Is writing a book a business venture? Five Business Elements New Authors Must Invest in to Ensure Their Venture Becomes a Success

Greetings, Beloved, and welcome to The Write Conservative Blog Series.

I am Coach Felecia Killings, Founder and CEO of The Felecia Killings Foundation.

At The Foundation, our vision is to be the premier educational platform and book-publishing company that delivers spiritual and practical training to 10,000,000 leaders with conservative values.

Our mission is to equip each leader for the work of their ministry, business, and platform; and we purpose to help each leader tell their empowering stories, package their expertise in book format, and become a national powerhouse in the social, political, and economic spheres.

​We accomplish this mission by providing advanced training solutions via our e-books, e-courses, monthly virtual summits, and leadership development and book-publishing school.

In addition, through our daily empowerment on Twitter and our Conscious Conservative Social Media Network, we teach men and women how to walk in their calling while showing them how to empower readers to build empires based on Kingdom principles.

No matter your story, no matter your circumstance, God is ready to perform great wonders through you. My life is a living testament to this.

​And our virtual training and online community will help you manifest your calling, starting now. ​

The Write Conservative Blog Series is our newest empowering space within The Foundation, teaching leaders with conservative values how to package their story and expertise in book format.

Our FREE online sessions (via this blog) provide core lessons that deliver a snippet of what our premium authors receive in the  book-publishing school.

Our training walks aspiring authors from A to Z of writerpreneurship. And when each author-client completes their education, they will have their books published and promoted through our publishing company for life.

Now, when discussing "conservative values," I am not restricting my authorship teachings to just the political space.

Conservative values are often those traditional principles we see in the culture and society.

As such, if you have expertise in areas such as parenting, marriage, finances, and more, these FREE lessons will show you how to get started in putting your ideas in a book for the world to read.

Ultimately, my purpose for each lesson is to teach you how to own your hard story, publish your new book, and build a virtual empire that empowers millions annually with your God-focused message. 

Since 2011, I've worked with new and aspiring authors like you, showing them how to build a successful online business or virtual ministry around their authorship. My clients have become best-selling authors, online teachers, world-renown ministers, and award-winning coaches in their industries.

The lessons I taught them throughout our coaching sessions are the same ones I implemented within my own virtual empire; and today, as a result of remaining consistent in this endeavor, my platform has become a national powerhouse within the conservative political space.

Just to give you an idea of my background: I've been featured on major independent and mainstream conservative outlets, including Red State, Sonnie's Corner, FOX Primetime, FOX and Friends, the New York Post, FOX Digital, and more. My Movement's consultant work provides key strategies for candidates who need to win Black voters' hearts to secure election victories.

And that's just what I've accomplished as a result of becoming a published author.

At the core of my coaching work, however, is my desire to see rising leaders like you walk fully in your calling. I believe you have an empowering message to share with people in your sphere of influence. I believe you are called to lead in your space.

But often times, people like you suppress that calling because your story is too hard or controversial. You worry about other people discovering what you've gone through, but I am here to tell you that story is exactly what people need who are enduring similar hardships like you.

As with all my teachings, I will share spiritual and practical insight to help you fully embrace your life's journey. More specifically, I will teach you why God uses "the least of these" to carry out His greatest exploits. 

But I won't stop there.

While it is great to have the inspiration and motivation to walk in your grace, you also need the "science" behind building a platform, venture, or book product that will reach the audience God wants you to empower.

So, as you read each lesson, be sure to take notes on the practical steps involved in this process.

Book publishing is simply one part of your life's mission and purpose.

It is the tangible product of a larger piece.

Whether you decide to launch a political platform, start an online business, or create a virtual ministry, your book is key to unlocking other doors of opportunities.

And The Write Conservative Blog Series is the vehicle I use to help you get started.

But to claim the most from your experience, you will need advanced coaching and lessons about the process, which can now be found in our online program, The Write Conservative Book Publishing School.

Our training is a self-paced, intensive coaching program that contains 11 core lessons focused on:
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1. Creating the mindset for your success as an author
2. Developing the business plan for your authorship
3. Identifying the message you’re called to deliver
4. Identifying the people you’re called to empower
5. Identifying the core story you will use in your book to highlight your core message or expertise
6. Performing extensive research on your topic before writing a single word for your manuscript
7. Generating 10-15 subtopics (core lessons) within your core message that leads the reader from point A to B on their journey
8. Learning how to use your story (storytelling) to support the core principles/lessons in your book
9. Learning how to stay motivated and most productive during the book-publishing process
10. Learning how to write your 20K - 30K manuscript in 45 days
11. Creating the launch sequence for your book

By the end of your training, you will:
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• Become a published author through a nationally-recognized organization
• Develop an established brand
• Generate wealth through your book-publishing venture
• Become a featured author in our Movement
• And be equipped to dominate the online space with your empowering message

Stay tuned, because you will learn more about this offering later.

Now, in this next lesson, we will tackle the 5 business investments you must make at the beginning of your journey to ensure you thrive.

More specifically, this lesson will teach you about:

1. Investing proper time in your virtual empire and book-publishing venture
2. Investing money in your ongoing training as a leader
3. Investing in your author and/or speaking platform (website and blog)
4. Investing in your marketing endeavors
5. Investing in the right publishing services

So, grab your notepad and pen, and let's dive into this teaching.

You Must be Willing to Invest Time into Your Virtual Empire and Book-Publishing Venture

It never fails.

Whenever working with a new client, one of the common statements he makes is, "I didn't know it required all this."

Whenever new leaders get the idea to write and publish a book or to become motivational speakers, they make costly assumptions about the process.

They assume their books will automatically sell because God gave them the idea to write their story; or they believe speaking gigs will magically come knocking on their door because they have been chosen.

They assume people will automatically purchase thousands of their books simply because they may be listed on Amazon.

They assume all they have to do is write that next best book, and everything else will take care of itself.

That's a faulty mistake among newbie authors, and one I don't want you to make.

When it comes to building your new virtual empire using your story as the bedrock for its launch, you need to see yourself as building your own virtual business or career.

You must give time and energy to your work, otherwise it will die.

If you don't nurture your platform, no one else will.

You must be skilled in effective time-management strategies.

You must be skilled in planning the execution of your virtual empire.

You must learn to adopt certain behaviors so your empire thrives for a lifetime.

When you master these skills, your work will multiply exponentially over time, because the Law of Sowing and Reaping is always in effect.

The time you sow into your empire at the beginning stage will yield massive fruit ... IF you remain committed to the calling.

I know this can be challenging, especially if you are new to the conservative space and independent-publishing arena.

But you can't allow excuses, procrastination, and a lack of persistence to stop you from walking in your calling.

This is something I train my clients to do:

• I teach them how to be most productive with their time by having an accountability partner to help them complete their book project.
• I teach them how to properly prepare for long-term success in their venture.
• I teach them how to plan their virtual business, manage their time wisely as new authors, and set SMART goals to achieve optimal success.

Why?

Because time is valuable.

You must learn to use it wisely.

Again, what you sow into your virtual empire today, you will eventually reap during a time of harvest.

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You Must be Willing to Invest Money into Your Training

I can't stress this point enough, especially because the virtual space has quickly become the new norm within every industry.

Your virtual empire will only succeed based on your willingness to invest in the right training for your work.

This is what I discovered back in 2015 as I observed my business stagnating.

I realized the only way I could change my situation was to invest in my education and training.

That's when I began purchasing relevant books on online business and entrepreneurship.

I purchased online courses that helped me better understand certain elements of entrepreneurship such as blogging, video marketing, online business management, sales funnels, systems of operations, and more.

Even when I had very little money to spare, I took that little and purchased my education because I needed to prove to myself that my ministry was worth it.

And you must do the same thing.

If you want to see your virtual empire flourish, you must invest financially in the training that's provided to you.

You must be willing to prove to yourself that your empire is worth the financial investment.

If you're not going to invest in your work financially, neither will others. Again, it goes back to the principles of sowing and reaping.

If you sow a little in your work, only expect a small return.

But when you generously invest in your training--in the RIGHT training!--you will experience success beyond your current dreams.

You Must be Willing to Invest in Your Online Platform

In today's climate, your online footprint can make or break your aspirations.

In other words, if you want to build a following of loyal listeners and doers, then having a robust online platform is tantamount.

Your platform is your online space where you make direct connections with your tribe, fanbase, and readers.

Your platform includes your website and any other content marketing media that you use as a part of your marketing strategy.

Your main platform can consist of a blog, podcast, or broadcast.

In my case, I incorporate all elements and have even turned Twitter into a classroom-type marketplace of ideas.

Building a platform means providing consistent, ongoing content for your audience, even before you ask them to purchase your books, vote for your candidacy, or donate towards your cause.

Without a platform, it is nearly impossible for you to succeed, especially because readers and consumers expect leaders to have an online space for them to visit.

When done effectively, your platform can help you land speaking engagements, which is a powerful tool for spreading your message. It can also open other doors of opportunities, including getting featured on major conservative outlets.

And that's why it's important to be willing to invest in your platform's development.

Again, when you do this correctly, the rewards will be outstanding.

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You Must be Willing to Invest in Effective Marketing Endeavors

Nearly all new leaders avoid this topic: marketing.

This is because most of them simply want to focus on their work rather than sharing with the world what it is they do.

In the case of publishing one's book, the sentiment is the same.

New authors fear self-promotion or marketing.

They want publishers or other people to promote their book while they focus exclusively on writing or creating content.

And if you have thousands and thousands of dollars to spend on those kinds of marketing services, then go for it!

But for most new authors, they don't have resources to do that.

So, what are they to do?

The answer: Invest in their own marketing efforts.

Leaders like you can use inexpensive, cost-effective strategies to promote their books and other products when they employ content marketing techniques.

Remember earlier when I told you blogging was an important element of building one's platform?

That's because blogging is a type of content marketing tool that helps you promote what you sell.

Consider how I'm currently using my blog posts to promote my book-publishing school.

Through my articles, I share actionable lessons that help you understand the science behind building a virtual empire; and then I embed my services seamlessly within each article.

From there, I share these empowering lessons on my social media platforms where the bulk of my audience resides.

And that's how you can use blogging to your advantage, too. It's a great way for you to continue writing while simultaneously marketing your book or other political aspirations.

Within my book-publishing school, I will teach you other methods for effective marketing including setting up a powerful Twitter account to engage your audience.

​The point being: marketing is essential to your growth.

You Must be Willing to Invest in the RIGHT Publishing Services

Now, here's what I mean by this: Whether you decide to traditionally publish or self-publish your book, you need to do your homework.

You need to work with a reputable company that provides quality services for your needs.

If you want to traditionally publish, then you have to study that industry; and you have to find a company that is willing to take on your project. This is an especially challenging feat, particularly for new authors.

But if you move along the self-publishing route, you will find it's easier to get your books printed and published.

But you still need to present a high-quality product.

There are thousands of service providers who can help with your publishing needs such as creating your book cover, developing your website, providing ghostwriting services, printing your copies, and much more.

With that said, I want to stress this point: Do not assume you can do everything on your own.

You are not the expert when it comes to the technical side of building and managing a powerful virtual empire or composing your first book.

You are simply the expert in the message God called you to write and speak.

Therefore, it's vital you be willing to invest in the right publishing services to make your product a success.

Here's Your Takeaway and Assignment

When you are just entering the publishing industry, it's hard to determine which services you should purchase and where your time is best spent.

So, my advice to you is to start with research.

Secure a book-publishing coach who can walk you through the phases of virtual empire development. Select someone whose reputation matches her teachings.

If that coach can't prove to you how her strategies worked for her own empire -- and that of her previous clients -- then find another expert to train you.

From there, begin applying her teachings to your work immediately.

You will discover just how much you can accomplish with the right expert.

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This lesson is also sponsored by The Write Conservative Book Publishing School

From Best-Selling Author and Award-Winning Coach, Felecia Killings, comes an upscale training program that empowers aspiring authors with conservative values.

The Write Conservative is the #1 coaching program that provides a proven, step-by-step process to help today's leaders write, publish, and launch their new book and virtual empire. 

During the online training, you will learn:
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• How to lay the foundation for your authorship and new virtual empire
• How to create a story brand and online voice that attracts the right people to your empowering platform
• How to construct your manuscript in 3-6 months
• And how to publish your book through The Foundation  and generate your first book sales

Lessons and weekly homework assignments within this program include:​​

• Creating the mindset for your success as an author
• Developing the business plan for your authorship, which entails your vision and mission statements
• Identifying the message you’re called to deliver
• Identifying the people you’re called to empower
• Identifying the core story you will use in your book to highlight the core message or expertise
• Performing extensive research on your topic before writing a single word for your manuscript
• Generating 10-15 subtopics (core lessons) within your core message that lead readers from point A to B on their journey
• Learning how to use your story (storytelling) to support the core principles/lessons in your book
• Learning to stay motivated and most productive during the book-building process
• Securing the right experts for your publishing journey
• How to write your 20K - 30K manuscript in 45 days and submit to The Foundation for final production
• Creating the launch sequence for your book
• Getting your book published and featured during your online book launch

BONUS lessons within the program include:
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• Conveying your story within the social, political, or economic spaces
• ​How to secure appearances on mainstream and independent media outlets using your book
• Why your book is the roadmap for your future speaking engagements​​
• How to scale your virtual empire to reach millions each month
• How to become "uncancellable" by owning your hard story, using it to empower others, and not caring what anyone has to say about it
• ​And so much more!

By the end of the program:

1. You will be a published author
2. You will develop an established brand
3. You will have a clear and concise mission and vision for your platform
4. ​You will learn how to generate wealth through your book-publishing venture
5. You will be equipped to dominate the online space​
6. And you will be among a network of other influencers, authors, and leaders who are changing the world using their dynamic stories

apply today

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