The Soul Story Academy

The Soul Story Academy is a personalised, bespoke coaching service, working directly with Soul Story Founder, award-winning author and creative writing coach Ray Star. Work 1-on-1 with Ray to create, craft, and publish the novel only you can write and share your story with the world (on and off the page!).

Soul Story Academy Syllabus

  • Weekly coaching calls with Ray

  • Direct WhatsApp support + accountability 

  • Bespoke activations & meditations tailored to your story 

  • Custom marketing assets: press release, visual graphics, and a personalised media kit 

  • A complete publishing & marketing roadmap 

    Limited spaces available.

    A maximum of 5 Academy Scribes at any given time.

    3 Levels of support available.

Apply for Soul Story Academy ✨ Private Coaching with Ray Star
Apply for Soul Story Academy ✨ Private Coaching with Ray Star

Inside the Academy, you receive: 

  • Two hands reaching out and touching in the center, set against a cosmic background with celestial symbols in the corners, resembling Michelangelo's The Creation of Adam.

    Weekly 1:1 coaching sessions

    Shaped entirely around your novel, your voice, your goals, and your creative flow with 3 levels of support available.

  • A black and white illustration of a hand, with celestial symbols and planets, touching a radiant sun surrounded by moon phases, stars, and concentric circles.

    Direct WhatsApp access to Ray

    Regular check-ins, accountability, creative problem-solving, confidence boosts, and real-time support with 3 levels of support available.

  • A woman sits cross-legged in a meditative pose with her hands raised above her head, holding a glowing crystal. Surrounding her are large leaves and cosmic elements like stars, geometric patterns, and celestial symbols in a mystical black-and-white illustration.

    Bespoke meditations & activations

    Created exclusively around your world, characters, blocks, and vision, your own personal creative magick. 

  • A digital illustration of celestial and cosmic elements, featuring a glowing, swirling central shape with surrounding stars, planets, and constellation-like patterns on a black background.

    Publishing crossroads & pathway

    Traditional, indie, hybrid; Ray guides you through every step and helps you choose the path aligned with your story and vision.

  • A black and white illustrative design featuring a hand holding a crystal, with celestial elements like stars, the moon, and planets, surrounded by decorative borders with star and moon motifs.

    Marketing mastery & guidance

    Press release, graphics, media kit and all the professional tools to support your future launch and share your story with the world.

Testimonials

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"I honestly don’t think Growing Pains would exist without Ray. From the very beginning, she believed in both the story and in me, even when I doubted myself. She helped me with weekly co-writing sessions, guided me through the publishing process step by step, and even secured my first book deal when I had no idea where even to begin. Most importantly, she made me feel validated, she took my dream seriously, and she was an ally in a world with far too many naysayers.

She has been a constant support in the lead-up to the launch, with the press and the planning, and has been vital in keeping my head in the game. I’m beyond grateful to have had her in my corner."

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“Working with Ray as a book publicist has been an absolute joy. She brings a rare mix of heart, professionalism, and commitment to every author she represents.

Ray genuinely cares about the people behind the books, and that care shines through in her work ethic, her communication, and the results she delivers. She goes above and beyond, always. Any author would be lucky to have Ray working alongside them as they bring their publishing dreams to life.”

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"I recently worked with Ray in preparation for the launch of my novel, and she exceeded every expectation. The content was perfectly tailored for authors, offering practical strategies for building visibility, connecting with readers, and positioning a book effectively in a crowded market. 

Ray provided clear, industry-savvy guidance on everything from crafting a compelling author brand to developing media pitches, planning social campaigns, and engaging with book bloggers and influencers. Her feedback was specific, thoughtful, and immediately useful in refining both my promotional messaging and launch timeline. 

By the end, I had a polished, actionable marketing strategy for my book launch and a clear understanding of how to sustain momentum after release. I highly recommend Ray to any writer preparing to introduce their work to the world."

Soul Story Academy is the deepest level of support within the Soul Story ecosystem

Designed for the writer who wants to be guided, mentored, and supported through each chapter and beyond. A private, transformational partnership between you and Ray (3 levels of support available).

Apply to join Soul Story Academy ✨
Apply to join Soul Story Academy ✨