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THINK ABOUT IT.

Imagine how different your life could be...

If you finally stopped believing the lies...

The ones you feel deep down. The ones that say you're:

💔 not smart enough.

💔 not worthy enough.

💔 always going to have to work a crappy job. It's impossible.

💔 not the person who gets what they want. You're not special.

💔 going to try your hardest and it still won't matter. It's useless.

And you finally realized the truth?

It's a truth that may feel far away right now, but it's a truth nonetheless. The truth that you are:

✨ so smart and amazing.

✨ worthy of every goal and ambition you have.

✨ capable of change and you don't have to be scared of it.

✨ destined for more than fear and making yourself small.

✨ a writer, a wildly creative soul, and that it's one of the most beautiful things about you.

And you could unlock your life with one extraordinary opportunity.

You've got one beautiful life on this big green and blue ball. And it's not meant to be struggling and pushing down your creativity and dreams. Full Stop. It's just not.

“I was hurting. Wanting it so much, but not knowing what I was missing. 

Now I know and it was lifechanging. I knocked my book out in three months because of it and am now agented!

– CHRISSY DAVIS, MG AUTHOR
BUT LET ME GUESS...

You've tried to figure it out on your own.

You've read the books, watched the Youtube, bought the generic courses. But you actually are more confused than ever! You still don't truly "get it" and you're starting to resent it. You're beginning to really wonder if you're not smart enough for this.

You're not gaining any traction.

Instead, you feel like you're fumbling around in the dark. You write for days only to hate what you wrote and you second-guess everything. You constantly feel like you're losing the story and plot. But honestly? You don't write very much at all anymore. And it's so, so demoralizing and frustrating. It makes you feel like crap.

Your brain is tired.

You're dealing with the conflicting advice and feeling like you're being led around in circles. You're worried abou the economy and the price of everything and where you fit in with all of it. Where your future will fit in. Basically, you're trying to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be, but it's driving you nuts!

READY TO STOP THE INSANITY? →

But what could you accomplish by your next birthday?

what's your birthday candle wish.

I'm tellin' you...

I know you.

I've worked with so many writers just like you. Who are so wonderful, creative, fire-in-their-belly amazing. And they were CRAVING so much more than the cycle of stuck, frustration, and burnout that they kept finding themselves in. Writing and rewriting the same three chapters. Not writing for years. Feeling absolutely paralyzed by choice. Not gaining traction. 

Here's the good news: they didnt't stay there. Together, we changed the trajectory and went on to accomplish exactly what they set out to do...and then some. So, 

Are you ready

introducing...

Books Before Birthday Mentorship

Join me In this one-of-a-kind experience where you'll get all of the customized, unique support and guidance you need to go from yearning to write to actually doing it, making real progress toward your dreams, and finally fulfilling your potential.

A bespoke experience to revolutionize your writing life.

This is not just another cookie-cutter approach. This is not a course or something generic. It's not where I edit your manuscript and then leave you to figure out how to fix it on your own. This is an intensive, high-touch mentorship so you can get you out of your own way, write consistently, make your story the best it's ever been, and achieve the goals you've been dreaming about for years.

More joy and consistency

How would it feel to write every day? To know there's someone waiting for your words? That's what you'll be getting, and in turn, the whole writing process will feel so much more enjoyable.

True support and guidance

It's so easy to feel left behind or out in the cold. It can feel lik everyone is making it but you. That's why you'll get the support, guidance, and validation you need to stay on track and keep going forward.

Real strategies

Writing isn't easy. There's so many things that stop progress, hold you back, distract you and stress you out. That's why this mentorship will be full of actual strategies you can implement right away so you never get in your own way.

THESE RESULTS ARE WAITING FOR YOU →
you are HUngry to be that writer! to be that person who does everything she dreams of!

It's time for your level up, glow up to begin.

ACCELERATED. LASER FOCUSED. NO MORE TRYING TO DO IT ALL ON YOUR OWN.

Welcome to your personalized journey of becoming the writer you know you can be.

Weekly Coaching

These are POWERFUL hour long calls on Zoom where you can discuss anything you're struggling with or would like to strategize. Consider them the ultimate in writer therapy and accountability. Some things we will discuss:

  • The week's agenda and needle moving priorities
  • Story problems you want to brainstorm
  • Mental blocks making it hard for you to work

Writer's Revenge!

Princess Diana showed up in her infamous Revenge Dress and changed the world. Now you get to have your revenge moment, too.

Once a month, you and I will get together to go over your Writer's Revenge plan! And yes, it's as fun as it sounds. This is where we strategically plan the month's goals, achievement markers, and big dream alignments. It's where YOU get revenge on lies, misbeliefs, and years that have held you back.

Your accomplishments will show up with so much glow you'll put Princess Di to shame.

Full Edit

Because of course I'm not going to let you work on your story alone. You're going to get a COMPREHENSIVE edit from me, markups and comments on the page included. You'll see what to fix, what to strengthen, what's working, and so much more. Some things I'll be reading for are:

  • character chemistry, consistency, goals, motivations, full arcs and interiority
  • murky middles, confusing backstory, sticky pacing and dangling plot threads
  • is the story entertaining?

Success Accelerator Map

Together, you and I will hop on a Zoom and put in detail what you need to accomplish and by when so you can write, edit, and either publish your story or query your dream agencies. 

This is where the nitty becomes real gritty so you can see a clear pathway to where you want to go and the time (and word count) you'll need to get you there by your specific date.

Emergency Hotline

You'll literally have my phone number so we can hop on a call when you need to. Some things we can talk about:

  • what should your character do next?
  • you're in a panic spiral about a family member or friend being really rude and dismissive about your writing
  • you read an article about the state of publishing and now you feel hopeless 

And these exclusive bonuses are yours:

Motivation Masterclass

Feeling stuck, sluggish, like you can't turn off Netfix and turn on your computer instead? This masterclass will get you out of the funk and back into creative control and productivity.

Intention Setting Ceremony (Live)

You'll be guided through this POWERFUL ceremony to help you get even more crystal clear on what you want and why. You'll decide what you want, declare what you want, and know you can get what you want.

Social Media Runway

In this powerful hour long call, you and I will build out your social media runway, which includes: setting up your socials and creating a content strategy and calendar so you know what to post and when.

Author Calendar

 

Structured and organized is the name of the game in this mentorship, and that includes your own Author Coaching Calendar. This calendar will have all your calls listed but is custom made to take into account any time off you want or need to take.

Story Magic Masterclass

 

Have you lost that lovin' feeling? Did you forget how vital, amazing, and important of a storyteller you are? Just by being you? Well, this audio training and workbook will remind you just how innate of a storyteller you are.

Back Pocket Mentor, Rachael

This is who I call when I need story help. And you get access to her at least twice during your mentorship. She's an expert editor and laser-sharp book coach, plus one of the best plot detectives I know. You have a story problem, she'll help you find the answer.

Just some examples of what authors have achieved with me: 

 ⭐️ Carolyn KNEW that she had something really special with her story and she got tired of waiting around for permission. Together, we whipped her WIP into shape and she published it on her birthday. It's now won six (and counting) awards!

⭐️ Sam has had a dream to publish since she was in high school. But life was lifing and work never seemed to let up. Her dream was feeling so far away but together, we hammered out and edited a whole TRILOGY of books, we put together an epic social media and launch runway, and she published the first of her books on her birthday!

⭐️ Kathy went from having this HUGE idea in her heart that she was desperate to write but could never really follow through with or even start. And now, she's writing every single day and she's more confident and joyful with her writing than ever before. She's having a blast and aims to publish her first book on her grandaughter's birthday!

⭐️ Cindy had just celebrated a big birthday and she did NOT want another birthday to go by without finally writing and sharing her story, one she loved so much. We worked together and voila! She signed a multi-book deal with a small press and she's now an award winning author and is a guest at romance cons!

⭐️ Allison was a distressed, frustrated writer with so much talent! She was yearning for more and she knew she was capable of so much more. After working together, she got clear and fired up and is now putting her plans into motion and making progress!

⭐️ Karen was happily retired and that dream of writing and publishing a book was now fully front and center. After working together, we edited her story into tip-top shape, created a launch runway, and she published to awesome reviews!

I'm Bethany

YOUR mentor AND BIGGEST CHEERLEADER

Here's the real talk: my Books Before Birthday Mentorship was created with a single purpose: to get writers just like you back to dreaming big, writing consistently and joyfully, and breaking through your biggest creative mental blocks so you go from stuck and frustrated and yearning  for more to actually having more. 

More words. More stories. More fun. More faith and confidence in yourself.

My friend, I want you publishing, connecting with readers, getting fan art, and being comped in pitch contests! I want you LIVING IN YOUR CREATIVITY NOW, not pushing it off and waiting or spinning your wheels. 

Now. Because life is short and I know what it's like to desperately wish on birthday candles for life to change. 

 And that's why I created the Books Before Birthday Mentorship.

You'll sharpen your skills, be coached and edited, get support and accountability, and re-energize your writing life!

Here's where you step into your power.

IS THIS FOR YOU?

This experience is perfect for you if:

  • You don't want another birthday to go by without finally writing THAT story.
  • Know in your heart you're talented but you just need help translating it to the page.
  • Thrive with a mentor to help you focus and get things done!
  • Are looking to really uplevel your storytelling skills so you can write your books with confidence.
  • Completely ready to step into your power and finally go after that goal that's been in your heart for years.
  • Done with frankensteining things together, trying to do it all by yourself and feeling like you're just taking one step forward, eight steps back.
  • 1000% ready to take your destiny in your own hands, put in the work, and write the stories of your heart and dreams.

You want different results? Then it's time to think and do differently.

ENROLL NOW →

I had tears in my eyes (good ones).

Her insights, honesty, and encouragement were such a huge blessing. Thank you, Bethany! 

– VANESSA FOWLER, YA WRITER

 A Letter From Alex

A Letter from Alex

If you’ve landed here because you’re eager to do more with your manuscript, I’m here to wish you so much luck and to highly recommend Bethany for her help. I’ll say more later, but at the top, I really wanted to emphasize that I first started working with Bethany in December 2022, and in the months since, I’ve learned so much but have also found someone who really cares about me, my project and astoundingly, who has gone way beyond the call of duty to make me feel confident in what I have been working on.

That said, here’s what I know about my writing process: it has been a vast terrain of unknowns, hopes, missed deadlines, rejections, rewrite after 1,000th rewrite, anticipation and enthusiasm to deep, deep dread and sometimes dejection. It has also been with some heartaches in terms of hiring editors. Prior to reaching out to Bethany, I had hired a couple of editors for help and have learned that Bethany really is a rare and good find.

You know what has also been rare? My mile markers of success when it came to my current work in progress, which has been a good 6ish years in the making. And I’m not just talking about publication or getting an agent. I’m talking about that feeling of knowing when you’ve got something that really works.

When I first reached out to Bethany for help, I was feeling sort of at a loss with this story that I’ve fallen in love with enough times that I’ve felt it was important enough to rewrite and spend so much time working on. I had a story that I was passionate about characters, themes and storylines that I’d researched aggressively and experienced. As a writer by day, I generally know how to tell other people’s real-life stories, and I’ve written fiction before that I felt good about. This time around, I just couldn’t manage to tap out the beats of the story in a way that I felt I could trust or feel enthusiastic about when it was time to type out The End.

I came to Bethany with all of the pieces that I had been working on; they felt broken and vulnerable, and also scary. She scooped them up, turned them over carefully and gave me the honesty of her thoughtful and careful feedback. You know how some people say they’ll look over your story with a fine-tooth comb? Bethany’s is micro-sized! I’m talking fine-toothed and filled with laser beams! She then helped me to organize every character, every theme, and all the essentials and held my hand through the process of outlining my entire manuscript and character journeys.

I really have no idea what will happen with this project that Bethany has helped me on but I can say that I know for certain that by the end, I will have a story that I feel is complete and beautiful and certainly something I have enjoyed writing and reading.

All of this is to say, if you’re thinking about asking Bethany for help DO IT! But also take it easy, reach out and don’t be afraid to ask her questions lots and lots of questions because she has so many answers, words of encouragement and guidance

GET BREAKTHROUGHS LIKE ALEX →

For years I struggled...but her taking the time to understand me [motivated] me to do my best.

For years, I struggled with finding a purpose to continue my writing career and even just finding time out of my day to motivate myself to start writing after months or even years away from it. But after talking with Bethany, it helped me to understand more about the structure of my novel and how to craft a perfect story. But also, her taking the time to understand me and what I was looking for became even more helpful personally, motivating me to do my best to continue writing, even if it’s just a few paragraphs a day. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for friendly advice, but also someone who will challenge you and motivate you to really think about your writing and your journey.

– darius, author

A Letter From Tessa

First, I want to say thank you, thank you, thank you times... well, times a lot. I don't think I realized just how STUCK I had gotten myself in trying my very best to make big edits without really changing any structure of the story. Your edit letter set MY brain on fire and I had so much fun -- even stranded overnight at the airport this weekend -- going back through my reverse outline and letting myself just play around with what could happen and not be constrained with what was already there. The slow, dialogue, no-conflict parts of the novel already feel so much more exciting for me because of this. It's a miracle. You are a miracle worker!!

Second, though just as important -- when I saw how kind and compassionate  (on top of how genius and thoughtful) you were with other authors, that was what ultimately solidified to me "yep, I have to work with her." The care and kindness made this very scary and vulnerable endeavor of someone professional reading this exciting, which I honestly didn't think was possible. 

Third, I haven't made my way fully through the evaluation notes but this was a HUGE extra lift on your part and deserves my extra appreciation separately. Really, thank you. 

And fourth, I would be over the moon to talk through some of the big questions I have on the other side of re-outlining and thinking through things you named in this letter and some other big questions (opening pages, the apparently-dreaded miscommunication trope and thoughts on epistolary devices added throughout) but particularly, why is it SO HARD to keep these characters apart?! is it always like this?! I've been on a loop of what's their roadblock for choosing each other? since I finished my first few reads of this letter. Though, I'm excited to even know now that that lack of tension is limiting forward momentum in the story. 

Anyway -- this is a long email to mostly say: Thank you. So much!!! 

GAIN CLARITY AND CONFIDENCE LIKE TESSA

A’s to your Q’s

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

It's powerful to admit you want more out of life.

And you and your stories are so worth it.

I'M READY →

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Please fill out this form and someone from my team or myself will get back to you within twenty-four hours. Please note this is an application process and I do not take everyone who applies. So answer these questions with as much heart as you can and I can't wait to talk with you. 💕

Books Before Birthday Mentorship Application

Not quite ready?

No problem! I totally understand! This is a big commitment and you may be new to my world or mybe we've just never worked one-on-one together and you'd like some more time to assess. That's why I'm so thrilled to offer my Mini Mentorship. It's two weeks of you and me -- 2 coaching calls, editing your query/back cover copy and first thirty pages of your work, and building a roadmap with you that'll guide you to accomplishing your big goals -- and best of all, it's only $199. It's a small but mighty package and a tremendous step toward your writing dreams!

Just fill out the form below and I'll get back to you ASAP!