Self-Publishing Your Book: Counting the Cost (Part 3 of 4)

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Self-Publishing Your Book: Counting the Cost (Part 3 of 4)

One of the reality checks I share up front with all of my book author clients – whether they are writing a creative non-fiction memoir, self-help non-fiction teaching book, or any other genre – is that they will be responsible for doing all of the ongoing promotion for their book and platform.

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Self-Publishing Your Book: Counting the Cost (Part 2 of 4)

Until recently, I didn’t see the point of writing a blog or doing social media. My writing, coaching, and book editing and ghostwriting business had launched and developed quite successfully with direct mail marketing and lots of referrals from happy clients. I was busy and so was my team of independent contractors.

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Self-Publishing Your Book: Counting the Cost (Part 1 of 4)

My prospective memoir book author client takes her seat across from me in the coffee shop, latte in hand. Ella Fitzgerald’s angelic tones accent the atmosphere, the track lighting casts its warm hue on the table top, and the setting sun paints the view outside the window.

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What’s Your Writer Story?

Do you remember your first big moment as a writer? Although I’m privileged to serve writers and authors as a memoir and self-help non-fiction ghostwriter, editor, platform developer, and writer coach, I’ll never forget my first memorable byline. It came when I was a seventeen-year-old high school senior in Tucson, AZ.

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John O’Hair confronts pain and guilt in new book

Adam Colwell’s WriteWorks and John O’Hair, Headmaster at Tucson’s Desert Christian High School, are now well into the first draft of his upcoming book on dealing with pain and guilt and living in the joy and freedom of your faith in God. John hopes to publish by 2017.


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New book project underway with hostage survivor Donnie Houston

In January 2016, Adam Colwell’s WriteWorks began working with Donnie Houston on his book about courage and hope after surviving a harrowing ordeal as a hostage in a prison. Donnie hopes to publish before the end of 2017. Watch for further updates on this exciting new project.


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Peggy Bayless Gustave debuts two new books

Two novels by Peggy Bayless Gustave, Wooden Angel: The Guardian and No Blossoms on the Pistachio Trees, have been published through Adam Colwell’s WriteWorks on the Amazon CreateSpace platform. These two very different stories explore themes of love and loss as lived through Peggy’s inspiring, personable characters. Get your copies now through Amazon.com.


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Over 300 sold! Cancer With Grace by Jacquelyn D. Murray

Since its debut in November 2015, Jacquelyn D. Murray has sold over 300 copies of her inspirational first book Cancer With Grace, published through Adam Colwell’s WriteWorks and BookLogix. Visit Jacki’s website to get your copy and find out where she will be speaking and singing in the first few months of 2016.


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Eight books in process; new book projects wanted

Adam Colwell’s WriteWorks is currently working on eight book projects—and is now taking consulting appointments for new book projects. If you have a story to tell, contact Adam today for a FREE consultation on the book you want to write and publish.


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My Climb continues its successful debut

Wendy Lynn Larson’s memoir My Climb, the third book published by Adam Colwell’s WriteWorks, is being brought by new readers with each new release of Wendy’s blog entitled Anchored in Expectation. To subscribe to her hope-filled blog and purchase your copy of her amazing story of survival, visit the Wendy Lynn Larson website.


My Core Values

INTEGRITY: I will be honest and not lie or mislead in anything I do.

WORK ETHIC: I will have a consistent commitment to honor best practices for writing, editing, publishing, and coaching; I will seek ongoing training for my skills.

COMMUNICATION: I will communicate with clients and my team clearly and thoroughly regarding expectations, processes and deadlines, scope of work, and terms and conditions of agreements.

INTERACTION: I will practice one-on-one interaction with a customized, personalized approach to help others tell their story.

RESPONSIBILITY: I will be accountable for my business' finances and sustainable practices; I will be accountable to my causes through my volunteerism and giving.

Request your FREE consulting appointment with Adam to discuss your book or writing / project needs