D.I.Y. Your publishing strategy!
You’ve got a great book idea. You’ve got chapter ideas and core messages scribbled on sticky notes hither and yon. You’re ready to be a published author… but the next steps are a mystery.
You’re stuck in pre-publishing limbo:
…Doubting whether you can actually do this and wondering if the idea of being a published author is a pipe dream.
…Waiting until you have gathered every last shred of publishing advice on the internet before you start actually writing your book.
.…Struggling to make a decision about what to do next.
You need a publishing strategy!
You can do this! With a little bit of the right kind of guidance, you can cut through the publishing maze and get your book into the hands of readers!
With one hour of training from a publishing insider, you can:
Clarify what your book is about and who it’s actually for
Identify what publishing success will look and feel like for you
Understand the basics of the publishing process, including the difference between traditional publishing and self-publishing
Decide whether self-publishing or traditional publishing is the best path for your project
You are one hour away from being able to make informed publishing decisions from a place of certainty and confidence--without endless internet research!
Introducing the
Publishing Strategy Foundations Workshop
for first-time nonfiction authors
This hour-long recording gives you everything you need to start developing your custom publishing plan, including:
An overview of both the nonfiction publishing industry and the nonfiction publishing process,
A guided workshop session, where you’re walked through answering the five key questions that identify the essentials of your publishing strategy (with explanations, and prompts), and
A Publishing Strategy Foundations worksheet.
PLUS A BONUS 1:1 SESSION! Once you finish the workshop and email me a copy of your completed Publishing Strategy Foundations worksheet, you’ll receive a link to schedule a 30-minute 1:1 Publishing Consult with me where we’ll work together to review and finalize your strategy.
The only difference between you and the authors topping the Amazon charts is that they had a publishing strategy. Now yours is one hour away.
Here’s what people are saying about the workshop:
“Chrissy is a phenomenal book mentor! She gave me the confidence to explore multiple ideas and practical tools to start developing and nurturing my book project right away. Game Changer!””
What to expect
Here’s a peek at the virtual workshop that is going to help you go from pre-publishing limbo to taking action in an hour.
Step 1
First, there is an overview of the nonfiction publishing industry, including the difference between self-publishing and traditional publishing, and why that matters to you!
Step 2
Then, there is an overview of the nonfiction publishing process, including the four-stage nonfiction publishing roadmap, and an exploration of how the publishing industry and process affect the publishing strategy you develop.
Step 3
Finally, you will get insight into your own publishing journey. I will talk you through answering the five key questions that create your publishing foundation strategy, providing explanations and prompts along the way.
At the end of the workshop, you’ll be able to combine your knowledge of the publishing industry, the publishing process, and your personal publishing goals to create an informed publishing strategy and start taking aligned action!
Plus a free bonus!
Everyone who emails me their completed Publishing Strategy Foundations worksheet will receive a free 30-minute 1:1 Publishing Consult.
Yes, I’m ready to start building a custom publishing strategy!
“Thanks again for sharing your valuable expertise with me; I learned so much from you yesterday, and then from the process of talking to the publisher who wanted me to write a book for them. That call went well because of what you taught me. Even though that publisher wasn’t the right fit, your content lit a fire under me to finish and publish the three books I’ve already partially written.”
If we haven’t met yet, hi! I’m Chrissy, a nonfiction publishing strategist for first-time authors like you.
I help inspired entrepreneurs write and publish books that serve their clients and their business (while keeping teeth-gnashing and fruitless internet searching to a minimum).
My job is to help you quickly develop a clear, actionable publishing plan so you can stop second-guessing yourself and start taking meaningful action toward writing and publishing your first book.
I’ve already helped more than a hundred authors write, develop, and traditionally publish nonfiction books, first as a Senior Editor for the Smithsonian and now as a trusted advisor and publishing strategist for entrepreneurs.
Having a custom publishing strategy has saved my clients so. much. time, energy, and frustration. With a good plan—and some persistence—all things are possible!
What do you say? Are you ready to get started?
The Publishing Strategy Foundations Workshop is perfect for you if you want publishing clarity RIGHT NOW.
this Workshop is PERFECT for you if…
✅ You’re an entrepreneur or creative writing your first nonfiction book.
✅ You’re in the early stages of the publishing process; anywhere from having a great idea to having a finished manuscript.
This Workshop isn’t right for you if…
✖️You already have an agent or publishing deal. (Congrats!)
✖️You want a done-for-you service.
✖️Your book isn’t nonfiction.
Frequently asked questions
Q: How does this package work?
A: Once you purchase the virtual workshop, you’ll receive an email with a link that gives you access to the virtual workshop video and supplementary materials. You have unlimited access to this video and can do the workshop at whatever time is most convenient for you.
Q: Do I need to have a manuscript to benefit from the workshop?
A: No, all you need to benefit from this workshop is a nonfiction book idea that you’re passionate about.
Q: How much does it cost?
A: The virtual workshop is $275.00 USD.
Q: Why should I invest in this instead of doing it myself?
A: The short answer is to save yourself time, effort, and energy. The long answer is that the internet is chockablock with generic publishing advice; some of it is good advice for some book projects, but the advice lacks nuance and doesn’t take into consideration each individual author’s goals.
For example, if you’re a coach who dreams of being a New York Times best-seller, going on international book tours, and being interviewed by Oprah, you absolutely need to find yourself a fantastic agent and devote some considerable effort to building your author platform. If you’re a coach who wants to get a book of core practices into the hands of existing clients ASAP, not so much.
Getting crystal clear on your content, your audience, and your specific publishing goals, and creating a publishing plan that is in perfect alignment with all of that, is the best investment you can make in yourself during the early stages of the publishing journey.
Q: What if I’m overwhelmed and don’t know where to get started?
A: You’re in the right place! This workshop was designed specifically for aspiring authors who don’t know where to get started. In the workshop, I talk you through answering each of the questions step-by-step. After you finish the workshop, you will have gotten started!
Q: How soon are you available?
A: Great news! You can buy the workshop and get started right now, and can typically schedule the bonus 1:1 Publishing Consult within 5 working days after your completed Publishing Strategy Foundations worksheet is submitted.
If you’re looking for more personalized support, or have nonfiction publishing questions not covered in this workshop, I do have a limited number of 60-minute meeting slots available per month. Simply click this link to book a session now.
Q: What’s your refund policy?
A: Due to the nature of digital products, all sales are final.
Q: I have a different question.
A: Please reach out to me directly with any other questions, and I’ll get back to you ASAP.
“Thank you for the workshop today! I’ve had my manuscript done for about a year now and have been putting off publisher/agent searching because I was too anxious about the next step. I’m feeling more confident now, so I wanted to thank you!”