"Do you have the courage to bring for the work? The treasures within you are hoping you will say YES."
– Elizabeth Gilbert, Big Magic
Do you KNOW you have a book (or next book) in you . . .
But feel overwhelmed at the idea of writing, publishing, marketing?
Do you feel a stab when you see others’ Instagram posts about their new book while you spend another year un-published?
Do you SEE yourself on the bestseller lists on Amazon and the New Arrivals shelves in Bookstores but can’t seem to find time to write?
Do you KNOW your book can change lives but you worry what friends, family, or your exes will say if you write your story?
Do you KNOW you’re MEANT to write that book but fear, self-doubt, and the belief you’re not SOMETHING enough hold you back?
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If you’ve experienced any of these, you’re in the right place. I spent over a decade fantasizing about becoming a published author – but I couldn’t sit down and write consistently.
A book had actually saved my life and I felt a CALLING to write my own but -
I was plagued with fears about not being good enough, talented enough, worthy, capable, disciplined, or skilled enough to write and publish.
Mercifully, I found a mentor who was able to guide me through the process. I discovered MINDSET work and devoted myself equally to the inner growth and developing the craft of writing.
I read books, took classes, and invested in my vision. This one decision- to go for it with everything I had- led to getting an agent, first book contract, Oprah, being published in The New York Times, Forbes, being on stage at TEDx and so much more.
In my 17 years of coaching thousands of writers, coaches, entrepreneurs, if you have the CALLING, you have or will learn ALL you need to achieve your vision.
If you’re here reading this, not only are you capable and worthy of bringing your book- your story- into the world- but someone (or maybe millions of someones) are out there right now, calling, praying, longing for THE MESSAGE ONLY YOU CAN SHARE.
It starts with a single YES . . .
Yes to yourself.
Yes to the vision.
Yes to the book.
"I became a writer when I started writing
and stopped drinking about it "
– David Sedaris
Imagine if –
You had a proven process to write your book in as little as 3 months, even if you’ve never written before.
You were empowered with the craft tools and mindset strategies to stay confident and motivated throughout the process.
You wrote the book you were meant to write and changed – even saved – lives with your message.
You are now a bestselling author, seen and sought out as an expert in your field, and are leveraging the book to open doors to more opportunities, more clients, more connections MORE JOY & FULFILLMENT than you’ve ever experienced before.
This is what happened for me and our amazing clients when we said YES to The Big Magic.
You’re Next!
If you don’t see the book you’re looking for on the shelves, it’s because YOU’RE the one to write it.
Our approach is unique in that our team are trained coaches as well as professional editors.
We focus as much on who you are inside and developing the leader you are here to be as on the crafting of the book. This way, when your book launches you are integrated, ready and aligned for the next level.
Our write your book program includes:
I.
VISION
A foundation session with Sara and your editor-coach to set the successful vision for your book. In this session, we hone in on the impact you desire to make, who the book is for, the BIG IDEA, and use our signature system to show you how to set your book up as a bestseller before you start.
We identify the ideal structure, genre, content, outline for your book and create a customized timeline using our “magic equation” that will allow you to write your book while living the rest of your work and personal life.
II.
1-1 COACHING
You’ll work directly with your editor-coach over 10 sessions to keep you on track, inspired, and to finish efficiently.
III.
ON-DEMAND TRAINING
Throughout your writing journey, you’ll have access to our signature WRITE YOUR BOOK IN 12 WEEKS COURSE. The course includes modules on:
THE CRAFT OF WRITING
OVERCOMING THE INNER CRITIC
CREATING TIME TO WRITE
STAYING MOTIVATED & INSPIRED
FEAR OF FAILURE/FEAR OF SUCCESS
REVISION MASTER PRACTICES
& more!
Between sessions, your editor will review each chapter, provide written notes and then meet with you to coach on revision suggestions, what’s next and on any mindset issues that arise.
IV.
PATH TO PUBLICATION
When you’re nearing completion, we’ll give you the resources you need to select the ideal publisher for your book. This training includes our masterclasses:
Your Ideal Path to Publication (covers the 4 types of publishing: self, hybrid, small press, and traditional publishing.)
&
How to Get an Agent in 30 Days
These masterclasses have helped hundreds of writers successfully publish their books and helped those pursuing traditional publishing land agents and book contracts with major publishers.
Once you decide on your ideal path, Sara will personally introduce you to self, hybrid or traditional publishers in our trusted community and/or provide you with our step-by-step process and pitch templates to pitch agents if you decide to go that route.
IF YOU SEE YOUR BOOK AS PART OF A LARGER VISION AND YOU WANT TO SPEAK ON STAGES, PODCASTS, BUILD A COMMUNITY OF RAVING FANS AND LEVERAGE YOUR MESSAGE TO CREATE FINANCIAL ABUNDANCE FOR YOU AND OTHERS – check out our THOUGHT LEADER ACADEMY.
Sara Connell is a bestselling author and the founder of Thought Leader Academy where she helps coaches, writers and entrepreneurs breakout as leaders in their field by becoming successful, published- even bestselling- authors and in-demand/ TEDx speakers. Sara has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, The View, TEDx, FOX, NBC, ABC, CBS, and Katie Couric. Sara has presented at Fortune 500 and National organizations such as: Avon, Estee-Lauder, Johnson & Johnson, GE, Northwestern Hospital, Jones Lang LaSalle, and Unilever. She received the Judith Dawn Memorial Grant for fiction and has presented at Northwestern University, Printer’s Row Literary Festival, Open Books and teaches regularly at Story Studio Chicago. Her writing has appeared in: The New York Times, Forbes, Tri Quarterly, New American Legends, Good Housekeeping, and Parenting. Her first book Bringing In Finn was nominated for ELLE magazine Book of the Year.
Check out Success Stories from our Thought Leader Clients HERE: www.saraconnell.com/thoughtleadersuccess