Blogs, Books & Beyond
With Your Teacher Kathy Sparrow, award-winning author,
publisher, writing coach and creator of A Writable Life
Tuesday, June 15th at 1 pm Pacific | 4 pm Eastern
Discover your unique writer’s voice, craft your message, and share your wisdom with your audience.
Be the Writer You’ve Always Longed to Be!
From an early age, I knew I wanted to be a writer.
That’s all I ever dreamed of.
But I didn’t know where to start.
I didn’t know how to study articles and essays or books to learn the process, and quite frankly I was frozen by my fear of “not being good enough.”
My guess is that you have the same doubts and fears.
Do you long to write but often dismiss that feeling?
Do you know you have wisdom to share…but don’t know where to start?
Do you lack the discipline to commit to your writing practice?
It took me years to find the right teachers to show me the way—and to overcome my doubts.
But once I did, I didn’t stop.
That’s where I come in for you. I get it because I’ve been there too.
I know…
…how to help you overcome the technical and practical difficulties in writing. I also have a number of tools to quell that little voice inside of you that says,
“Who am I to write this story?”
That little voice is a showstopper…and I know how to quiet it so you can discover your writer’s voice and spread your wisdom around the world. The more we write, the more we become a positive influence on others.
Do you want to share your unique
knowledge and voice with others?
I want to invite you to Blogs, Books & Beyond, a 7-week online live course, where you’ll receive the guidance you need to develop your writer’s voice, craft your message, and share your knowledge and life lessons with your audience.
Join me beginning Tuesday, June 15 at 1 pm Pacific | 4 pm Eastern for this 7-session live group course where I will share with you the wisdom and knowledge I’ve gained over the last three decades of professional writing and over two decades of teaching writing and marketing for authors privately and at the university level.
I’m going to show you the path to becoming an expert writer over the 7 weeks of study. Plus, I will demonstrate how a series of blogs can be woven together to create a book. Each step along your path will increase your visibility and strengthen your message. We will work together to overcome your fears of being seen and heard.
Join me beginning Tuesday, June 15 at 1 pm Pacific | 4 pm Eastern for this 7-session live group course where I will share with you the wisdom and knowledge I’ve gained over the last three decades of professional writing and over two decades of teaching writing and marketing for authors privately and at the university level.
What You’ll Learn
Overview of the Writing Process
Developing Our Authorial Voice
Identifying Our Audience
Gathering Our Ideas
Organizing Our Ideas
Writing Our “Shitty First Drafts”
Increasing Credibility
Overcoming Writer’s Block
Repurposing Our Content…and more!
Revising Our Stories
Copyediting & Proofreading
Identifying Publishing Markets
Gaining Attention - Keywords & SEO
Repurposing Our Content…and more!
Weekly Course Agenda
Session # 1: June 15
In this first session, we’ll get to know one another, and set the stage for the course so you’ll know what to expect and I’ll know what you want to achieve. The topics we’ll cover include:
- Overview of the Writing Process
- Identifying Why We Write and Who We Write For
- Tips for Getting Started
Session # 2: June 22
No house is ever built without a vision, and neither is a good story. This week, we’ll explore how to gather our ideas and also talk about the importance of creating a writing practice.
We’ll cover:
- Brainstorming, Mind-mapping, Mining Our Ideas
- The Importance of Showing Up Every Day
Session # 3: June 29
After gathering our ideas, we’ll move onto the next steps in the process, outlining and drafting. We will also discuss writer’s block and share ways to overcome the obstacles that keep us from writing. Included in today’s agenda is a guided meditation that you can turn to any time you feel stuck.
- Outlining and Writing Our First Drafts
- Overcoming Writer’s Block
- Guided Meditation & Other Tools
Session # 4: July 6
Our credibility and “expert status” increases whenever we share the ideas of other known experts whose ideas align with our own. In this week’s class, we’ll learn how to properly integrate quotes and paraphrased ideas from experts, without plagiarizing.
- Increasing Credibility
- Integrating Expert Sources
- Avoiding Plagiarism – Attribution Matters!
Session # 5: July 13
Revision is a natural—and necessary—step in the writing process. It is never “one and done.” Here we’ll cover how to revise, what tools to enlist, and more.
- Revising Our Stories
- Copyediting and Proofreading Tips
- Choosing the Best Title
Session # 6: July 20
Now that we’ve written a blog or two, what do we do with them? We take a deep breath and publish! Together, we’ll identify the best markets for your audience, discover how to find different ways to use the piece you’ve written, and help your readers find your work.
- Identifying Publishing Markets
- Repurposing Content
- Gaining Attention – Keywords & SEO
Session # 7: July 27
This week we’ll highlight what we’ve accomplished and set intentions for the continuation of your writing of blogs, books, and beyond. Plus we’ll have time for any of your questions.
- The Recap
- Q & A
The Online Course Includes:
- 7 weekly online teaching sessions
- Recordings of all sessions
- Extensive LIVE Interactive Group
- Discussion and weekly Q&A
- Experiential Practices and Reflective Activities
- Unlimited Access to the customized course portal with recordings, homework and handouts
- Private Facebook Community Group
Plus Special Bonuses
Bonus 1:
The first 10 people who register will receive a complimentary 30-minute consultation where we’ll discuss the focus of your writing and review any 1 piece of your writing up to 5 pages.
Bonus 2:
Words of Your Soul:
Writing for Wellbeing of Body, Mind & Spirit ebook
40 days of stories and prompts to empower you to establish your own writing practice.
Bonus 2:
Words of Your Soul:
Writing for Wellbeing of Body, Mind & Spirit ebook
40 days of stories and prompts to empower you to establish your own writing practice.
Bonus 3:
Guided Meditation –
“Overcome Your Writer’s Block”
About Your Writing Coach Kathy Sparrow
An award-winning author, leadership and empowerment expert, and university professor, Kathy Sparrow is the CEO and Founder of A Writable Life Publishing. She has been mentoring aspiring writers of non-fiction, fiction, and poetry for over two decades, many of whom have penned best-selling books and whose works have been included in anthologies.
Kathy is the co-author and project lead of Ignite Your Leadership: Proven Tools for Leaders to Energize Teams, Fuel Momentum, and Accelerate Results. Her novel, The Whispered Teachings of Grandmother Trout, touted as the feminine version of A River Runs Through It, is slated for release in spring 2021. She is also writing It’s All in the Cast: A Fly Fisher’s Guide to Leadership, Sales & Optimal Performance.
Known as a “behind the scenes secret weapon” to many thought leaders, Kathy assists aspiring writers in the areas of self-development, leadership, and consulting with crafting their messages and guiding them through the publishing process and post-publishing marketing. Some of her past clients are highlighted on her website.
Kathy has studied transformational methodologies with Jack Canfield, Dr. Deb Sandella of The RIM® Institute, Laurie Seymour of The Baca Institute, and Renee Moorefield of Wisdom Works.
She is a Certified Canfield Trainer in The Success Principles and Canfield Methodologies, Certified Be Well Lead Well Pulse® Guide, and Master RIM® facilitator. Kathy relies on the science of success tools to assist her clients in overcoming obstacles and mindset limitations, as well as identify how to create a life filled with vitality and wellbeing.
When she’s not working with her clients or penning her own blogs and books, Kathy enjoys yoga, hiking, fly fishing, and adventures with her family. Her basecamp is currently in San Diego, but you can also find her in Colorado—or wherever her travels take her.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly do I get in the Books, Blogs & Beyond online course?
This course is designed to support you in beginning your writing practice so you can begin blogging or start to write your book.
You will receive:
- 7 weekly, 75-minute, online teaching sessions
- Recordings of all sessions
- Extensive LIVE Interactive Group Discussion and weekly Q&A
- Experiential Practices and Reflective Activities
- Unlimited Access to the customized course portal with recordings, homework and handouts
- Access to Private Facebook Community Group where I will respond to any of your questions between sessions.
How do I register for the course and how much does it cost?
The course is $297. Click on any of the registration buttons on this page to enroll.
What are the dates/times for each session?
We meet on Tuesdays starting on June 15th and ending on July 27th. The course dates are June 15, 22, 29 | July 6, 13, 20, 27. Each session is from 1:00-2:15 p.m. PT.
What if I have to miss a session?
All sessions are recorded and you’ll have access to the customized course portal so you can watch the sessions anytime.
Will you be offering the Books, Blogs & Beyond course again?
I’m only offering this course in 2021.
How do I know that this course is right for me?
If you’ve been struggling to commit to writing, and you’re feeling guilty that you haven’t finished a blog or even a book, this is a great place to build a commitment to your writing practice, discover your author’s voice, and “finally” be well on your way to writing your book.
What if I need more support?
I offer one-to-one consultations, and beginning in August 2021, I will offer a 3-month intensive where I will work with a small group of people and guide members in completing an individualized writing goal.
You also have the opportunity to work with me privately on your writing goals.
Plus if you are one of the first ten people to register, you’ll get a complimentary 30-minute consultation where I will review up to five pages of your writing.
Blogs, Books & Beyond
With Your Teacher Kathy Sparrow,
award winning author, publisher, writing coach and creator of
A Writable Life.
Tuesday, June 15th at 1 pm Pacific |
4 pm Eastern
Course Dates: June 15, 22, 29 |
July 6, 13, 20, 27