Stuck deciding on the right topic, outline, or publishing method - too many decisions!

Stalled out after writing a couple of chapters and unsure how to get yourself going again.

Waiting for that long, luxurious break when you'll finally have unlimited time to write (and a unicorn to ride... ).

Ready to automate your lead generation and find clients who are truly ready to invest in their work with you.

A small business owner, consultant, coach, blogger, online business owner, or creative service provider. This membership is for you if you want to write a book that would help potential clients see the benefits of working with you.

The Business Table

Visualize the steps to your business goals and develop your overall book strategy.

 
Pull up a chair at the virtual Business Table. You'll find the training you need to develop the right business strategy around our book, so you can make every action and writing session count toward achieving your goals.

When you leave the Business Table, you can have a completed Book-to-Business Bridge™ that functions as a step-by-step map to a thriving business based on your book. 

• Book-to-Business Bridge™ Video Training 

that walks you through creating your own bridge with the specific steps, milestones, and methods you’ll need to reach your goals. You'll see exactly how to connect your book to your business. And I'll give you examples and stories from my clients' bridges so you can picture your own book-to-business journey with clarity.

• Book-to-Business Bridge™ Downloadable Workbook

that you can customize and follow to reach your business goals. This multi-page workbook will be with you throughout your entire book planning, writing, and marketing journey. 

• Client Journey Templates

you can use as models when developing your own service packages, freebies, and funnels to go with your book as you grow your business.

• Reader Research Guide

to help you uncover what your readers want so you know what they need before you start writing for them.

• Tech Resources

from website builders to sales page platforms, including my favorite resources that my clients and I have used to build our own businesses.

The Planning Lounge

Choose your book topic, plan your outline, and map out the content of your book.

In the Planning Lounge, you'll see what content belongs in your book and what content belongs in the other steps of your Book-to-Business Bridge. You'll also see how an outline can work for even the most organizationally-challenged among us.

With these resources, you'll create an outline that not only maps out what content your readers need, but also what you're writing about each day so you sit down ready to roll and avoid getting stuck.

• Book Topic Selection Tool

to help narrow down your book topic to one that resonates with readers, gets results, and helps grow your business. 

• Book Outline Guide

with options for organizing and structuring your book in a way that suits your style, content, and learning preferences. You'll be able to develop an outline that frees you up to spend your valuable time writing instead of fearing the blank page or wondering what to do next.

• Mix and Match Book Structuring Chart

for organizing all your stories, lessons, and ideas into an easy-to-read structure that will engage your readers emotionally and help them get the results they want from your content.

• Source Questionnaire Template

to help you interview people for your book as sources of information and case studies, asking the right questions to get powerful content.

The Writing Room

Enjoy writing the first complete draft of your book with professional writing techniques.

With your outline in hand, step into the Writing Room. Welcome to the fun of drafting your book! Even if you don't have a ton of extra time, a lot of writing experience, or a track record of consistency with content, you'll see how easy it can be to establish a writing routine and get your first book draft onto the page with just a little accountability and guidance.

In this training, we'll use my personal writing techniques to battle perfectionism, procrastination, and writer's block so you can write even on days when you're not inspired.

• Writing Process Accelerator Downloadable Workbook

so you can customize your writing process according to your schedule, style, and preferences. 

• Writing Process Accelerator Video Training

where I'll share my personal favorites when it comes to optimizing my own process and getting the most out of every writing session.

• Break Through Writer's Block Downloadable Guide

with the most common symptoms of writer’s block, their root causes, and strategies for beating them so you can keep moving.

• Storytelling Structure Guide

to help you write your stories and case studies as interesting, engaging, and logical examples that will keep people reading. This basic storytelling structure will help you write with more emotion and confidence.

The Editing Hall

Edit and polish your book draft to reflect your professionalism and help readers get results.

Editing a book is really just reading it and looking for certain specific factors that can make or break your readers’ ability to get results from what you wrote. If they can’t get results, they won’t work with you further, so this step is vital to your achieving the business growth you want.

In this training, I’ll share professional shortcuts and checklists used by the best book editors. You’ll also get tips for hiring help to cover details you don't want to tackle on your own. With the right editing, your book will be professional, powerful, and accessible to your readers.

• Developmental and Copyediting Video Training

that breaks it all down into action steps, so you can view your writing with more objectivity and make the tough choices that turn a good book into a great one.

• Developmental Editing Checklist

with a professional editor’s take on frequent first draft structural weaknesses to watch for in your book and how to fix them fast.

• Copyediting Checklist

of the most common errors authors make in spelling, grammar, and punctuation that can trip up your readers, damage your brand, and diminish your professional image.

• Beta Reader Review Template

to give to trusted early readers who will give you both positive and constructive feedback at this stage of your writing and help you forge ahead with confidence in your content.

The Branding Bar

Mix up the right branding for your message with pro tips on imaging and messaging.

At the Branding Bar, you'll get resources and tips to create a book brand that reflects your values, speaks to your readers, and elevates your reputation. 

You'll also get help crafting the messaging on the outside of your book, in your author bio, and on your book's website. You can simplify branding and align your book design with your existing brand if you like. You can either DIY the pieces you need or find the right freelance help to create the polished look and feel that will wow your future clients.

• Build Your Own Brand Guide

to lay out your brand values, themes, and even color scheme. Learn the basics of a brand that reflects the real you and your message, while presenting your book in the best light.

• Book Design Breakdown

for a big picture of the design and branding that can make your book shine, divided into must-haves and nice-to-haves. You'll see how you can create a DIY book cover and layout if you're watching your budget, but you'll also learn the difference between a DIY design and a freelance pro design so you can make the most of your money and time. 

• Copywriting Templates

for writing your author bio, back of book summary, and website content in a way that presents you and your book clearly to readers and prospective clients.

• Checklist for Choosing Images

that go inside your book and on your marketing materials. Selecting the right images can raise the impact of your messaging, while choosing the wrong ones can prevent readers' progress in their client journey. Also get resources for free image sites so you can save money on design work.

The Marketing Buffet

Select the marketing activities to help you meet your goals and fit with your schedule.

At the Marketing Buffet, you can select the book launch activities that are right for your schedule, budget, and business goals. You'll learn how to launch in a simple way or go all out with a full-time effort toward promoting your book.

Remember that marketing doesn't stop after you launch your book. The tools in this member's room will help you launch your book and keep it on the forefront of readers' minds long after that first 30 days online.

• The Book-to-Business Marketing Map

to plan your marketing strategy and execute a checklist of basic activities for your book launch and continued sales. Use this set of worksheets to ensure you're reaching the right people with your book, and add on to it by choosing other resources in the Marketing Buffet.

• Author Platform Guide

with tips for creating a book website or landing page that speaks to your ideal reader and helps them make the decision to buy your book, plus tech resources for all budgets.

• Social Media Content Creation Plan

using your book's content as the source of your posts, videos, and live streams. As soon as you have a few pages written, this planner will help you piece it down into postable bits, saving you time and agony creating new content as you write.

• Book Reviews and Book Tours

to help you plan a virtual book tour with book bloggers and other tour hosts that offer ready-made audiences who'd like to read your book. You'll also learn how to garner book reviews that will bolster your ranking on Amazon and raise your credibility as an author.

• Advertising for Authors

provides a rundown of the advertising opportunities you can use to promote your book and build your community. From Facebook and Amazon to targeted book website advertising, this guide will give you ideas, copywriting tips, and budget basics so you can plan a winning ad strategy.

• Podcast Promotions 101

to give you the tools and perspective you need to pitch podcast hosts and market your book for free on industry shows. With a pitch template and advice from a podcast booker, you'll be ahead of the curve in gaining needed PR.

The Self-Publishing Kitchen

Get the recipe for a bestseller and creating a successful self-published book.

Self-publishing can feel intimidating when you're new to it, but there are tools and tips that will make your process smoother and your results more professional. If you're not sure where to start, you're not alone. With the resources in this member's room, you'll feel supported as you make choices for your book.

If a bestseller is on your wish list, there are ways to boost your odds that don't involve gaming the system or devoting your entire life to learning Amazon algorithms.

• Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing

comparison guide of pros and cons to help you feel confident about your choice either way and move ahead with clarity.

• Self-Publishing Lingo List

of terms you'll encounter on your journey to create your book. Wade through the confusion and get clear on what's actually going on.

• How to Hire Freelancers

to help you evaluate the remaining steps in your book journey, as well as your time and budget, and only hire help for what you need. You'll learn where to find contractors to help edit, design, and finalize self-publishing steps, as well as how to evaluate them before you hire.

• Book Sales and Tracking Chart

to keep you up-to-date on how your book is selling and what you can do to maximize exposure once it's published. Plus, ensure your book sales are feeding new clients into your business and paying for your efforts.

• Amazon for Authors Guide
  

for a big picture look at what self-publishing through Kindle Direct Publishing can do for you and your business, as well as the step-by-step process to get your book online. This easy-to-follow guide covers ebooks, print books, formatting, and uploading your files, as well as the basics of your Amazon author site and book page.

• Self-Publishing Resources List

that we use to work with professionals in the self-publishing industry. Get our recommendations and save time researching.

• Book Formatting Cheat Sheet

to help you format your draft in a professional manner and make it easier (that means cheaper!) for your interior layout designer to convert files.

• ISBN and Bar Code Checklist

to make sure you have the right details for each version of your book and that you understand the where and why of each requirement.

Want Personalized Help from Amy?

The Upgraded Membership is for you.

This exclusive membership option offers two group Q&A calls with me a month to get feedback, support, and guidance from a professional book editor and writing coach along your entire book journey. You'll be able to ask questions and get direct answers as long as you are a member of the Club. These Q&A calls will be recorded, so you'll never miss out on getting your question answered.

This Recycled Revenue Bundle strategy is the perfect way to make money quickly with VERY little effort on your part.

In this BONUS, you’ll get:

• The Recycled Revenue Bundle Guide in pdf format so you can download it and use it forever to make quick cash. You’ll see the exact steps I use to choose the content for my bundle, package it, present it to followers, and sell it.
• Canva Templates for PDF guides and checklists – the exact templates I use in my own business to create professional looking workbooks and downloads. This will save you a ton of time designing from scratch if your content is not already in workbook form. You can just pop it into these templates and go.
• Email swipe files you can use to email your list about your bundles. I’ve personally written emails you can fill in and customize with your own style to announce, promote, and sell your bundle all in one week!
• Checklist of all the steps so you can be sure you don’t miss a thing.

With this BONUS, it’s possible to get set up in one day and then complete the launch in a week.

The One Stop Social Media Content Creation Planner turns the content of your book draft into social media content so you take a major task off your to-do list and free up time for your book.

In this BONUS, you’ll get:

• The Social Media Content Creation Planner guide that gives you the exact method to extract content from your book and create everything from quotes to blog posts and all posts in between. This method is straightforward and easy to follow - and it works with any book topic.
• The Social Media Content Calendar to help you plot out what goes where and when. Use this calendar to stay organized and track what you’ve pulled from your book for social media.

Even if you’re only on the introduction of your book, you have social media content that can be plugged in and posted. Then you can put the extra time into your book draft and finish that much quicker.