Write Your Light
Compassionate Coaching to Bring Your Book to Life
You Have an Idea for a Book that will Make a Difference
You want to share your story to help others find hope and inspiration in a time of darkness. You've been through a lot in life, and you just know that sharing your story could help people. You also may feel that it would feel healing to write. Now is the time! And you don't need to do it on your own.
How I Can Help
Hi! My name is Elizabeth Hill. I'm an author, publisher, coach, social worker, and podcast host. I've helped over 150 writers become published authors - and published 78 books (and counting). My specialty is helping writers share their lived experiences in book form.
Writing a book that is based on your lived experiences (some of which may have been traumatic) brings up different challenges (and opportunities) than other types of books. The rewards can be great - personally, professionally, and financially. But writing this type of book doesn't follow the same rules as a book that's fiction or a simple how-to manual.
This is where I put my 20+ years as social worker and yoga/meditation teacher and my 10+ years as a coach to work for you. I know what it takes to compete a book based on your own truth. And I can guide you through the process.
In the Write Your Light program, we will work closely together for three months to get your manuscript completed. Here's what these three months will look like.
Month 1: Find the Heart of Your Message
- During our first month, you will:
- Get clarity on the message of the book.
- Map out a book outline, including “seeds and starts.”
- Envision the impact you would like to make with your book and how this ties into your work, life, and purpose.
- Get clear on the title, subtitle, book genre and who you are writing for.
- Create an actionable writing plan that will work for you.
- Start writing portions of the book you feel most inspired to start.
- We do this during two two-hour sessions, held either via Zoom or in person at my office at the Bridge Healing Arts Center in Farmington, Connecticut. I’ll ask questions, you can sit back and talk, and I’ll pull everything together for you so you have a clear plan to move forward.
Months 2 & 3: WRITE, WRITE, WRITE
During month two and three, you will write, write, write! We'll be putting your writing plan into practice and making refinements so it is working like clockwork.
To support this process, you will have four (4) 60-minute sessions together, generally held twice a month.
You will also have access to our Green Heart Writing Circle, with three live writing calls a month. Each call will give you 30 minutes of focused, quiet time to write, time to share with other writers, and guided writing prompts to get the creative juices flowing. You also will have access to our online community of writers and published authors, so you can connect with others who have been in your shoes.
What Will We Cover in the Sessions?
Our sessions are geared to your writing style and goals. Some options of what we can focus on during our time together:
- Talking through manuscript content.
- Reading your writing outloud.
- Review of written materials.
- Generating content for your manuscript.
- Guidance on what to do when your story includes other people.
- How to build your author platform.
- Guidance on creating aligned offers so you can build a business around your book.
- Trauma-informed nervous system support as you navigate the highs-and-lows of sharing your story.
What If I Don't Finish My Book in Three Months?
Some books take longer than others to complete. Be gentle with yourself! I like to trust in divine timing. Just don't give up! This program has been designed with this in mind.
While our 1:1 calls will be complete after three months, you will still have access to the Green Heart Writing Circle for an entire year. These are small group calls that I lead personally, so you'll still get a lot of support through the writing process.
Once I'm Done Writing My Book, How Do I Publish It?
At Green Heart Living Press, we offer comprehensive publishing services which you are welcome to take advantage of. (And anyone completing our Write Your Light program gets 20% off our publishing packages!)
If that doesn't feel like a good fit for you, you could also choose to do the editing, book design, and publishing yourself. With that in mind, I include access to my online course "How to Self-Publish Your Memoir on Amazon" as part of the Write Your Light Program. This course will guide you through the entire process so you don't have to figure it out on your own.
Featured Author: Green Heart author Shell Sawyer and her book "You Are Not Alone: Your Guide for When Divorce is On Your Doorstep." She published her book with Green Heart Living Press, and you can too!
What's Inspiring You to Write?
Within the program, there are two different tracks or focuses. The program structure is the same, but what we work on during our 1:1 sessions will be guided by the focus you choose. When we get started, you can let me know which calls you the most, and I will make sure that our sessions are working towards your goals.
Write to Heal/Literary Legacy Track: “I am writing the book first for myself, for therapeutic purposes, to heal and/or for personal growth. If I can help just one other person through sharing my story, this would have been a success.”
Thought Leader/Author Business Track: “I am writing to inspire others and to grow my business. I am looking to build or expand a thriving business through sharing my story and message.”
Featured Author: Iran Nazario, author of "Rage to Peace" and "The Original Peacebuilder" published by Green Heart Living Press.
The Investment
The investment in this program is $3,000 if paid in full or three installments of $1,100. The total cost for the installment option is $3,300.
Ready to get started? Sign Up Here
Want to talk first? Set up a call with me through this link: Book a Call with Me Here
We Can't Wait to Celebrate Your Book with You!
I can't wait to help you share your story with the world! Once you sign up, I'll reach out and we'll book our first official session together. I'll also send you instructions for joining our author community on Circle.So, where you can introduce yourself and connect with other writers.
Have questions? Feel free to write to me directly at elizabeth@greenheartlivingpress.com
