Do you have an idea for a non-fiction book?
Are you unsure about how to go about writing a book?
Do you want to get your book in front of publishers?
Do you think it's time to make your dream a reality?
From Brain to Book
Do you have an idea for a non-fiction book, but don't know how to get started?
Have you started a non-fiction book but run out of steam before you finished?
Have you started and finished a book but don't know how to get traditionally published?
The Brain to Book programme can help with all of these issues and more.
I want to start my book now.
Programme Breakdown
Each Module lasts four weeks with a 1-2-1 60-minute meeting every two weeks.
Between meetings there is constant contact and feedback via WhatsApp and email, as well as critique on work produced and questions answered.
Module 1 - Foundations
- Identifying the title of your book.
- Identifying the objective.
- Identifying the audience.
- Creating a Ridiculously Detailed Content Page ©
- Assigning word counts and weighting.
Module 2 - Writing a Book
- Creating a workable writing schedule.
- Setting short and long-term writing targets.
- Linear or kangaroo writing.
- Personalised critique on written text.
Module 3 - Legals
- Choosing primary or secondary resources.
- Avoiding plagiarism.
- Copyright concerns.
- Public domain, or freely available?
- Defamation, slander, libel and how to avoid it.
- Referencing.
Module 4 - Publishing
- Choosing the right publishing option (traditional or self publishing).
- Writing a proposal to a publisher.
- Avoiding self-publishing mine-fields.
- Preparing a manuscript for publication.
- Registering books with national libraries.
The Benefits
- One-on-one mentorship and accountability meetings (every two weeks).
- Customized success planning to help you achieve your goal.
- Feedback and advice on your book throughout our time together.
- Unlimited support via email or WhatsApp between meetings.
- One-on-one writing mentorship to help you improve and perfect your writing skills.
- Monthly group session with other writers on the programme (where applicable).
- Assistance with preparing a proposal that will speak to publishers and improve your chances of getting published.
- A copy of "Finish Writing your First Non-Fiction Book" by Charlotte Booth.
Finished Manuscript?
I can't guarantee that by the end of the programme you will have a finished manuscript but you will have started the writing process and will have a clear idea of what you are writing, how to approach it, and how to deal with doubts and time problems.
Published?
For those authors who wish to traditionally publish their work, by the end of the full programme we would have identified a publisher and would have sent at least one proposal out.
Then as you continue with your manuscript you will have the tools to approach publishers when you are ready.
If you want to self publish we will identify the dangers, as well as investigate the best options and the best layout for your book.
In 2021 60% of clients on the programme spoke with publishers about contracts before the programme ended, and 40% had a contract within one year of signing up.
Three ways of working with me
Making the dream of writing a book a reality.
The confidence to write and submit your book to publishers.
Bespoke 1-2-1 meetings.
Confidence that what you are writing is worthy of a book.
The Details
16-Week Programme
The full programme covers all four modules (foundations, writing, legals and publishing), and runs over a 16-week period with a meeting for 60 minutes every two weeks.
Investment £2250
Payment plans are available upon request. The programme can be started at any time.
Individual Modules
You can take any module, in any order although I recommend starting with the foundation course to ensure you are set up for success.
These are priced at £600 per course, and can be started at any time.
Group Programme
Three times a year the group programme with run with a minimum of three and maximum of 10 participants. The programme follows the four modules, with one 60-minute meeting every two weeks and feedback between sessions will be on a rota system for each participant - one per week.
Investment - £1250
Programme start dates:
September 1, 2023 (12:30-13:30pm)
February 2, 2024 (9:30-10:30am)
July 5, 2024 (11am - 12pm)
"I joined Charlotte's book mentoring programme almost a year ago and here I am now looking at a potential publishing contract!
Charlotte's no nonsense approach to mentoring takes away all of the mystery about writing a book. Before the sessions I had an idea for a non-fiction book, but it seemed like a huge mountain to climb to actually write it and I had no idea where to start.
Just a couple of months on I'd written around 50,000 words due to Charlotte's methodical and practical approach and advice. If you think you'd like to write a book but have no idea where to start, I highly recommend getting in touch with Charlotte."
Helen Saxton - author
