Do you want to take your book all the way to becoming a published author?
Have you been working on your book and completed a first draft?
Perhaps a 2nd or 3rd draft? Are you ready to take the next step?
This is a unique opportunity to work with a group to get your book polished, ready and submitted to publishers.
Are you just starting your writing journey?
If you have not yet written your first draft you will want to rather join our Complete your Book Mentorship which takes you from your dream to a first draft.
Who Should Apply?
* You must have a completed first draft of your book - no matter how rough.
* You are about 60-80% through your first draft of your book and can honestly complete it by the start of the course.
* This is open for writers of novels, memoir, non-fiction, e-course manuals.
* You do not have to have worked with us on any of our previous mentorships, courses or retreats to join this bootcamp.
* You want to move beyond a draft and get published (this can be self, traditional or hybrid)
How does the course unfold?
Best Value
Pitch to Published Writing Mentorship
1,400
Are you ready to take the next step to get your book polished, ready and submitted to publishers? This is it.
Valid for 6 months
Fixed timelines, tasks and deadlines
Both fiction and nonfiction
Four live calls with targeted, clear lessons
Start building your author brand and social media.
Step-by-step process on how to edit and finish a book
This is an intense 12-week mentorship process that really breaks the process down, supports and pushes you to move forward.
It is a chance to edit, get feedback, write your proposal, get your marketing material ready and get your brand collateral ready. Y
You will end up submitting to publishers. We work with writers all over the world and often find that writers stall on this critical step.
Because we want to see your book get out into the world, we are prepared to push you all the way... with some expert guidance.
It also pushes you to understand your author brand and to start to build it with guided support.
Southern African authors 50% Off
Use code ZARauthors_50
Mentorship Application
The Author Mentorship is an application-only opportunity designed for serious writers committed to reaching professional publication. To maintain the highest quality of mentorship and personal attention, we limit the number of authors accepted each year. Your journey begins with a brief application so we can understand your goals and background.
Please fill out the form to apply, and if your application is successful, you will receive a detailed information package and an invitation to schedule your one-on-one interview.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
PHASE 1:
STRATEGY AND PLANNING
We start with a review of your book on a call where we look at the commercial viability, publishing plans and next steps.
You will have fixed timelines, tasks and deadlines to take you up to submission over a 10 Step Process which is briefly outlined below.3. You will have targeted, clear lessons on what to do next every step and very clear tasks.
PHASE 3:
REFINE, EDIT AND REWRITE
Prepare your proposal and all documents. You will work on log lines, back cover copy, reader endorsements, reviews and elements to add to your presentation.
PHASE 2:
REWRITING AND DEADLINES
There are 4 personal sessions or calls done over Zoom over these months as we work on your book to get it to the best version. Sessions are every 3-4 weeks.
There are 4 group calls where you will review eachother’s work
PHASE 4:
AUTHOR BRAND + PITCH
Understand and start building or refining your author brand and your social media presence.
Soft launch of all your author brand elements
Learn about different publishing options, explore costs and distribution models for your book.
Send it out
The 10 Steps We Walk
This is a structured process with a progression of emails, calls and key steps. You will be given a series of lessons and tasks that will bring together the next steps of the architecture of your book and the rewrites over the next few months. How long it takes will depend on your working speed but there is a cap on taking the sessions in 4 months… this is a rapid rewrite and we want to get your book out there to publishers.
Step 1: Strategy time. Identify, tighten and refine your author brand. Understand and start building or refining your author brand and social media.
Step 2: Read and identify key changes and restructure.
Step 3: Reading book with feedback
Step 4: Rewrite 1: This is the time to edit, fix, refine and improve the entire manuscript
Step 5: Prepare your proposal and all documents. You will work on log lines, back cover copy, reader endorsements, reviews and elements to add to your presentation.
Step 6: Soft launch of all your author brand elements
Step 7: Rewrite 2. One Level Better. Tighten on your reader market, work the copy, tighten the argument.
Step 8: Researching and finalising target list. Learn about different publishing options, explore costs and distribution models for your book. You will end up with a hit list of 15
Step 9: Rewrite 3: This final rapid-fire rewrite brings into alignment all elements of your pitch deck, query letter as well as final polish on Chapters 1-5
Step 10: Sending out the proposal and tracking
WE MAKE THE DATES
We want you to put in the time - so we have a number of group writing dates
Every single Wednesday, we have an (optional) scheduled writing group for 4 hours.E
very month we have a monthly 'At Home Writing Binge' of three days of solid writing, 7 hours a day.
These writing sprints which will push up your word count and allow you to write in community and connect with your mentors and other authors. These are all part of the mentorship structure.
Our Online Mentoring Team.
SARAH BULLEN
Sarah Bullen is a multi-published author, international writing coach and literary agent. Founder of The Writing Room and Odyssey Books, she has had over 200 books published by writers she has mentored since 2005. As well as being a regular guest on talk shows, podcasts and writers’ circles, Sarah has been leading international writing retreats and adventures for the past decade. Her recent books include Write your Book in 100 Days! Stop Mucking about and Just Write It and Love & Above – A Journey into Shamanism, Coma and Joy.
SARAH COLLINS PRINCE
Sarah Collins Prince is an author, speaker, life coach, community developer and pastor.
Her recent book, “Anguish to Awakening,” is for Christian women and readers who are looking for CONNECTION, HOPE AND WISDOM. For women seeking radical authenticity, hilarious mis-steps, and accidental apexes.
From pastor, missionary and community developer Sarah Collins Prince is a major speaker at events and fundraisers. She has served as a pastor of a church, main speaker at camps, headliner at fundraisers and panelist on women’s topics. She loves coaching writers and helping people find their voice.
Best Value
Pitch to Published Writing Mentorship
1,400
Are you ready to take the next step to get your book polished, ready and submitted to publishers? This is it.
Valid for 6 months
Fixed timelines, tasks and deadlines
Both fiction and nonfiction
Four live calls with targeted, clear lessons
Start building your author brand and social media.
Step-by-step process on how to edit and finish a book
Southern African authors 50% Off
Use code ZARauthors_50
Testimonials
oh my word, we have so many after 17 years..
We have a whole page of them here
Kim Potgieter
Author of Your Midlife Money Makeover
With all the content for my book in hand and a message I wanted to share, I needed someone to help me structure my thoughts and give life to my ideas. Sarah Bullen masterfully brought all the words together into a completed manuscript. Thank you for your patience, persistence, integrity and professionalism. You made my dream come true!
Author Mentorship
3,200
A deep 12-month program to guide you from first draft through refinement. Work with a mentor using a structured, proven method to ensure you finish and publish your book.
Valid for 12 months
Committed process ensures your finished manuscript.
Use the proven "Write Your Book in 100 Days" method.
Meet every 4 weeks to review work and stay on track.
Required bi-weekly updates and chapter submissions.
Focused work on review and polish after the draft.
Receive a discount for the full upfront payment.
Author Mentorship Two Part Payment Plan
1,600
Every 3 months
Two payments made three months apart. A deep 12-month program to guide you from first draft. Work with a mentor using a structured, proven method to ensure you finish.
Valid for 6 months
South African authors 50% Off
As part of our commitment to fostering local talent, the Writing Room is proud to offer a substantial bursary to all authors and writers currently residing in South Africa. If you are a South African resident, you are eligible to receive 50% off the standard international mentorship fee. The ZAR pricing, reflecting this automatic bursary, will be clearly presented during the application and payment stages. This ensures local authors have accessible, world-class mentorship.
Use code ZARauthors_50
PITCH TO PUBLISHED
Pound for pound, the best investment I have ever made. I did the pitch to publish course during the end of last year. It was hard work. We were given many tasks, Now, a few months later, I am so glad I stuck with the program. I'm a motivational speaker looking to established myself in what is a very competitive field. It seems that around every corner, I make use of the tools I created as part of the course, Whether it is my one pager, using social media, building a brand, a professional headshot or using helpful apps, Kate Emmerson and Sarah Bullen are hiding behind it all.
Theresa Robberts, author Blind Broken, Brilliant - published 2020
Bootcamp is the name of the group and bootcamp it is. Be prepared to be flat out working on all the different tasks, but by the end of it, you will have a better manuscript and a professional proposal as well as the tools and steps for what to do next. Clear your diary and make time and space for it as it's a once in a lifetime opportunity to get your book as polished and preened as you can and the best chance of finding a publisher at the end of it all.
Ani Naqvi, author The Wave that Changed My Life
If I had not met both Kate and Sarah this MS would never be turning into a future book. They have taught me a great deal not only about the how to improve what was a very poor MS and have given extensive insight into what the next steps will be. They have always been clear that it won’t be an easy ride but knowing that we have their support as we take the next steps. Being a part of a writing group is so empowering, watching others bring out their books and giving me hope that mine will manifest soon.
Sandra Aquino, author Secrets from Above
Together they bring the right balance between gentle pushing/cheering and kicking butt to go, go, go!! The critical feedback they provide is also valuable and hightly professional. This is not for a "wish I could write" crowd. It is for the people who want to, and will, do it!
Robbyn Lane, author Kissing the Muse
This course is a bootcamp by two extremely knowledgeable ladies, they are a duo of energy and love, with just the right amount of pepper to let you really taste your morsel. They drive you hard, with a loving hand, and keep the energy high, always with encouragement, tips, advice and mostly a powerhouse of knowledgeable experience. Being on this bootcamp was like being beaten by two sadistic Mistresses, it doesn't matter which way you turn, you have two butt cheeks and four very willing hands to smack you into shape. And I love a good spanking!
Raiyne Beau, author Secrets of a Sado-Masochist Mistress
I would absolutely recommend this to anyone who has dreams of publishing. It turns a dream into a real possibility and set me on a path to feeling like my book would have the best chance of being published. The course is run by experts who give freely of their time and expertise and it makes the course so worthwhile. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone who has dreams of publishing. It turns a dream into a real possibility and set me on a path to feeling like my book would have the best chance of being published. The course is run by experts who give freely of their time and expertise and it makes the course so worthwhile.
Sue Adams author
A definite must for all new authors who are committed to submitting their manuscripts, to get all the do’s and dont's.
Sue McShane
This is truly amazing for those who are focussed and motivated to move forward with their books. It really is a bootcamp because of all the momentum you get when you're part of it.
Najia Sabeen
Pitch to Publish Bootcamp is a terrific mentorship by two of the most vivacious women. I would recommend it to any author who is stuck after writing their first draft or who needs to strengthen their voice. It has taught me more about myself, my flaws and how to improve that I ever thought a writing course would. If you’ve ever wanted to write a book, get it done and get on board this mentorship. You will not regret it.
Zeandri Rautenbach
Loved the clear and systematic process, the group support. It made me really look at my book from a publisher’s point of view and question pre-conceived ideas about myself, and helped me detach myself from the process of ‘getting out there’ Thank you thank you thank you!!
Robyn
Kate Emmerson and Sarah Bullen, you rock! I would be ignorant of the process of getting it out there had I not joined PITCHED TO PUBLISH. What a ride. A difficult/ wonderful/ honest/ testing course that I highly recommend.
I have just completed the mentoring group with Kate Emmerson and Sarah Bullen and would like to thank Kate, Sarah and all the group members for their inspiration and amazing support! I went from starting to edit my first draft of my novel, to completion of the manuscript, with an updated Facebook page and new look website created along the way to share me and my ideas with the world. So very exciting. I ended with submission of my book proposal to nine publishers, and..... had the most thrilling news last week.... one of the first publishers I submitted to asked me to send my complete manuscript for further consideration.
Dr. Leda Van Der Post
My entire book writing journey with these two ladies has been amazing. The bootcamp just pushes you to get finished. It really is seeing you all the way to the submitting of a proposal to possible publishers stage. Their guidance, encouragement and positive/constructive feedback is wonderful and the support of the whole group is uplifting & motivational. Enjoyed every minute.
Jacqui Holmes.