The Author Portal: Six-Month Book Coaching Experience

Lindsay MacMillan

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THE AUTHOR PORTAL: Your gateway from pipedream to published author


This high-touch experience is for you if you want to write and publish your book, while expanding into your most expressed, courageous, and creative self along the way.

YOU’LL RECEIVE…


  • 1:1 book coaching with Lindsay
    for strategy, editorial feedback, and accountability (monthly 60-minute 1:1 calls, with Google doc review and feedback on up to 5k words/month and on-the-go voice note support between sessions)
  • Group coaching with a curated cohort of 5–8 writers walking the path with you (monthly 90-minute group sessions)
  • Tailored support on writing, editing, pitching, branding, and launching
  • Guest sessions with industry insiders and published authors
  • Meditations and nervous-system practices to move through blocks and drop into flow
  • Clear structure and steady momentum so your book gets finished and PUBLISHED!!

This is your creative sanctuary, accountability system, editorial support, and personalized book coaching all in one.

The cohort is curated by Lindsay to ensure the highest quality experience. 


WHO IT’S FOR


You’ve been feeling that whisper in your spirit telling you that it’s time to write and publish your book. 

You probably have a busy day job and are a little intimidated about committing to such a big project. But you’re also very intuitive and just KNOW that you’re being called to this right now. 

You don’t want it to feel like checking an item off a to-do list or rushing some sloppy AI-generated book out the door. 

You desire something deeper. 

You want this book to be a portal into your growth. You want it to be part of your legacy, both personally and professionally, and something that you are so proud to share with the world. 

What you don't need is another on-demand course or generic coaching program that will only make you more stressed and confused. And you certainly don't need to quit your job or pay $100k+ for an MFA (<30% of MFA grads actually become published authors).

What you DO need is deep support, accountability, and community, led by someone who truly gets it and has been in your shoes. 

ABOUT LINDSAY


In the past several years, Lindsay MacMillan has published four books (three from Big-5 publishers, and one self-published). Her next novel is coming out from HarperCollins in 2026. 

An expert in both the traditional publishing and self-publishing worlds, Lindsay’s coaching demystifies the whole process and empowers you to bring your book to life via the path that's most aligned with your vision.

From her own successes (and failures!), Lindsay knows what it actually takes to write and launch books in today's market, and she’ll guide you the whole way.

Her clients have gone on to land top agents and book deals at Big 5 publishers, as well as successfully self-publish. 

Whether you have a completed manuscript, a messy outline, or the very first spark of an idea, The Author Portal meets you exactly where you are and moves you forward with clarity, confidence, and kind-hearted community. 

WHY IT’S DIFFERENT


Lindsay built this program as the exact resource she wished she’d had.

While trying to break in as an author (and collecting lots of rejections along the way), Lindsay invested in so many writing courses and workshops, attended conferences and retreats, networked in NYC, and did everything she could to break in. She finally did, but it took her close to a decade and felt like a very lonely, opaque, frustrating process. 

The Author Portal is here to accelerate that success for the writers Lindsay works with, and to bring together the best of everything Lindsay has learned from inside the industry. 

Most programs teach writing OR publishing. The Author Portal gives you both...plus community, accountability, execution, and holistic support through every step. 

This cohort experience is all about craft and courage. Structure and soul expansion. Industry insights and intuitive whispers. Poetic artistry and practical action. Business lessons and breathwork meditations.

Because writing a book isn't art or business. It's art AND business. 

And it doesn't have to feel hard, frustrating, or impossible. It can feel fun, flowy, and totally within reach.

THINK OF THIS AS…

  • A modern MFA alternative at a fraction of the cost

  • A personalized book incubator with expert guidance

  • A sacred creative circle and growth portal (the best part of all) 

At the start of the six months, you set your personal goal (examples: write your first 100 pages, finish manuscript, sign with agent, launch book, etc.) and Lindsay walks alongside you with editorial support, structure, and guidance to help you stay on track and move through any obstacles.

The cohort model also means that you're in community with other creatives who are on the journey with you and will become supporters and friends long beyond the six months. 

INVESTMENT 


$6,600 paid in full 

or 

$1,100/month for 6 months

2-night retreat add-on (optional)

If you're waiting for the "perfect time," consider this your sign. There will always be reasons to delay, but your book is calling you forward now. There's a reason you've read this far. 

You're ready to say "yes" and boldly commit to your published author era. And your future self is already thanking you. 

ENROLLMENT


✨ Cohort begins January 2026
✨ Only 8 spots for intimate, high-touch support

So excited to bring your book to life! 

Testimonials

“Coming out of Lindsay’s program, I had a book proposal, a query letter, and a new clarity in the direction my book was taking. These milestones were massively accelerated by this program. Shortly after I signed with an agent and got my first book deal with Hachette! As a brand new author and someone with a corporate background, I appreciated Lindsay’s clear feedback which both met me where I was at while also holding me to a new standard in my writing. I’d recommend this program to anyone who wants to get into action and accelerate their book project, whatever stage it is in.”

- Brooke Taylor, Healing the Success Wound (Hachette, 2026)

"I came to Lindsay with a book idea but a lot of questions about how to actually bring it into the world. She's a book oracle: She saw my vision for the book immediately and helped me decide the right publishing methods for the vision. Ultimately, I decided to self publish and Lindsay was there with me the whole way: Giving feedback on the outline, holding me accountable to actually getting words on the page, and walking me through how to find a team to make the book as high quality as possible. During my launch, her support was invaluable, too. She knew what I might experience and was able to keep me steady through the emotional ups and downs. My book is in the world because of Lindsay's support, no doubt about it. She brings an incredible combination of strategy, creativity, precision and intuition to the process. I can't recommend her more highly!"

- Jenni Gritters, The Sustainable Solopreneur (2025)

"Lindsay’s program for authors was truly transformative for me. I joined with what felt like a very distant dream of finding an agent and building a real path toward publication. Lindsay made that dream feel concrete. Her guidance, feedback, and industry insight were so clear and actionable that I ended up signing an incredible agent, and my book is now moving confidently toward submission. It has been surreal watching this dream come to life, and I could not be more thankful for her guidance.

Before working with Lindsay, I had a real mental block about my ability to land an agent. I knew how competitive and challenging the process could be, and I struggled to imagine myself breaking through. Lindsay changed that for me. She broke everything down into manageable, accurate steps and taught me how to present my book in a way that reflects both its potential and my voice as an author. One of the first things my agent said was, “Who taught you how to write a proposal like this? It is so strong.” My answer: Lindsay taught me!!

What stands out most about Lindsay is the mix of warmth, honesty, and deep industry knowledge she brings to every session. She understands the publishing world at a level most people never see, and she shares that knowledge in a way that is encouraging, empowering, and easy to act on. I cannot recommend her program more."

- Sam Alvita, Work Rewritten

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Price

$6,600
OR
6 payments of $1,100 (monthly)
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This package includes
  • Monthly 60-minute 1:1 sessions — personalized guidance to move your book forward
  • Monthly 90-minute group sessions — connect, share progress, and receive feedback in a supportive circle of writers
  • Monthly 60-minute group meditation and Q&A to move through creative blocks, regulate your nervous system, and help you tap into your flow state. 
  • On-the-go support from Lindsay via the Voxer (voice note) app so you can move through questions and blocks as they arise
  • A personalized publishing roadmap to turn your dream into a published book
  • Up to 30 pages (double-spaced) personally edited by Lindsay each month, with in-depth feedback (can include manuscript pages, query letters, proposals, or launch plans)
  • Actionable homework and accountability between sessions to maintain steady momentum
  • Built-in community of 5–8 other writers on the publishing journey 
  • Optional 2-night writing retreat (add-on) to gather in person, connect with nature, and devote time and space to your book