Mentored Author Program

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A Guided Path with Expert Coaching to Write, Finish, and Leverage Your Book for Authority

You already have a message that matters.
Now it’s time to turn it into a book that builds your business, expands your influence, and deepens your impact.

Mentored Author™ is a mentorship program designed for coaches, entrepreneurs, and leaders who want to finish their manuscript and build a clear plan to publish with purpose.

This isn’t another course — it’s a structured, guided partnership to help you move from idea to manuscript and confidently prepare for publishing.

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✨ Who It’s For

You’ll feel right at home here if:

  • You’re a coach, consultant, entrepreneur or leader ready to publish your book and grow your authority.
  • You’ve got a powerful message, framework, or story — but need structure and accountability.
  • You’re ready to invest in mentorship, not DIY confusion.
  • You can commit 3–5 hours per week to focus on your writing.

🚫 Not for you if you’re exploring writing as a hobby or aren’t ready to publish in the next 6–12 months.

🎯 What You’ll Achieve

  • A completed manuscript that reflects your authentic voice and authority.
  • A clear publishing plan and personalized launch roadmap.
  • Guidance and feedback from experienced author mentors.
  • A unique message that aligns with your mission, represents you well and serves your community.

🗓️ How It Works

1️⃣ Fill out the short application below — it takes less than 5 minutes.
2️⃣ Our team reviews your responses within 3-business days.
3️⃣ You’ll receive an email invitation to book a 30-minute clarity call.
4️⃣ If we’re a fit, we’ll invite you to join the next Mentored Author™ cohort.

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👉 Click here to open the application form

Check out what our clients had to say...

"I could never have created the beautiful product that resulted from this experience on my own.
It went deeper than just writing a book. The experience revealed the benefit of working with a coach when I'm seeking to put something incredible out to the world. "
Anita Morrisauthor of Amazon #1 Bestseliing Book Step Into It
Anita Morris
"Azul was quick to address the mental roadblocks that I was facing, and he gave me specific deadlines which was really helpful. Azul isn’t just a writing coach – he’s a teacher and he makes me feel like I have someone in my corner, to help me finish my book”.
Pat FlynnWall Street Journal Bestselling author of Will It Fly?
Pat Flynn
Cory Jenks, went from full-time pharmacist to sharing his message as a paid speaker. Now he spends more quality time with family and doing what he loves from the stage.
Cory Jenks, PhDauthor of Permission to Care
Cory Jenks, PhD
"Working with Azul is like having unconditional support available in your back pocket at all times. He guided me in a way that felt deeply compassionate, loving, supportive and he knew how to motivate me even on the toughest days. If you’re considering working with Azul I would highly recommend doing it. Just make it happen."
Ruby Fremonauthor of Potent Leadership
Ruby Fremon
As one of the first woman-owned apparel factories in the USA, Mindy finally wrote her book after decades in the business.

Her book "Get It Made" has won the following awards:
- NYC Big Book Award 2024 – Distinguished Favorite in Business-Entrepreneurship & Small Business
- 2024 Silver IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award
- #1 Amazon Bestseller
Mindy Martellauthor of Get It Made
Mindy Martell
"II felt inspired, supported encouraged, and exited to do the work. I had a guide taking me through different brainstorming steps and processes that I would never have thought of on my own.""
Ted SmithAmazon #1 Bestselling Book Healthy Me, Happy We
Ted Smith

See how our program helped Pat Flynn and Ali Abdaal achieve their author success

PAT FLYNN
Wall Street Journal Bestselling author of Will It Fly? and founder of Smart Passive Income
From podcaster to Wall Street Journal Bestseller

ALI ABDAAL
New York Times Bestselling author of Feel-Good Productivity

From doctor, entrepreneur to New York Times Bestseller

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is a cohort?
Small group of 6-8 people. 

How is the program structured?
– Months 1-6: The first six months of this coaching intensive is dedicated to writing the first draft of your manuscript with your cohort. 
– Months 7-12: Months seven to twelve are refining and self-editing your manuscript and preparing for publication with the Dedicated Author calls. 

What happens during the first 6-months?
You will participate in weekly zoom calls with your cohort and coaches Azul and Steve. 

How much work should I expect outside the calls?
Lessons are less than 10-minutes with actionable assignments that will take approx. 30-60 minutes. 

Where do I receive my assignments?
They will be delivered via our private online platform. 

When does the next group start?
March 2026

When will the weekly cohort calls occur?
The first 6 months of cohort calls will be on Thursdays at 1pm EST / 10am PST

When are the support calls after the first 6 months?
The Dedicated Author calls will occur on Tuesdays at 1pm EST / 10am PST

Will I get any feedback on my manuscript in this program?
Yes, you’ll receive feedback on the weekly calls. 

What is the refund policy?
Due to the individualized coaching instruction and commitment to the program, the payment is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to anyone else.

Who do I contact if I have more questions?
Please email your questions to info@authorswholead.com

Mentored Author Program

Our Promise...

  • Help you feel confident and cared for through the entire process.
  • Be honest and transparent in providing feedback and guidance about writing your book.

  • Support, inspire, and motivate you to get to the finish line with your book.

Write Your Book Now

There are so many choices and we can hold your hand through the entire process to give you
the confidence you need to succeed even if you’re not a writer.
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