1:1 Coaching for Authors & Publishers

Strategic Support for Building Sustainable, Profitable Creative Businesses

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Most authors think they know what they should be doing—writing more, marketing better, building a platform. But knowing what to do and actually building a sustainable business are two different things.

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That’s where coaching comes in.

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I help published authors and publishers move from I’m trying everything and hoping something works to I have a clear strategy and I'm executing it confidently.

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How I Coach Differently

I’m not a conventional life coach. I’m a publisher and author business strategist with 30+ years in the industry.

 

When you work with me, you get:

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✅ Strategic vision paired with accountability – I see the business opportunities you’re missing and help you follow through

✅ Publishing expertise meets coaching methodology – I’m a Certified Professional Coach and I’ve built multiple profitable publishing ventures

✅ Partnership architecture, not just motivation – I help you see the connections, partnerships, and revenue streams others don’t

✅ Street smarts, not just book smarts – Practical guidance from someone who’s navigated every scenario you’re facing

✅ Business building, not just book marketing – We focus on sustainable income models, not just how do I sell more books?

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You’re not getting generic advice. You’re getting 30+ years of publishing expertise applied directly to your specific situation.

 

What We Can Work On

 

AUTHOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Building holistic author enterprises that generate sustainable income from your books, expertise, experience, and author status:

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📘 Revenue stream diversification beyond book sales
📘 Strategic pricing for books, speaking, consulting, courses
📘 Partnership development and collaboration opportunities
📘 Business model customization for your goals and life
📘 Marketing systems that generate income, not just visibility
📘 Scaling from side income to full-time author business

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AUTHOR MILESTONES & PROJECTS

Strategic support and accountability for specific author goals:

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📘 Finishing your book with momentum
📘 Finding the right agent or publisher
📘 Navigating self-publishing decisions
📘 Launching new books or services strategically
📘 Building sustainable author career foundation
📘 Increasing income, exposure, and satisfaction

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STRATEGIC NAVIGATION

Coaching through transitions, challenges, and growth:

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📘 Moving from winging it to intentional business building
📘 Transitioning into or out of full-time authorship
📘 Juggling multiple books, projects, or income streams
📘 Simplifying overstuffed careers and finding focus
📘 Aligning priorities with values and daily activities
📘 Playing bigger while maintaining peace of mind
📘 Navigating burnout, transitions, or life changes

 

Who This Is For

1:1 coaching works best for published authors and publishers who:

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📌 Want personalized strategic guidance (not a group program)
📌 Need accountability to execute, not just ideas and inspiration
📌 Are ready to invest in building a sustainable business
📌 Value expertise paired with coaching support
📌 Want ongoing partnership, not one-off advice

 

This is NOT for:

❌ People who just need quick answers (try Email Advice on Demand instead)
❌ Anyone looking for magic bullets or passive income schemes

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How It Works

I offer a range of flexible options to tailor the coaching experience to your needs:

 

💡 Frequency – Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly sessions; committing to a regular schedule yields the best results
💡 Session length – 35–45 minutes
💡 Email support – Available between sessions for quick questions
💡 Commitment – 6-session minimum suggested for best results
💡 Free discovery call – 30  minutes to discuss fit and goals (sign up below)

 

We start with a discovery call to understand:

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• Where you are now

• Where you want to go

• What's blocking you

• How coaching can help

• If we're a good fit​

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Then we create a customized plan based on your goals, timeline, and what you need most.

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Investment

Pay in increments that work for you:

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• 1 session = $180

• 3 sessions = $510 ($170 each)

• 6 sessions = $960 ($160 each)

• 9 sessions = $1,350 ($150 each)

• 12 sessions = $1,680 ($140 each)

• 15 sessions = $1,950 ($130 each)

• 18 sessions = $2,160 ($120 each)

• 21 sessions = $2,310 ($110 each)

• 24 sessions = $2,400 ($100 each)

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Conspire Creative accepts checks, credit cards, PayPal, Venmo, and Stripe.​

 

What Makes This Coaching Different

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I bring three decades of publishing experience to every session:

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✅ Strategic thinking – I see the business ecosystem you could build, not just your next step.

✅ Industry expertise – I know what works in publishing because I’ve done it (and helped hundreds of authors do it).

✅ Partnership architecture – I help you see connections and opportunities you're missing.

✅ Business acumen – We talk revenue, pricing, systems, and sustainability—not just creativity.

✅ Practical wisdom – You get actionable strategies, not theoretical concepts.

 

Plus, I’m a Certified Professional Coach (Coach Training Alliance) with additional training in interpersonal neurobiology (Mindsight Institute) and mediation & negotiation (UW-Milwaukee).

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You’re getting professional coaching methodology applied by someone who deeply understands your industry.

 

What Clients Say

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“Sharon’s coaching helped me take charge of my writing business and take myself seriously. I stopped waiting passively for luck and started to create my own, through finding more paid speaking gigs and getting better rates for my freelance writing.”

—Mary Wisniewski, author of Algren: A Life

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“Sharon not only walked me through various options and publishers, but also helped with mindset hurdles and intellectual property considerations. I realized through my session with her how I can create a world of opportunities with multiple formats under the same branding.”
—Rachel Stiles, author of The Myth Of Making It

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“Sharon has been a thorough, reliable, and caring coach for my nonprofit and business endeavors. She has truly been helpful as I set out to make my entrepreneur goals a reality.”
—Tsiltiyah Fogle, Chesed Life Builders

 

View all testimonials.

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Additional Support Available

Need more than coaching?

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My team also offers business management support for authors who need help with:

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• Admin and operations (5–40 hours/month)

• Marketing management

• Social media management

• Website support

• PR coordination

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Contact me to discuss comprehensive support packages.

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​Ready to Start?

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• Step 1: Book a free 30-minute discovery call using the calendar below.

• Step 2: We'll discuss your goals and determine if coaching is right for you

• Step 3: If it's a fit, we'll create your customized coaching plan

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Not sure if coaching is what you need? That’s exactly what the discovery call is for—no obligation, no pressure, just a conversation about what would serve you best.

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Questions? Contact me.