LMC is currently accepting applications!
Program Overview
Are you ready to take your writing seriously?
Twice a year, bestselling author and certified life coach Lydia Michaels selects two emerging authors for a transformational mentorship. This exclusive opportunity is designed to guide passionate storytellers through the early stages of the emotional, creative, and professional journey of becoming a published author.
This unpaid mentorship spans up to six months and includes:
Six complimentary private coaching sessions (45 minutes each, held virtually)
Personalized feedback on story structure, plot, character development, and author mindset
Strategic insights into the publishing industry—traditional, indie, and hybrid
Access to a proven system of accountability, inspiration, and creative clarity
This mentorship is for the serious and committed.
About Lydia Michaels
With nearly two decades of experience in the book industry, Lydia Michaels is an award-winning and bestselling author of over 50 titles across multiple genres. She is a hybrid author with experience in both independent published titles and traditional multi-book international deals with one of the Big Six New York publishing houses.
Lydia holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and is a Certified Life Coach (CLC) specializing in author coaching. She brings a unique blend of craft coaching and industry mentorship, offering writers insight not only into how to write a book—but how to thrive as an author.
She founded Lydia Michaels Coaching to empower writers with confidence, clarity, and publishing knowledge—helping them build careers rooted in creativity and longevity.
Additional Notes
This mentorship is entirely complimentary, but only serious writers should apply. We understand life gets busy, but time and creative energy are invaluable. Please do not apply unless you are ready to commit and grow. Only selected applicants will be contacted.