Hello, and welcome to the Own Your Story member site! I’m so glad you’ve chosen to take this journey with me. Below you’ll see button links to your welcome packet and printable workbooks. Each week’s content will become available Monday of that week. If you have any trouble accessing course materials, please email me at katie@katiephillipscreative.com. Let’s get started!


Welcome Packet

Video Vault

Time-Saving Tips for Authors [Video]
Goal-Setting Tips for Authors [Video]
How to Identify Your Ideal Reader [Video]
Deciding on Your Niche [Video]
Values-Based Messaging [video]
How to Set Up Your Email List and Freebie in Mailchimp [Video]
Squarespace Tutorial & Walk-through [video]
How to Make Social Media Work for You [video]
How to Rock Facebook Live to Boost Your Visibility [video]
10 Steps to an Engaged Facebook Group [video]
10 Tips to Pitch Like a Pro [video]
Traditional vs. Indie/Self-Publishing [video]
Creating a Strategic Marketing Plan [video]

Guest Expert Q&As

Guest Expert - Michelle Knight, Business & Branding Coach [video]
Guest Expert - Emilie Hendryx - "Pro Tips for Bookstagram" [video]
Guest Expert - Amy Williams - Wordpress Tutorial and Q&A [video]
Guest Expert - Anna Henke - Back Cover Copy [video]
Guest Expert - Kirk DouPonce - Cover Design

Recommended Reading Library

"How to Balance Writing, Marketing, and Real Life" [blog]
"How to Identify Your Ideal Reader" [blog]
Guest Expert - Emilie Hendryx - "Pro Tips for Bookstagram" [Notes]
Guest Expert - Kirk DouPonce - Cover Design Example Brief

Module 1

Week 1: The Authorpreneur Mindset [Workbook]
Week 2: Your Business Model [workbook]
Week 3: Your Ideal Reader [Workbook]
Week 3: Your Ideal Reader Profile [Workbook; Part 2]

Module 2

Week 5: Choosing Your Niche [Workbook]
Week 6: Developing Your Messaging [workbook]
Week 7: Creating Your Visual Brand [workbook]

Module 3

Week 9: Building Your Audience [Workbook]
Creating a Book Sales Funnel that Converts [workbook]
Crafting Newsletters People Actually Read [workbook]
Week 10: Your Social Media Strategy [workbook]
Instagram for Authors [workbook]
Week 11: Essential Elements of Your Website [Workbook]

Module 4

Week 13: Your Signature Product [workbook[
Author Pitch Toolkit
Week 14: Navigating Traditional Publishing [Workbook]
Week 15: Indie and Self-Publishing [workbook]

Module 5

Week 17: Creating Your Strategic Marketing Plan [workbook]
Week 17: Your Marketing Plan Timeline
Week 18: Covering Your Business Backside [workbook]
Income Tax Template [Excel]
Expenses Tax Template [Excel]
Week 19: Your 90-Day Action Plan [workbook]