Author Strategy Calls & Coaching

If you’re looking for in depth one-on-one support to help you decide your next move, aligned with your author goals, this is the place.

I approach all my one-to-one calls and coaching from a holistic author career perspective. My focus is always on what will give you a good foundation for not only this book but all the ones that follow.

We don’t do one-hit wonders around here!

Karen

Author Strategy Calls & Coaching

If you’re looking for in depth one-on-one support to help you decide your next move, aligned with your author goals, this is the place.

I approach all my one-to-one calls and coaching from a holistic author career perspective. My focus is always on what will give you a good foundation for not only this book but all the ones that follow.

We don’t do one-hit wonders around here!

Karen

Author Strategy Call

Are you struggling to get the word out about your writing?

Not sure how to position yourself or your book?

Or perhaps you just need a fresh pair of eyes on your marketing plan so you’re confident in your next steps.

This is exactly what my Author Strategy Calls are for. We’ll look at your author career so far and map out your next steps, always with your goals in mind.

 

Investment: £95

What’s included?

Pre-call Questionnaire

I want to make sure we make the very most of our time on the call together, so after you book you’ll receive a quick form for you to share what you’d like to talk about.

60min one-to-one call with Karen
We’ll meet on Zoom for 60mins.

We’ll discuss your author goals, where you’re at now and both simple tweaks you can make right now to see results as well as more long-term strategy for your career.

If you’d like to cover any specific topics, we can talk about marketing your book, promoting and positioning yourself as an author or ask my advice on anything marketing, publicity and publishing.

Post-call Step-by-step Plan & Resources

You’ll receive call notes after the call which detail everything we’ve discussed including the plan we’ve put together, advice and if applicable any resources or recommendations I’ve made.

Thanks so much for your help, Karen. Your enthusiasm is infectious and it was wonderful to get your expert insight, tips and tricks!

There is so much information online, it can be overwhelming. It was really helpful to have guidance.

I have now got an online profile so that potential readers can easily find me and my books.

Sarah Reynolds

Author of Traces of Alys

Are you ready?
Let’s get things started!

1.

Choose your date & time
Pick the perfect time and date for us to chat. I would recommend having at least 10-15 mins of buffer before and after our call.

2.

Book your call
Book in your call and you’ll receive an automated confirmation email with all the details for the call.

3.

Answer some prep questions
Once everything is confirmed, you’ll you’ll receive a short form to share what you’d like to talk about. The more you share before our call, the more we can cover during your 60mins slot!

Author Coaching

My Author Coaching monthly retainer is the perfect fit for authors looking for longer-term support, guidance and advice across publishing, sales and marketing.

These are the areas we can cover during our coaching:

  • Book positioning for querying or self-publishing
  • Figuring out your next author career move
  • Marketing strategy for your upcoming novel or for post-publication pushes (this can include advice on hooks, content, platforms, reader magnets, websites and more).
  • Sales and publicity guidance.

Investment: £145/month

Cancel anytime

 

What’s included?

Pre-call Questionnaire
I want to make sure we make the very most of our time on the call together, so after you book you’ll receive a quick form for you to share what you’d like to talk about.
Two 60min one-to-one calls with Karen

We’ll meet on Zoom for 60mins.

We’ll discuss your author goals, where you’re at now and both simple tweaks you can make right now to see results as well as more long-term strategy for your career.

If you’d like to cover any specific topics, we can talk about marketing your book, promoting and positioning yourself as an author or ask my advice on anything marketing, publicity and publishing.

Post-call Step-by-step Plan & Resources

You’ll receive call notes after the call which detail everything we’ve discussed including the plan we’ve put together, advice and if applicable any resources or recommendations I’ve made.

Unlimited support via Voxer

I’m only a message or voice note away for my author coaching clients.

For any marketing/publicity/publishing support you can contact me on Monday to Friday 10am-4pm through Voxer.

If that timing doesn’t work for you – no problem. You can send the messages any time that works for you and I’ll get back to your during my first office hour day afterwards.

“This consultation is something
I recommend without hesitation.”

 

“I learned so much on how to upgrade my presence online, and the call notes and templates sent to me afterwards were extremely useful.”

– Judith Barrow

Author of Sisters and The Stranger in My House

What's the time?!

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Grab your free copy of my publishing timeline – the perfect roadmap into the industry so you know where you’re going!

Why work with me?

 

10 years of publishing experience

 

I’ve been in the book industry for 10+ years, from bookselling, vlogging, event and festival managing and chairing to working in sales, marketing and publicity both in-house and freelance.

Fully focussed on your goals and success

 

I’m here to help you succeed and achieve your author goals. And yes, sometimes that requires sharing constructive criticism but I always make sure I have a roadmap ready for you to move forward.

Integrity and sustainability

 

If I don’t think I’m the right person to help you or you’re not at the stage to market/publicise yet, I will tell you or refer you. I want your author career to be sustainable long term and enjoyable!

Author strategy, coaching and support for a career and readership on your own terms.

Publishing Timeline

Grab your free copy of my publishing timeline and micro training – the perfect roadmap into the industry so you know where you’re going!

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