If you’re not ready to write your book yet, or if you’re not sure if you’re ready…

 In my years as a developmental editor and publishing strategist I've learned one thing most authors don't get: You need to start writing your book way before you think you do. Publishing is a long game, and even if you're not ready to fully commit to writing your manuscript, there are things you can now–or soon–so you’re well-equipped when it's time to write.

I created a simple program to help you get a head start on your book, even if you’ve got a lot on your plate.

Get Ready to Write Your Must-Read: Nonfiction Book Prep 2024

This program is for you if:

• You have an idea for a nonfiction book but you aren’t sure if anyone will want to read it.
• You have more than one idea for a nonfiction book and you aren’t sure which one to write first.
• You want to write a nonfiction book but you are too busy to dive in right now, and you don’t want to lose precious development time.
• You plan to write your nonfiction book in 2024 or 2025 and you want to get all your ducks in a row first.
• You want to explore the possibility of writing a nonfiction book.

PROGRAM BREAKDOWN:

JANUARY

The People You Want to Help: Start exploring primary, secondary, and tertiary readers so you can gain the clarity you need to write it–and sell it.

FEBRUARY

The Principles You Believe: Uncover transformational messages for your book so you can start tinkering with your book’s core message and get a head start on writing.

MARCH

The Way You Help People: Document the frameworks, processes, systems, and/or methods you use to help people so you can adapt them for readers.

APRIL

The Insights You Need: Create a plan to test the principles you believe and the way you help people, so you can be sure your book works for readers.

MAY

The Stuff You Already Have: Organize the content you’ve accumulated so you can easily access it when you need it.

JUNE

The Evidence You Need: Find research to back up your transformational messages so you can pitch and write your book with confidence.

JULY

The Interviews You Need: Find and interview experts about your topic so you can strengthen credibility and create exclusive content for your book.

AUGUST

The Stories You Need: Transform testimonials and results (successes and failures) into compelling stories so you can provide memorable social proof for the principles you believe and the way you help people.

SEPTEMBER

The Other Books You Need: Identify and evaluate competing titles so you can better understand your book’s position in the marketplace.

OCTOBER

The Marketing Platform You Need: Audit your current online and offline sphere of influence so you can determine your essential next steps.

NOVEMBER

The Authors You Need: Identify and connect with authors who also serve your audience so you can build a valuable author network.

DECEMBER

The Publishers You (Might) Want: Determine which publishers would be a good fit for your book and how to vet them so you can tailor your publishing plan toward getting a yes.

How the Monthly Program Works:

On the first Wednesday of the month, I'll share a 20- to 30-minute video designed to target one area of focus for the month with concise, clear instructions. 

On the third Wednesday of every month at 3pm ET, you'll have the chance to join me for a Q&A LIVE on Zoom to gain clarity on any of the training videos up to that session.

I've created a private Facebook Group where you can safely ask questions and network with other authors.

As with all of my programs, all live sessions are recorded and you will have forever access to any video or tool shared. Each session will have a transcription available the day of the recording for those who learn differently, and all sessions will have closed-captioning.

You can join anytime in the year and you’ll have access to all previous months’ recordings and materials.

No more speed bumps or derailments. No more letting the inner-critic trolls win! Slow and steady, month by month, until you're ready to rock at the end of the year. Don't let another year pass you by without making serious traction on your must-read.

This is the FULL PAY option. If you'd prefer to make monthly payments, follow this link.

NOTE: If you want to take my 14-week class, Top Three Book Workshop in September, 2024, this is a great way to get started instead of spinning your wheels. (And if you join the fall workshop, you get this program for free!)