Pitch to Published Online Bootcamp
Mon Oct 1, 07:00 - Mon Oct 1, 23:20
Event is online
ABOUT
Have you been working on your book and completed a first draft? No matter how rough? Do you want to take your book all the way to becoming a published author? A first draft is the end of the first step. This is a unique once-a-year opportunity to work with this top coaching team to get your book polished, ready and submitted to publishers.
Join this intensive 10-week online bootcamp to get your book out to publishers.
Starts 1 October 2018
Price R9, 800 ZAR
Deposit of R4, 500 ZAR
* Please note the course fees are non-refundable and places are limited, so hop on a call with us before you book if you are unsure. Payment Terms and Conditions are here
What happens on this mentorship?
This is a 10-week process that really breaks the process down and supports (and pushes) you to move forward. It is a chance to edit, get feedback, write your proposal, get your marketing material ready, get your brand collateral and end up submitting to publishers. We work with writers all over the world and often find that writers stall on this critical step. Because we are both SUPER STRICT, and we want to see your book get out into the world, we are prepared to push you all the way... with some expert guidance.
It also pushes you to understand your author brand and to start to build it with guided support.
This a structured programme:
1. It has fixed timelines, tasks and deadlines to take you up to submission.
2. Three live calls with targeted, clear lessons on what to do next and HOW to do it.
3. The focused support of top coaches Kate and Sarah to keep you accountable and ensure you meet your deadlines. You know you love us!
4. A review and feedback on your book proposal / synopsis and first chapters.
5. Pitch your book to industry professionals
6. Understand and start building your author brand and social media.
7. A closed FB group of writers, all working towards a common goal. Support from other writers in differing stages of this journey.
8. A non-negotiable partner and second (beta) reader.
9. Scheduled writing times and days
10. Tracked status updates to ensure your progress - the all-important ACCOUNTABILITY!
11. Access to a network of editors, proofreaders and professionals for your completed work.
12. Learn about different publishing options, explore costs and distribution models for your book.
Who should join?
* This is open for writers of novels, memoir, non-fiction, e-course manuals.
* You do not have to have worked with us on any of our previous mentorships, courses or retreats to join this one
* You have a completed first draft of your book - no matter how rough.
* You are about 60-80% through your first draft of your book and can honestly complete it by the start of the course.
* You want to move beyond a draft and get published (this can be self, traditional or hybrid)
Starting your writing journey? If you have not yet written your first draft you will want to rather join our Complete your Book Mentorship which takes you from your dream to a first draft.
The course cost does not include:
Editing or other professional fees.
Agency fees if your book is accepted for representation
Book coach and agent Sarah Bullen says:
I have worked with writers internationally for over 15 years to get their book written, and published. After many years of teaching writing I have found this magical online course has changed my entire view of the process. I have always advocated writing alone but the group dynamic of these courses takes on a life of its own. It has been a breakout success and the constant push towards the finish has kept writers going. The support is incredible and writers who are clear they want to write a book will get there on this course. Added to that they get my structure and step-by-step process on how to plot, plan and write a book"
Author and coach Kate Emmerson says:
“When I wrote my first book, I literally had a green light from my publisher from a 2 page proposal that I submitted, and had zero input from specialists of any kind - just a deadline to hand it in. I literally sat and wrote on my own, but I am naturally massively disciplined and can simply trust my own process when I have big deadlines, plus I have the personal skills to overcome any negative self-talk that gets in the way of most writers. Writing my second book was a whole lot harder! I know this process is not that easy for most of you. My role is to keep you on track and to get your book out of you! I am very firm.. but kind."
PAST WRITERS SAY:
I have just completed the 10-week mentoring group with Kate Emmerson and Sarah Bullen and would like to thank Kate, Sarah and all the group members for their inspiration and amazing support! In the 10 weeks I went from starting to edit my first draft of my novel, to completion of the manuscript, with a Facebook page and new website created along the way to share me and my ideas with the world. So very exciting. I ended the 10 weeks with submission of my book proposal to nine publishers, and..... had the most thrilling news last week.... one of the first publishers I submitted to asked me to send my complete manuscript for further consideration!!! THANK YOU All the Way group! The completion of my novel, even without being published (yet :)) is the fullfillment of a lifelong dream.
Dr. Leda Van Der Post
I would have to say this is life changing. My entire book-writing journey with these two ladies has been amazing. This just pushes you to get finished. It really is seeing you all the way to the submitting of a proposal to possible publishers stage. Their guidance, encouragement and positive/constructive feedback is wonderful and the support of the whole group is uplifting & motivational. Enjoyed every minute.
Jacqui Holmes.
"I would tell any other aspiring writer, if you want to get any closer to your biggest dream, to be a writer, look no further. This is your answer." Rena Rauch
If you are unsure about the group and if it's right for you, OR if you have already submitted to publishers in some form and want a different form of support with us, please email [email protected]
REVIEWS
“Kate cracks the whip and Sarah moulds your book into shape” - Sandra Buckingham “Sarah is the master at showing you how to write for a reader” - Khanyisa Malungana I’m no writer but had a story I needed to tell. If you have a book “inside” you and you have determination then catch a ride with Sarah and Kate. Hold on tight – it won’t be easy, and it does take time, but if you do it their way – and do everything they say, you will get your first draft done. Their wealth of knowledge on the craft of writing, the industry, and process and the motivation around it all was priceless. Book 2 to follow soon and no doubt through this process again with them. Costa Carastavrakis - From Addict to Athlete. “You are in for a ride of fun and learning, hard work, sleepless nights as well as the rousing and wondrous highs of meeting your own commitments in getting YOUR book done as you steadily come into your home run - your finish run - the draft of your book! ?Get your ticket now.” Hester Bergh Appoyer Kate and Sarah will help you up on your feet and moving in the right direction. They are kind, but clear; wise, but pragmatic. I recommend this to anyone who is ready to take their writing dream and turn it into a reality! Anel Hamersma To turn your dreams into reality one needs to take action. This helps you to do just that. It gets the words moving from your head onto paper and your book becomes a reality.Theresa Robberts Sarah and Kate’s writing mentorship is the stick of dynamite you need to stop gazing at your own navel and instead gaze at a finish line that gets steadily closer. If you’ve been struggling to get your ideas out of your head and onto the page, this mentorship will prove invaluable. – Meg Chronis 2018 ?“I never knew how to share my story, and then like a divine gift from the universe, came Kate and Sarah. From book structure and editing to publishing, branding and PR I did it! And if I can, you can. What an incredible experience – let them show you how. It’s a life-changing journey. Jen Cole You have motivated me to fulfill my dreams: Hannelie Bronkhorst. What an amazing and inspiring experience it has been. After sitting for years with bits and pieces of my second book done, I now have a completed first draft in my hands. Jacqui Holmes D-Day – Wow! What a journey. Yes I have a first draft! 89 000 words! Carmen Tina Schneider. “This is a life-changing course. I spent a month immersed in my ideas for a book and I came away with a way to write it. Rajesh 2016 I absolutely loved the process with Kate Emmerson and Sarah Bullen. Not having been an author before, the experience gave me the grounding I needed to complete three chapters for a co-authored book and get started on my first book. Bettina Pickering, The Emotion Coach 2016 “Anyone who feels they have a book buried inside should be part of this course to dig deep and uncover the book that needs to be written”. Jacqui Bourne This has started me on a journey that I dreamed of from an early age but hadn’t felt confident enough to act on. The whole process of writing and publishing has been de-mystified and made ever so do-able. It is no longer an intimidating out of reach dream, finishing my book is now an attainable goal. Viki Runge ??"I want to thank you for putting together this course material, the course itself and without a doubt, for the magnificent support, inspiration, nurturing, friendship and confidence that both you Kate, and you Sarah have afforded us during this ‘a journey into the unknown world of writers’. This has been one of the best things to have happened to me for a long time! There is no doubt that I attract fabulous people into my life. Bravo! "Rose McClement 2017 I absolutely loved the book mastermind with Kate Emmerson and Sarah Bullen, the guest speakers and my fellow aspiring authors. Not having been an author before, the mastermind experience gave me the grounding I needed to complete three chapters for a co-authored book and get started on my first book. Bettina Pickering, The Emotion Coach 2016, www.bettnapickering.com Anyone who feels they have a book buried inside, should be part of this mastermind group to dig deep and uncover the book that needs to be written. Guaranteed to challenge you and push you to succeed. I wouldn’t have gotten this far without this course. Jacqui Bourne 2017 This group has started me on a journey that I dreamed of from an early age but hadn’t felt confident enough to act on. The whole process of writing and publishing has been de-mystified and made ever so do-able. It is no longer an intimidating out of reach dream, finishing my book is now an attainable goal. Viki Runge 2017 This course was a big eye opener for me! It showed me that I can definitely write and publish a book, and that it’s also not an exercise for the faint of heart! However, with the Mastermind structure it’s much more accessible that just doing it in the dark… having the guidance, expertise, and intense delivery context is definitely a potential game changer. Brad Shorkend 2016  |
Sometimes the story you have to share is one you don’t want to face yourself, but you have taken your life journey for a reason- to experience the challenges and the pain yourself, in order to be able to truly share with others from a place of understanding, and to give them hope. I never knew how to share my story, and then like a divine gift from the universe, came Kate, Sarah and their army of expert teachers. From book structure and editing to publishing, branding and PR, I had no idea how hard it would be to write a book and what the whole process entails, but with Kate’s insight and guidance I did it! And if I can, you can. What an incredible experience – let them show you how. It’s a life-changing journey. Jen Cole 2016
Success stories to date
Annemarie just received her YES from publishers
Jen - signed up with a USA publisher and well on her way to her book being released in USA spring 2017
Bettina- already contributed to and published in the Dial a Guru series and now working on her own book
Gela - submitting end of this year as part of a competition
Carmen Tina - submitting to Hay House end of this year
Viki- being given a yes by well know SA publishing team and busy working through the proposal / ideas/ costs with them
Lea- sent proposal out to UK publisher and gotten first feedback
Hester- gotten great feedback to work on from publishers to take the next step now
Veerle - from the very first group has now completed her book and is also submitting to Hay House
ABOUT SARAH AND KATE
Sarah Bullen is an international writing coach, author and book editor at The Writing Room who has worked with over 2,000 writers since 2005 and has 31 published authors that have come through her mentorships. She works with writers and publishers all over the world to help them find and tell their best story - in any format. Sarah has written six books and writes for magazines internationally. She is a regular guest on talk shows and a keynote speaker at writing workshops internationally and does one-on-one writing coaching, journaling journeys and development work through writing and is the book coach for BossLady. Sarah’s clients are based all over the world and she runs courses and retreats in the UK, US, Greece, Ireland and South Africa.
Kate Emmerson - known as THE QUICK SHIFT DEVA shares her enLIGHTening ideas of LIVE LIGHT LIVE LARGE around LIVE LIGHT LIVE LARGE around the globe. She is South Africa’s foremost clutter expert, sought after international speaker, professional lifestyle coach, mentorship facilitator for writers and runs retreats and masterminds in idyllic locations, including Greece, Rome, Dubai, USA and South Africa. She has had 2 books published in South Africa with Metz Press and recently joined forces in the USA to publish her 3rd book and written 6 online courses.
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