On June 14 at 1:30 p.m. CST, we will connect on a live Zoom call for 2 hours.
With only 5 spots available, this small-group format allows me to give each participant the attention they deserve. You’ll get real-time answers to your questions and tailored guidance based on where you are in your journey. You'll receive the companion ebook, The First-Time Author's Roadmap: Go From Zero to Published Without Spending Thousands.
After a brief introduction to the publishing landscape and how it's changed for the better, we will dive into the following topics.
Publishing Demystified: Straightforward Answers to Your Publishing Questions
We’ll cover a lot in the workshop, and while you walk away with clarity and direction, I want you to have something you can refer to anytime the “what now?” questions creep in.
Publishing Demystified is your go-to reference guide for everything we cover (and more). This practical, jargon-free eBook breaks down 34 of the most common publishing questions aspiring authors ask—and gives you clear, actionable, industry-backed answers to keep you moving forward with confidence.
Inside, you’ll discover:
The key differences between traditional publishing and self-publishing
What you actually need to publish—plus what you can skip
Editing, formatting, and cover design tips for any budget
The truth about royalties, ISBNs, pricing, pen names, and copyright
Smart marketing strategies to get your book into the right hands
Expert insights on audiobooks, author platforms, and publishing tools
A BONUS Audiobook Section will help you explore narration, platforms, production costs, and how to expand your book into audio format.
The Click-Worthy Title Formula: Craft Irresistible Book Titles That Get Clicks, Readers, & Sales
Your book’s title and subtitle are your first impression. In a crowded market, a forgettable title gets skipped—but a click-worthy one stops the scroll, sparks curiosity, and drives sales.
That’s why I’m including The Click-Worthy Title Formula—a bonus eBook packed with real examples, writing formulas, and expert guidance to help you craft a powerful, high-converting title.
Inside, you’ll learn:
The 4 building blocks of an outstanding title
Good vs. bad examples (with breakdowns for fiction, nonfiction, and children's books)
How to write benefit-driven, keyword-rich subtitles that boost discoverability online
Simple copywriting tricks that give you an unfair advantage over the competition
Why Amazon is a search engine—and how your title helps you show up and stand out
Plus, you’ll get AI-powered title ideation prompts to help you brainstorm irresistible title/subtitle combos, tailored to your genre and audience.
Whether you’re writing a personal memoir, business book, or children’s story, this guide will help you land the kind of title that not only clicks—but sticks.
Fireside Publishing Toolkit + Roadmap
To make sure you never feel stuck or second-guess what comes next, I’ve bundled together two powerful print-ready guides to support you through every phase of your publishing journey.
Inside this bonus bundle, you’ll get:
✅ The Fireside Publishing Toolkit
A quick-reference infographic featuring my favorite free and low-cost tools for every phase of the self-publishing path—including writing, editing, formatting, cover creation, and publishing platforms.
It’s everything we cover in the workshop (and a little extra), all on one beautifully designed sheet you can print and keep within arm’s reach.
✅ The Fireside Publishing Roadmap
Your step-by-step checklist from book idea to published author—broken down into clear, doable actions. This printable checklist keeps you focused and motivated as you move through each phase of the self-publishing process.
No more second-guessing what comes next. Just follow the roadmap, check off each milestone, and watch your book come to life—one step at a time.
LET'S MAKE YOUR DREAM A REALITY.