What I Offer And What It Means For You
The Fastest Path to a Professional Indie Career.
I offer a private, high-end mentoring programme for writers who are serious about building a successful, sustainable indie author career.
This is not a generic course or a one-size-fits-all programme. It is a hands-on, deeply personalised mentorship tailored to your books, your goals, and your stage of the journey — whether you are developing your craft, preparing to self-publish, or ready to build a long-term author business.
Across all programmes, you will receive professional guidance, honest feedback, and strategic direction grounded in over twenty years of real-world publishing experience.
This is an exclusive mentorship. Because it is so hands-on, I accept only 2–3 authors per year.
Is This Programme Right for You?
This programme is designed for authors who are ready to:
✔ Write a commercially strong fiction
✔ Build a compelling series with long-term potential
✔ Understand your genre and your reader
✔ Publish at a professional standard
✔ Treat your writing as a real, sustainable career
You may be at the beginning of your journey, partway through, or already published but frustrated that you haven’t reached the level of success you know is possible. This mentorship gives you clarity, confidence, and a professional framework to move forward.
Three Mentorship Pathways
Every author’s journey is different. That’s why I offer three distinct mentoring pathways, depending on where you are now and what support you need.
PATHWAY ONE: CRAFT & STORY DEVELOPMENT
Writing-Focused
Who this is for
Writers who want to develop a commercially strong novel or series, strengthen their craft, and gain professional-level feedback — without yet focusing on publishing or launch strategy.
What’s included
✔ Onboarding Deep-Dive (90 minutes)
✔ Manuscript / Idea Assessment
✔ Bespoke 6-month writing roadmap
✔ Series & Outline Development
✔ One Full Developmental Edit
✔ One Revision Review
✔ Monthly Mentoring Calls (6 months)
✔ Email Support (48h response, Mon–Fri)
Duration: 6 months
This pathway is ideal if your primary focus right now is writing the best possible book and building strong foundations for a future publishing career.
PATHWAY TWO: PUBLISHING & LAUNCH MENTORSHIP
For Finished or Near-Finished Manuscripts
Who this is for
Authors who have a completed manuscript (or are close to completion) and want to self-publish professionally, with clarity and confidence.
What’s included
✔ Publishing & Career Strategy Session
✔ Author Branding & Positioning
✔ Series & Market Positioning Review
✔ Cover Concept Consultation
✔ Blurb, Metadata & Pricing Strategy
✔ Launch Planning Session
✔ Monthly Mentoring Calls (6 months)
✔ Access to My Professional Network*
✔ Email Support (48h response, Mon–Fri)
Duration: 6 months
This pathway is ideal for authors who are confident in their writing but want expert guidance navigating the indie publishing landscape properly.
PATHWAY THREE: THE CAREER ACCELERATOR
Full Mentorship: Craft + Publishing
Who this is for
Authors who want a complete, end-to-end mentorship covering both writing development and professional indie publishing — with long-term career strategy built in.
This is my flagship programme and the fastest route to building a sustainable indie author career.
What’s included
✔ Everything in Craft & Story Development
✔ Everything in Indie Publishing & Launch
✔ Two Full Developmental Edits
✔ Series & Long-Term Career Planning
✔ Branding & Market Positioning
✔ Publishing & Launch Support
✔ Monthly Check-in Calls
✔ Ongoing Guidance for up to 12 Months
✔ Access to My Trusted Professional Network
Duration: 6–12 months, with support for up to 12 months
Most authors who complete this programme recoup their investment within the first 3–6 months of publication, although results naturally vary.
ELITE ACCELERATOR
This is for more advanced authors who can work at an accelerated pace.
✔ Full programme delivered in 6 months or less
✔ Faster feedback and turnaround times
✔ Optional third-draft mini review
✔ Priority scheduling
✔ Unlimited email support
✔ Monthly Zoom meetings for a full year
About Biba Pearce
I am a multi-genre, award-winning, six-figure indie author with more than twenty years’ experience in both independent and traditional publishing. Over the course of my career, I’ve written more than fifty novels across crime, romance, and cozy mystery, building successful pen names in multiple markets and genres.
In 2019, I founded my own publishing imprint, Mortlake Press, and I now publish my various pen names alongside a small number of select authors. I also collaborate with industry professionals, co-authors, and manage series production for additional imprints, giving me a rare, full-spectrum understanding of how publishing works—from story development and branding to production, marketing, and long-term career strategy.
My work blends craft knowledge with practical publishing expertise, making me uniquely positioned to guide authors who want to build a sustainable, professional writing career.
This mentoring programme brings together everything I wish I’d known when I began my journey. It’s an informative, structured, and supportive partnership designed to elevate your craft, strengthen your publishing strategy, and position you for lasting success in the indie bestseller space.
*Additional Services
For an additional fee, you can take advantage of my own trusted professional network including:
✔ Cover Design
✔ Editors
✔ Formatting (Vellum)
✔ Proofreaders
✔ Beta Readers
✔ Amazon AMS and DSP Advertisers
✔ Translators (Human) and AI-driven Translations (ScribeShadow)
These are professionals I use to publish my own books and those under my imprint. They are experts in their industry. Through my programme, you will get access to them at a special discounted rate. You will not have to purchase or download any software or buy any credits or subscription plans. Everything will be done through our platforms and existing networks so there are no hidden costs. Please ask if this is something you would be interested in.
TESTIMONIALS
“Biba’s help and expertise have been invaluable. With her guidance and experience, my writing skills have advanced exponentially, allowing me to achieve more in a much shorter period of time. Her calm, professional manner in explaining concepts, building on ideas, and helping you make the most of your work has been indispensable in enabling me to reach my goals. I cannot recommend her highly enough.”
— Dave, UK
“Biba has been the perfect mentor. She’s very knowledgeable and experienced in crime writing, and teaches those things with an easy-going and considerate manner. I would definitely recommend her mentoring services to anyone serious about starting a career in writing.”
— Colin, Scotland
“Having worked alongside Biba for some years, I have seen firsthand how generously and knowledgeably she mentors and supports authors, drawing on her wide experience and network. This offer is comprehensive and I have no doubt that she will give either experienced or emerging authors the help they need.” — Linda Mather, Author of The Zodiac Killers
Programme Pricing
Craft & Story Development Mentorship: £4,750
Indie Publishing & Launch Mentorship: £4,750
Indie Author Career Accelerator (Full Programme): £7,999
Elite Accelerator: £8,999
To support committed authors, I offer a pay-in-full package or via a monthly payment plan (over 6 to 12 months). Final terms are discussed during your discovery call.
Book Your Discovery Call
Let’s chat. Book a free, in-depth 20-minute conversation to explore whether this private mentorship is the right fit for you.
