (valued at $801)
- Full 12-step framework
- Identity upgrade + mindset reset
- Draft completion plan & Book Structure support
- Accountability through to the finish line
- Full Writing Personality Assessment and Guidebook
- 90-Day Writing Roadmap and Planner
- 90-Day Library Resource Portal Member access
- Practical craft and story development guidance
The 90-Day
Transformation Method 1:1 Coaching Package
Pay in full, or spread the cost with Afterpay at checkout.
Invest in yourself...
WRITE THE DARN BOOK™
The 90-Day Transformation Method
1:1 Coaching Package
• Full 12-step framework
• Identity upgrade + mindset reset
• Draft completion plan & Book Structure
• Accountability through to the finish line
WHAT's INCLUDED:
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Your Writing Personality Assessment, Guidebook, and 90-Day Writing Roadmap and Planner:
What You Receive Across the 90 Days...
WEEKLY COACHING
ACCESS TO THE WRITING RESOURCE LIBRARY
15 MINUTE WEEKLY PHONE CHECK IN
EMAIL SUPPORT
MEMBER PORTAL/MASTERCLASS ACCESS
Access to the Members Area
Live Coaching
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Who Is Writing Coaching for?
- You’re ready to take ownership of your writing and commit time to the process
- You want clear structure, guidance, and accountability
- You’re willing to make decisions and move forward — even when it feels uncomfortable
- You’re open to working through mindset barriers that arise along the way
- You’re serious about getting your book written — and you're done just thinking about it
The writing itself is yours.
The writing itself is yours.
I bring the structure, strategy, accountability, and support to help you finish!
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VICKI A - FIRST TIME AUTHOR
After years of stopping and starting, I FINISHED WRITING the draft I never thought I would!
I finally finished my first book
“I had been ‘working on’ my first novel for years. I’d start, stop, panic, rewrite, and then avoid it altogether. Working with Maddison was the turning point. She helped me understand what was really holding me back and showed me how to move through it — gently, without shame. For the first time, I trusted myself enough to keep going. I finished my first draft, something I honestly never thought I’d say.”
Coaching Testimonials
Teresa F - Author
From creative exhaustion to clarity, confidence, and sustainable flow.
I found a calmer way of writing...
“I came to Maddison having written my first book, but I was completely stuck writing my second — I was exhausted and doubting whether I still had it in me. What she offered wasn’t just writing advice; it was a complete reconnection to why I write in the first place. Her ability to blend deep mindset work with practical guidance is extraordinary. I didn’t just get my momentum back — I found a calmer, more sustainable way of writing that has changed how I approach every book.”
Coaching Testimonials
Mary-Beth C - WRITER
working with maddison, I gained the confidence, permission, and the courage to begin!
Maddison is the best coach
“Before working with Maddison, I didn’t even know if I was ‘allowed’ to call myself a writer. I had so much self-doubt that I couldn’t get past the idea stage. Maddison helped me quiet the noise, reconnect with the story I wanted to tell, and believe that my voice mattered. Her coaching gave me permission to start — and the confidence to keep showing up to the page. I’m writing now, consistently, and for the first time it feels possible.”
Coaching Testimonials
I walk beside you through the process, but you're the one who writes the book.
Map the Book's structure, key milestones, and realistic timelines
clarify your book's Core direction, message, and end goal
Build a customised roadmap for getting your book written and finished
Establish a writing rhythm that fits your real life and availability
Create a clear completion plan so you always know your next step
work through mindset barriers that slow Your progress (self-doubt, procrastination, perfectionism)
Together we will:
In this 90 Day Transformation
Think of me as your WRITING personal trainer!
I don’t write the words for you, but I design the program, keep you accountable, and make sure you’re building strength and momentum in the right direction to get your book written!
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Ready to Write Your Book?
You can share what you’ve been experiencing, and I’ll explain how I support writers using my signature Write The Darn Book™ Method.
This call is not a coaching session — it’s a space to see whether one of my coaching pathways is the right next step for you..
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Frequently Asked Questions
I help you with both the inner and outer work of finishing your book.
The inner work includes writer’s block, procrastination, self-doubt, perfectionism, fear, resistance, identity, and the patterns that keep pulling you away from the page.
The outer work includes structure, story architecture, writing rhythm, milestones, draft planning, accountability, and the practical decisions that help your manuscript keep moving.
I don't write the book for you. I help you build the clarity, structure, and support to write it yourself.
Through my structured 12-step coaching framework, we build a clear roadmap for your specific book, map structure and milestones, establish a writing rhythm that works for your unique wiring, and work through the mindset barriers that slow progress along the way.
You leave each session knowing exactly what to focus on next, and a clear path forward.
I may help you think through structure, story direction, character motivation, pacing, writing rhythm, or what needs to happen next in the manuscript, but I do not provide line edits, manuscript assessments, or page-by-page feedback.
My role is to help you keep writing, strengthen your process, and move the book toward completion.
I don’t provide line-by-line feedback or rewrite pages. Instead, I guide the process — helping you make structural decisions, strengthen clarity, and stay accountable so you can complete your draft.
If though you're facing any blocks or delays because of your plot or book structure, I will absolutely workshop this with you in one of your coaching sessions, and will get to the root cause, and you'll have clarity and strategies to work through that state to return to a writing flow state, to get back on track with your writing.
I'll be there with you, every step of the way, walking with you and guiding you along the path to your completed book!
I work with both fiction and non-fiction writers — from aspiring authors writing their first book to established authors managing deadlines and contracts.
The framework adapts to your genre and stage.
The 90-Day Transformation Method is designed to take you from where you are now to a completed draft in 90 days - so yes you can have a completed draft in 90 days, if you put in the effort and commit to the journey. However, depending on your situation and your family and work commitments, some clients require a longer time-period and prefer fortnightly coaching sessions, so they can take 6 months to write their book.
However, many writers do complete their first draft within the 90 day coaching program, when they commit to writing consistently between sessions. Your timeline depends on your starting point, the complexity of your manuscript, and how consistently you show up to the page.
What you will have by Week 12 is significantly more than a word count — you'll have a structured writing system, a deeper understanding of yourself as a writer, and the momentum habits to carry you through every book that follows.
The Write The Darn Book™: The 90-Day Transformation Method includes 12 weekly coaching sessions, 12 weekly check-in calls, email support, full resource portal access, VIP masterclass access, your DOPE Bird Self-Assessment and Guidebook, and your personalised 90-Day Writing Roadmap and Planner — all for $2,997 AUD paid in full.
The Clarity Coaching Session is a single focused hour for writers facing a specific challenge — $297 AUD. If you're unsure which is right for you, the free 15-minute clarity call is the best place to start.
Between sessions, you’ll focus on implementing the roadmap we’ve built — writing, refining decisions, and applying the mindset tools we’ve discussed.
This is where real progress happens. The structure supports you — and your consistent action brings the book to life.
If this is your first book, we focus on building strong foundations. That includes clarifying your concept, mapping structure, establishing writing rhythm, and developing the confidence to move forward without second-guessing every step.
You don’t need to know everything about structure, publishing, or “how it’s supposed to work.” That’s what the framework is for. You bring the commitment to write. I guide you through the process step by step so you always know what comes next.
At this stage, coaching focuses on:
- Strengthening your roadmap
- Streamlining decision-making
- Maintaining writing rhythm under pressure
- Managing momentum without burnout
The framework supports you whether you’re writing your second book or managing multiple contracts — the structure adapts to your season.
Alternatively for authors under a tight deadline, we can work intensively together on a specific issue/problem in the one hour Clarity Coaching session.
Now is the time to
Write The Darn Book™
Your book is waiting
And so is the writer you already are
If you've been reading this page and something in you is saying yes — but you're not quite ready to commit to the full 90 days — there's a perfect place to start.
The WRITING PERSONALITY BLUEPRINT SESSION is one powerful hour where we map exactly how you are wired to write, why you keep getting stuck, and what will actually work for your brain.
You leave with a personalised strategy and a custom written Blueprint Report — your own personal writing manual to return to every time you sit down to write.
not sure which step is right for you?
book your blueprint session
BEFORE YOU GO...
No thanks, I'll figure it out on my own
If you've been reading this page and something in you is saying yes — but you're not quite ready to commit to the full 90 days — there's a perfect place to start.
THE WRITING PERSONALITY BLUEPRINT SESSION
In one powerful hour we map exactly how you are wired to write, why you keep getting stuck, and what will actually work for your brain.
You leave with a personalised strategy and a custom written Blueprint Report — your own personal writing manual to return to every time you sit down to write.