Publishing Coaching Services & Workshops
Do you feel it’s time to start writing your book, in the midst of writing or almost done and need guidance on the self-publishing process? Look no further! Serena Wills is now offering coaching services for people who need extra assistance in these areas and workshops for those who want to learn about the journey from starting to write a book all the way to self-publishing and having a book signing. Below are tiers of services offered so whether you need one on one coaching, in a group or a workshop to get you to the next level, let Serena be of assistance. Time to release your story and birth that book!
TIER #1
PREPARING FOR THE JOURNEY
Getting a book published is not a race. It’s a marathon on a long road. It takes time to get to the finish line. In this tier of services you will receive one-on-one services or you can partner with a friend to discuss your goals, how you want to get started with writing your book, look at ways you will hold yourself accountable and start to piece together a road map to get your book written and ways to self-publish your book. This is a one time intensive meeting which will be 2 hours. Some people just need a jump start and help with planning out this great accomplishment. If you feel you need more sessions down the road or right away then we can explore tier two below.
Cost for Service: $100.00
Partner Price (Two People Being Coached Together): $75.00 each
TIER #2
THE ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER
This tier offers multiple sessions whether it’s 3, 5, 7 or 10 needed. These sessions will assist the client in moving along in the process. We will take a deeper dive into writing the book, accountability which is huge in this process, review any obstacles that may get in the way and how to address them and add in health and wellness coaching as well. You can’t write a book if you are physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually running on empty and lacking creativity. We will look at the in’s and outs of you not only getting your book written and published but what is it going to take internally to keep moving you along in this process. The goal is to assist you on the path to the book being written or even through the finish line of getting it self-published.
This can be done individually or in a small group setting.
Please Contact for Individual or Group Pricing (2-3 people)
WORKSHOPS
Self-Publishing 201: The Next Steps Virtual Workshop, Thursday, December 12th, 2024, at 7pm EST! Ticket link is here to register from $10.00 and up (based on a sliding scale, pay what you can afford).
Workshop participants have asked for a follow up to 101 so I created Self-Publishing 201: Next Steps. In this 2-hour workshop we will pick up where we left off in Self-Publishing 101 and do a deeper dive and look at what is next after you self-publish that first book. We will review more marketing tips, ways to reach out to people, investing in a website, audio books, book clubs, a deeper look into ways to self-publish if you want to change the first way you did it and what some of the best companies are offering in regard to print and price, building your audience, how to use your books as tools and resources for other, partnering with organizations and more. The work is never done once you publish a book, the goal is to now build momentum on the first book and keep it going.
This workshop is for participants who have taken Self-Publishing 101 (or have taken other classes and want to learn more), want to know more about the self-publishing process and ready to take that deep dive and learn more! 101 is not required!
HERE’S WHAT FOLKS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP:
“I learned so much from Serena about the in’s and outs of self-publishing. I appreciated her transparency about her journey and all of the information that she presented!”
“I thought that I was taking too long on writing my book, let alone publishing it and Serena taught me that writing and self-publishing is not a race, but a marathon. The goal is to finish but the timeline is up to me. I felt so much better and now I am buckling down and writing again and I know I will be published. Thank you!”
“I found Serena Wills did a great job of compressing so much useful information, along with great insights, in a relatively short amount of time. She was great at answering the viewers different types of questions, which is not always the case in webinars. “
Register at the link here and I will see you virtually on Thursday, December 12th at 7pm EST!
Stay tuned for future dates and times and how to sign up. If you are an organization or company and would like to sponsor one for the community or your constituents, then please contact me here.
Can’t make the next workshop date? You Can Now Purchase the Recorded Self-Publishing 201 Workshop in the store for $28.00 which includes a downloadable PDF, click here for purchase.
Self-Publishing 101: The Foundation Workshop (Stay Tuned for 2025 Dates)!
In this dynamic interactive workshop, participants will learn about the foundation of self-publishing and the steps that it takes to go from starting the writing process, completing the book to being self-published. Serena will talk about accountability, copywriting and how to legally protect your work, the editing process, book layout, how to publish the book, marketing tips and various ways to do book signings. This workshop is designed for anyone whether they want to write a book or just learn about the process.
HERE’S WHAT FOLKS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP:
“Your class flowed so beautifully! It was so organization and so much step-by-step information. Thank you so much.” @joyfullconnectionslifecoaching
“This is not just a workshop…it’s a master class!” Linda S.
“This was truly an amazing program! I enjoyed every minute of it! We had a great turnout and plenty of great questions throughout the presentation! Thank you!” Alexandria City Public Library Representative
You can also purchase the recorded workshop for $28.00 which comes with a downloadable handout at the store
It’s Time to Start the Journey.
I am Looking Forward to Being Your Guide on the Side and Seeing Your Book Published.
Love Is Poetry Workshop Series
Love is a universal language and poetry blends in perfectly with teaching people about it. These workshops are open to the public for ages 16 and up. In each 1.5-hour workshop, a safe and creative space will be open for those who want to will learn about various forms of poetry. Participants will be invited to write poems using that form of poetry during the workshops using the theme of love and if they choose to, they can share their poetry at the end of each workshop. Poems can be about a love for their family, friends, teachers (past or present), pets, community, jobs, hobbies, memories, self-love, etc. We will conclude each workshop with a sharing of poems from participants. An example of workshops are below. Other forms we can explore are Cleave, Triptych, Metaphoric, Prose, List poems, Haikus and more.
What is free verse poetry and do all poems need to rhyme? Participants will learn about this form of poetry and the myth that all poems need to rhyme will be dispelled. People will be able to write poetry during a 10–15-minute block of time and at the end of workshop, there will be a sharing.
Let’s Tell a Story Through Narrative Poetry!
In this workshop, participants will learn about the art of storytelling through narrative poetry and what this form is all about. Narrative poems can be short or long and can use characters, a theme and setting. Participants will be given 15 minutes to write a poem and at the end, there will be sharing.
Pantoum Poems and the Art of Stanzas!
Participants will learn about this unique and creative form of poetry and how to use stanzas. The great thing about this form of poetry is that every stanza will have something from the last one. Let’s roll up our sleeves for this one! People will be able to write in a 15-minute block of time and at the end, there will be a sharing.
Performance Tips and Getting Organized for the In-Person Author Events
A lot of artists and authors focus on their craft and gift which is fantastic! However, when it’s time to get ready to perform, get organized for the event, how to take questions from the floor, being on a panel and even on site, we fall apart. In this 1.5-2-hour workshop, I walk people through what it takes to get very organized, how to prepare to hit the mic, display your art, managing solo events versus festivals and collaborations, how to partner with organizations and companies, and more. This is a step-by-step workshop, so people walk away with a road map, will feel more confident and organized.
WELLNESS WORKSHOPS WRITING SERIES
Below are a few workshops where we will navigate through life journeys together to learn self-care and coping mechanisms through writing prompts, letter writing, reflection, and more.
(STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE DATES HERE OR ON MY HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACHING WEBSITE HERE)
RECLAIMING YOUR POWER: HEALING FROM A JOB LOSS
Whether you have retired, were laid off, forced to resign; there are a lot of emotions that go along with that. Some of those feelings are grief because it is a loss. You might still carry feelings because it was a very stressful environment and has dampened your spirit. In this 1.5-hour virtual workshop we are going to review what is next for you. We will go through various activities that will assist in purging feelings so you can move forward. Some of those activities will include writing prompts and self-care tips to help de-escalate intense feelings. We will look at what you’re passionate about and what you like or love to do. The goal is to begin the healing process and review holistic tools so you can move forward. We will look at different ways to cope with our feelings so we can gently move forward into the future one step at a time. It’s time to break free of stress and hurt feelings so you can bust a move into your future on a positive note.
We will go through various activities that will assist in purging feelings so you can move forward. Some of those activities will include writing prompts and self-care tips to help de-escalate intense feelings when they arise. The goal is to begin the healing process and to give you tools so you can move forward. We will look at different ways to cope with our feelings so we can gently move forward into the future one step at a time. It’s time to break free of the stress and hurt feelings so you can gently move into your future on a positive note.
HOLISTIC STRATEGIES FOR WORK LIFE RESILIENCE
There are lots of people who go to work every day and are not excited about where they are going. They dread going to work and only live for the weekends or what is to take place after the workday ends. They deal with stressful bosses, challenging colleagues, clients and difficult projects on a daily basis. Join Serena Wills In this 1.5-hour virtual workshop where we will review how to care for yourself while at work and even afterwards. We will explore purging feelings so you can move forward. Some of those activities will include writing prompts and self-care tips to help de-escalate intense feelings when they arise. We will look at self-care techniques so you can thrive while working. The goal is to walk through various holistic tools so you can move forward.
Writing the Next Chapter: Embracing Self-Care During and After Caregiving
Whether we are caring for a loved one due to illness, when they heal or unfortunately pass away; we are left with asking ourselves, “Where Do We Go from Here and What is Next for Me?” I lost both my younger sister and mother 2.5 years apart. While I was my mother’s caregiver when she had Ovarian Cancer, I took very good care of her, but lost sight of myself. I didn’t take care of myself, even down to the basics and after I lost her, my sense of purpose was blurry, and I needed help getting back on my path and even figuring out what my new path looked like. In this workshop we will explore my poetry book, “Crying Tears of Teal” which was partially written at my mother’s bedside and some take-aways from the book. We will look at where we are presently standing as caregivers or former ones, review our feelings and emotions, take a self-care inventory to see if we are taking care of ourselves (are we eating, going to the doctor, sleeping, working out) and start to look at what do we need and want for ourselves, what are our dreams and goals and what would our loved ones want for us now and in the future.
We will go through the journey as a caregiver, poems from Crying Tears of Teal and how it is helping many as a resource, a self-care inventory and look at easy ways that we can take better care of ourselves, do some mindfulness exercises and more.
In this 2-hour workshop, participants will walk away with written next steps, some take-aways that can help them along their path, we will write a letter or poem to our loved ones or us about how we promise to make sure we are taking care of ourselves, self-care strategies and a mindful meditation. Let’s see what we need now and what may be next for us on our path.
If we don’t take care of ourselves…then we can’t take care of others efficiently.
Participants will be able to reflect on their own journey, look at where they are presently standing as caregivers or former ones, review feelings and emotions, take a self-care inventory to see if they are taking care of themselves. Let’s work together to make sure you’re taking care of yourself while caring for others.
Testimonies from Workshop Participants
“This whole workshop was my self-care for the week…thank you.”
“Just hearing that I am not alone tonight makes me know that I can push on and that I have folks who understand my journey.”
When is the next workshop???
Stay tuned for more information on where workshops will be help and how to register. If you are an organization, company, college, etc and would like to know how I can offer these amazing workshops at your institution, then please contact me here. Also feel free to subscribe to my newsletter by using the pop-up on my webpage or you can follow my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/serenawills