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‘Your advice and guidance on my writer’s journey has been absolutely invaluable. It gave me the confidence and competence to pitch my book proposal professionally. I was able to sign up with a good agent, who was impressed by my polished approach. The book deal was signed, the manuscript delivered and now my first book has been published to great acclaim. So a big thank you!’ Gabriella Goddard,
author of Gulp! The Seven-Day Crash Course to Master Fear and Break Through Any Challenge (Penguin, April 2006).
www.gulptime.com
‘Julia is fantastic and I cannot recommend her highly enough as your first port of call for any problems, concerns or queries related to publishing. She really is the consummate publishing consultant! She gave me balanced, well informed advice drawing on her wealth of experience, which not only enabled me to make objective decisions as to the best way forward but also gave my confidence a real boost.’
Jo Gambi,
author of Holding On: A Story of Love and Survival (Portrait, September 2006) www.robandjogambi.com
‘Julia's experience and knowledge of the many facets of the publishing world are unparalleled, and her ability to communicate this knowledge in a way that is understandable, interesting and inspiring is wonderful. Every author and would-be author would benefit from Julia’s insight.’ 
Nick Williams,
bestselling author of numerous titles including The Work You Were Born to Do (ThorsonsElement, September 2000)
www.nick-williams.com
‘Within two months of meeting Julia to discuss my book proposal, I had a publisher phone me to arrange a meeting. The advice Julia gave me played a crucial role in helping me secure a contract and negotiate terms I felt happy with. If you want your non-fiction book published, the best advice I can give is get Julia’s help … You were superb Julia, thanks so much.’
Dr Chris Johnstone, 
author of Find Your Power (Nicholas Brealey Publishing, May 2006)
www.chrisjohnstone.info
‘I knew the moment Julia began talking to me that I had chanced upon a publishing expert. I knew I could trust her advice and that her expertise would enable me to move ahead with my contract. I knew Julia was going to be a priceless asset to have on my side, someone who was not just good but fabulous!’ Fiona Hickman-Taylor, author of Six Spiritual Steps to Mend a Broken Heart (Cyan, May 2006)
Are you ready for a complete, step-by-step system to ignite your creativity, empower your writing and achieve total confidence on the path to publication?
PS: I’ll never sell, rent or give away your name or email address to anyone. You have my word!
- Do you have fabulous ideas and feel inspired to write but simply don’t know where to start?
- Would you like professional advice to attract publishers' attention for your book ideas or to help you decide if self-publishing is for you?
- Do you feel isolated and in need of expert guidance to achieve your full potential as a writer?
- Are you frustrated at receiving multiple rejections and not knowing where you are going wrong?
- Does the thought of approaching a literary agent or publisher feel like visiting a foreign country without a map or a guide who speaks the language?
The good news is that becoming an author
doesn’t have to feel like a struggle or be totally confusing!
It is possible to step into your truth as a writer and discover the way forwards that is right for you and your book ideas.
With the right information and the right support you will learn all that you need to know to become a successful writer. You can get started today ...
The Writer’s Journey approach to writing a book for publication highlights the immense value of discovering
your true voice - the essence of who you are
combined with your writing skills - and communicating consciously, creatively, successfully and with soul!
In summary, I’ll show you how to:
- understand the world of publishing and create your own step-by-step map of the territory
- stop putting off the moment to start writing – and just do it!
- avoid the 5 classic, time-wasting mistakes that many writers make and instead take the direct route to authorship
- craft the ultimate book proposal using proven tools and techniques
- present your work professionally and to the highest standards of excellence
- build your confidence for talking to agents, publishers and the media
- explore self-publishing and other contemporary options for reaching your readers
- learn how to create your platform and develop the qualities you need for a successful and rewarding writing experience
- realise that there is more to writing for publication than just publishing your book!
"Writers need people like Julia ... check her out!"
Simon Trewin, Literary Agent &
Joint Head of the Literary Division at United Agents
The essence of my message is that waking up to the truth of who you are is the key to freeing your creative spirit, discovering your true voice, reaching new levels of clarity and depth with your writing ... and becoming a confident and creatively fulfilled author.
My approach honours the integrity of your writing process and works intuitively from the ‘inside out’ - this is a journey in to your soul as well as out to your audience.
At the same time, you’ll benefit from my in-depth understanding of the commercial realities which publishing in any form requires.
What are the results of that compelling combination?
The quality of your journey is deeply enriched, your enjoyment is greatly enhanced and the opportunity to reach your destination is dramatically improved!
My offer to you is a complete and authentic experience of professional expertise and personal support
to empower you to realise your writing dreams.
I commit to opening the way for you to move forwards with writing your book for publication and achieve the highest possible levels of satisfaction and reward.
I also guarantee that my advice will give you and your book the best possible chances of success.
So what makes my approach different?
- First of all, my background as a publisher with a track record which includes UK # 1 and international bestsellers means that I really do know the 'inside story' and have firsthand experience of publishing books successfully for markets around the world.
- Secondly, I have travelled the path from publisher to author to coach, and this enables me to offer the power of the combined perspectives of all three roles for your benefit.
- Thirdly, I have worked with literally hundreds of authors, many of whom were writing a book for the first time, so my expertise is grounded in practical reality - in short, I know what works!
- And finally, I coach, mentor and support people on the whole journey from inspiration to publication ... and beyond.
So I don't just focus on helping you to develop your writing skills or engage in marketing or explore self-publishing options. I offer a total process which includes all aspects of becoming a successful published author.
Of course what really makes my approach different is that my passion is for you to integrate your innate spiritual wisdom with my proven strategies for publishing success.
As a result, you will end up with a book which is in alignment with your soul's true purpose and which shares your unique insights and stories with as wide an audience as possible.
Ultimately, these are the criteria for genuine creative satisfaction, joyful achievement and a feeling of real freedom ...
So whether you are looking for a publishing professional to accompany you every step of the way or advice for just one part of the process, my input will be like a breath of fresh air for you on a hot summer's day.
If you value writing as a form of creative expression
and feel inspired by the idea of having a published book
as part of your portfolio, don't wait for the perfect moment
- it will never arrive!
Life is too short not to take action on your dreams ... so here are my Top 10 Tips
to get you started right now ...
Top 10 Tips 4 Your Writing Success
Special ReportThe Writer’s Journey Monthly Journal
You'll also receive a subscription to my monthly newsletter full of features on creativity, writing, publishing, self-publishing, marketing, publicity and more...PS: I’ll never sell, rent or give away your name or email address to anyone. You have my word!
ADDITIONAL BONUS!
Sign up now and receive access to download a FREE teleseminar
In association with Alternatives
Julia McCutchen presents
How to Discover the True Source of Your Writer’s Voice
(recorded 23 November 2006 - 65 minutes duration)