Welcome to Casi McLean’s Author Academy
Teaching creative writing and drama for fifteen years prepared me to write, but honing my craft was simply the tip of the iceberg. When I finally scribbled “The End” on my masterpiece and accepted a publishing contract, a sense of elation like no other washed over me.
On to book two while my publisher turns my fabulous manuscript into a best seller, right? Dream on, sweetie!
Surprise…
If you ever want more than your family and friends to actually read your work, there’s a learning curve most authors never imagined. I had to learnto launch, sign, promote, sell, engage, figure outsocial media, create a Facebook page, post, tweet, pin, share, like,hop, join groups, build a blog, connect with other authors, read and review other books, guest blog, boost, interview, giveaway––the list is endless––So how could I find the time to write, let alone have a life, children, fun…you get the picture.
I panicked. HELP! How did I miss that memo? Am I supposed to magically transform into a marketing mogul. It took me years of trial, error, and frustration to master that task. But you’re in luck, let’s see your happy dance …♪ღ♪¸.”¢*¨¨*”¢.¸¸¸.”¢*”¢â™ªáƒ¦â™ª“¢*♪ღ♪
Enter Casi McLean’sAuthor Academy
I love creating. I’m living my dreams. For me, writing wasnever an option. It’s a part of me as much as my smile or my heart. Atage three, even before I could print my name or read,I dictated stories to my mother soshe could read them back to me with my favorite fairy tales at bedtime.
As time moved forward, Madeleine L’Engle’sWrinkle In Timethrilled me and inspired my passion for time travel. Throughoutschool my favorite classesrevolved around writing anddrama.As a teenager I kept secretstories and poetry in diariesunder lock and key. As a young adult I wrote injournals and fell in love with romance.
You can too, but …
There’s a lot of difference between writing a manuscript and releasing your craft to the world. If you’re lucky enough to find a publisher whofallstotally in love with your manuscript and brings your masterpiece toprint, or discover how to self-pub your potential best seller, a whole new world emerges. You get to reveal your creation for the world to see.
Becoming an author takes so much more!
When Ibirthed my firstbook, I alsoneeded to create an author, and launched intothe arduous odyssey ofdiscovering the secret to success. Sometimes the task was so overwhelming, I felt trapped insidemy computer. My friends and family were sure I felloff the planet into some mystical cyberspace universe.
I didn’t mean to ignore them. But, in a way, they were right. My obsessionsucked me into an unfamiliar world that beckonedme with alluring whispers––like a mermaid’s song,theenchantment seduced me.Charting unknown territory, though demanding, exhausting, and daunting, also struck a cord of competition which felt bothexcitingandthrilling. After all my hard work, I refused to let this promo thing win. At times I thoughtmy brain might explode if I absorbedone more sliver of knowledge, but I finally found the secrets to success and help you along the way.
You canlive your dreams
Whether you’re just starting to write the first words on paper, or you’ve published for years but just can’t seem to get your books seen. . . I’ll share everything you didn’t know you needed in a concise, easy to understand, to-the-point descriptions about what you’ll need to make your dream of becoming a successful published author a reality.
Word isnothing in life is free,but…
From start to finish and beyond, my Author Academy will teach, support and promote our Awesome Bewitching Authors. There’s a lot more to come so stay tuned. In the mean time,I’m starting with ABA’s review interchange so click the page on themenu at the top rightand join ourexchange.
Hugs to you all,
Casi