New authors often struggle to get started writing and keep going until their book is written and published. As a bestselling author, nonfiction book coach, and ghostwriter/copy editor for more than 20 years, I've developed strategies that work for me and my clients. In my interview I'll include strategies like: naming your book and designing a mock cover; creating your book outline/table of contents; setting a writing schedule; getting accountability; creating a publishing timeline; setting and celebrating short term goals and milestones; finding comparable books to model; getting clear about your reasons for writing and your readers' benefit for reading your book; overcoming internal and external roadblocks; and much more.

Join Angela Yuriko Smith as she shares how adding her individuality to her work made all the difference from her first professional sale to winning high level awards. Drawing from her experience as the publisher of Space and Time magazine and a two-time Bram Stoker Award® winner, Angela offers a wealth of knowledge for aspiring and seasoned writers alike.

Identity is not found in appearance or titles. 

It's found in your Character.

So, I speak on how to not operate in others opinions or affirmations. 

A brief introduction to the possibility of Life 2.0. When unexpected Life events have left you reeling, wondering who you are now and what your purpose is, it's time to reboot and start over.

Just as computers get overwhelmed by too much data and get stop requiring a reboot, life can sometimes be too much, leaving you stuck and unsure how to move forward. Getting rid of excess and unnecessary ‘data’ is how a computer restarts. You can restart your life by using similar processes. The Life Reboot Protocol is a unique system derived from business process improvement techniques that are applied to the process of life, so you  too can restart and live the life you want on your terms.

When you know the root cause of your issues plus what and who is contributing to those issues, only then can you define an appropriate solution that works. 

It's time to finally put you first - discover who you truly are and what you want so you can make the rest of your life the best of your life and start living  on your terms. 

In "Your Deepest, Darkest Secrets are the Key To Your Best-Seller" beginner level authors will learn how to tap into the powerful emotions from their own life-changing events to write a gripping novel that readers can’t put down, then how to use those same events to open doors for guest spots on podcasts, speaking engagements, and media opportunities. At the end of this presentation you will know how to: Draw on your life experiences without becoming biographical, 4 characteristics of life events that will add depth to your novel, How to leverage your experiences to sell more books

In this inspiring presentation, Maricel Rocha, an integrative health coach and Positive Intelligence Coach, will guide you through the three essential fitness areas that directly impact your writing: physical fitness, mental fitness, and metabolic fitness. By focusing on these pillars, you’ll learn how to sustain your creative energy, sharpen your mind, and extend your health span, all of which are crucial for achieving your writing goals.

Maricel will cover:

• Physical Fitness: Practical tips on exercise, sleep optimization, and ergonomics to keep your body energized and comfortable during long writing sessions.
• Mental Fitness: Strategies for cultivating a positive mindset, managing stress and emotions, and using mindfulness to maintain mental clarity and focus.
• Metabolic Fitness: Insights into balanced nutrition, using Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM), and stress management to support metabolic health, ensuring sustained energy and cognitive function.

Join this session to discover how an integrative approach to fitness can fuel your creativity and help you write with greater focus, energy, and resilience.

This is your chance to speak as an attendee. What brings you to this summit, and what would you like to receive from your time investment?  Where are you in the process of being an author? What resources would help you, and what would you like from other attendees? Let's get to know each other so we can make the most of our time together today.

We've all just learned so much from our fellow authors and service providers. How can we leverage what we learned, without overwhelming ourselves?! Group discussion mastermind-style.