Let's Make Your Summer Count!

In only four short days, Americans across the US will celebrate Memorial Day, the unofficial beginning of the summer season.

I love summers...

Warm weather.

The smell of fresh-cut green grass.

Evenings on the back deck of our house.

Family vacations.

Hikes in the Colorado mountains.

Summer libations.

What’s not to love?

Summers lend themselves to relaxation, spare time, and sudden downpours of creativity.

You know what can put a damper on it?

Sitting on a manuscript that’s stuck.

You know that feeling. It creates a small knot in your stomach, reminding you that you need to do something about it. It throws a subtle shroud of guilt over you whenever you try to enjoy yourself. Even on weekends.

And you know that if you don’t move forward, you'll miss your opportunity for significance.

This summer, we’re going help you get it unstuck.

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Here's How

This summer, Illumify is offering something we’ve never done before: a strategy to help you reach your writing destination.

Want to move your book from idea to solid outline?

Outline to first draft? 

First draft to copyedit-ready manuscript?

Maybe you need a developmental edit that takes your writing from good to great.

Or maybe you need or sounding board for your scattered ideas.

You have time this summer to make significant progress on your book and hit the next milestone.

That's why we're offering this Memorial Day sale.

5 one-hour sessions of book coaching for only $500. 

This offer expires May 31.

Our normal rate is $125 per hour for non-Illumify authors. We’ve never offered this before and we’ll never offer it again. 

This is the rate Illumify authors pay. We’re rolling out our new packages and prices on June 1, so now is the time to respond.

Let’s get you to the place you want to go with your manuscript THIS SUMMER.

Here's my thinking...

When you’re accountable only to yourself, it’s easy to let other things get in the way that prevent you from finishing your manuscript—when you know deep down that you’d much rather finish it!

Karen is a bestselling author, ghostwriter, and national speaker. She has more than 30 years’ experience in publishing and worked with many traditional publishers including Thomas Nelson, Revell, and Waterbrook Press (an imprint of Penguin Random House).

She will...

Hold you accountable, so you actually make progress on your manuscript.

Answer any questions you might have—which will save you hours of time trying to figure it out on your own.

Serve as a sounding board for your amazing ideas.

Help you create a workable timeline, and more.

All this, so you can realize your writing dream.

No joke—this is the fastest, shortest path for you to get unstuck this summer.

Since forming Illumify nine years ago, I have spent tens of thousands of dollars on coaches who know more than me.

Without them, Illumify wouldn't be in existence.

There's a good chance your book depends on it.

Let’s get you to the place you want to go with your manuscript THIS SUMMER. 

Price includes 5 hours of book coaching with Master Book Coach Karen Bouchard. If you're looking for book coaching on your children's book, Lori Scott, our children's coach is an award-winning author.

After making your purchase, I'll connect you with Karen or Lori.

Quick Question

Where are you stuck with your manuscript? Why did you set it aside? What caused you to lose momentum? Reply to this email and let me know. We’re always looking for resources to help you.

And just so you know: I read every email you send.

If you want to hit the Christmas market with your finished manuscript, you need to act now. Click here to schedule a meeting with me and let's explore how the possibilities of your book idea.

Let’s bring your book to life!