Author Roadmap: Plan Your Book

Plan with Confidence. Write with Purpose. Launch with Clarity.

A 6-session guided program to craft your personalized roadmap for writing a nonfiction book. Gain clarity on your goals, identify your ideal reader, and develop a polished outline to jumpstart your journey.

What's Included

Session 1: Start Strong

Kickstart your author journey with clarity and confidence in this foundational session. You’ll uncover the structure and goals of the course, gain insights into how to make the most of each lesson, and get inspired with a welcome video that sets the tone for your path to success.

Session 2: Set Goals That Inspire

Transform your vision into actionable goals that fuel your writing process. This session will guide you through setting personal, professional, and legacy-driven objectives, ensuring you’re motivated and focused as you move forward in crafting your book.

Session 3: The Power of Your Perfect Reader

Discover how identifying your ideal reader can transform your writing and messaging. You’ll create a detailed reader profile and learn how to tailor your content to meet their needs, ensuring your book resonates deeply and connects with your audience.

Session 4: Your Big Idea

Develop a compelling book concept that stands out. This session will help you refine your big idea, validate it with actionable research, and craft a working title that captures your book’s essence and appeals to your target audience.

Session 5: Build a Winning Book Structure

Turn your ideas into a structured and actionable outline that simplifies the writing process. You’ll organize your thoughts into cohesive chapters and receive guidance on creating an outline that’s clear, engaging, and easy to follow..

Session 6: Your Personalized Book Roadmap

Bring all the elements together to complete your author roadmap. From refining your goals to finalizing your outline, this session will prepare you to confidently take the next steps in writing your book. End with a live Q&A to ensure you’re ready to move forward..

What You'll Accomplish

Define your goals and the purpose behind your writing.

Pinpoint your ideal reader to tailor your message effectively.

Develop a validated concept for your book that resonates.

Craft a cohesive outline to guide your writing process.

Create an actionable roadmap to move from planning to writing.

Who This Is For

This course is designed for:

✨ Aspiring Authors: Take your first step toward writing your nonfiction book.

✨ Coaches & Consultants: Use your book to expand your reach and influence.

✨ Passionate Writers: Transform your ideas into a structured plan for success.

Your Course Instructor

With over two decades of experience in the publishing world, Melody Ann has witnessed and embraced the industry’s exciting evolution. She is passionate about helping leaders, speakers, and entrepreneurs transform their expertise into impactful books that inspire readers, elevate businesses, and create lasting legacies.

As the founder of Author Nation, Melody has supported countless nonfiction authors in crafting books their readers love to read, review, and recommend. Her innovative Book Success Blueprint, a five-stage process from idea to publication, has made her a trusted guide for authors at any stage of their journey.

Her background includes working with Oxford University Press and teaching professional writing at the college and university level, giving her deep insights into the power of storytelling. Melody believes books are more than words on a page—they’re gifts that have the potential to change lives.

When she’s not empowering authors, Melody enjoys retreating to nature, recharging away from the hustle, and reconnecting with the creativity that drives her work.

Words from Our Clients

I appreciated the specific suggestions to each participant from Melody. Plus, the continual review of the five basic stages in the Book Success Blueprint helped keep me on track. I also loved the complementary workbooks for each of our sessions as they made the process clearer.

Audrey Mike

There is no one else that I would recommend over Melody for writing analysis. Thank you so much Melody for your honest guidance, your reassuring words and sharing your high level of expertise in this field with me.

Paul N.

I normally hate doing exercises, but really found them helpful here. They were the right length in terms of time and the feedback on them was very effective. We received personal notes on our work that helped us better understand where we needed to improve.

Marilyn W.

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Event Details

Dates: January 28, 30, February 4, 6, 11, 13
Time: 11am PT | 2pm ET – Each session is 2 hours
Location: Recorded and Live Online

(Replays available)

$ 97

Proven Framework: Tested methods to get from idea to action.
Guided Support: I’ll be with you every step of the way.
Flexible Format: Perfect for busy schedules with a mix of live and recorded content.