Write together, not alone
The EAC Intake is our flagship experience for thoughtful writers who want coaching, community, accountability, and rigorous feedback to help you write, shape and prepare your work for the world.
Intake 5: November 2026 to May 2027
* Apply by 19 June to secure current pricing before it increases on 1 July.


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167+ published authors and counting, and every one started where you are now.
Step into the strongest Intake yet.
Apply now to secure current pricing and step into Intake 5 with the benefit of the improvements, additions, and refinements we’re making ahead of November 2026.
A book is your immediate platform elevator.
Stuck
Scattered
Second-guessing
Clearer thinking
Stronger decisions
More traction
What's it like inside EAC?
Hear from industry leaders and EAC alumni about what makes our experience different.
"This is an amazing space - one in which I've learned so much about myself and enjoyed being surrounded by interesting and generous people. Yes, those who really want to write a book are generous; they desire to get a message out in the world, and that's very special."
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"This is a unique community - full of smarts, loads of energy, ideas at the ready. If none of that works to get you moving forward - you have an amazing syllabus, network, feedback loops, compassionate space for encouragement, friendships to be built, co-writing spaces to join, and opportunities to test your thinking."
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"I really enjoyed my experience with the Expert Author Community and got a lot out of it, personally and professionally. It wasn’t just about writing the book (though that in itself was a huge achievement), it was the structure, support, and accountability that made the difference. If you’re thinking about writing a book and want to stop doing it alone, I’d absolutely recommend jumping in. It’s the real deal."
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"One of the best decisions I made was to join up and share the energy and passion of this wonderful group of people! Any EAC author’s book is guaranteed to be incredible - so much passion and drive to share valuable content with the world."
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"Writing a book is hard. Writing a book alone? Even harder. That’s why joining the Expert Author Community (EAC) has been one of the best decisions I have made on this journey. When things got hard (as they inevitably do), these were the people who wouldn’t let me give up. If you’re thinking about writing a book or finding your voice, I couldn’t recommend EAC more highly."
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“I have no doubt that joining the EAC, especially following the Write Book Method, helped me to attract Wiley’s interest. The EAC resources have been excellent.”
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“If you are interested in writing a book and want the structure, support and accountability to ensure your success then I highly recommend the EAC. At the start of the year, I committed to having my manuscript finished by the end of May. Mission accomplished due to this community.”
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“A heartfelt thank you to the entire EAC community for your encouragement, connection, and inspiration. A special shoutout to Kelly Irving for her incredible guidance and support throughout this writing journey.”
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“The EAC was a blessing in that I learnt so much about how to write a book, the different publishing avenues and agreements. The community fuels a continuous sense of growth.”

“Writing a book is extremely daunting. Being part of a network like the Expert Author Community means that you have the practical and moral support to get it done.”

“Our writers community is where ideas, small and big, are percolated, shared, revised, outgrown, thrown out, revisited, challenged, nurtured, loved, turned into words and eventually published.”

“Finding and joining Kelly’s tribe was vital to my entire writing journey and the ultimate success of Running Deep.”

“I have a fantastic book coach, Kelly Irving who told me my initial idea needed work and pushed me to reconsider whom I was writing for and what they needed to know. Expert Author Community was a bit like my pump class and my pod people support, challenge and celebrate with me.”

“Bringing a book into the world is best done in good company – and that’s exactly what the EAC has given me.”

“This community opened my mind and heart! I was so surprised when I joined the EAC by the diversity of amazing people in the community.”

“A community of wonderful authors led by Kelly Irving; and a shared vision to serve others. What could be better than that?”
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“The guidance of Kelly Irving was crucial, as was the inspiration I received from members of the community. Thank you to the Expert Author community that provided such great support as a few sparks of hope became a publishable reality.”

“You'll be welcomed into a thriving and very engaged group. You'll be supported and guided, to not just write and publish your book, but to launch and leverage it too.”

Before working with Kelly, I had grounded optimism that my book would be something of value. Now, I know it to be true.
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“I have decided to join the Expert Author Community because of the caliber of the community and mentorship. Since joining I have already been connected with a superb PR agent, and this is only the beginning."

“There are people you meet who transform your world by giving you a leg up (or three) to achieve your goals. Kelly Irving is one of these people. Someone who is honest, straightforward, warm, encouraging and a buttkicker when needed.”
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“EAC is a unique community. The support is endless, the skills and knowledge are unmatched because of the incredible diversity of talent in the community.”

Writing a book will repay itself in sales, in recognition, in impact and your ability to make the change in the world you’re trying to make

“It was one of my best business decision to join the Expert Author Community. Without this ‘skeleton structure’, I would NOT have written so focused, to the point and efficiently. It was an enormous help!”

“I am not sure Career Unstuck would have finished without the help and support from this community.”

“A safe and supportive place where all authors support each other throughout the process and sometimes the fear of writing a book. Empowering most of us to do something we have never done before.”
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If this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.
You know there’s a valuable book in your ideas, experience, or expertise — but shaping it into something clear and compelling feels harder than it should.
You want your book to make a real impact, whether that means helping readers, building authority, or opening up bigger opportunities.
You’re balancing writing with work, life, and other commitments, and it’s hard to give the book the time and structure it needs.
You’ve started, stopped, second-guessed yourself, or felt overwhelmed by the process — and you want better support to move it forward.
You don’t just want to keep writing — you want to make smart decisions about your book, your message, and what will actually work.
The right voices around you make
all the difference
Improve the quality of your work — and your ability to keep going.
Coaching with Kelly
Live calls, real support, and direct guidance
Industry Experts
Publishers, authors, marketers and agents
Pitch Party
Build your Publisher Proposal, pitch live to publishing professionals and get industry feedback
Cowriting Sessions
Focused writing sessions, hosted by members, Community Hosts, and you (134 sessions last intake)
Feedback Space
Get UNLIMITED feedback (inc. from Kelly) on book ideas, titles, blurbs, chapters, and (everyone’s favourite) book covers
Private Circle Community
An engaged, distraction-free space for connection, support, and steady progress with others
The Write Book Method
A proven 5-phase framework to take you from idea to impact.
The Write Book Method helps you plan, write, shape, publish, and market your book step by step.
System
Grow yourself, engage your audience, and maximise your time
Strategy
Ask yourself why, find your ‘who’, and know your what
Structure
Build your book, outline the chapters, and do your ‘top n tail’
Story
Write dirty, edit clear, and publish strong
Share
Prepare your focus, leverage launch, and expand your reach
See the experience inaction
Shyam Barr didn’t just write a book; he filled a critical gap in education.
After years of supporting teachers in self-regulated learning, he saw there was no single resource he could recommend, so he created one.
Educate to Self-Regulate sold 1,200+ copies in just 3 months and has become a catalyst for change in classrooms.
What’s Actually Inside
The support, structure, and feedback to help you shape a stronger book.
EAC Book Proposal
Your publishing and positioning roadmap.
6-months of the Write Book Method
Step-by-step curriculum, resources, and tools.
Unlimited high-quality Feedback
Refine ideas, titles, blurbs, chapters, proposals, and book covers.
Exclusive Pitch Party
Build your proposal and pitch live to publishing professionals.
Live coaching with Kelly and guest experts
Honest guidance, accountability, and support as you move your book forward.
Marketing Meet-ups
Practical conversations to help you think about launch, promotion, and leverage.
Member-led Cowriting Sessions
Focused writing sessions hosted by members and community hosts.
Focus Friends pod
A small working group to help you stay connected, supported, and in motion.
Circle Community and endless Author Connections
A distraction-free space with fellow authors, experts, and people who get the journey.
All-access pass to our recordings and guests
Dr. Shyam Barr
Shyam Barr didn’t just write a book; he filled a critical gap in education.
After years of supporting teachers in self-regulated learning, he saw there was no single resource he could recommend, so he created one.
Educate to Self-Regulate sold 1,200+ copies in just 3 months and has become a catalyst for change in classrooms.
With the support of the EAC community, book sprints, publishing advice, and expert guidance, Shyam shaped his message, stayed accountable, and negotiated a deal with Amba Press. Because writing doesn’t have to be a solo mission.
It’s better when you do it together.

Trusted by industry leaders. Valued by our alumni.
Hear from respected voices in the industry and authors who’ve experienced EAC firsthand.

"There are people you meet who transform your world by giving you a leg up (or three) to achieve your goals. Kelly Irving is one of these people. The people in this community are an extension of her."

"Thanks Kelly for the immense value you create in this community.
Your webinars, guests and all the content you create is accessible, practical and impactful."

"No one ever regrets writing a book. No one finishes their book unchanged.
This community helps me achieve clarity, confidence, and a deeper connection to my work and audience."
Trusted partners
Publishers, partners and platforms in the EAC ecosystem.
















Meet our Industry Coaches

Anna Featherstone
Author & Pubishing Expert
Independent publishing insight, author strategy, and practical marketing and memoir guidance.
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Scott MacMillan
Publishing Strategist & Head of EAC Books
Commercial publishing insight, positioning, and strategic thinking around how your book works in the real world.

Lou Johnson
Publishing Professional and Literary Genius
Deep industry experience, publishing perspective, and high-level guidance on what makes a book commercially strong.
Meet your Hosts

Kelly is the founder of the Expert Author Community and the creator of the Write Book Method. She has helped 300+ authors turn big ideas into clear, credible books with stronger structure, sharper positioning, and a practical path to publication. Kelly is known for honest feedback, commercial insight, and the kind of guidance that helps members make better decisions, build momentum, and keep moving.

Lea helps turn EAC from a program into a genuinely supportive writing environment. She keeps members connected, welcomed, and engaged, making it easier to find the right conversations, the right people, and the momentum to keep going. Her role is to help members feel held inside the experience, not left to navigate it alone.
Secure current pricing and step into the strongest Intake yet.
Apply now to secure current pricing and join Intake 5 with the benefit of the improvements we’re making ahead of November 2026.
Expert guidance, feedback, structure, and a serious support environment - gives you far more than coaching alone, for a fraction of the cost.
Payment plan available (5 x $797/month).
Apply by 19 June to secure it.
Want a member perspective?
If you apply, we’ll arrange a short conversation with an EAC alum so you can ask questions and hear what to expect.

Emma Largerlow
Author | Wealth and Mindset Coach | Podcast Host

Andrew Sloan
Author | Integrated psychotherapist & leadership coach

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Salli Cohen
Author | Policy expert | Untangling the messiness of policy

Siobhan ORiordan
Author | Generalist Specialist | Certified Clifton Strengths Coach

Soon-to-be-Author | Harvard Leadership Facilitator | Delivered 1500+ Keynotes & Workshops
Both are welcome. Some members join with a strong concept but no real draft. Others arrive with chapters, a manuscript, or work that needs refining and a clearer next step. Intake 5 is built to help you shape the work more strategically, not force everyone into the same starting point.
Both are welcome. Some members join with a strong concept but no real draft. Others arrive with chapters, a manuscript, or work that needs refining and a clearer next step. Intake 5 is built to help you shape the work more strategically, not force everyone into the same starting point.
Both are welcome. Some members join with a strong concept but no real draft. Others arrive with chapters, a manuscript, or work that needs refining and a clearer next step. Intake 5 is built to help you shape the work more strategically, not force everyone into the same starting point.
You do not need to attend everything live to get value from the program. Our intakes are designed for busy professionals, and the support model includes flexibility, recordings, and different ways to engage. The point is not to be everywhere. It is to use the parts of the experience that best support your book and your life.
Yes. If you want more tailored individual support, exclusive 1:1 sessions with our industry coaches are available for an additional fee. We usually recommend joining EAC first and using the curriculum, coaching, and feedback spaces, then adding private support if you want deeper guidance on your work.
Yes. we help you make smarter publishing decisions — not just get words on the page. Inside EAC, you’ll build your EAC Book Proposal, get insight from publishing professionals, and develop a clearer sense of the pathways available to you. Members also get access to trusted providers, selected member perks, and offers such as EAC Edit-only packages and our publishing imprint, EAC Books. Every author’s path is different, so the goal is not to push one route, but to help you choose the right one for your book.
We are designed for busy professionals, so you do not need to be “all in” every day to make meaningful progress. In the early stages, many members spend a couple of hours a week working through materials and shaping their direction. Once you move further into writing, you’ll get the best results if you can set aside around 5–7 hours a week. You also do not need to attend every live session — the program is designed to give you structure, support, and flexibility around real life.
That depends on your starting point, your available time, and how consistently you engage. Some members make major progress on a draft. Others clarify the concept, build a strong proposal, or prepare for publishing and launch. Intake 5 is designed to help you move forward meaningfully, with more structure, momentum, and support than trying to do it alone. The aim is not one identical outcome for everyone. It is real progress on the work that matters most.
Why write alone when you can write alongside.
Apply now to secure current pricing and join Intake 5 with the benefit of the improvements we’re making ahead of November 2026.
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