Writing a book is a big deal.
I’m here to support you through the journey. Through the labour, the birth and beyond.
Welcome, beautiful soul!
A doula is not a doctor or a midwife, but a doula is a support system for parents during and after birth. Likewise, a doula of words is not a professional proofreading service, nor am I an agent or publicist… but I can be your support system ♥
The Doula of Words was born from my experience with writing, sharing, and self-publishing my first book. Through my experience, I saw all sides of the process, and since then, I’ve been on a mission to share what I’ve learned with other writers.
I can help you if you’ve got a great idea for a memoir, a cookbook, or a novel—whether you are in the early stages of your first draft, or if you’ve finished your manuscript and are ready to publish! Or maybe you just have an idea but don’t know where to start. I will guide you through the writing process while keeping you calm and focused, and I can also answer any questions you might have about promotion, publishing, self-publishing, design, branding, etc.
And don’t think that just because you’ve birthed your book, I’m out of here—I want to be with you through the entire process of putting your book into this world. From your first idea to your last word…
My promise to you…
Maybe you’re like me, and you’ve written in a diary almost every day since you were 10 years old. Maybe you’ve been working on your book for years, but need an accountability buddy to help see it through. Maybe you’re ready to share your story with the world, or… maybe you’re terrified. Maybe you’ve got an amazing story to share but don’t know where to start. Maybe you need some inspiration. Maybe the idea of writing your story makes you feel like you’re too much. Maybe you’ve been discouraged from sharing your poetry, art, or words with the world.
Maybe you don’t identify as a writer at all, and maybe that is holding you back. Or maybe you feel completely lost after late-night googling, “How To Publish A Book.” (I’ve been there!)
Writing and publishing my book was unlike any experience of my life. My first draft was 75% completed in just a few weeks but then the writer’s block came. The fear sunk in. I took some time off and kept coming back to it. I wrote a little bit every single day and then when I had my finished manuscript sitting in front of me, the really daunting question came:
Now What?!?!
I’m here to support you through those daunting moments. My promise as the Doula of Words is to make your labour (of love) less lonely. I will be here for you when your big idea comes, while you’re writing it all down, and after the birth of your story.
Please, get in touch and tell me all about what’s on your heart.