Voices in Print

Engaging a Literary Strategist 

It is the greatest time in history to be a writer…

Big aspirations require big support… and

Some things in life should just not be done alone…

If you have aspirations of seeing your book on the shelves of your favorite book stores, Voices in Print is where you come to be encouraged to engage in positive, life-altering actions that will ultimately provide you with long-term, sustainable benefit. It is where writers are guided through the entire process of becoming accomplished, published authors:

• From embracing the creative spot of finding the right idea, to the task of writing your book…
• From deciding on an agent and/or publisher to considering self-publishing…
• From selecting perfect bound or hard cover to creating e-books… and
• From finding your audience through social media and PR and Public Relations to promoting and marketing.
  
  

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Our passion lies in demystifying the publishing process. and connecting at a deep and personal level with sassy Entrepreneurs and savvy Service Professionals who have a story to tell! We have discovered there is a significant number of absolutely amazing professionals with empowering messages to share, but those stories are lying dormant. That, my friends is a travesty, and changing it is our passion!

You might have:

• A life story that will inspire…
• Information products that inform…
• Workshop or training materials that support your work… or
• An accumulation of the best tips you have learned in your business experience that will never be found in text books, and can shorten the learning curve for others in your field.

The “stories” we find are as varied as the Entrepreneurs who tell them. But, the key point is that we all learn best by hearing stories – having examples if you will – that inspire us, motivate us, lead us in a better direction, encourage us to take the next step, clarify confusion, simplify processes... and the list goes on. If you believe your purpose in life is to serve, and if in sharing your “legacy message” with an awaiting world you can leave a positive impact on the lives of others, well, then – - isn’t it time to get your Voices in Print?

What is a Literary Strategist?

You might inquire, “What is a Literary Strategist?” Strategists look at the circumstances of the present, envision something different for the future, and develop approaches to make visions a reality.  A Literary Strategist supports the endeavors of Entrepreneurs who seek to be successful in publishing their life’s work, or other manuscripts in a three stage process:

1. Pre-publishing, which includes the editing, formatting, and all things administrative. Knowing how to wade your way through these early stages can make a difference in whether you complete your project, or leave it on the cutting room floor.

2. Publishing, production, and distribution. Helping you decide if you are going to seek out a traditional publisher, create your own mini-publishing company, or work through a hybrid that gives you the best of both worlds.

3. Publicity, promotion, PR, marketing and sales. At the end of the day – getting that book into the hands of those who need it is the critical element. There are a lot of mistakes that can be avoided when you are guided through a process that is unique to the publishing industry, accelerating your success and saving you time, money, frustration and disappointment.

Perhaps you are just not really sure you need or want to take a step as big as putting your voice in print; however, the shift in decision making is sometimes achieved when coming face to face with some really tough questions. To help you along that path, consider the following: 

• Are you getting the recognition you deserve as one of the top experts in your field?
• Are you where you want to be as an author?
• Are you getting as much publicity as you should?
• Are you selling as many books as you should?
• Are you making the level of income you should?
• Are you having the impact on others you should?
• Are you hearing from lots of people about how your work has changed their lives for the better?

If not,  a Literary Strategist will help you manage the changes you want, accelerating the journey to get where you want to be.

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Imagine… easily being able to finally get YOUR book out into the world!

What would it feel like to finally know that your wisdom, experience and ideas are in print?

How would your life be different if you could be highly compensated for leaving your mark in the world?

Every element of Voices in Print has been designed to lead you to the knowledge, resources, and professional relationships that allow your message to be shared with an awaiting world… and you are nicely compensated for what you know, love and share with others. Your personal Literary Strategist, is here to be involved every step of the way – mapping out the directions and guiding your project along – helping resolve any problem that may arise.

You may be:

• An Entrepreneur or Service Professional who desires to be recognized as a leading expert in your industry.
• A speaker seeking to boost your credibility.
• Someone who wants to leave your mark on the world with a legacy message about which you are passionate.
• Someone who is already published, but have not experienced the success you feel your book deserves.

The exciting thing is – you came to the right place at probably the perfect time – and you don’t have to wait a minute longer to transform any one of your dreams into an empowering reality.

All it takes is to believe in yourself – just enough to take that first tiny step toward a new reality, and finding trust and confidence in someone who can guide you through every part of the process. Over the course of twenty plus years working with first-timers and experienced writers alike – there are certain themes that seem always to emerge. There are certain questions and challenges that seem to be repeated. Voices In Print programs are designed specifically to prevent aspiring authors just like you from making the same costly (book-killing, dream-stealing) mistakes others have made – by strategically mapping out a plan of action that consistently keeps you moving in the right direction.

If You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know…

The Publishing Process Can be Overwhelming…
Do you see yourself here…

• Your biggest fear involves not knowing even where to begin.
• The whole idea feels like an overwhelming, complicated, intimidating process.

These must be just the things you are feeling; if not – you would probably have your first book published and another started! Because there are multiple phases of the overall publishing process, it is not uncommon to master one section and then feel just as overwhelmed and discomforted when you get to the next.  Armed with someone to guide you and your willingness to always take the “next” first step –  you will quickly get through that frightening process and have a published work that will be profitable for you.

It IS possible to avoid the complicated, daunting process.

Seeking to self-publish your book in an industry that is experiencing rapid transformation makes the process somehow even more complicated and daunting than ever. Equally frightening is the rules of yesterday no longer apply and changing technology makes it difficult to put a new protocol in place. Unbelievable numbers of books are being placed in print, but unless you already  have a strong “platform” and are already wildly successful in your industry, you will soon feel the effects of the reality that only 1-3% of all manuscripts presented are being approved. The upside of this transformation is that technology has changed the playing field – any serious author can affordably publish a well-polished project and successfully and profitably market it.

Although the tide has changed and there are more options than ever before, the fact is that writing a book, and successfully publishing and selling it, remains a huge undertaking. The primary concern is to realize when you need a mentor or a guide whose experience can help you avoid the rejections, the confusion, the unnecessary expenses, delays and mistakes.

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What Do Clients Say?

Maybe about now you would like some input from clients who have benefited from the services of Voices in Print.

Jan Vitale

Mamiko Odegard

Investing in – and making commitments to yourself.

Make Time For Commitment…

Use a strategic approach to maintain that commitment…

All it takes now is your commitment to draw on the accumulation of over three decades of experience as authors, editors, strategic planners, consultants, coaches, mentors and creative book promoter/marketers. That commitment will:

• Serve as the foundation for you to be empowered to share your message with the world…
• Shift your life, career, and/or business to a peak performance level…
• Save you years of frustration, wasted resources, and damaged emotions… 
• Pave the way to earning the income that supports the lifestyle you deserve…
• Finally gain the recognition and acclaim that comes with being a published author.

Is NOW the time to stop “dreaming” long enough about publishing a book, to actually take action?

Messages Unheard…

Our hearts become heavy when we think of the travesty of an unwritten story; a vital message not shared! We are reminded of Henry David Thoreau having written, “Most men lead lives of quiet desperation, and go to the grave with the song still in them.” The questions then begs to be answered:

What is the proverbial “song” you need to release?

• What unique story do you have to tell that transmits itself as a valuable, legacy message that will positively transform the lives of your readers?
• What principles and core values are so vital to your life that you feel compelled to express in such a manner they will make a positive difference in people’s lives?
• What knowledge have you gathered over the years that can give you the right to claim “expert status” within your industry?
• What is the Next Strategic Step That Will Get Your Book Started Today?

The Gains and Benefits…

Few people engage in any process until there is a significant gain or benefit for them. This is a lesson you should learn early on as you craft messages for your readers. The stories you tell, the transformations you seek to provide are not about you – they are about fulfilling the needs and wants of your readership. With that in mind, you must be curious indeed to know what’s in this for you!

1. Every other day an original article is published on one of our blogs to provide you with a fresh approach to understanding all aspects of what you can expect to experience in becoming as successful as I know you want to be. Sometimes that information will impact you – the person, and at others, you the sassy Entrepreneur or the Savvy Service Professional – other times it will be about managing your book as a business. What difference would you experience in your life if you received consistent inspiration, and found readily available solutions to the challenges you face?
2. A monthly newsletter, Giving You the Edge, which provides tools, tips, techniques, best business practices and industry resources.Giving You the Edge will be bursting with writing tips from those who have experienced the success you desire, notices of other industry-wide seminars and conferences, and insider tips that will make marketing and promotion something far more favorable than you would ever anticipate.
3. When you subscribe to Giving You the Edge – you also have access to tele-classes where you will have the opportunity to have your most burning question(s) answered live on the call(s).   When you know the answers to those often “haunting” questions, you can boldly address what is holding you back.  Keep in mind that our tele-coaching classes are paramount to complimentary coaching calls, with all Q&A provided in advance so you receive the absolute best collective responses.
4. When you take a stand for yourself, and seek out the answer or solution to anything blocking your progress|success, you create an automatic win for yourself. No longer do you need to sit dejected and frustrated with a business or a book idea in your head… and no where to go with it!  In just a few short months, you will experience empowering shifts in your personal and professional lives, and – as an author  will be holding your published book in your hands, seeing it in bookstores, selling it online, sharing it with friends and family members as gifts, or simply using it as what is now commonly called a “big business card” at your speaking gigs.
5. No longer will you have to stare mindlessly at an overwhelming pile of notes, blog entries and papers and feel bewildered about what to do next. You can choose instead to experience first-hand our unique and amazing process where we effectively strategically guide you in getting your ideas “out of your head” and out there for the world to find benefit.

Recognize the Value of Your Voice in Print

It is TIME to be highly compensated…

Words are powerful!

Think of one story or non-fiction work that has moved your soul; recall a now famous quote that has always been able to shift you from listlessness to creative action.

• How would it feel to know that the efforts you put into your work will benefit others indefinitely?
• What would happen to your self-confidence if you knew your love of writing could create a financially sound lifestyle?
• How would the actions you take differ if you focused on the fact that by putting your Voice in Print, and bringing your legacy message to the world, you have the potential of touching the hearts and lives of thousands, or even millions of people?

All it requires is taking that first step…you can count on us as your mentors, guiding you along the easiest path of the journey most dear to your heart. You can tap into the kind of information and resources only someone passionate and connected throughout the publishing industry can provide.

The next strategic step is signing up; your journey to being a successfully published author can begin NOW. Step into your power, and take that first step toward becoming a published author.

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