Plan Your Most Productive Writing Year Yet
Are you ready to take control of your writing career, achieve your publishing dreams, and make 2025 your best year yet as a nonfiction author? This is your roadmap to success.
In just five focused days, you’ll go from feeling overwhelmed and uncertain to confident and clear, armed with a personalized plan to write, publish, and thrive in the year ahead.
Whether you’re juggling a busy schedule, stuck in a writing rut, or simply need guidance to navigate the author journey, Author Ascend 2025 will help you set goals, prioritize projects, and create an actionable plan for the new year.
What's Included
Day 1: Reflect & Realign
Start your journey by looking back. Reflect on your 2024 accomplishments, challenges, and lessons learned. This powerful session will help you celebrate your wins, embrace growth, and uncover key insights to take into the new year. You'll 'raft a heartfelt letter to your 2024 self and use guided workbook exercises to realign your author goals with your broader life purpose. Walk away with a clear understanding of what worked, what didn't, and what you want to carry forward into 2025.
Day 2: Setting Your Vision for 2025
What does 2025 hold for you as a nonfiction author? In this session, we'll explore your unique definition of success—whether it's writing that long-dreamed-of book, growing your audience, or leveraging your expertise to make a bigger impact. Learn how to balance writing with marketing, audience building, and your personal commitments. By the end of the day, you'll have a clear vision to guide your writing and publishing goals.
Day 3: Prioritizing Projects
Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? Day 3 is all about breaking down those big goals into achievable projects. Learn how to group tasks based on urgency, impact, and your personal priorities, so you can focus on what truly matters. This session will leave you with a simplified roadmap that makes your goals feel possible and energizing instead of intimidating.
Day 4: Mastering Time Management
Busy schedule? No problem. Day 4 focuses on time-blocking techniques and realistic strategies to protect your creative time while managing other commitments. You'll learn how to avoid burnout, stay consistent, and set boundaries that let you prioritize your writing without sacrificing the rest of your life
Day 5: Crafting Your Action Plan
We're bringing it all together. On the final day, you'll transform your big-picture vision into an actionable 90-day plan with clear, achievable steps. Learn how to set timelines, track your progress, and stay accountable so you can hit the ground running in 2025. By the end of this session, you'll have a personalized plan to keep you motivated and on track for success.
What You'll Accomplish
Reflect on 2024 to celebrate wins and learn from challenges.
Define your vision for 2025 and create a clear success roadmap.
Break down big goals into manageable, actionable steps.
Master time management strategies tailored for busy authors.
Craft a 90-day action plan to jumpstart the year with purpose and momentum.
Who This Is For
This coaching week is perfect for:
✨ Nonfiction authors looking to grow their audience and impact.
✨ Professionals and entrepreneurs balancing writing with life and work.
✨ Aspiring authors ready to take their ideas from dream to reality.
No matter where you are on your author journey, Author Ascend 2025 helps you succeed.
Your Expert Guide
Hi, I’m Melody Ann, founder of Author Nation and an experienced nonfiction book coach. I’ve helped countless authors, from doctors to Olympians, turn their ideas into impactful books.
This coaching week combines my years of experience, proven strategies, and practical tools to empower you to make 2025 your breakout year as an author.
Words from Past Participants
Don't Wait
Make 2025 Your Year to Shine
Event Details
Dates: January 12, 14, 15, 16, 17
Time: 10am PT | 1pm ET
Location: Live Online
(Replays available for one month)