BOOK COACHING PROGRAM

Many aspiring authors stall out because they don’t know where to start, lose momentum, or second-guess every word. With a clear roadmap, personalized coaching, & developmental support at every stage, you won’t be left staring at a blank page or drowning in scattered drafts. 

This 6-month program is designed to help you bring your book to life with clarity, depth, support, & integrity. Using twice-weekly coaching sessions either in person or on-line, we’ll move through six distinct phases that guide your writing journey from inspiration to completion—balancing solid structure with creative flow. 

  • Phase 1: Writing Practice Habits / Content Creation- 1 month

  • Phase 2: Story Discovery & Architecture Support / Content Creation - 1 month

  • Phase 3: Drafting/ Content Creation - 2 months 

  • Phase 4: Developmental Editing / Content Creation - 1 month

  • Phase 5: Revision Workshopping - 2 weeks

  • Phase 6: Closing Consultation sessions - 2 weeks

Over the course of 48 customized one-hour sessions & the additional prepwork spent to support each phase, we’ll shape your ideas into a cohesive, compelling manuscript—one you’ll be proud to finish & excited to share. You’ll have the structure to stay on track, the tools to overcome obstacles, & the encouragement to keep going until your book is real, resonant, & ready.

CONFIDENTIALITY

This is a judgment-free, safe space where you can be open & honest, knowing your privacy is always respected. My goal is to help you tell your story on your terms, with integrity & care.

Your story is yours, & your trust means everything. All materials, conversations, & documents shared in the course of our work together will be kept strictly confidential. I will not share, disclose, or discuss any part of your story, personal information, or the content of our collaboration with anyone without your explicit written permission.

CLOSING NOTE

Writing a memoir is a vulnerable & meaningful undertaking. My role is to walk beside you through every phase—with professionalism, sensitivity, & creativity—so your story isn’t just told, but honored.  


If/when you’re ready to sign on, you’ll receive a formal agreement with all the details for signature and a start date. 

Thank you for considering me as your collaborator & witness. 

Warmly,


Dawn “Cricket” Desmarais /  Founder, Sweet Harbors

sweetharbors.com / 305.923.6013