Applications are open for our 2024/25 #BeMoreFlo Scholarship
Do you have a story that needs telling or a skill that needs sharing?
Perhaps you have been wanting to join our next BOOK FORGE intake but it just isn’t possible at the moment?
Why not apply for our amazing #BeMoreFlo scholarship? Our successful candidate will get a 12-month membership to our flagship writing programme, THE BOOK FORGE, completely free.
APPLY NOW AND YOU COULD BE JOINING US FOR FREE IN OCTOBER!
If you are ready to write your book, we are here to support you!
Make this the year you commit to writing the book you have been dreaming of writing.
THE BOOK FORGE
From idea to bestseller: forging remarkable books, with care.
The Book Forge is a 12-month writing programme offering comprehensive and compassionate support to new and experienced authors. Each month the Booksmith coaches will share knowledge from their field of expertise, giving you all the tools you need to write and edit your non-fiction book without any stress or strain.
Jen Moore and Kate Beddow possess a wealth of expertise in writing and publishing, accumulating over 45 years of combined experience. Jen has forged her career as a copy editor and content writer, while Kate has honed her skills as a teacher, writing therapist and coach. Together they provide a holistic, all-encompassing curriculum for anyone wanting to learn the essential skills to take their book from an ember of an idea to a hot-off-the-press success. Kate and Jen are dedicated to guiding you through the entire process, from planning to editing, while equipping you with invaluable techniques to ensure your physical and emotional wellbeing are cared for throughout.
How does The Book Forge work?
When you join us for 12 months of learning and creation in The Book Forge, we will help you to hammer out your ideas and craft the book you have always wanted to write. With our combination of writing expertise and wellbeing strategies, we will support you in writing your bestseller.
When you become a part of The Book Forge community, you will…
Be guided to discover the perfect writing style for your book and help you in find your authentic writer’s voice.
Be provided with expert support to plan, format, and craft your book effectively.
Have valuable techniques of the trade shared with you to ensure that your book resonates with your intended audience and captures their interest.
Establish attainable objectives that will keep you focused and motivated, enabling you to accomplish your writing goals.
Learn how to work through writer’s block and any obstacles that hinder your progress, allowing you to unleash your creativity and excel in your writing projects.
Be cared for. Writing can be emotionally draining and physically demanding. We provide guidance and support to help you maintain a healthy balance while pursuing your writing journey.
THE BOOK FORGE DOORS OPEN ON 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024!
As a member, you will get…
Two live sessions per month, where you can actively participate and engage with our community, gaining valuable insights and inspiration.
Meditations designed to help you relax, focus, and tap into your creative flow, enhancing your writing experience.
Q&A sessions, providing you with the opportunity to ask questions, seek guidance, and receive expert advice from our experienced instructors.
Access to mastermind groups, where you can connect and collaborate with like-minded writers, sharing ideas, providing feedback, and supporting each other’s growth.
PDF workbooks to guide you through the writing process, creating a comprehensive resource that will serve as a valuable future reference.
Engaging talks and presentations from industry experts, giving you rare insights and knowledge to enhance your writing skills and broaden your understanding.
Worth £3,000!
“This program gives me so much hope and inspiration. It’s one of my favourite parts of my life right now. I am grateful to you all.”
By the end of the programme you will have discovered…
- The topics that ignite your curiosity and unleash your motivation.
- How to captivate your target audience with your words.
- The genre and writing style that will captivate readers and leave them yearning for more from your book.
- What distinguishes your writer’s voice from all the others and why yours needs to be heard.
- What elements contribute to creating a captivating read?
- The art of effective planning and structuring for your book, ensuring it captivates and resonates with your readers.
- What strategies you can employ to avoid common grammar and spelling errors.
- What steps you should follow when drafting your bestselling book.
- How transformative the editing and proofreading process is, refining your writing to achieve perfection.
- The secret to reviewing, refining, and finalising your book, guaranteeing its completion and putting you on the path to becoming a bestseller!
- How to create the perfect writing routine and find your rhythm.
- The key to nurturing your physical and mental well-being to unlock a world of productive writing sessions.
- The hidden potential of journaling, to empower writers to tap into their creativity and gain clarity.
- The art of navigating and conquering writer’s block, unlocking your creative flow.
- Learn how to unlock your true writer’s voice by tapping into your inner self.
- How to acknowledge and process emotions in the writing journey.
- How to conquer imposter syndrome and silence self-doubt with powerful strategies tailored for writers.
- How to harness natural support systems for writers.
- How infuse your writing routine with the transformative power of affirmations and intentions.
- The art of reading for writers. How to enhance your creativity and craft by immersing yourself in the power of other people’s writing.
Within the next 12 months you will be given all the tools you need to write a successful book and become a bestseller.
This is what you get…
Two live, online teaching classes a month
Ensuring you have all the knowledge and support you need to write your book.
Q&A opportunities with Kate and Jen
To allow to ask us anything specific that you are struggling with.
PDF workbooks and downloads
Making sure you stay on target and can build a resource to use on future book writing projects.
Meditations
Helping you to relax and visualise your next steps clearly.
Mastermind groups
Where you will be encouraged to support each other, give feedback and help each other achieve your goals.
Guest speakers and bonus sessions
To give you insights into the industry and allow you to focus even more clearly on your future objectives.
Our guest experts are back for our 24/25 Book Forge…
Theresa Cheung has been researching and writing about spirituality, dreams and the paranormal for the past twenty-five years. She has a degree from Kings College, Cambridge University in Theology and English and several international bestselling books, including two Sunday Times top 10 bestsellers to her credit. Her Dream Dictionary from A to Z (Harper Collins) is regarded as a classic in its field. Her spiritual books have been translated into over 40 languages. She has numerous features published online and in leading newspapers and magazines and is fast becoming known as the celebrity dream decoder. She is a regular on our TV screens appearing on This Morning as their dream expert.
Lisa Williams is a world-renowned medium and clairvoyant with an incredible ability to communicate with those who have passed on to the other side… bringing healing and hope to people from all around the world. She is an accomplished author of books on mediumship and spirituality, including Survival of the Soul, Life Among the Dead, Was That A Sign From Heaven? and her newest book, Divine Wisdom.
In addition to her own television show on Lifetime, Lisa has appeared on programs including Keeping up with The Kardashians, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Anderson Cooper 360, and The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Daniel Morgan Jones is an author, philosopher, scientist and musician. In 2007 he became world famous when he founded the Church of Jediism at the age of 20. Since then he has appeared in many national newspapers and been interviewed by BBC, Good Morning America, ITN and numerous other TV and radio station.
Daniel runs his popular Aspie World YouTube Channel having been diagnosed with Asperger’s in 2013. In 2023 Daniel released his second book, Autism for Adults, which was an instant bestseller. His book writing techniques are unorthodox but his energy is contagious.
Kim Nash is an author of uplifting, funny, heartwarming, feel-good, romantic fiction and has always wanted to write books since she was a little girl.
She is Digital Publicity Director for publisher Bookouture (part of Hachette UK) and is a book blogger; Kim the Bookworm. Kim won the Romantic Novelists Association’s Media Star of the Year in 2016, which she still can’t quite believe. She is now quite delighted to be a member of the RNA as an author.
Kim has written 7 novels to date and is releasing her next book very soon.
Our guest experts delivered bonus sessions* on the following topics…
- Lisa Williams – talking about her experiences writing bestselling books.
- Theresa Cheung – telling us about her experience writing spiritual, paranormal and dream books.
- Daniel M Jones – talking about his experiences as a neurodivergent author.
- Kim Nash – explaining how the publishing industry works and what you can do to improve your chances of being picked up by a publisher.
*Bonus sessions are only available for Platinum participants.
Worth £10,000!
THIS IS A 12-MONTH COURSE. ALL TEACHING SESSIONS WILL BE LIVE ONLINE AND RECORDINGS MADE FOR THOSE WHO CAN’T ATTEND.
Classes begin – October 2024
“I took a leap. I signed up. And I’ve never looked back.
In the space of 10 months, I have gone from a vague dream to having a good three-quarters (at least) of my book written. My book. Yes, I can now say that I have a book. There is still a way to go, but Jen and Kate at Booksmith Academy have equipped me with all the tools I need and I have no doubt that this time I will complete it. And in the future, many more books too.”
GET THE VIP TREATMENT!
Our Platinum membership includes all of the above, plus…
5 private 1hr coaching sessions with Jen
5 private 1hr coaching sessions with Kate
Where you will be able to tap into the wealth of knowledge she has around writing and wellbeing.
Group expert sessions
Learn how you can write books consistently for over 25 years with Theresa Cheung and discover the secrets of the publishing industry with Kim Nash.
Tailored writing exercises
Regular exercises will be set to help you develop your writing and hone your skills.
The Book Forge #BeMoreFlo Scholarship
Our #BeMoreFlo scholarship is inspired by an incredible little girl who Kate was honoured to have spent time with online as part of one of her journaling course. Kate was running the courses for parents as part of a CCPA charity wellbeing initiative, but at the time Flo was on active treatment and her mum Hannah would sit next to her hospital bed taking part in the sessions. Flo was off camera most of the time but loved joining in with the journal prompts and meditations and her mum has told Kate since, how much Flo looked forward to the sessions.
Flo was only 8 years old and she had a very rare form of childhood cancer called High Risk Neuroblastoma. Neuroblastoma affects only about 100 children a year in the UK and it is particularly rare in children over 5 years old. Despite all her surgeries and treatment plans, Flo spent all her time trying to make other people feel better. She painted rocks and left them for people to find, she handed out bunches of flowers to strangers, campaigned for climate change and was generally a bright light in the world.
Sadly Flo passed away a few weeks before the launch of the Book Forge. The Booksmith Team felt that honouring her with a scholarship, to enable someone who loves writing as much as Flo did, but who would otherwise be unable to join, would be a fitting tribute. Her loved ones are using the hashtag #BeMoreFlo to encourage people to do selflessly kind acts and make the world a brighter place, just as Flo did. We are honoured to be offering this scholarship in her name and want to thank her family for being so supportive.
If you would like to apply for the #BeMoreFlo Scholarship for our next intake please email, admin@booksmithacademy.com with the reasons you would like to be considered.
Kate has taught on my platform and the response was overwhelming. Her teaching style, gentle nature but with firm guidance was second to none. She has a wonderful way of encouraging you to do the work and getting it done. If anyone is looking to write a book, start journaling or do creative writing then this is the program you need to get involved with, you will not regret it.
It seems somewhat inadequate to simply say thank you, but it is a deep, sincere and profound thank you. Writing has allowed me to start doing something for me.
Thank you for opening that door in me and lighting the light and the most gentle nudge to take that first step… so lovely, not just for the writing prompts, but your gentle kindness in guiding us and through the community you have created.
I have profound respect for your language skills and ability to adapt to a range of subjects and examine writings in them. But I also admire your ability to go above and beyond the call of your role as editor. I am most grateful for all you’ve done and happily recommend you to anyone wanting to polish up their writing. Thank you.
I would 100% recommend. It was inspiring, supportive and enjoyable all at the same time… beautiful space to fill with writing.
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We get it!
You’re not afraid to invest in yourself and your career, you just want to make be completely sure it’s the right choice.
We want to ensure you can invest with confidence and show you that we are serious about guiding you in making positive changes and create your book. We’re so certain that once you implement the steps we’ll guide you through, you will have everything you need to write the book of your dreams.
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