Write The Darn Book

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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!

THIS Is My Signature 1:1 Coaching Experience For Writers Who Are Ready To Stop Circling Their Book And Finally Finish It!

90 days to
finish your book!

WRITE THE DARN BOOK™
The 90 day transformation method

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finally write it?

Are You Ready to...
And Yet Somehow, The Book Isn't Written.

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. 
You're tired of starting and stopping.

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.

You've Known It For A Long Time — Maybe Years. You Can Feel It There, That Pull Toward The Page, That Story Or Message That Won't Quite Leave You Alone.

there's a book inside you

  • 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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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

You’ll shift the patterns that are stopping you — so writing becomes natural, sustainable, and emotionally safe

break the patterns holding you back — and finally Write The Darn Book™

More than a Coaching Program

You don’t have to push through resistance forever
Mindset-first tools and practical guidance that help you work with your brain, emotions, and creative rhythm — not against them.

strategy

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!

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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. 

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 actually done it, not just taught it.

  • 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.

  • Personality-based strategy through my  Bird Writing Personality Framework — so the coaching fits how you naturally think, create, and experience resistance.

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, and experience resistance.

  • 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 and structural confidence.

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
  • Accountability through to the finish line
  • Full Writing Personality Self-Assessment and Guidebook · 
  • 90-Day Writing Roadmap and Planner.
  • 90-Day Library Resource Portal Member access, including access to all digital products in the Library and VIP masterclass attendance (valued at over $500)

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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Access to the Members Area

Live    Coaching

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what's included in the 90 days of coaching

BI WEEKLY EMAIL
SUPPORT

15 MIN
WEEKLY PHONE CHECK IN

ACCESS TO RESOURCE LIBRARY

WEEKLY
ONE HOUR
1:1 COACHING

Plus...

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

This coaching is for you if:

It’s suitable for both aspiring authors and established AUTHORS — whether you're starting your first manuscript or working toward a deadline.

This coaching may not be the right fit if you’re looking for someone to edit, rewrite, or do the work for you.
The writing itself is yours.
This coaching may not be the right fit if you’re looking for someone to edit, rewrite, or do the work for you.
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.”

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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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Before a word of your manuscript is written in our sessions, we build the foundation. You'll complete your DOPE Bird Writing Personality Assessment and NLP Modality Quiz, debrief your results together, and map exactly what has been stopping you. Then we build your personalised 90-day writing roadmap — so you leave Session 1 knowing precisely what you're writing and when. Writing begins immediately.

PHASE 1

Know Yourself and Build Your Roadmap

  • Your DOPE Bird Writing Personality debrief and what it means for how you write
  • Your NLP Writer's Mind Modality debrief and how to use it to access creative flow
  • Your Writer's Declaration — the commitment that anchors your 90 days
  • Your Block Awareness Scan — naming the specific patterns that have been stopping you
  • Your personalised 90-day writing roadmap, built around your book and your life
  • You begin writing before Session 2 — the roadmap is live from day one

the 90 day transformation
coaching framework

You're writing. And resistance has arrived — because it always does when something matters. Phase Two is where we meet that resistance directly. The patterns that show up once the writing begins — procrastination, perfectionism, self-doubt, fear of finishing — are named, mapped, and worked through using NLP techniques, hypnotherapy-based identity anchoring, and the 5-Minute Momentum Method. You don't push through resistance. You learn to move through it. And the writing continues the whole time.

PHASE 2

Clear the Path

  • The Resistance Reset — identifying and dissolving the specific block patterns showing up in your writing right now
  • Fear Mapping — naming what's underneath the procrastination so it loses its power
  • The 5-Minute Momentum Method — your personalised anti-procrastination tool for every writing session
  • NLP-based resistance release techniques tailored to your modality
  • The Writer Identity Deepening — shifting from "I want to write" to "I am a writer, because I'm writing"
  • Your Inner Critic Rewrite — evidence-based counter-statements built from your own real experience
  • Hypnotherapy-based identity anchoring — a physical anchor you set at your writing desk and use every session
You've been writing since Session 1. Phase Three is where the coaching turns its full focus to the manuscript itself — supporting, deepening, and sustaining your writing through the complete drafting arc. Six dedicated coaching steps carry you from clarifying your story's soul and voice, through the messy middle, all the way to the finish line. This is the longest phase and the most active. You are writing consistently, with support at every step.

PHASE 3

Craft, Structure, and Momentum

  • Vision, Voice, and Story Soul — connecting to the deeper truth your book is telling
  • Your Reader Transformation Statement — the internal compass that guides every writing session
  • Creative Flow and Writing Rhythm — building your personalised pre-writing ritual and flow-state anchor
  • Story Architecture and Structural Clarity — mapping your manuscript and addressing the avoided scene
  • The Messy Middle — diagnosing whether you're facing a structural problem or a resistance problem, and applying the right tool
  • The Final Stretch — your draft completion roadmap, your non-negotiable commitment, and crossing the finish line
You've been writing consistently across the full 90 days. Now the draft is complete — or on the clear final stretch — and Phase Four is where we consolidate everything you've built. Not just the manuscript, but the writer you've become across the journey. You'll leave with a sustainable system for every future project, a resilience toolkit drawn from everything you've already used, and a deeply embodied understanding of yourself as a writer who finishes.

PHASE 4

Become the Writer Who Finishes

  • Your Writing Practice Audit — extracting exactly what worked across the 90 days and building it into a repeatable system
  • Your Sustainable Writing System — tailored to your DOPE Bird type and NLP modality so it fits how you actually write
  • Your Resilience Toolkit — every tool you've developed and used across the journey, consolidated for every future project
  • Your Unshakeable Writer Statements — evidence-based declarations of who you have proven yourself to be across these 90 days
  • Your Future Author Roadmap — where this book goes next, and what comes after it
  • Your Celebration Ritual — because finishing deserves to be marked, fully and intentionally

Trevor BELLINGHAM
 BUSINESS OWNER & NEW AUTHOR

Maddison's program
is insane!

Being a business owner, I kept putting off writing my book, thinking I didn't have the time, but with Maddison's help I carved out the time and finished my book - which has honestly grown my business. I can't thank Maddison enough.

LIZ carter
WRITER

I got my book written!

With Maddison's structure 12 step framework I went from wanting to write a book to getting a book written. She was supportive and was there for me through all of my book writing up and does. Thank you Maddison - my book is real now, and now just a long held dream of mine.

Your DOPE Bird Writing Personality Self-Assessment, Guidebook, and 90-Day Writing Roadmap and Planner:

Completed before Session 1 and debriefed together in your first coaching session, your DOPE Bird Writing Personality results shape every aspect of your coaching experience — so from the very first session, the work is built around how you specifically think, create, and experience resistance. From there, we build your personalised 90-day writing roadmap together, so you always know exactly what you're writing, when, and why. Both documents are yours to keep and return to for every writing project that follows.

What You Receive Across the 90 Days...

WEEKLY COACHING

Twelve weekly 1:1 coaching sessions on Zoom — one focused hour, every week, built entirely around your book, your progress, and your specific patterns. You always know what you're working on, why it matters, and what comes next.

ACCESS TO THE WRITING RESOURCE LIBRARY

Full access to the Member Resource Portal for your entire 90 days — including guided visualisations and meditations, structured worksheets and writing tools, ebooks, and previous masterclass and workshop replays as they become available.

15 MINUTE WEEKLY PHONE CHECK IN

A brief check-in call every week between coaching sessions — a focused touchpoint to keep momentum alive, troubleshoot anything that's come up, and make sure you're never left waiting. You are never more than a few days from your next point of contact.

EMAIL SUPPORT

Direct email access to Maddison between sessions — up to two emails per week, with responses within 48 business hours. Completely optional. Unused emails don't accumulate. It's there when you need it, without pressure.

MEMBER PORTAL/MASTERCLASS ACCESS

Free VIP live access to every masterclass and workshop Maddison runs during your 90-day coaching journey. Included at no additional cost — because the more supported you are, the further you go.

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$267 AUD

one hour coaching

Not ready for the full 90 days?
There's another way in

One hour. One focused challenge. One clear way forward.

The Clarity
Coaching Session

There's another way in

Not ready for the full 90 days?

Sometimes you don't need 90 days. You need one hour with someone who can help you see exactly what's happening and what to do about it.

The Clarity Coaching Session is a single, focused hour designed for writers who are stuck on a specific challenge — whether that's structure, direction, momentum, a block they can't move through, or a decision they can't make alone. In one session, we diagnose what's actually happening, identify your specific next steps, and build a clear action plan so you leave knowing exactly what to do.

This is a complete session in its own right — not a preview of longer coaching. It's for writers who need a focused reset and want to move forward with clarity and confidence.

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Ready to Write Your Book?

This free 15-minute call is for us to connect and explore where you’re currently at in your writing journey and what I can do to help you move forward on your creative path.

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

WHAT EXACTLY DO YOU HELP ME WITH?

I help you get your book written.

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.

Do you edit or review my manuscript?

No.

This is coaching, not editing.

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!

Do you work with both fiction and non-fiction writers?

Yes.

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.

CAN I REALLY FINISH WRITING MY BOOK IN 90 DAYS?

The honest answer is that will completely depend on you and your commitment during the coaching program.

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.

WHAT COACHING PACKAGES DO YOU OFFER?

There are two ways to work with me; through my Signature 1:1 coaching package - THE 90 DAY TRANSFORMATION, or through a CLARITY COACHING SESSION.

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.

What happens between sessions?

You’ll receive clear action steps and writing focus areas to work on between each session.

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.

Is writing coaching suitable if I've never written a book?

Yes! The framework is designed to guide writers from idea through to draft completion — even if you’re starting from scratch.

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.

Is writing coaching suitable if i'm already a published author?

Yes! Established authors often face tighter deadlines, higher expectations, and increased pressure to deliver consistently. My coaching adapts to that level.  The 90-Day Transformation Method provides the structure, accountability, and inner work support to keep you writing with clarity and momentum — whether you're working on your second book or managing multiple contracts. 

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. 

What results can I expect?

Writers typically experience:
  • Increased clarity and direction
  • Consistent writing momentum
  • Reduced self-doubt
  • Stronger structure and decision-making
  • A completed draft — or clear progress toward completion

Your results depend on your level of commitment and follow-through.

What makes this different from a writing course?

Writing courses give you information. They teach structure, craft techniques, and theory — often in a one-to-many format.

Coaching is different. Coaching offers personalised, one-to-one guidance tailored specifically to your book, your goals, your schedule, and your unique challenges, including how you are uniquely wired to write.

Instead of generic advice, we work directly on your project — building your roadmap, strengthening your decisions, and navigating obstacles as they arise.

You’re not left to figure out how to apply the material on your own.
  • You have structure.
  • You have accountability.
  • You have someone walking beside you while you implement.

This isn’t about consuming content. It’s about getting your book written in a manner that works for you.

What makes your coaching different from other writing coaches?

My approach blends structured book development with identity-level mindset work. I don’t just help you plan your book — I help you become the kind of writer who finishes!

My coaching is built around a 12-step framework designed to move you from idea to completed draft, while also addressing the emotional and psychological patterns that often derail writers — procrastination, perfectionism, self-doubt, resistance, fear of finishing.

In addition, I tailor the experience to your natural wiring.

I integrate personality-based strategies and NLP modalities so your writing rhythm aligns with how you think, process, and create — rather than forcing you into a rigid, one-size-fits-all method.
  • You receive structure.
  • You receive accountability.
  • You receive strategic guidance.
  • And you do the writing.

It’s about guided implementation so you can get your book written — while being supported by someone who understands both the mechanics of storytelling and the psychology of finishing.
LET ME WALK BESIDE YOU WHILE YOU DO

Now is the time to
Write The Darn Book™

Your book is waiting
And so is the writer you already are

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR NEXT STEP

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