Book Publishing Cohort
81% of people say they want to complete a book.
Less than 11% end up doing so.
Book Publishing Cohort
Do you have a family history or life story book idea that’s been 'on the back burner'?
Want to have some motivation and structure?
Would you value an outside perspective, publishing expertise, and peer support to get your book done?
Join a Book Publishing Cohort to move your book forward this year.
Is this you?
The Cohort is for you if:
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You know you have a story to tell, either about your own life or members of your family
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Despite your best intentions, you haven’t gotten your book done and you're ready to complete the project
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You are willing to invest time and resources into doing a book project yourself, but could use some support, structure and motivation
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You’d like to go beyond the basics to create a thoughtful, engaging, and professional book that will stand the test of time.
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You feel a sense of duty to document and record family stories for generations to come: because if you don’t do it, who will?
How This Cohort Will Help You
This cohort is designed to support you to finish your book. The cohort is a small group of life story and family history book writers who meet monthly over an 11-month period.Here's what we provide:
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Motivation and accountability to get your book done
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A clear, easy-to follow, proven process
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Expertise on the writing, editing, design and publishing process
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Opportunity to ask questions of and connect with others going through a similar process
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Walk through a publishing process specifically designed for life story and family history writers
Book Publishing Cohort
If you are willing to invest time and resources into doing completed a book, but could use some support, structure and motivation: this cohort is here for you.
The cohort commitment is for eleven months: enough time to significantly move your book forward. You may choose to create a book for your family, for family & friends, or for public distribution. You are welcome at any stage of the writing and publishing process: the intention of this group is to support you to move significantly further on your book publishing journey.
Basic Cohort
Join a structured, supportive group that comes alongside you as you prepare your life story or family history book for publication.
Includes
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Monthly group webinar sessions with a maximum of 6 other life story and family history writers
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Easy-to-follow worksheets and resources throughout the publishing process
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Four one-hour coaching sessions with Mali (scheduled throughout the year)
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Access to exclusive “Cohort Plus” guest speakers, resources, Q&A sessions, and more
Wherever you are at in your book writing/publishing journey, this group will help you move toward completing the book that you have dreamed of.
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$180*/month for 11 months, or
$1900* paid in advance
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* CAD, + 5% GST
Discounts available for persons of Indigenous descent or on fixed income.
Access regular monthly coaching sessions as well as a valuable manuscript review to improve and polish your work.
Includes
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All of the basic Cohort features, plus:
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Total of eleven one-hour coaching sessions with Mali (approximately one session per month)
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Personalized feedback and support tailored to your project
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ISBN (international standard book number) registration for your book
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Manuscript review (up to 60,000 words) to give overall suggestions on themes, structure, flow, and voice - and suggestions for how to meaningfully improve and strengthen your book.
The combination of motivating group sessions, personalized coaching and feedback, and an ‘outside eye’ will move your book to the next level.
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$260*/month for 11 months, or $2750* paid in advance
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* CAD, + 5% GST
Discounts available for persons of Indigenous descent or on fixed income.
From first draft through to published book, receive expert help through the production process. Best choice if you want to be ready to publish by the end of the cohort!
Includes
All of the Full Cohort features, plus a basic publishing services:
Option A: Focus on Content
- Either structural or stylistic editing for up to 60,000 words
- Copy-editing for up to 60,000 words
Option B: Move to Design
- copy-editing (spelling, grammar, etc) for up to 60,000 words
- 6x9 professionally templated layout for up to 200 pages
- Cover design
- Printing sample (proof) copy.
Option C: Edited & Designed Short Book
- Either structural or stylistic editing for up to 25,000 words
- Copy-editing for up to 25,000 words
- 6x9 professionally templated layout for up to 100 pages
- Cover design
- Printing sample (proof) copy.
Complete your book with this full package! Additional charges for additional services. Does not include printing, distribution, or marketing.
$580*/month for 11 months, or two instalments of $3100*
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* CAD, + 5% GST
Testimonials
I don’t have enough kind words to thank you for your approach and guidance through the course. The best part of Cohort was feeling part of a group, with a collective goal of finishing a book.
A precious few write books with ease. For the rest of us the Cohort can lead to finishing and publishing, and a huge sense of satisfaction and achievement.
Tony, Cohort 2023 participant
The Cohort was the best thing that happened to me in 2022
Patricia, Cohort 2022 participant
I appreciated the connection with other like-minded people; it felt less alone. I recommend the Cohort for anyone who has written some content and wants to publish a book!
Judy McBride, Cohort 2022 participant
The Cohort kept me inspired and motivated to continue working on my book
Gloria Jorg, Cohort 2022 participant
I would never have persevered were it not for the Cohort and Mali's guidance.