JOIN HELEN'S HEAD START WRITING MENTORING
If you'd love support to write your children's book from an experienced independent children's author and English teacher, you're in the right place. Helen can help you turn your dream of becoming a children's author into a reality.
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Whether you're a beginner, or already in the process of writing a children's book, you can get support with:
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Helen's Mentoring Style
People Helen has worked with describe her as encouraging, straight talking, nurturing, down to earth, inspiring, genuine and easy to talk to. She completely understands feelings of 'who am I to be writing a book?' and 'can I really do this? Who would want to publish / read my book?' as she's been there and still battles the mind monkeys. She also knows how hard it is to write around a full-time job and other commitments so she's there to help you to keep moving forwards and making progress with your author journey.
Investment for mentoring: £195
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The three month programme includes:
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To enquire about mentoring, email here
There are three places available for September - November
This is for support with writing chapter books, middle grade or teen / YA.
There are three places available for September - November
This is for support with writing chapter books, middle grade or teen / YA.
If you want your story to be seen and succeed, there's a lot more to do than just write it, upload it and hope it sells.
Did you know?
The average self-published book sells 250 copies.
The average self-published author makes $1,000 per year from their books.
33% of self-published authors make less than $500 per year.
90% of self-published books sell less than 100 copies.
20% of self-published authors report making no income from their books.
However
More than 1,000 self-published authors made $100,000 last year from Amazon.
Self-published Books & Authors Sales Statistics [2023]
https://wordsrated.com/self-published-book-sales-statistics/
Helen can share her experience of preparing books for publication, including self editing before working with an editor, using beta readers and proof readers and building pre-publication engagement with potential readers. You can also pick her brains about launching a book, getting PR, using social media for promotion and turning readers into fans.
There will be no exaggerated claims that she can make you into the next big name author, just honest, straightforward advice based on everything she's learned from her own author journey.
Did you know?
The average self-published book sells 250 copies.
The average self-published author makes $1,000 per year from their books.
33% of self-published authors make less than $500 per year.
90% of self-published books sell less than 100 copies.
20% of self-published authors report making no income from their books.
However
More than 1,000 self-published authors made $100,000 last year from Amazon.
Self-published Books & Authors Sales Statistics [2023]
https://wordsrated.com/self-published-book-sales-statistics/
Helen can share her experience of preparing books for publication, including self editing before working with an editor, using beta readers and proof readers and building pre-publication engagement with potential readers. You can also pick her brains about launching a book, getting PR, using social media for promotion and turning readers into fans.
There will be no exaggerated claims that she can make you into the next big name author, just honest, straightforward advice based on everything she's learned from her own author journey.
Formerly 'Pet Time Stories'
In the Head Start Boost course, Helen takes you through the exact process she uses to plan and start writing her stories so that you’ll know your own story inside out.
Discovering this method means you'll never get stuck with understanding the key points of your stories or knowing where they’re going.
If you’d like to learn Helen's tips and tricks for planning and starting to write a story with impact, here’s the info you need:
- She's a children’s author and English teacher and was a school librarian for ten years. She helps aspiring children's authors, just like you, get started on their journey to being a published author so they can achieve their dream without needing to spend a fortune, as a little support at the beginning is often all that's needed.
- She's known for writing animal stories featuring her own pets and ponies. Head Start Boost (formerly Pet Time Stories) is perfect for aspiring authors who have an interest in animals who'd like support with their writing, but the course content is also relevant to any other genre of story. The six modules will help to grow you confidence in getting clear on the narrative and starting to write your story.
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HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL GET
Your roadmap for preparing your writing journey so that you end with a story all planned out and the first chapter written:
Module 1
Know your character. Plan the main character in detail as a starting point for the story.
Module 2
Understand your story core by identifying the themes/messages of the story.
Module 3
Turn the initial idea into a full plan of the narrative arc.
Module 4
Make choices about the narrative viewpoint and character voice.
Module 5
Write an engaging first chapter that will hook the reader.
Module 6
Develop your writing skill: show, don’t tell.
EXPERIENCED TEACHER
Helen is an experienced teacher and writer (several of her books have been Amazon bestsellers). She'll be sharing the things she's learned with every book she's written that have allowed her to write and publish ten books in three years whilst also working as a teacher. If you want someone to offer support and accountability, be a sounding board, cheerleader and motivator, she's there for you.
GROW YOUR WRITING CONFIDENCE AND SKILL
At the end of the course, you will have started to write a story you can't wait to keep working on, and you’ll know exactly where it's going as it will be all planned out. You have the option of getting Helen's eyes on your plan and first chapter to get these in top shape before you strike out on the full book. Plus, you can take what you learn and apply it to future writing projects too which will help you write better and faster.
WHY DO YOU NEED THIS COURSE?
Avoid two big writing problems:
1. Not knowing how to start writing
2. Not being able to complete after you start.
Learn the secret behind-the-scenes work to setting up your story for success. Writing good stories is hard - if it were easy everyone would be doing it. But the secret to writing well is the work done before starting to write. Once that is in place, words will flow. Each lesson comes with a workbook to direct the activities.
Your roadmap for preparing your writing journey so that you end with a story all planned out and the first chapter written:
Module 1
Know your character. Plan the main character in detail as a starting point for the story.
Module 2
Understand your story core by identifying the themes/messages of the story.
Module 3
Turn the initial idea into a full plan of the narrative arc.
Module 4
Make choices about the narrative viewpoint and character voice.
Module 5
Write an engaging first chapter that will hook the reader.
Module 6
Develop your writing skill: show, don’t tell.
EXPERIENCED TEACHER
Helen is an experienced teacher and writer (several of her books have been Amazon bestsellers). She'll be sharing the things she's learned with every book she's written that have allowed her to write and publish ten books in three years whilst also working as a teacher. If you want someone to offer support and accountability, be a sounding board, cheerleader and motivator, she's there for you.
GROW YOUR WRITING CONFIDENCE AND SKILL
At the end of the course, you will have started to write a story you can't wait to keep working on, and you’ll know exactly where it's going as it will be all planned out. You have the option of getting Helen's eyes on your plan and first chapter to get these in top shape before you strike out on the full book. Plus, you can take what you learn and apply it to future writing projects too which will help you write better and faster.
WHY DO YOU NEED THIS COURSE?
Avoid two big writing problems:
1. Not knowing how to start writing
2. Not being able to complete after you start.
Learn the secret behind-the-scenes work to setting up your story for success. Writing good stories is hard - if it were easy everyone would be doing it. But the secret to writing well is the work done before starting to write. Once that is in place, words will flow. Each lesson comes with a workbook to direct the activities.
This is a self-study package, perfect for those who want to get access to all six lessons straight away. You can work at your own pace and fit it around your other commitments. The full course content of six pre-recorded videos with a workbook to accompany each lesson (exclusive to this course) is delivered via email within 48 hours of payment being made.
This may be a self-study package, but you're not alone! You will also have access to the HEADSTART BOOST Facebook group for support and community with others also writing their story.
VIP option - £147
The six pre-recorded videos and workbooks, plus access to the Facebook group and feedback from Helen on
- your story plan to ensure an effective narrative structure.
- your first chapter to ensure it hooks the reader.
Standard - £97.00
The six pre-recorded videos and workbooks, plus access to the Facebook group.
(Please note that as all the course material is available on payment, no refunds are available once payment is made).
If you're ready to get started, or have any questions, email to book / enquire.
This may be a self-study package, but you're not alone! You will also have access to the HEADSTART BOOST Facebook group for support and community with others also writing their story.
VIP option - £147
The six pre-recorded videos and workbooks, plus access to the Facebook group and feedback from Helen on
- your story plan to ensure an effective narrative structure.
- your first chapter to ensure it hooks the reader.
Standard - £97.00
The six pre-recorded videos and workbooks, plus access to the Facebook group.
(Please note that as all the course material is available on payment, no refunds are available once payment is made).
If you're ready to get started, or have any questions, email to book / enquire.
Come along and learn from me. I'm an experienced teacher and children's author and I'd love to help you have the experiences I've had, such as;
Seeing my books on sale worldwide online.
Seeing my books in window displays of book shops.
Being contacted by people who've loved the books and been inspired by them.
Getting to the top of the Amazon category rankings.
Receiving hundreds of positive reviews.
Going part time at work due to my book income.
Being able to earn money from doing something I love.
Speaking to children in schools about the joy of books, reading and writing.
Being featured in national magazines.
Winning awards.
Having a book I've written translated into another language through a foreign rights deal.
Being in control - writing what I like, when I like, working with people I like!
Seeing my books on sale worldwide online.
Seeing my books in window displays of book shops.
Being contacted by people who've loved the books and been inspired by them.
Getting to the top of the Amazon category rankings.
Receiving hundreds of positive reviews.
Going part time at work due to my book income.
Being able to earn money from doing something I love.
Speaking to children in schools about the joy of books, reading and writing.
Being featured in national magazines.
Winning awards.
Having a book I've written translated into another language through a foreign rights deal.
Being in control - writing what I like, when I like, working with people I like!
You can do it too!
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GREAT GIFTS FOR CREATIVES
Gift vouchers for the standard and VIP options are available. Whether it's for yourself or someone you know who'd love to write their own children's book, these make a wonderful gift for any aspiring writer.
Gift vouchers for the standard and VIP options are available. Whether it's for yourself or someone you know who'd love to write their own children's book, these make a wonderful gift for any aspiring writer.