Your story carries medicine. It’s time.
Soulful book mentoring for women ready to shape their story into a powerful, published book.
I see you. I get it. I've been there. You've been carrying it for a while now. The nudges. The story. The book you know you're meant to write but haven’t quite started, or started and stopped, or keep tucking away for someday.
Someday is here.
Writing a book is not just a creative act. It is a courageous one. It asks you to believe your voice matters, your story is worth telling, and that the woman on the other side of that book, the one who will read it and feel suddenly less alone, is worth the vulnerability of showing up on the page.
I've walked this path myself. It took me five years and a lot of self-doubt to publish my first book. I wish I had reached out to someone to help me through the insecurities and process. As an award-winning author whose books have reached readers across five continents, I know what it takes, not just creatively and technically, but emotionally, to bring a book into the world. I will hold you steady through it.
"Carole is an exceptional writing and publishing mentor. She saw my vision clearly and helped me give it structure, transforming what felt overwhelming into something strategic, organized, and achievable."
— Daniela Davidov, Author of the Conectate Con Tu Alma series, and Founder of Log Into Your Soul
Book Mentoring Supports You To:
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Clarify your message, purpose, and ideal reader
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Shape your story with structure, flow, and heart
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Release writing blocks and boost your creative confidence
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Stay accountable through every milestone
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Navigate self-publishing options without overwhelm
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Move steadily from first draft to finished manuscript
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Connect with trusted editing services when needed
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Design your cover, interior, and author brand for launch
Whether you are writing a memoir, nonfiction, or something that does not fit neatly into a category yet, I help you stay true to your voice while sailing steadily toward the day you hold your finished book in your hands.
This Is For You If:
You have a story you have been meaning to write for years, or decades. You know your experience could help someone else, but you don’t know how to shape it into a book. You started and stopped more times than you want to admit. You’re afraid your story is not interesting enough, or that no one will care, or that you don’t have the credentials to call yourself an author. These fears are part of the writing journey, and I have walked through them myself.
If your book is part healing journey, part hard-won wisdom, part legacy gift to the women and the world, you’re exactly where you need to be.
"Carole is a breath of fresh air. We’ve partnered on four book projects. She has become my trusted go‑to for self‑publishing coaching and book design. Her experience and flexibility are key in saving time and hassle.”
— Kristen Ujazdowski, Editor, Copywriter & Ghostwriter
Awareness Generation, LLC
Packages *
Dip Your Toes
A single conversation to name what's been holding you back, get honest about your story, and leave with a clear next step. No pressure to commit to more.
$100
Test the Waters
Two sessions to find your story's shape, get clear on who you're writing for, and map the larger milestones, so you leave knowing exactly where to start.
$199
Let's Dive
3 months
Steady mentoring: story structure, writing blocks, milestone accountability.
$999
Let's Sail
6 months
For the woman ready to see her manuscript through to publication, with full support from first draft to launch.
$1,999
Package do not include graphic design, manuscript review, or editing.
You’ll have my full support and accountability check-ins between our sessions.
All sessions held via Zoom. Tailored to your book, writing process, and pace.
Why Work with Carole
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Award-winning author whose books have reached readers across five continents
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Deep understanding of the emotional, spiritual, and practical sides of writing a book
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Steady, intuitive support that helps you move through doubt, fear, and blank pages
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A warm, collaborative style that meets you exactly where you are
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A full-circle approach that carries you from first spark to finished, publishable manuscript
"I highly recommend Carole. I find new 'ah-ha' moments with each session and walk away with a clear map of my next steps in writing, and in life."
—Rebecca Zayas CCHt, CIHt
rebeccazayashypnosis.com
About Carole
Carole Fontaine is an award-winning author, published writer, seasoned graphic designer, and book mentor who helps purpose-driven authors transform ideas into beautifully crafted, professionally published books.
With nearly three decades in graphic design — including agency work, owning and publishing Real Sailors Magazine (circulation 20,000), and 25+ years in branding, packaging, and marketing — Carole brings rare depth and expertise to every project.
She also teaches Meditative Writing which helps writers bring up their most profound work and break through insecurities and writer's block.
A multi #1 Amazon bestselling and award-winning author herself, Carole understands the full publishing journey from the inside out. She is known for creating a warm, collaborative experience that brings clarity, confidence, and excellence to every book she touches.
A book is more than pages — it’s your soul's legacy.
Within you lives a story that could heal, inspire, and transform another woman's life.
Let’s bring it to life.
"Storytelling helps bridge the illusion that we are different and alone."
—Carole, Book 1 of S.A.I.L. Above the Clouds
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