Write Your Big-Hearted Breakthrough Book
Try out book coaching with these two Black Friday offers
Hello, everyone!
My newsletter list is growing, and I thank you for being here. We’re being joined today by folks who joined earlier in November at the Empowered Author Summit after my presentation “Start With the Reader.” Nearly 150 people registered for that talk, and I was thrilled to hear from writers in the chat room as they examined their ideal readers and how their book might deliver transformation. Welcome, new subscribers!
If you missed my talk, that’s okay, because I have more to share this month…like the two Black Friday offers I am working on. They’re especially for nonfiction and memoir writers at the beginning of their book projects, and my newsletter subscribers get to find out first. Below, you can find out more about:
A Mini Blueprint Strategy Session • One-to-one book coaching and feedback for only $299
A big bundle of tools and downloads to make 2026 your breakthrough year • Sign up for a big discount on my digital book-planning workbook, Destination: Book. (And when I say “big discount”, I mean it’s free.)
If you’re venturing into your book project now — at the just-an-idea stage, or beginning to write — you might want to jump on one of these! Read on for details.
PS. We have one room left at our May 2026 Rekindle Creativity Women’s Writing Retreat…and we barely announced it! Come solo or bring a friend — the room can be shared (and oh my gosh, it’s comfortable). Register now and make sure you get a spot!
86 Coaches, 100 Writers: Finish 2025 with a Book Blueprint
Let’s make sure your story crosses the finish line this year
A Black Friday Blueprint Offer for 100 Writers
Across genres and time zones, 86 Author Accelerator Certified Book Coaches are uniting for one goal: help 100 writers finish the year strong.
For Black Friday, we’re each offering the $299 Mini Blueprint Strategy Session — a powerful combination of reflection, editorial feedback, and real-time strategy.
It’s a chance to meet that goal you set out for yourself in 2025: To begin writing your book. There’s still time. We can help you get there.
Are you one of the 100 writers we’re cheering for? When you book your Mini Blueprint Strategy Session, you’ll get:
The Mini Blueprint questionnaire
Feedback on 3,000 words
A 50-minute strategy call
So many writers feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about their next step. The Mini Blueprint is a simple, powerful, one-page book-planning tool, and when it’s matched with book coaching support, you’ll see how much easier it feels to move forward.
This offer is $2991 no matter which Author Accelerator coach you sign up with.
Am I the coach for you? I specialize in big-hearted, purpose-driven nonfiction and memoir. If you want to take your hard-earned wisdom and know-how to the page, I’m here to help you tell your stories. Work with me on your memoir or nonfiction book project, and together we’ll uncover what’s working and what to do next.
….Actually, I’m not even sure I’m supposed to be talking about this yet! Our Black Friday offer opens next week, but I’m opening up these spots to my newsletter subscribers first. You’ve got first dibs! Book your session today.
Need a fiction coach? Head over to Author Accelerator and look through the coach listings to find the perfect coach for you. Among us, we have the expertise you need.
“I wanted critiquing, guidance, and accountability and got all three. We worked as a team and Dinah was always considerate of my needs and polite with her suggestions. The feedback and the deadlines were invaluable. She was encouraging, and that made me less afraid as a first-time author.” —Wendy
Why choose an Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach? Each of us has completed over 100 hours of training in editorial craft, story structure, and client care. In our coaching community, we share resources, offer support, and together, stay on top of publishing trends.
I’m proud of my Author Accelerator certification! I received my coaching certifications in 2022 and 2024 after a rigorous assessment of my coaching work. Check out my certification badges! ♥
Align Your life and business in 2026…Here are free resources to get there
Back in August, I joined an online community full of women in midlife who are building their next chapter in this mystery we call modern life. They’re coaches, creators, subject matter experts, and leaders. We’ve come together in an online event November 26 to December 2 and we’re inviting women to join us. Together, we’re exploring what it takes to enter 2026 aligned in health, wealth, relationships, business, spirituality, and impact. Want in?
It’s called Solve the Case of Your 2026 Breakthrough — a free Skool-based bundle and community experience featuring 50+ women leaders, coaches, and creators.
If you join the Skool community, you’ll uncover:
Fireside chats with experts and wellness pros
Instant-access bundle gifts — templates, courses, planners and more
Select session replays from inspiring speakers
Skool community access to interact, share wins, and connect
If you join, you’ll soon have access to 50+ incredible free resources — plus real conversations, coaching, and community support all in one place. In the bundle, I’m contributing my book-planning workbook for purpose-led people, DESTINATION: Book.
With prompts and coaching, this digital workbook leads you through prompts where you’ll turn your lived experience into a powerful book plan that reflects your voice, your purpose, and your impact.
Usually it’s sold for $47, but I am offering the workbook for free during the Black Friday Breakthrough week.
🗓 The bundle opens November 26 and wraps December 2.
All the freebies will be unlocked on November 26. There are workbooks, planners, custom GPTs, and other gifts in this bundle. I got a sneak peek and there’s so much there!
Curious? Sign up and get into the waiting room.
Coming soon in The Book Case
My next Readability Review (No. 10 already!)…and I’m reviewing a book recommended by Ann Patchett in her weekly recommendation post from Parnassus Books.
An interview with one of my book coaching clients, Wendy Schwartz, author of The Optimism Code. Hear how she got to the finish line, even if she did hit ‘pause’ on her book.
Note: Prices in US dollars.