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A personal mentorship for authors 

This mentorship is for authors who want to work very deeply on a book over a longer period.

At the end of the process, you will have a book in your hand if you commit to it.
 

12 MONTHS - HOW DOES IT WORK?

You will be supported all the way to write your first draft. Then rewrite and finish your book using a tried-and-tested method and a writing coach. 

 

For the first few months, we will follow the clear writing process outlined in the book Write Your Book in 100 Days. This is a process othat ver 180 authors have used to write and publish for over 17 years.

 

It is solid and methodical.

 

Depending on what you enjoy in a creative process, you can join the group of authors travelling a similar journey, or you can work solo with your mentor (but can dip into the group sessions for discipline and connection).  You will move down the path to publication,  but the writing journey is your own. 
 

You will be on a fixed and structured course with lessons and tasks that will bring together the architecture of your book. This is a very structured programme with a series of emails, calls, and key lessons over the next few months, and will take you all the way to a solid first draft within the first few months.

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Once your first draft is complete, we will start the process of review and refinement.

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You will work with a mentor and meet every 4 weeks to review your work and to keep your book on track, and make sure you are meeting your word count deadlines.

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We expect updates every 2 weeks in the initial planning phases. As you move into the writing phase, you will be required to complete a scene or chapter every two weeks for review and input.

 

We make the dates

We want you to put in the time - so we have a number of group writing dates

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Every single Wednesday, we have an (optional) scheduled writing group for 4 hours.

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Every month we have a monthly 'At Home Writing Binge' of three days of solid writing, 7 hours a day.

 

These writing sprints which will push up your word count and allow you to write in community and connect with your mentors and other authors. These are all part of the mentorship structure. ​

HOW DOES IT WORK?

PHASE 1:
STRUCTURE AND PLANNING

We start with an initial series of sessions to discuss your book, contents list and core idea, and map out your writing plan, deadlines and publishing goals. 
 

In the first stage of writing, we are working to get your first draft out. This is the first step all writers must walk on the journey to publication.

PHASE 3:
REFINE, EDIT AND REWRITE

MONTHS 5-10

During this time you will be editing and rewriting your book, working towards a more solid second draft. At the same time you will be working on some of your marketing and pitch documents. 

PHASE 2:
WRITING AND DEADLINES

MONTHS 2-4

You will write the first draft. ​You will be given a series of lessons and tasks that will bring together the architecture of your book. This is a very structured four month programme I use that runs with a series of emails, calls and key lessons over these months. We meet every 2 weeks to review your work, keep your book on track, and ensure you meet your word count deadlines. 

PHASE 3:
DRAFTS TO COMPLETION AND AUTHOR BRAND

MONTH 6-12

This is our level 2 mentorship called Manuscript to Market:

This is strategy time. Identify, tighten and refine your author brand.


​Understand and start building or refining your author brand and your social media presence.
Soft launch of all your author brand elements 

 

Send it out

Testimonials
oh my word we have so many after 17 years..

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Kim Potgieter

Author of Your Midlife Money Makeover

With all the content for my book in hand and a message I wanted to share, I needed someone to help me structure my thoughts and give life to my ideas. Sarah Bullen masterfully brought all the words together into a completed manuscript. Thank you for your patience, persistence, integrity and professionalism. You made my dream come true!

Our Online Mentoring Team.

Author Mentorship

$2,500

2,500

A deep 12-month program to guide you from first draft through refinement. Work with a mentor using a structured, proven method to ensure you finish and publish your book.

Valid for 12 months

Committed process ensures your finished manuscript.

Use the proven "Write Your Book in 100 Days" method.

Meet every 4 weeks to review work and stay on track.

Required bi-weekly updates and chapter submissions.

Focused work on review and polish after the draft.

Receive a discount for the full upfront payment.

Author Mentorship Payment Plan

$650

650

Every 3 months

A deep 12-month program to guide you from first draft through refinement. Work with a mentor using a structured, proven method to ensure you finish and publish your book.

Valid for 12 months

South African authors 50% Off

As part of our commitment to fostering local talent, the Writing Room is proud to offer a substantial bursary to all authors and writers currently residing in South Africa. If you are a South African resident, you are eligible to receive 50% off the standard international mentorship fee. The ZAR pricing, reflecting this automatic bursary, will be clearly presented during the application and payment stages. This ensures local authors have accessible, world-class mentorship.

Use code ZARauthors_50 

I had the opportunity to do the author mentorship a year and a half ago, where I shared that I needed to write a book about my work experience in Colombia.  Today I am delivering the book to be published, and I want to thank you for your help and your Write your Book in 100 Days guidebook.  I used all the recommendations you gave me in our conversation, but also your book, that I used fully to get the book done.

Jorge H. Jaramillo, President of Deceval, the private central securities depository in Colombia, 2023

With all the content for my book in hand and a message I wanted to share, I needed someone to help me structure my thoughts and give life to my ideas. Sarah Bullen and her team  masterfully brought all the words together into a completed manuscript. Thank you for your patience, persistence, integrity and professionalism. You made my dream come true! 

Kim Potgieter, Your Midlife Money Makeover 2020

I've wanted to write a book for years. I had so many ideas and half written chapters floating around in my head and on my computer but had no idea on how to even begin to structure them into a cohesive storyline in order to bring my book to life. Doing a mentorship with The Writing Room was the exact kick up the butt I needed to finally get out of my very complicated head and just write my damn book! The accountability, focus, feedback and guidance was exactly what I needed to translate my very big, overwhelming ideas into a single, streamlined, practical book that is now sitting on bookshelves across the country! The wealth of information and experience that Sarah & Kate have in the writing and publishing world is extensive. If you are serious about writing your book, you could not find a better team to work with than The Writing Room. They will definitely show you how to transform your 'nice ideas' into a reality. Without The Writing Room, I would not have a book. I am beyond grateful for their brilliance and guidance in my writing journey.

Leah Sefor, That's Not what I meant? The smart, savvy guide to real communication (2021 NB Publishers)

I’m definitely feeling sad to reach the end of the mentorship. This has been an amazing group of very motivated and talented folks. It’s been great to see all your stories materialise in front of our eyes. It’s been a strange time in the world and I really thank you all for helping me get through it with an actual product to show for it and some semblance of sanity.

Drew Charles, After Party 2021

I’m no writer but had a story I needed to tell.  If you have a book “inside” you and you have determination then catch a ride with Sarah and Kate.  Hold on tight – it won’t be easy, and it does take time, but if you do it their way –
and do everything they say, you will get your first draft done.  Their wealth of knowledge on the craft of writing, the industry, and process and the motivation around it all was priceless.  Book 2 to follow soon and no doubt 
through this process again with them.

Costa Carastavrakis - I am Costa, From Meths to Marathons 2019

It almost feels like a dream - like I had 20,000 words, then woke up four months later and now have nearly 80,000.  This course has been exactly what I needed and wanted - and more. Sarah Bullen thank you for giving us the perfect mix of inspiration, tenderness and whip-cracking. It has been such a pleasure getting to know you both and working with you - and I look forward to continuing my journey with you!

Anne-Marie Luck, Tokyo 2020

I LOVED everything. The structure and the accountability. I loved the combination of  inspiration and Sarah's taskmaster writing challenges. I loved hearing other people's progress and stories – it inspired me to carry on. Also was great as a forum to discuss some of the structural aspects of writing and really narrowing the focus of your book's core. The one-on-one sessions were brilliant as it really kept me believing I could do it and gave me good ideas to implement going forward. For someone who wants to do it but isn’t sure how or if they have it in them, this is the perfect way to test yourself.

Leigh Taylor  2019

This mentorship has changed my life. They caught me in the air, and gave me a platform to write from, and guidance to feel. The Facebook group was really awesome, I found that reading everyone’s tribulations and successes brought us closer together, and I often found myself in exactly the same place as my fellow authors. The weekly accountability updates often had me in anxious sweats as I wasn’t always able to add to my word count, but it did push me to write and write and write. I would recommend this mentorship, slave-ship to every single person out there who has even the inkling to write a story. Just do it, as Nike said. Just do it.

Talia Day

This course was a big eye opener for me! It showed me that I can definitely write and publish a book, and that it’s also not an exercise for the faint of heart! However, with the Mastermind structure it’s much more accessible that just doing it in the dark… having the guidance, expertise, and intense delivery context is definitely a potential game changer.

Brad Shorkend  -  We Are Still Human (And Work Shouldn't Suck) 2019

I started my journey with my beloved project in 2015. I dipped in and out of it for the past 3 and some years, feeling close to it but lacking that something to lead me forward. Since joining the group in August, absolutely everything changed. I keep looking back in awe because I’ve now completed a first draft. And that’s a big thing! There is something special about having a place to account as well as having two strong and experienced guides to crack the whip and remind you of your commitments.


This continues to be an invaluable experience for me and I feel mushy and weepy with gratitude for it. 

Gladys Ryan, The Selful Soul published 2023

“Sarah and her team crack the whip and then mould your book into shape” 

Sandra Buckingham 2018

“Sarah is the master at showing you how to write for a reader” 

Khanyisa Malungana 2017

You are in for a ride of fun and learning, hard work, sleepless nights as well as the rousing and wondrous highs of meeting your own commitments in getting YOUR book done as you steadily come into your home run - your finish run -  the draft of your book! Get your ticket now.

Hester Bergh Appoyer - Being Nice isn't Enough! 2017

Sarah and her team will help you up on your feet and moving in the right direction. 
They are kind, but clear; wise, but pragmatic. I recommend this to anyone who is ready to take their writing dream and turn it into a reality!

Anel Hamersma - Unleash Your Creative Self

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Mentorship Application

The Author Mentorship is an application-only opportunity designed for serious writers committed to reaching professional publication. To maintain the highest quality of mentorship and personal attention, we limit the number of authors accepted each year. Your journey begins with a brief application so we can understand your goals and background.

 

Please fill out the form to apply, and if your application is successful, you will receive a detailed information package and an invitation to schedule your one-on-one interview.

Do you need to
re-sit this course?

This is for my authors who have completed a mentorship but continue to write. This is for you if you have completed a mentorship but haven't finished and need more support. This will take you all the way.

 

For ZAR authors, apply your discount code ZARauthors_50 

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  • Meet every 4 weeks to review your work and stay on track. 

  • 6 personal sessions

  • Focused work on review and polish after the draft.

  • Focused work on review and polish after the draft.

  • Wednesday Session and Three-Day Binges

  • Focused work on review and polish after the draft.​​​​

Best Value

Author Mentorship - Resit Fee

$600

600

This is if you have completed a mentorship, but haven't finished, and you need more support. This will take you all the way. For ZAR authors apply your discount code ZARauthors_50

Valid for 12 months

Meet every 4 weeks to review work and stay on track.

6 sessions with your mentor

Focused work on review and polish after the draft.

Access to The Community

Wednesday Session and Three-Day Binges

Focused work on review and polish after the draft.

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