Welcome World-Changer!
Is 2019 The Year You've Promised Yourself You'll Go From Expert To Author?
Just imagine...
... if you were at your 90th birthday party and looked back...
... and realised you had never got round to writing that world-changing, business-growing book you had been dreaming of...
... how would you feel?
And that person out there, lying awake at night,
dreaming of the solution that only your book can offer...
... how would they feel?
There are a million reasons why not to write your book.
Maybe you're too busy.
Perhaps you've got too many ideas and don't know how to focus on the most important one.
Maybe you struggle with writing; it's not your thing or you hated English at school or you struggle with dyslexia.
Perhaps you're not sure where to start - it all feels so daunting.
Is it that you feel you're not .... enough? Experienced enough? Old enough? Young enough? Clever enough? Expert enough? Good enough? Important enough? Well-known enough? The list goes on...
Maybe your friends, family and loved-ones simply wouldn't understand and you're concerned about how they might react?
Perhaps it feels like too big a project and you're worried it will be a waste of time, if you don't finish it?
Or maybe you're secretly scared that no one will buy it and you'll have to crawl under the table at your virtual launch party and drown your sorrows in a mug of gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free chai-ethically-sourced-nut-milk-latte and a box of recycled-paper tissues.
We all have our favourite legitimate reasons excuses. What are yours?
Want to figure out your own, hidden excuses?
I can't write my business-growing, world-changing book,
because...
Write at least five finishes to that statement and there are your secret fears and worries.
For me, it was, "Who am I, to write a book?!"
For years, my personal favourite 'excuse' was my fear of trolls.
I got trolled really badly, back in 2008, after a newspaper interview and it was years before I could face the idea of seeing my name in print again. Even now, clicking 'send' for that final manuscript to go to the printer can feel like being summoned to the Headmaster's office and not knowing whether you're going to get yelled at or hear a round of applause.
Of course, there was a generous dose of "I don't have enough time!"
But mostly it was good old Imposter Syndrome: Who am I, to...? that got in my way.
Over the past ten years I have done my 'inside work' and thousands of hours of studying and how-to research to figure out how to become an author. I have had five life-changing books published.
But I still didn't think of myself as an 'author'.
Who was I to call myself an author?
The thing is that all of these fears, excuses, limiting beliefs and hidden blocks are fixable - surprisingly easily - when you know how.
So, early in 2017, I used the tools I love to share with my students to overcome a 30-year-old limiting belief that I couldn't write a story. I waited. Nothing felt different. I felt gutted.
Then, two days later I had drafted seven novels and the first one was published within five months. Readers have described it as 'unputdownable'. The sequel comes out this November.
What this taught me was two-fold:
1. You're not an author until you allow yourself to become one - and that's an 'inside job'
2. When you clear out your hidden blocks, and have a clear writing strategy, inspiration flows and you magnetise your dream readers.
What Might Publishing Your World-Changing Book Do For You?
Common 'side effects' include:
Making a bigger difference in the world by having an easy way to reach pretty much everyone on the planet who resonates with your message.
Getting to help more people with less effort.
Filling your courses / workshops / coaching book more easily - with better clients - and faster.
Having complete strangers call you and ask to work with you - and they're a perfect fit.
More easily landing speaking gigs, PR opportunities, interviews and expert exposure.
Having people recognise you and want to meet you at conferences and events.
Finding great Joint Venture opportunities that provide win-win results for both of you - and your audiences.
Having the credibility that means potential clients no longer haggle over your pricing or your terms and take your work together more seriously.
Earning more regular income, by working fewer hours, and only working with clients you love, giving you more time and money with your loved-ones and leaving you feeling less stressed and happier.
But to achieve all of this, it's essential to write the right book, not just a book.
And that's not as easy to figure out as most self-published authors tend to think.
I know, because I've got that t-shirt, having published 7 books in the past 10 years.
Want to shortcut your learning curve?
Want to know how to avoid the most common mistakes that mean most writers never publish and most books sell fewer than 250 copies - or leave their authors broke (or both)?
Join Me For The 2019 Author Mastermind
I'm running the an Author Mastermind for business owners who dream of writing a non-fiction book that grows their business and helps them to make a bigger difference in the world.
It's a unique blend of practical strategy, creative writing challenges (yes, they help with non-fiction, too!) and the little-known 'inside work' that makes the difference between 'meh' and 'wow!' with your book and its launch.
Join Me And You Will:
Just Imagine...
... waking up to an inbox full of thank you messages from total strangers...
... telling you how you changed their life with your book.
Want to take your next step towards making this your new normal?
What Will You Be Covering?
In addition to regular writing exercises (all in bite-sized chunks), here's an overview of what you'll be covering. All sessions are interactive, so it's easy for me to tailor the Mastermind to your specific needs. You get a new module every two weeks, to allow you to implement what you're learning.
And there is a weekly Q&A session during the modules (fortnightly after that) to keep you on track and for brainstorming ideas.
Module 0
Why do you want to write a book?
To kick us off, you'll be looking at all the reasons why you want to write a book - and finding out why some of the most common ones are brilliant reasons why NOT to write one!
Plus you'll discover the little-known secret to keeping yourself motivated - actually getting your book done - from writing your first word to six months after your launch - and beyond.
Module 1
Why would anyone want to read it?
How to avoid the #1 mistake that means no one apart from your mum and your best friend will buy your book, no matter how brilliant it is?
In module 1 I'll be sharing the five reasons why your dream customers WISH you would write your world-changing book. You'll learn insider secrets from my days as Head of Market Research at Dyson to figure out what your dream readers are looking for - so they feel like you're reading their mind (in a good way!).
And you'll learn the top 5 questions you need to ask yourself, to make your book stand out in a crowded marketplace.
Module 2
How to write a book that will grow your business
In module 2 you'll learn my favourite ways to make sure your book grows your business - and it's so much more than being 'just a business card'. Learn how to subtly weave these triggers in to your book, to avoid the #1 mistake that means most NY Times best-selling authors are broke.
Plus you'll discover ten things you could do in under ten minutes to test whether your book will fly off the shelves or gather virtual dust, before you even write a single word.
Module 3
Understanding the readers' journey
Module 3 is all about how to get that mess of ideas out of your head and into a compelling, unputdownable book. You'll learn how to avoid the single, biggest mistake that means that most books end up as a dust-collecting shelf-ornament, rather than a world-changing client-magnet.
I'll be spilling the beans on gems from 15+ years as an NLP Trainer, specialising in how to structure courses and books, and my original training in lean manufacturing & six sigma, so you can learn the process for translating your inner genius into something that creates transformations for your readers, on their sofa in their PJs.
Plus this is the module that you'll dig deep and uncover the 4 hidden blocks that mean most authors will never publish - or they subconsciously sabotage their book's success. This is the invisible key to success that most writers miss out.
Module 4
Planning for success
In module 4 we'll be talking about how to build a tribe of hungry readers, even if you haven't started writing yet, and my favourite secret to get them to make your book brilliant, not bleugh. Plus we'll cover how to sell out your first print run (if that's the way you want to publish).
You'll learn why launch planning isn't something you add on at the end, once the book has gone to the printer, but something you start when you write your first word.
And it's also the module you'll be working on your book's business plan - so you can work out whether it's worth the time and financial investment it will cost. (Hint: if you've followed the steps in this programme, it probably will be!) Plus you'll get clear on whether you want to self-publish or go for an agent / book deal - and you'll be in the perfect position to do so.
Module 5
Decision Time!
And finally, in our final module, it's decision time!
Based on what you've covered during the previous modules, it's time to decide whether writing your world-changing book is the right next step for you, your business, your loved-ones and your dream audience. And I'll be on hand with tools to help you to make that decision.
Even if it's not the right time for you or your business, nothing is wasted, because your planning and ideas will still be there to give you a head start in the future, and your writing practice will help with everything from blog posts to sales pages.
And There's More!
After the main modules, you get another two months of fortnightly group mentoring Q&A calls to keep you on track, get answers to your questions and give you the accountability you need, to get your book done.
What We're NOT Doing!
You're not going to be forcing yourself to finish your book in 30 days, just because of some arbitrary deadline!
You're not going to be giving up on sleep / abandoning your business / having your loved-ones thinking you've emigrated, just to hit some artificial goal.
Instead, you're going to lay strong foundations that make it easy to create your world-changing, best-selling, brilliant biz-growing book in 2019.
How You'll Get Results
This is a mastermind, so you will need to carve out some time to make the most of it (don't worry - I can help with that!). But it's all designed to produce results quickly, with as little time and effort as possible.
Here's what you'll be getting:
Fortnightly Live Masterclass
These live, interactive training sessions are designed to guide you through the writing process, from 'great idea' to 'done'.
They will be about 60 minutes and you'll get the replay, too.
See the module schedule, above.
Weekly Writing Challenges
Exercise your writing muscles, discover how to make it easier to feel inspired, and get friendly feedback from your peers to improve your writing skills, whether you're a beginner or a pro.
Bite-Sized Inspiration
I'll be doing short livestreams in our group, a couple of times a week, sharing things I wish I had known when I started my author journey, ten years ago - things you'll be super-glad you'll know by the end of our time together!
Accountability & Feedback
Between the Facebook group, the forum, the live Q&As and the masterclasses, you'll have plenty of feedback, support and accountability. Writing can feel lonely and this interaction makes a huge difference to your likelihood of success.
Deep-Dive Bonuses
You'll get my much-loved course on how to handle imposter syndrome - for authors. Plus there's my masterclass on how to 'magically' make more time. And you'll get my 'publishing planner' timeline cheat sheet, so you know exactly what to do and when.
You Are Not Alone
You get access to my private forum, plus our friendly Facebook group. I'll be popping in on weekdays with pep talks, to celebrate your successes and to answer questions. We'll have the weekly live Q&As, too. And you have the option to upgrade to Voxer support from me for the duration of this programme.
Who Is This Author Mastermind For?
It's perfect for you if you're a business owner or Passionate World Changer on a mission to make a bigger difference in the world and 'writing that book' has been on your wish list for years, but not yet happened. You'll get more from this programme if you already have past clients and case studies you can draw on, rather than if you're just setting out on your business journey.
You don't have to be a pro-writer. It's absolutely fine if you're a little bit scared (you're not alone!). What matters is that your heart is calling you to make NOW the time that you get your book done - and you're an action-taker, not 'course-collector'.
It's for non-fiction books, not novels, and you have to be open to putting in the effort to go and use the materials we'll be covering, to get the most from your time.
Even if you've already started a book, this Mastermind will still make a huge difference for you in making sure you're writing the right book and tweaking it to make it unputdownable. Plus you'll be creating a launch plan to guarantee your book's success.
Don't Know Me Yet? I'm Clare Josa.
I have been a certified NLP Trainer since 2003, which means I'm an expert in designing courses that work fast - getting you maximum results for minimum effort. It also makes me a pro at decoding the 'user manual' for your brain.
My prior background in engineering, specialising in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, means that I'm a great strategist with a fluff-free approach and a passion for sharing inspirational how-to that makes changing your life fast, fun and forever. I'm also a certified meditation, mindfulness and yoga teacher, so you get a generous dollop of that, too. My clients call it 'engineer-approved woo-woo'.
As the author of seven books and a regular radio and podcast interviewee, I have helped thousands of entrepreneurs and passionate world changers with overcoming imposter syndrome and getting their world-changing books written, published and launched - so they can make a bigger difference in the world. And I'd love to get to share those strategies with you in this Mastermind.
What's The Investment?
I know you're busy! And I have designed this programme to be in bite-sized chunks so you can fit it in, no matter how full your schedule is.
This is a Mastermind, not a free 5-day challenge, so you will need to invest the time and energy to get the most from it.
But 2 hours per week should be enough for the live masterclass and your 'homework', plus however much time you want to spend on writing practice.
It's a solid investment in your future and could save you months of writing the wrong book, so you can grow your business and make a bigger difference in the world.
To do this with me 1:1 would cost around £6,000 for 3 months of support. And I only take on a handful of clients for such intensive projects these days (only 2 places left for the whole of 2019). And by doing this Mastermind with fellow business owners, you'll actually get more from it than if we did it 1:1, because the idea-bouncing and feedback you'll get will be invaluable.
You never know, you might even end up writing the forewords for each others' books!
I want to make your Author Mastermind as accessible as possible, whilst still giving you the quality of course and support you deserve. So the regular price for this 3-month group Author Mastermind programme is just £995.
That's less than the cost of a 3-hour 'pick your brain' session with me - something people ask me for regularly, when it comes to writing a book. And you'll get a whole 3 months of working with me, getting answers to your questions, and bouncing ideas with your fellow Masterminders.
But if you commit and sign up TODAY, then you can join us for the Early Bird price of just £795. [Payment plan option available]
Are You Joining Us? Choose Between Starting In March Or September 2019
MARCH 2019
Get The Full Mastermind
£995 795
Payment Plan Available
September 2019
Get The Full Mastermind
£1995 1,495
Payment Plan Available
Note: March is the LAST time I will be running this programme at £995. From September 2019 the full price will be £1,995.
So if you're thinking about writing a book in the next year, please join us now.
Got Questions?
I don't have enough time!
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I'm not ready to write my book yet - is there any point in doing this Mastermind?
How long do I get access to the training materials?
I'm just launching my business. Is this for me?
I've already started my book - am I too late for this?
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