1. One-Off Intensive Workshops
These are your bread and butter — standalone sessions that don't require ongoing commitment from you or your attendees.
Structure
These are your bread and butter — standalone sessions that don't require ongoing commitment from you or your attendees.
Structure
Workshop Topics Already in Your WheelhouseSince your skills center on publishing, platform setup, and launches, here are natural topics:
- "Publish Your Fiction Book on KDP" — Walk through upload, metadata, categories, pricing
- "StoryOrigin From Scratch" — Live setup demo of reader magnets, review copies, swaps
- "Nail Your Book Launch" — Timeline, ARC distribution, promo stacking, launch day execution
- "Amazon A+ Content Masterclass" — What it is, why it matters, how to create it
- "Build Your Author Newsletter" — Platform selection, welcome sequence, lead magnet strategy
How to Run It Without Overwhelm
- Pick one topic you could teach in your sleep — probably KDP publishing or StoryOrigin setup, since you already do these 1:1
- Create a simple slide deck (Google Slides/Canva) — 10–15 slides max, mostly screenshots and walk-throughs
- Include a 1-page handout — Checklist or template related to the topic (this adds perceived value)
- Leave 45–60 minutes for live Q&A — This is where your coaching skills shine and where attendees get the most value
- Record it — The replay becomes a passive income product you can sell indefinitely
Timeline to Launch Your First One
- Week 1: Choose topic, outline content, create slide deck and handout
- Week 2: Build a simple checkout page (Stripe link or Eventbrite), announce to your newsletter
- Week 3: Keep promoting, answer questions, finalize logistics
- Week 4: Run the workshop live, record it, follow up with attendees
2. Peer Accountability Circle
This one is deceptively simple — and honestly, authors crave this. Writing and publishing can be isolating, and most authors just want someone to be accountable to.
Structure
This one is deceptively simple — and honestly, authors crave this. Writing and publishing can be isolating, and most authors just want someone to be accountable to.
Structure
What Happens on a Call
This is the key — you're not teaching. You're facilitating. Here's a simple flow:
Minutes 0–5: Welcome & Check-In Quick round-robin: "What did you accomplish since our last call?"
Minutes 5–25: Goal Sharing & Blockers Each person gets 2–3 minutes to share:
Minutes 40–45: Commitments Everyone states their next action step out loud. You follow up in the group chat mid-week with a "How's it going?" nudge.
This is the key — you're not teaching. You're facilitating. Here's a simple flow:
Minutes 0–5: Welcome & Check-In Quick round-robin: "What did you accomplish since our last call?"
Minutes 5–25: Goal Sharing & Blockers Each person gets 2–3 minutes to share:
- One win from the past two weeks
- One goal for the next two weeks
- One thing blocking them
Minutes 40–45: Commitments Everyone states their next action step out loud. You follow up in the group chat mid-week with a "How's it going?" nudge.
Between Calls
- Private group (Facebook group or Discord channel): Daily/weekly check-ins, encouragement, resource sharing
- Simple weekly form (Google Form): "What did you do this week toward your publishing goal?" — Takes 2 minutes to fill out, keeps people honest
- You pop in 2–3 times a week to answer quick questions, share a relevant tip, or cheer someone on
- No content creation — you're organizing conversations, not producing curriculum
- Your facilitation skills from coaching calls translate directly
- Your book biz knowledge means you can spot when someone is heading in the wrong direction and gently redirect
- Low time commitment — maybe 3–4 hours/month total including group chat
3. Group Coaching Circle
This is the middle ground between the workshops and the accountability circle. It combines teaching with coaching in a relaxed, ongoing format. Here's exactly how to do it:
Structure
This is the middle ground between the workshops and the accountability circle. It combines teaching with coaching in a relaxed, ongoing format. Here's exactly how to do it:
Structure
The Core Difference
How a Typical Session Works
Part 1 — Mini Lesson (20–25 min) You teach a short, focused topic. No elaborate slide deck — just a few key points, maybe a screen share showing something practical. Examples:
Part 3 — Wrap-Up & Homework (5–10 min) Give one clear action item for the week. Keep it simple: "By next week, have your top 7 keywords chosen and ready to share."
Why Authors Will Love This
Intensive Workshop ($147-$197) ↓
(Some attendees want more ongoing support) ↓
Group Coaching Circle ($247-$347, 4-6 weeks) ↓
(Some want continued accountability + guidance) ↓
Peer Accountability Circle ($97-$147/month, ongoing) ↓
(Some are ready for dedicated 1:1 support) ↓
VA Retainer ($500+/month) Each step is a natural upgrade.
An author might attend a workshop, realize they want hands-on help, join a coaching circle, then stay in the accountability circle afterward to keep momentum — and eventually hire you as their VA when their book takes off.
Where to Start Tomorrow
If I were you, I'd:
Part 1 — Mini Lesson (20–25 min) You teach a short, focused topic. No elaborate slide deck — just a few key points, maybe a screen share showing something practical. Examples:
- Week 1: "Choosing the right keywords and categories"
- Week 2: "Setting up your reader magnet and newsletter"
- Week 3: "Planning your ARC and review strategy"
- Week 4: "Building your launch timeline"
- Look at their Amazon page and give live feedback
- Review their book description in real time
- Walk through their StoryOrigin setup together
- Help them pick keywords live using Amazon's search bar
Part 3 — Wrap-Up & Homework (5–10 min) Give one clear action item for the week. Keep it simple: "By next week, have your top 7 keywords chosen and ready to share."
Why Authors Will Love This
- They get your expert eyes on their specific situation at a fraction of your 1:1 coaching rate
- The hot seat format means everyone learns from everyone's questions
- It feels personal and high-touch without requiring you to prepare a full course
- It's time-boxed (4–6 weeks) so it doesn't feel like a forever commitment for anyone
- Offer it to past coaching clients who wanted more but couldn't afford ongoing VA services
- Mention it at the end of your intensive workshops ("Want to go deeper? Join my next group coaching circle")
- Announce in your newsletter with a simple "I'm opening 10 spots for a small group coaching series"
Intensive Workshop ($147-$197) ↓
(Some attendees want more ongoing support) ↓
Group Coaching Circle ($247-$347, 4-6 weeks) ↓
(Some want continued accountability + guidance) ↓
Peer Accountability Circle ($97-$147/month, ongoing) ↓
(Some are ready for dedicated 1:1 support) ↓
VA Retainer ($500+/month) Each step is a natural upgrade.
An author might attend a workshop, realize they want hands-on help, join a coaching circle, then stay in the accountability circle afterward to keep momentum — and eventually hire you as their VA when their book takes off.
Where to Start Tomorrow
If I were you, I'd:
- Pick one workshop topic (I'd suggest "Nail Your Book Launch" or "Publish Your Fiction Book on KDP" since those showcase your deepest expertise)
- Announce the accountability circle to your newsletter — it requires the least prep and can start within 2 weeks
- Plan the group coaching circle for ~6 weeks out — giving you time to build interest and prepare a loose outline