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Your book can spark new thinking, connect dots, and lead a mission that changes the world

It can make people think, feel and act.

Or....... it can obscure how utterly wonderful you and your work is - because it's bland, beige and doesn't resonate with the people you want to read it.

No pressure, but your book can make or break your business and your brand.

If you've been thinking about writing a book, chances are you've heard these little nuggets ...

Don't overthink it - no one will read it anyway
It's just a business card with thud factor
Just take a shortcut and sign up for a 'done-in-30-days' course
Say it aloud and get it audio transcribed (yikes!)

You know as well as I do that you can invest a HUGE amount of time, money, and energy and end up with results that are… somewhere between damaging to your brand and deeply disappointing.

there's something you should know...

Writing a book isn’t about ego. Or ticking a box. Or a copy-paste path to success. It’s about people. And genuine, courageous connection.

A truly successful book — one where you build your credibility, field enquiries from ready-to-roll clients, and light a fire in your belly about the work you do and where your business is going — is alllll about showing up as yourself.

People are hungry for one thing - hint hint, it's the whole reason books exist...CONNECTION. We want real. We want stories and personality. And we want to work with people that aren't afraid to do things differently.

Because those things?

Are exactly what allow you to claim your space in the world - and invite others to do the same.

Get that for your book
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When you stand clear in your message it makes it easier for people to engage with you.

Before working with Kelly, I had grounded optimism that my book would be something of value that I could help people with. Now, I know it to be true. The structure and clarity over message has been so useful to me, my business and my clients. I've tripled my revenue, ramped up the quality of my engagements, and have a much clearer message. The investment made good sense and has paid itself back financially and personally.

Keegan Luiters, Author of Team Up: Take a deliberate approach to team performance.

Who is this book obsessed lady?

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It's wild out there. So much information, but little disruption. Plenty of chest-beating, but limited connection. Masses of messages, but minimal clarity. Lots of effort, but few results.

I'm changing that, one book at a time.

Imagine creating something that gets everyone talking about you and lining up to work with you. It's exactly what a strategically written book should do.

And it's exactly what my approach has helped hundreds of authors do...... create genuine connection and reader impact, all while powerfully marketing their business.

The work we will do together is right at the intersection of strategic brand-building and transformative reader experiences.

We're not just writing a book. We're building your brand. Claiming your intellectual property. Faithfully championing your work. And building relationships with your people.

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Want my brain on your book?

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Work with me one-one to pitch, plan and publish your best book.

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  1. I'm looking for publishing advice
  2. I have a draft manuscript or proposal already
  3. I’m looking to write and publish my book
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  5. I already have a publishing contract and need 1:1 help