Build-a-Book

Build-a-Book is a complete package that can take you from the spark of an idea through to a published book.

Start at the top and work your way through, or jump in and out as you need ...

If you're ready to build your book - or would like an obligation-free quote - complete the contact form and Kellie will be in touch shortly.

Alternatively, keep reading to find out more about the range of services on offer.

Author coaching and mentoring

  • How do I start? 

  • What do I need to know?

  • How can I keep going?

I’m with you every step of the way in these early stages – and through to the end if that’s what you need.

Develop your craft through:

  • self-paced learning

  • small group programs

  • 1-1 coaching & mentoring

Read my blogs to find out about the differences between coaching and mentoring, how to get started with your story, and more ...

Editing & Appraisals

  • What's the difference between an edit and an appraisal?

  • Is my manuscript ready for editing? 

  • Isn't editing just spelling and grammar?

You're finished your first draft and definitely need to celebrate, but there's still a way to go.

Appraisals and edits are where the magic happens:

  • Initial appraisal (the feedback)

  • Structural edit (the ‘big picture’)

  • Copy/Line edits (the grammar)

  • Proofread (the bling)

Read my blogs to find out about the different stages of editing, how and when to self edit, and more ...

Re-writing and cooperative writing

  • Help! I'm stuck.

  • I can't look at this anymore!

  • I feel like I don't know what I'm doing!

If that is you, ask me about:

  • re-writing services (I do)

  • cooperative writing services (we do)

  • writing courses (you do)

Read my blogs to find out about these services, how to improve your writing craft, and more ...

Publication mentoring

  • Is my manuscript ready for publishing?

  • Do I just send my manuscript to a publisher now?

  • How do I self-publish?

You’ve finished but you're not sure what the next step is?

Ask me about:

  • coaching towards submission to publishers

  • self-publication mentoring

  • self-publication project management

Read my blogs to find out about publisher jargon, what's involved in self publishing, and more ...

Beyond the book

  • How do I promote my book?

  • What extras can I offer?

  • You mean, the book won't sell itself?

The work doesn’t end when the book is in your hand. 

Ask me about:

  • Book launches

  • School visits & author talks

  • Teaching notes

  • Podcasts (including mine!)

Read my blogs to find out about curriculum-aligned teaching notes, what schools want from authors, and more ...

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