THE ART & BUSINESS OF WRITING SUMMIT

crafting profitable paths for non-fiction writers

Tuesday, March 5th | A Free Online Event

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What's It All About?

We've brought together a diverse panel of successful writers who have turned their passion for writing into an income to help YOU find and take your next step on your writing journey.

Join insightful discussions and firsthand accounts with accomplished writers sharing their unique stories and expert advice.

From freelancing to self-publishing, content creation to blogging, creative coaching to book editing, our speakers have excelled in various niches within the vast landscape of the writing industry.

If you consider yourself a writer in any capacity, this summit has something for you!

For the writer ready to take their work to the next level.

Keynote Speakers 

Our speakers are award-winning, nationally recognized writers and business owners.

Merideth Estevez

Co-host

The Artists Joy
ArtistsforJoy.org

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Mara Eller
Co-host

Writing Teacher & Editor
MaraEller.com

Karla Colahan
Guest

The Inspired Foundry
theinspiredfoundry.com

Ariel Curry
Co-host

Hungry Authors
HungryAuthors.com

Liz Morrow
Co-host

Hungry Authors
HungryAuthors.com

Kristina Yahnke
Guest

Wealthy Writers
wealthy-writers.com

Ericka Andersen
Co-host

Pitch & Publish Writing Co.
PitchandPublish.co

Jessica J. Hill
Guest

Memoir Coach
jessicajhill.com

Don Pape
Guest

Literary Agent
papecommons.com

Kristin Vanderlip
Co-host

Pen & Mend Collective
kristinvanderlip.com

Becky Kopitzke

Guest

The Inspired Business
theinspiredbusiness.co

Here are your sessions:

Each session will provide you with a dose of wisdom and encouragement in your own writing journey! Watch them all or pick and choose . . . But don't delay! These sessions are only available for 48 hours. (Purchase the VIP package to get lifetime access + a product bundle worth $897!)

Panel Discussion: How to Build & Balance a Creative & Profitable Writing Biz

Join your co-hosts for an enriching, 1-hour discussion about how to balance the art and business of writing. Each co-host shares her unique path to a successful writing business and offers tips for how you can too!

Freelancing for a 6-Figure Living
with Ericka Andersen

How do you balance a life of creative work and income-generating clientele that puts your writing skills to work? Ericka gives you an inside look at how she generates more than $150k a year and still doing writing she loves!

Navigating Non-Fiction: 3 Keys for Success with Ariel Curry & Liz Morrow of Hungry Authors

In this session, we’ll explore the three things you need to write and publish a successful nonfiction book: an idea, an audience, and a plan. With insights from two seasoned ghostwriters and publishing industry experts, we’ll help you hone your book’s big idea, think big about your “platform,” and introduce you to the concepts of book mapping that will underpin your plan for success.

Elevate Your Writing: The 5 Essentials of Professional Prose
with Mara Eller

Which aspects of great writing matter most? Writing teacher and editor Mara Eller reveals the five essentials that professional writers master in order to captivate readers and impress editors. If you’re ready to level-up your writing craft, this session is for you!

Harmony Over Hustle: Creating a Joyful and Sustainable Writing Life
with Merideth Estevez

Creative Coach Dr. Merideth Hite Estevez shares her wisdom for crafting a sustainable writing life that sparks joy. From cultivating devotion vs. discipline, to shifting your mindset with works of art, to bouncing back from rejection and practicing self-forgiveness, this is your toolkit for anything your writing life may bring.

3 Types of Writing Every Writer Needs to Avoid Burnout, Boost Creativity & Cultivate a Healthy Writing Life with Kristin Vanderlip

Kristin Vanderlip, certified writing coach specializing in creative recovery, invites you to consider 3 types of writing to incorporate into your life to help you avoid burnout, boost creativity, and cultivate a healthy writing life.

How to Make Your Niche Writing Interest Into Your Full-Time Job with Jessica J. Hill

In this conversation, Jessica talks about her journey into memoir, what inspired her to branch out into teaching and how she created a sustainable writing business out of her love!

You Can Do It: A Pep Talk for First Time Authors with Ariel Curry

Here’s the thing: Writing a book is hard. It’s a unique skill that NO ONE is born knowing how to do. It has to be discovered and learned and practiced as you go. This session builds on the insights from Albert Bandura’s groundbreaking research on self-efficacy to provide a framework for you to learn how to write a book and build your confidence at the same time. 


Creating a Writing Brand that Draws People In with Karla Colahan

What is a brand? Why does a writer need one? How does branding help a writer share their message and serve their reader? Creative director and brand designer at The Inspired Foundry Karla spills the beans about branding for writers. Listen in to get inspired and find your next step for creating YOUR writing brand.

How to Get Signed with Literary Agent Don Pape

Merideth and Don discuss the ins and outs of finding representation, best pitching practices, and more. Don generously offers to help any writers listening with guidance and even reveals the page he turns to when a new book proposal comes in. Learn more and contact Don at papecommons.com.

Monetizing Your Words: Leveraging Digital Products for Audience Growth and Income Generation with Becky Kopitzke

Digital Products are a great way for authors at all levels to grow their audience and income at the same time. Learn how you can repurpose your content into products you can sell while also attracting subscribers and spreading your message.

Becoming a Wealthy Freelance Writer with Kristina Yahnke

What does it take to make it as a freelance writer? Kristina offers her path to success as a model and presents great tips for landing clients and making it work. She's a new mom with one on the way and has discovered balance and success.

These amazing sessions are only available for 48 hours with the free ticket.

Snag *lifetime access* with the VIP upgrade!

VIP Upgrade

We've created a super affordable & high value VIP package just for you! When you upgrade, you'll get lifetime access ($200 value) to all the sessions (they're only available for 48 hours in the free version) and all of these bonuses:

🎥 TRAINING: Pitching 101: How to write pitches that grab editor's attention & land you bylines from Ericka Andersen ($97 value)

In this masterclass, you'll get a technical walk-through of 3 types of pitches, tips and tricks for grabbing clients & leads, and a pitching framework that you understand. View case study breakdowns of pitches and leads that have sold and get TWO free pitch templates to copy/paste and re-use for your own! PLUS, guidelines for pitching at some of your favorite publications.

📚 MASTERCLASS: Your Best-Selling Book Idea from Hungry Authors ($97 value)

Most aspiring book authors start with a general idea of what they want to write about—a topic or a story of that one thing that happened to them. But they wonder: Will it really be enough for a whole book? That’s what we’ll explore in this free 90-minute workshop on finding your bestselling book idea. Using lessons learned from dozens of bestselling nonfiction books across genres, we’ll teach you the six ways to define your unique angle and articulate an idea that readers will love!


✍️ MINI-COURSE: Write Like a Pro from Mara Eller ($59 value)

Discover the secrets to crafting compelling prose that captivates your audience and impresses editors with this dynamic mini-course. Editor and writing teacher Mara Eller shares her top ten actionable tips to help you increase clarity, decrease “word clutter,” and delight your readers. A 45-minute video elaborates on the process behind applying each one and provides examples to make each one clear. Includes a 9-page guide outlining each tip with examples, plus a practice worksheet and answer key to ensure mastery.

🎵 COACHING: Coupon code for 3, 45-min coaching sessions with Merideth for half-price! ($220 value)

As a Juilliard-trained oboist, Merideth has performed with top orchestras in venues around the world. In spite of this, she struggled with a sense of purpose, imposter syndrome, and burn out. As I sought help, I looked around and noticed just how many other creatives were struggling too. In her own coaching practice, she serves artists who want to explore how to cultivate a sustainable and joyful creative practice, regardless of discipline.


📝 MEMBERSHIP: 50% off a monthly or annual membership to Pen & Mend Collective from Kristin Vanderlip ($40 value)

The Pen & Mend Collective is here to support you as you weave writing into your life and tap into its healing benefits. When you join Pen & Mend as a paid Substack subscriber, you get exclusive access to monthly journal prompts, monthly writing rooms, a private library of archived prompts (over 52!), virtual gatherings + Q&As with Kristin, community features to connect with others (share comments, chat, etc.), discounts on Kristin’s guided journal workshops, and optional book clubs

🏷️ BRANDING: 10% off a Tiny Brand or Tiny Brand Renaissance from Karla Colahan (value varies)

Looking for an easier, more polished way to present your brand on social media, website, and other digital spaces? As a Tiny Brand owner, you'll walk away with a suite of visual assets you can use to make your online presence more cohesive and inviting.

All together this is a $897 value + lifetime access to the summit recordingsall yours for only $47!

Don't let this amazing deal pass you by!

**Simply add the VIP upgrade on the checkout page.