If writing your book has been on your To Do List, stressing you out for years but you've not written it yet, there's a reason.
And it's not because you're not good enough or organised enough or productive enough.
So often we feel like if we were just better somehow, better at organising ourselves, better at showing up when we said we would, better at committing or following through, that we'd have done that thing by now.
We'd have written our books.
Created that art piece.
Composed that music.
We feel like if only we were better people, it would be easy.
And I'm here to tell you that's simply not true.
It's patriarchy.
Living under patriarchy and capitalism has conditioned you to feel guilty for not achieving things, when both those systems are thieves of time and instigators of shame.
You’re not writing or creating because you’re operating under cultural systems that don’t support or reward creativity.
What if you were supported to learn how:
- to recognise what it looks like when patriarchy and capitalism show up when you think about getting to your creative work,
- to sidestep the minefield of endless 'have tos' so you can get to your writing, and
- how to access the oasis of gentle rebellion that is 'getting to' create.
My clients all face the same struggle you do.
I know you need to find the time to write, but don't know how to fit it into an already too-busy life.
The old technique of blocking time into your calendar – or the ‘make time, then write’ technique – doesn’t work 99% of the time.
And when it does, the writing feels stilted, forced, or feels like a chore.
Frustrated, I started dreaming of creating a space that would support my clients on their creative path.
I wanted somewhere that was a gathering-place, a community, a cheer squad + an accountability container.
Somewhere that creative work is taken seriously, but held lightly.
Where the understanding of fellow writers + creatives also working on their heart-led projects makes the work better just by us gathering together.
After a lot of dreaming, I created what has become
The Gentle Rebels Club: book writing + creativity for the too-busy.
This is an inclusive, welcoming, safe space for you if you're:
- Frustrated by spending years yearning to write your book but never seeming to have time to do it even if you book time into your calendar,
- Sitting on your book idea – still, after years or maybe even decades, or
- Desperate to somehow carve out time for you in the bustle of busyness that is your life.
AU$79/month or AU$847/year
Committing to a space where you turn up for calls once a week where it's a time that's just for you, to work on your most frustratingly-not-done-yet creative goals is the surest way to change your life.
I know that sounds like a huge claim.
But my group members say it's a life-changing choice they're so glad they made.
Here's what past + current members have to say:
This group has been an anchor for me. The way that you hold space is brilliant because it permeates out from our calls so I get insights in between them.
I feel like it's helped me find my voice in so many different ways.
I recognised that I am a storyteller and this is who I am.
Jenny Griffin
Tamara's skills boil down to common sense, intelligence, good judgement and humour. She's fun to work with and helps me get out of my own way so I can get on with the writing.
Working with her has been the best decision ever.
Joanne Matthews
I can honestly say I have a whole new image of myself as a writer, tools and a framework from which to work on my book that I didn't have before and I am actually writing.
Thank you, Tamara.
Doreen Lehavi
This has been very life-changing because I've grown in my confidence in who I am and my voice.
It has reinforced me as an artist, in my sense of self.
Before joining the group, there were things that were part of my past, pre-children. Now I'm reintegrating them + it feels like we're part of that ancient global thing: when women gather and share.
This group has so many layers to it, I freaking love it.
Melissa Schroeder
The tools you taught made me feel confident in my ability to write. You worked some sort of magic because I have very little resistance to writing now, I use the tools and it is easy for me to write regularly.
Thank you so much, Tamara!
Shauntay Williams
Joining The Gentle Rebels Club has given me the accountability and community I soo desperately needed.
Every week Tamara holds us in a safe, wise, warm, supportive and badass space for people who are serious about progressing our books, and fed up of doing it alone.
And indeed, we're not staying still, we're moving forward! I had been in a slump for years.
Now I am writing, editing, doing every week, and enjoying it. Serious writing, and belly laughs too. If you are hesitating about joining, don't.
Don't hesitate.
Joanna Bradshaw
...your support and belief in my writing ability has been inspirational.
Barbara Jones
I've worked with Tamara on and off for the last 7 years in a bunch of different capacities (because she can run with anything you throw at her) and she is one of the best I've ever worked with. Wise. Supportive. Smart as all get out. Brilliantly communicative. She knows her shit about business and books, and life in general.
She gets 5 stars on PersonReview.com from me!
Leonie Dawson
The Gentle Rebels Club is for you if you:
- Are SO frustrated you've not (yet) written your book, and wonder if you're ever going to get it done.
- Know it's time. You've waited long enough, you know you have a book to write!
- Have an inkling life's more fun when you're not riddled with guilt for not writing, or a slave to the patriarchy.
- Know that books don't write themselves, you have to actually do it. Finding your way out of the maze of enculturated beliefs is key to getting your book done.
- Are ready to take back your creativity + not let the system win. Life is not a dress rehearsal, this is the real thing. Don't let it get away from you: create, write, live your life now!
- Are ready to dismantle your internalised patriarchy so you can give yourself the time to write. With the support of myself & this group of Gentle Rebels, we'll get you elbowing out some time for your creative spirit to revive, and get your book out of your head + on its way into the hands of the people who need it.
- Have a deep feeling that if you're not writing, then someone out there who's waiting to hear your words + needs to hear them, will go without. It's time, this is your sign: the world needs your spirit + your voice more than ever.
- Know you need just a little accountability + help to get moving. Progress is key, and accountability plus group momentum means we all progress together!
AU$79/month or AU$847/year
What do you get in The Gentle Rebels Club?
3 x monthly Writing Time calls
Three calls per month are writing accountability calls, to keep us all on track! Log on, say what you're doing, go and write, then check in at the end.
1 x monthly Book Chat call
Every second Tuesday of the month is Book Chat.
Celebrate wins, commiserate on the hard parts + find a way through, together.
Patriarchy watch!
Figure out where + how patriarchy shows up in your life.
Get insights + practical tools to help mitigate its effects so you can get on with your writing.
Resistance reframe
You know you need to write a book... but you're resistant. Learn why resistance is GOLD + how to harness it for success.
Skills for writing
How do you actually do it? What's involved? Find out + set yourself up for a writing life.
Mindset upgrade
The key to writing your book is mindset. Get this right + the rest will take care of itself!
Access to the Book.Write.Now Course
Use the Book.Write.Now Course tools for both practical how-tos + mindset resets so you can make the progress you've been chasing.
My quick + easy book system
My super popular set of book templates that will give you an easy-to-follow map for ANY non-fiction book you want to write. (Including memoir)
Fillable PDFs, guidebook + story planner included!
Community of writers
No more battling alone.
Find your people: other writers who understand what you're doing + who will encourage you!
Weekly calls to connect, plus a Facebook group for support between calls.
AU$79/month or AU$847/year
Writing your book is about:
Knowing yourself
So you can get out of your own way
Ditching self-sabotage
Lean in to your resistance to do your best work
Setting up for success
Write prolifically, without self-censorship.
No matter how good your writing intentions are, if you've had an idea for a book hanging around for ages, you won't write your book if you've not yet started.
If that's you, joining a group who are all working together on their own books can make the difference between a book that stays a dream and a book that you actually have in your hand, with your name on the cover.
Why should you learn from me?
I'm a non-fiction writing mentor, creativity coach + former editor who specialises in developing non-fiction books with writers who've got a message to share that just.won't.let.go.
I've developed and edited books with 55+ authors over 12+ years.
I've worked with clients like Denise Duffield-Thomas, Leonie Dawson, Rebecca Anuwen and Lisa Lister; all prolific authors who've published - and continue to publish - multiple books over the course of their careers.
I've worked freelance for self-published authors as well as for Hay House UK.
I'm massively intuitive, regularly see things about situations that others don't, and use this skill in my work with my clients. It's not right until it feels right.
I'm dedicated to fostering a space where you get to step away from all the shoulds that vie for your attention + spend some time on your projects. The ones you'd be devastated to die without having done.
Come + join us + see where your creativity wants to take you!
The answer to how to write your book is not:
Letting the guilt + frustration of NOT writing grow bigger + bigger
Scheduling time in your calendar then ignoring it, or finding that life gets in the way
Making it feel like a punishment, or something you have to do
Doing endless research, but not putting words on a page
Beating yourself with the "get it done in 30 days" stick
Getting stuck on your planning + not moving on to the writing
Finding yourself scrolling social media instead of writing
AU$79/month or AU$847/year
Is this membership right for you?
WHO THIS IS FOR
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You're burning to write your book, but just haven't started + don't know why
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You're sick of staying stuck, and are willing to use the tools + do the work to get unstuck + writing
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You're aware of the necessity for, and respect, having good boundaries
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You know how to take responsibility for your own processes, and know how to get yourself support when you need it (ie: this group is not your therapy)
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You can see that writing a book is going to take more than just 30 days, and that you'll need to be ok to be in the 'messy middle' of the project for a while
WHO THIS IS NOT FOR
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You want to smash out a book in 30 days come hell or high water, regardless of the consequences for the quality of your book, or your sanity – or that of those around you
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You're attached to staying stuck, living the life of the 'tortured artist'
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You want to have a platform to air your misery/grumpiness/victim mentality. Everyone doing their writing will feel things, which is normal and part of the process. Dumping them on the group without processing them yourself is not on
30-day money back guarantee
If you join The Gentle Rebels Club and find it doesn't suit you, I'm happy to offer you your first month's subscription or your annual payment back. I ask that you genuinely work with the materials + attend the calls that you'll have access to and show me that you've given it your time and attention. If you can show me your 'homework' (your notes and workings), attend the scheduled Zoom calls, commit to writing your book and I can see that you're not getting results, then I'm happy to refund you your purchase within the first 30 days.
This refund doesn't cover "change of mind" - including looking through the modules but not applying the knowledge/teachings inside, attending calls and not writing your book. That's your own responsibility.
What's included in your membership?
6 x week Book.Write.Now Course (Value: $297)
The course that gets you writing! Modules have multiple video lessons that will take you through the mindset traps writers fall into, and will help you get out of them so you can write your book with ease. You'll also get the lowdown on all the practical parts you need to know so that you're set up to succeed from the very start.
4 x calls a month (Value: $1000+)
3 x writing accountability calls so that you have the accountability + support to write. Build your writing habit alongside a community who are doing it too!
1 x Book Chat Q&A call: discuss where you're at, celebrate your wins, ask your burning questions. You'll have access to my experience + knowledge, plus the collected perspectives of our members. We're here for you, whatever book writing challenge you're facing!
A Facebook mastermind group (Value: $what value do you put on community?)
This is where you'll find support, encouragement + a community of other writers. You'll find your people, who are on the writing path just like you are + who understand what it's like!
Expert interview series (Value: $497)
Get insider know-how on all aspects of writing, publishing + creativity!
Listen to interviews with people in the book industry, across different areas to help you broaden your knowledge of where you want to take your book + what choices you have available to you.
A window into my process + writing (Value: $199/month)
I'll share my process; the good, the bad and the ugly with you. No holds barred, no mess swept under the rug. You'll see how a book gets written in real time, using the tools, tips + techniques I've used with my own clients over the last 12+ years of editing and writing coaching.
FAQ
Will all the calls be recorded?
The monthly Book Chat Q&A calls will be recorded. They'll be uploaded to the members portal once they're ready when the call is over. The writing accountability calls won't be recorded, because we'll be writing, which makes for a boring call!
How long will I have access?
You'll have access to the portal as long as your subscription is current. If you decide to cancel, your access to the calls, the recordings and the Book.Write.Now Course will end when your last payment period runs out.
Do you provide scholarships?
I periodically run a scholarship scheme. Email support@tamaraprotassow.com to start the scholarship application process.
What time are the calls?
Calls are on every Tuesday of the month, at 7:30pm AEST/Melbourne time (check for Daylight Savings/Summer time changes in your location).
If there's a 5th Tuesday of the month, we decide together whether we want to run a feedback week or whether we continue to write on that week.
Can I have a payment plan?
No, sorry! This is a monthly membership and so is unsuitable for a payment plan option.
Calls aren't in my timezone, can you change those?
Nope, sorry! It's hard to make call times suit everyone around the world.
Remember you do have the recordings of the Book Chat Q&A monthly call to watch back later, and if you'd like a question answered on the Book Chat Q&A call, you can always email your question in to me ahead of time.
AU$79/month or AU$847/year
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