Empowered Authorship: Your Journey to Publication

Authorship involves three fundamental steps:

  • Complete the Manuscript: Write your book!

  • Edit the Manuscript:

    • Refine order, flow, and voice.

    • Clean up grammar, syntax, and punctuation.

  • Place the Manuscript: Determine your publication pathway (self-publishing vs. traditional publishing).

The Author’s Journey: Overcoming Common Obstacles

The steps to becoming an author sound straightforward, but the reality can be filled with challenges. Many writers face questions like:

  • How do I organize my passion and ideas into a focused message?

  • What type of book am I writing (fiction, nonfiction, memoir, etc.)?

  • How will sharing something so personal affect me?

  • Does my message matter?

  • What if not everyone likes my book?

These questions can lead to self-doubt and procrastination. The excitement of starting a new project often fades into frustration as the magnitude of the task becomes clear. Writers can feel overwhelmed by the need to perfect their manuscript, unsure of how to proceed, and fearful of potential rejection. This can make the dream of becoming an author seem unattainable, causing many to abandon their projects altogether.

Visionary book coaching can support your success.

I will help you navigate these obstacles and achieve your goal. Here's how:

  • Best Practices: I will provide best practices for writing and editing, helping you avoid reinventing the wheel. I will offer strategies to structure your work, develop your voice, and refine your message.

  • Accountability: Regular check-ins with me keep you on track and motivated. I will help you set realistic goals and deadlines, ensuring steady progress.

  • Content Suggestions: I can offer content suggestions to enhance your manuscript, and will bring a fresh perspective, helping you see areas for improvement you might have missed.

  • Overcoming Obstacles: When you feel stuck, I provide tools and techniques to move forward, and offer exercises and prompts to break through writer’s block and maintain momentum.

  • Emotional Support: Writing can be an emotional journey. I will hold space for your fears and doubts, providing encouragement and constructive feedback. I will continue to believe in your project even when you might be struggling to.

  • Industry Insights: While publishing with a traditional publisher can be difficult, I will offer you insights, and guide you through writing your book proposal so that successful placement of your manuscript will be more likely, whether you choose self-publishing or traditional publishing.

I will be a guide and cheerleader throughout your book writing process. I will take the time to understand your vision. I will believe in your project, and provide concrete steps to help you achieve your goal. While writing a book requires your commitment, I will be a powerful ally on your journey.