Pitch to Published Online Writing Bootcamp

Fri Nov 1, 09:30 - Sat Nov 2, 09:30

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ABOUT

DO YOU WANT TO TAKE YOUR BOOK ALL THE WAY TO BECOMING A PUBLISHED AUTHOR?

NEXT 10-WEEK ONLINE BOOTCAMP STARTS 16 SEPTEMBER 2019


Have you been working on your book and completed a first draft? Perhaps a 2nd or 3rd draft? Are you ready to take the next step?  This is a unique opportunity to work with this top coaching team to get your book polished, ready and submitted to publishers.


This is a booking link for our South African writers. Please note all the information is on our website here



BOOTCAMP COST 2019

OPTION 1: 10 Week Bootcamp $850 / R12,570

OPTION 2: Bootcamp + Professional Manuscript Appraisal  $1470 / R21,735

To get maximum value from this process we suggest you have a Manuscript Appraisal with one of our trusted structural editors. This will set your book and proposal apart and give you a better chance at securing a publishing deal or a literary agent. That's what you want right?



HOW DOES THE JOURNEY UNFOLD?

This is an intense 10-week process that really breaks the process down, supports and pushes you to move forward. It is a chance to edit, get feedback, write your proposal, get your marketing material ready and get your brand collateral ready. You will 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.

 


WHO SHOULD APPLY?

* You must 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. 

* 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 bootcamp. 

* You want to move beyond a draft and get published (this can be self, traditional or hybrid)


Are you just 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.



WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?


1. It has fixed timelines, tasks and deadlines to take you up to submission.

2. Four live calls with targeted, clear lessons on what to do next

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. The option to get a professional manuscript assessment in which you will get a 3-5 page structural written feedback on all aspects on your book.

5. Peer review and feedback on your book proposal / synopsis and first chapters.

6. Pitch your book to industry professionals

7. Understand and start building your author brand and social media.

8. You will be part of our exclusive FaceBook group of writers, all working towards publication. 

9. Support from other writers in differing stages of this journey as well as professionals

10. Scheduled writing times and days

11. 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



HOW DOES A PROFESSIONAL MANUSCRIPT APPRAISAL WORK? 

This is for writers who have a completed full first draft of book and feel it needs serious and advanced input and improvement / a professional eye to assess and give critical feedback. The MS can be fiction or non-fiction and in any genre. 

A senior editor will read your entire book. At the end of the process you will get a full written report. The report will make suggestions, changes and act an overall assessment. It will suggest specific large-scale changes / improvements / refinements / plotting changes / structure changes, pace, characters and overall style and tone. If it's a novel the editor may like to break down each scene into an Excel and may suggest missing scenes to add, or larger structural changes to your scenes.  


The appraisal does not include editing or proofreading in any way. The onus is then on the writer to take the suggestions and rework the MS to 'fix' the structural suggestions and emerge with a more publishable draft of their book. 


FAQs


To what extent do Kate and Sarah read my work and edit or give feedback on it? 

Each writer gets one 45 min session with each Kate and Sarah. Sarah's session includes 45 mins of reading time. I like to do these sessions closer to the end when you have your entire 'pitch deck' ready so I can get hands-on and stuck into the final changes to make this grab a publisher or agent. This is the thing that will get your book SOLD so I work with you to get this angle right for the final submissions. 


Can Sarah edit my book? 

This is not included in this bootcamp. Sarah does take on books to edit on an application basis, but that can be quoted separately.


Can Sarah take on my book as agent? 

This is not part of the mentorship. Submissions to her as agent will happen separately and independently of this course. That said, Sarah does take on many of the books in the genres she represents - romance, non-fiction, biography and memoir. 


What if I don't think it's ready? 

We would like you to finish and will do our very best to make sure you do. ??We have lots of resources to get you there. 


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."

 



GRADUATES SAY..

 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. 

Costa Carastavrakis – From Addict to Athlete


Four months of professional, caring, supporting and inspirational mentorship and guidance will ensure you get it done!! When the opportunity came for both Kate and Sarah to mentor me I jumped at the chance and now with a plan, I was able to get started. I have never been more pleased with myself and my progress and the clarity that I have that will enable me to achieve this goal and my dream of having written a book. Without their guidance and the fact that we have to hold ourselves accountable, I am sure that I would have come to the end of this journey, called life, without leaving my legacy behind.

Gabi Lowe- Get Me to 21


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! Having the guidance, expertise, and intense delivery context is definitely a potential game changer. 

Brad Shorkend, We are Still Human – And Work Shouldn’t Suck


I LOVED everything. The structure and the accountability. I loved the combination of Kate's inspiration and Sarah's taskmaster writing challenges. I loved hearing other people's progress and stories – it inspired me to carry on. Also was great as a forum to discuss some of the structural aspects of writing and really narrowing the focus of your book's core.

The one-on-one sessions were brilliant as it really kept me believing I could do it and gave me good ideas to implement going forward. For someone who wants to do it but isn’t sure how or if they have it in them, this is the perfect way to test yourself. 

Leigh Taylor  - The Mother of all Myths


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 fulfillment 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, Stained Glass for Beginners



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 

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

 
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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
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Success stories to date

We wanted to share some of our writers publishing success stories! 
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

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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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