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It's your year...and your book is waiting to be written.
But where do you start?
How do you create a first page that immediately captures your reader's attention? How do you write a book with a strong enough message or story line? How do you structure a nonfiction story?
How do you make your book successful?
These are questions I had too.
So I got to work soaking up as much knowledge as I could from every industry expert I could find. I consumed blogs, podcasts, free & paid content and gained even more tips & tricks through my own experiences.
Now I'm ready to share it all with you so that you can finally write the book that's been sitting inside of you all along.
INTRODUCING...
Write a Book in 2025
In this free 5 day training, you'll learn how to avoid writer's block, complete a polished final draft manuscript and have the confidence to pitch to publishers.
The Schedule
This training will take place over Zoom for the course of five days. Each day, you'll be able to participate in a 45 minute webinar & training covering varying topics relevant to writing your story and becoming an author. See below for the content we'll cover.
Sessions Daily at 12 PM CST from 2/24 - 2/28
February
Getting In The Writer's Mindset
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Writers dream of becoming an author, but don't succeed. Why? The fundamental reason is they do not have the right Mindset.
In this session, I'm going to tackle challenges we face as first-time writers.
You'll learn:
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What gives you the power to become an author
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7 Different Strategies to get in the right MINDSET
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How to move forward without burning out.
February
Goal Setting That Gets Your Book Done
25
Writers often quit before they start because of lack of time. We all have priorities in our life,
so how do we add a big project into our schedule?
In this session, you'll learn:
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How long it takes to write your story
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How to set realistic goals in a busy schedule
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How to see results without getting burned out in the process
February
Starting Your Story With a Hook
26
Writers often get stuck on how to start a story. I'm going to take you through an easy way to get your book started.
In this session, you'll learn:
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What stories MUST have to be successful.
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What stories NEED to hook the reader from the first line.
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Strategies that first-time authors MUST know to keep readers engaged to the end.
February
Making Successful Authors
27
If you're ready to become an author, get someone in your corner. Every first-time writer
faces challenges they don't know or understand. Dream to Author has been helping writers through this for years.
In this session, you'll learn:
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How to write a book and publish with confidence.
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How successful authors sell and how to overcome challenges that hold authors
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What the Author Creation Project is all about and get a special BONUS.
February
What Publishers Look in Today’s Market
28
Writers often get tripped up on the publishing process, especially because it's changed so much the last few years. Hear from publishers the trends they are seeing and what their
expectations are for first-time writers.
In this session, you'll discover:
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What first-time authors MUST know when submitting to publishers
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What publishers look for in their authors
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How to determine your path to publishing your book
What People Are Saying...
CLAIRE // IOWA
“Working with Jackie, I feel like I'm getting somewhere. Jackie combines encouragement and discipline in that creation process. I would highly recommend Dream To Author for your writing project.”
JARED // VIRGINIA
"Dream To Author has been invaluable to me as I draft
my non-fiction management book."
LINDSAY // FLORIDA
"I have been impressed with Jackie's dedication to
follow through and get things done. She is always
extremely helpful and has a wealth of knowledge on
writing, publishing and marketing her books."
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Hey there, I'm Jackie Haley.
I'm an award-winning author, speaker and entrepreneur.
I have a passion for writing, for making a difference and for helping others with similar passions.
I created this 5 day training and my brand, Dream to Author, to help aspiring writers become published, providing assistance through online training and coaching services. Besides speaking engagements and my writing career, I have over 15 years of experience in nonprofit management and running my own consulting business doing strategic planning projects and more for nonprofit organizations.
I love working with authors, especially first-time ones, to help them through every step of the publishing journey from writing to editing to finding a publisher to getting it into the hands of readers.
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In This Training You Will...
Learn how to work through writer's block and other obstacles to write your story and avoid burnout
Learn how to confidently write and polish your manuscript
Learn what to watch out for as a first-time author and steps you should be taking
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When does this live launch training take place?The training will start on January 27th and run every day through January 31st. The sessions will happen each day at 12:00 PM CST and last for 45 minutes.
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Do I need to register for each day separately?No! Registering once ensures you'll be registered for the entire event. Once registered, you'll be sent the Zoom links to join the session each day.
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I haven't started my book yet...is this right for me?Yes. Whether you've got an idea, an outline, a manuscript or a fully edited piece, this 5 day training can offer you invaluable information to assist you in navigating the author journey and creating a book primed for publishing and growing your business.
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What's the cost?Attending Live is FREE! 😊
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I don't know if I can attend every day. Will there be replays?We would love for you to attend live whenever you can. If you cannot attend, replays will be available for a limited time after the Live Launch. You must be registered to receive the replays.
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When do I need to register by?You can register up to the start of the event but spots are limited so sign up as soon as you're able.
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