Tag: books

Fight Self-Doubt and Win!

Hello,

I just hosted our first mini writing retreat for 2025 yesterday, and so many things were swirling around in my mind before, during, and after our retreat.

One thing that came to me at full force was this message:

This may sound self-explanatory or simple, but we rarely think of self-doubt as being equivalent to unbelief.

If we are authors who feel that pull or nudge to write, and we doubt ourselves, we are saying that:

  • our message doesn’t matter.
  • we don’t write well enough to share it.
  • no-one can be helped by our message.
  • we’re not the right person to share this message.
  • our way of telling our story is unrelatable, so people just won’t get it.
  • Maybe we’ve even said, “They’ve talked about this already. Why should I bother?”

If you KNOW that you were nudged or pulled on to write, then that is your green light to move towards your goal. Don’t look around and compare; your story is unique to you and your circumstances.

I gave this example yesterday: even if you and your friend had the same home situation: two-parent home, two older brothers, went to the same schools and lived in the same neighborhood – your lives may look the same externally (say, in a statistics or data set), but each person is living a unique life. No two lives are the same. No experience is lived the same. Even if a lot of the external factors match, each person’s internal thought pattern or processing of events will still be different.

I’m saying all of this to say: GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY! Look inward, look heavenward, and let’s get your book out!

So – you are invited to join us for The Writer’s Experience Book Challenge! We are challenging YOU to finish your book in just SIX weeks! I will prepare you and share vital information along the way. We will meet four times out of the six-week period (to give you time to write). We will have our kickoff on Feb 5, then we will meet on Feb 19, Mar 5 and wrap up on Mar 19. These sessions are all on Wednesdays at 7pm ET for ONE HOUR.

Your work will be reviewed by me in-between our sessions, so you must complete and email each assignment back to me for review to keep up.

I am EXCITED to see who will WIN this challenge! Let’s DO IT! I hosted my first book challenge in 2020 – it was so much fun, and several authors completed their books.

You can register now for $295; the price willincrease to $395 on February 1st.

I cannot wait to have you in class next week – Wednesday, February 5!

Register today; see you there! Space is reserved for TWELVE people.

Some spots are still left! https://bit.ly/mgcbookchallenge

Your Story Matters!

Happy 2025 to all of you! I hope your year has been off to a great start.

I am stopping by to reflect on what I just experienced a couple hours ago.

I lead a group called “The Time is Write” – a free author’s community hosted onsite at my local church. Today during our meeting, the comments came up on whether their writings were “good enough” to be seen by others. I stepped in to encourage them.

Every new writer goes through this; we tend to compare our work to what we’ve seen in award-winning books from lifelong career writers. Everyone started somewhere, and you are no different. The purpose of our group is to groom and develop writers, and to support them as they launch and expand their brands and write other books. I remind them that it takes practice and reviews from others who understand the journey to help us all get better at our craft.

This includes beta readers, proofreaders and editors (there are at least 4 types out there!). If we never start writing, no-one will benefit from what we know or what we’ve experienced. Trust that your Creator would never give you something that is wasteful or a waste of your time and resources. He has readers out there – near and far – who want what we have to offer.

So, soon I will be reviewing the readings of my newest writers in our group. We are excited for what is to become of us this year!

And – it’s with that level of excitement and encouragement that I want to invite you to join me next week, Saturday, January 25, as we review some key information to help you with your writing, and then dedicate a block of time to sit down and write. You can stop me for questions, and I will explain or answer as needed.

We will meet VIRTUALLY at 12 noon, and end at 4pm ET. Let us get together and start our journey! See you soon! Register HERE: https://bit.ly/miniretreat2025

Client Feature – Danuelle Roberts

Last week I spent some time speaking about one of my clients.

One thing that has amazed me over the years is the progress of each person that was able to complete their book with my business. They worked on their books with me through cohort coaching/workshops, VIP Day, editing, and/or publishing. They are now speaking on significant platforms, coaching (other authors and in other areas), became certified therapists, opened their own publishing companies, and more.

If you are ready to share your story or your expertise with the world and you need a helping hand, I am ready to help you. You won’t need to walk this journey alone. We are ending another year, and a new year is around the corner. Let’s get your book out, starting now! If you work with me, be prepared for the major doors that will open once your book is completed.

Exciting News!

This photo represents the end of Day 2 – two days of recording my client’s audiobook! We started our journey on Sunday, December 1 when I picked her up at the airport here in Charlotte, NC.

We spent time at brunch, and then I performed a final review of her manuscript to ensure it had what she needed – including formatting the text to make it easier to read during the recording.

We provided a copy to our producer so he could follow along, and I had my laptop open to make on-the-spot changes as required.

We recorded over two half-days to give her voice time for recovery.

The studio was amazing….and I did not think to take a video tour of the location – but it was beautiful!

The producer ensured that we paused for external sounds (like cars, a train, etc.) to have a cleaner sound. He is completing the post production work now. I cannot wait to share an audio sample so you can hear the premium quality of the recordings.

We will be ready to help you soon with your audiobook (including new and experienced authors). If you KNOW that this is what you want to do in 2025, connect with me ASAP HERE >>> info@michellegcameron.com to join our waitlist for audiobook recordings!

We have access to voice actors if you prefer not to use your own voice.

Pricing is reasonable, considering the typical costs for studio rental and production hours.

More to come! Stay tuned.

Day 7 – Seven Days of Christmas

Here is my final day!

If you are at that stage where you are ready to choose a publisher but you aren’t sure what to ask (whether you’re reviewing traditional or hybrid/self-publishing companies), click HERE to view my list.

I’ve compiled a strategic list for you to add to your arsenal as you vet who will help you get your message out into the world.

Let me know how much the list helped you when you are ready to publish.

I am looking forward to serving you inside one of my programs or offers.

REMINDER: The Edits Sale ends TONIGHT (Tues, Dec 3, 2024) at 11:59pm ET.

If you are ready to work with me, send your manuscript information to me TONIGHT. I will respond ASAP.

Payment plans are available, and if you act TONIGHT, your discount will be applicable anytime between now and June 30, 2025. That’s $200 savings! IMPORTANT NOTE: Your manuscript must be at least 30,000 words.

Day 6 – Seven Days of Christmas

Happy Cyber Monday!

Thank you for connecting with me thus far. I’ve actually had a lot of fun sharing each offer with you these past few days.

For today’s offer, this one is good for December 2024-December 2025.

If you know that you have a great nonfiction book to write but you aren’t sure how to get it out “on paper,” let’s connect!

For this special offer (which expires on Saturday, December 14, 2024), you will receive FOUR customized Zoom calls with me individually to flesh out your manuscript for a discount of $400 off!

I assign homework and will expect completion of assignments for this process to work as designed.

To register for this one-time offer that expires on Saturday, December 14, visit https://bit.ly/authorconsults to schedule a quick call to confirm that we are a good fit. You will receive an invoice after the call. Payment plans are available.

Once you pay the invoice, you will be added to my calendar for the dates you indicated so we can begin working together! I will open this offer to THREE individuals to ensure that we have enough time to work together.

Schedule your call TODAY! See you on Zoom very soon!

Day 4 – Seven Days of Christmas

We are half-way through the Seven Days of Christmas, and it is my hope that you will find value from one of the programs that will be featured during these seven days.

So – on Day 4, I am offering a FREE Webinar for those who want to understand the differences between self-publishing and traditional publishing so you can make a conscious, informed decision as you determine how to produce your first or next book.

I have been educating myself on the traditional publishing process, and I want to share the pros and cons of each process. I will take your questions, and present a curated done-for-you publishing process that you can take full advantage of at the end of this year into 2025.

Join us on December 26, 2024 at 7pm ET. Let’s discuss publishing, and let us determine how we can work together as we close out this year and embark on the next!

To register for our FREE webinar, visit this link: https://bit.ly/pubwebinar2024

See you there!