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Become a new author too by joining a 'Writing My Book' course
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How It Works

The ‘Writing My Book’ course enables you to write your book from initial idea to completed manuscript!

Prolific author, book coach and pioneering publisher Matt Bird will enable you to write your book following his unique, step-by-step and proven methodology.

Matt personally delivers the course which is compiled of eight live online sessions of 60 minutes each. The assignment that follows each session takes you ever closer to your completed manuscript.
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Your course cohort quickly become a community of mutual encouragement and support as well as feedback and accountability. A community chat group with your coach and peers means you can get support whenever you need it.

80% of people who complete the 'Writing My Book' course do so with a draft manuscript for their book which they can then go on to get published. The cost of the course is £495 +VAT.
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Sign Up

Each course is delivered live online so you can undertake it wherever you are in the world. You will receive personal support throughout the step-by-step journey. Simply choose a course that works for you and sign up today.
2

Prepare

Upon signing up, you immediately receive information to help prepare for the course. This includes a FREE copy of the 'My Book Idea' workbook that will help you generate and evaluate ideas for your book.
3

Introduce

Your course will consist of 5-10 people who each want to write a book. Before your course begins, a chat group will be formed where you can introduce yourself and your book idea to one another.

Join a 'Writing My Book' course & start your journey

Apr 4
Course Starting
Apr 4
Course Starting
Thursdays
Meeting Day
Thursdays
Meeting Day
8-9am
UK Time
8-9am
UK Time
10-11am
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10-11am
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Dates for this course are as follows:
4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun
Apr 15
Course Starting
Apr 15
Course Starting
Mondays
Meeting Day
Mondays
Meeting Day
6-7pm
UK Time
6-7pm
UK Time
10-11am
PST
10-11am
PST
Dates for this course are as follows:
15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 17 Jun, 1 Jul
May 8
Course Starting
May 8
Course Starting
Wednesday
Meeting Day
Wednesday
Meeting Day
8-9am
UK Time
8-9am
UK Time
10-11am
SAST
10-11am
SAST
Dates for this course are as follows:
8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 24 Jul
Jun 13
Course Starting
Jun 13
Course Starting
Thursdays
Meeting Day
Thursdays
Meeting Day
1-2pm
UK Time
1-2pm
UK Time
8-9am
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8-9am
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Dates for this course are as follows:
13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug
Having a coach and publishing experts to hold my hand throughout the process made my dream a reality. Authors can’t do everything on their own. You need a team - PublishU is that team!
Nande Boss
Author of More Than Hello
I thought publishing a book would take a long time, but only 3 months after the submission of the manuscript, my book was published globally!
Gill Taggart
Author of Restored Recycled Remade
I have been really helped by PublishU, their partnership has been personal, empowering and professional - I am very grateful!
Phil Pye
Author of A Psalm For Every Feeling
Thank you so much Matt. Words fail me in expressing my appreciation for your support through PublishU.
Dorritt Okoye
Author of Yours Truly
The PublishU ‘Writing My Book’ course turned my vague idea for a book into the real thing! I am so proud to associate my book with the  PublishU brand and look forward to seeing the fruits of our labour.
Athane Schultz
Author of Peace In Grief
Dreams require active, purposeful steps to materialise and that is what PublishU has given me. Thank you Matt and Team.
Dr Gen Da Silva
Author of Journey Together
The course was brilliant. It was accessible for me and absolutely engaging - I finished writing the book after 3 months. I thoroughly recommend the PublishU course and publishing services!
Kevin Vickers
Author of Gobsmacked!
I have tried to write my book for many years. It wasn’t until I started the 'Writing My Book' course that I was able to do so. In fact I completed it in 100-days and it is now published globally!
Shantal Pillay
Author of A Season for Healing
Writing a book always felt beyond my reach until I did Matt's ‘Writing My Book’ course. Highly recommended.
Madz Deyzel
Author of CARE for Wholeness
I benefited so much from Matt's advice, support and encouragement throughout the 'Writing My Book' course and the 'Publishing My Book' service. I continue to appreciate his support and that of other PublishU authors.
Anne Donaldson
Author of God Split the Sea
I have wanted to write a book for years and just didn’t know how to get started. The course answered all of my questions and got my book published.
Aneta Harvey
Author of Life Beyond Shame
My dream of publishing a book would still be a dream if I had not completed the 'Writing My Book' course.
Tommy Stewart
Author of Living & Leading With Jesus
The ‘Writing My Book’ course not only helped me write the book I knew I wanted to write - but also helped me publish too! Highly recommended.
Sheralyn Pattison
Author of Couch to Kilimanjaro

The 'Writing My Book' course outline

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Your Book Idea

Generate book ideas and choose the one that is right for your book with the help of the 'My Book Idea' workbook.

1

Know Your Why

Decide your primary motivation for writing your book and learn how that can help you overcome self-imposed limitations.

2

Set Your Compass

Focus on who your target audience are, your course message and how your book will help your reader.

3

Create Your Recipe

Learn a unique content creation strategy to formulate a comprehensive book outline to guide each step of your writing.

4

Eat The Elephant

Maximise your time with a personal plan for writing and editing your book by the end of the course.

5

Best Selling Author

Meet a best-selling author to discover their secrets for writing, publishing and launching books.

6

Making The Cake

Creating a book that is 'publication ready' with all the extras required to make your book look and feel truly amazing!

7

Choosing Your Publisher

Consider the pros and cons of three publishing options so you can make the best decision for you and your book.

8

Launching Your Book

Plan and execute a 100-day launch campaign to give your book the best start in life possible.

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Course Starting
Apr 15
Meeting Day
Mondays
UK Time
6-7pm
PST
10-11am
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May 8
Meeting Day
Wednesday
UK Time
8-9am
SAST
10-11am
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Jun 13
Meeting Day
Thursdays
UK Time
1-2pm
EST
8-9am
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Frequently Asked Questions

I want to be an author but I don't know what to write about

Don't worry; get your FREE copy of the workbook 'My Book Idea' by Matt Bird to enable you to generate and evaluate your idea/s. The course will then help you fully develop the idea for your book.
 

Does the course work alongside other commitments?

Yes. The contact time of the course is eight hours, plus approximately ninety hours are needed to write and edit your book. This is the equivalent of an hour per day for the one-hundred-day course. Designed to be achievable for even the busiest people!
 

What happens if I need to miss a week?

We understand life happens so you will receive a written Resource detailing the content of the session together with the assignment that will enable you to keep totally on track with the course.
 

Do you help once my book is written?

Of course! We explain all the publishing options during the course and offer additional help so that you can launch and market your book to the best possible audience.

Request your 15-minute FREE Consultation Call with Matt Bird
Matt was placed in remedial English classes at school and graduated believing he was stupid because that is what most of his teachers told him. Later, he discovered he was dyslexic; he has gone on to value his dyslexia as a gift. He specialises in helping others overcome obstacles that might stand in their way of becoming a published author.

He has authored 20 books, won a Book of the Year prize and writes for The Times newspaper. He believes everyone has a book in them - and that includes you. As the founder of PublishU, he coaches 100 people a year to write, publish and launch their books to a global audience. Matt looks forward to discussing your book with you...
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