Smart Women Publish

20/08/2024

15/08/2024

Retreat + Books + Business = a perfect getaway if you are a woman with a book on your mind.

Two-day retreat for women in North Lakes, 30 kms north of Brisbane. Accommodation available - or attend each day.

THREE seats at the table still available -- please book asap to ensure you are there.

Contact me with any questions - or to ask about 2-part payment option.

This video explains the content of the retreat.

Bev xx

EVENT: 29-30 August 2024North Lakes Hotel, 30kms north of BrisbaneLINK: https://www.smartwomenpublish.com/planningretreat/Why a book planning retreat? • It i...

23/07/2024

Timely ...

"My mother just recently passed at the age of 91. She was smart. She was strong. She was a leader. This video is dedicated to her and amazing women everywher...

17/07/2024

I was so excited - and a little nervous - to speak with Louise Phelan on her wonderful podcast, 'Boost Talk', and it has just been released today. Turns out, we did well, speaking about women 'releasing their own remarkable' in their career and in general.

(This conversation happened because we connected again at an AWiB event a couple of months ago. Lesson - GO NETWORK and speak to people.)

Louise and I have a common interest in professional and personal development for women - and we found we have a common love of the work of career counsellor, Barbara Sher, who also helped people write and publish books.

About Louise: "My passion lies in unlocking performance potential and supporting women to meet and exceed their objectives in life and at work. My goal is to put their career success back where it belongs - in their own, safe hands." (boostyourcareer.com.au)

My passion is helping women release their remarkable in books. And valuing their middens. (Correcting myself in the video - I mentioned Madonna King when I should have named Kath Noonan as the author of the article about middens.)

I hope you enjoy our conversation and draw some value from it - and drop a line below if you do.

Bev is a book coach and book production manager who started the company Smart Women Publish to help women find themselves through written word. Louise and Be...

12/07/2024

If you would like to join this small group of motivated women at our non-fiction Book Planning Retreat north of Brisbane on 29-30 August, and take advantage of the $100 early-bird discount before 22 July, you will find the link at the end of this video and in the comments below.

Whether you hope to publish traditionally or independently, or through a hybrid mix, a brilliant book plan is your essential first step.Book Planning Days: T...

01/07/2024

A book planning retreat is like work experience, giving you a taste of what the project will entail, because the business of writing takes practice and discipline.

>> A new environment, new surroundings, new people and new conversations can get the creative juices flowing and illuminate new ideas and new paths.

>> Work with a mentor at the retreat and make more progress than you would working alone.

>> Tap into the power of supportive group-think, which can also include challenging questions that help you sharpen your thoughts and messages.

>> Find out more about your publishing options and build a vision of what is to come, making your book feel real.

READ the article and find out about our 29-30 August Book Planning Retreat here: https://www.smartwomenpublish.com/2024/07/01/book-planning-retreat/

25/06/2024

Probably time to share this information ...

I'm hosting a Book Planning Retreat in North Lakes (30 kms north of Brisbane CBD & airport) for warm, smart women who want to finally take their non-fiction book seriously and set time aside to work on it.

Only 6 places left - and it runs 29-30 August. More details ...

What this retreat is:

>> About your book plan, allowing you time to focus, think, write, share ideas, get feedback, and go home with a working document, ready to work on your chapters

>> A group of 10 maximum - 4 places have been snapped up already

>> A mix of group coaching, group discussions, 1:1 coaching with me, thinking time, writing time, as well as social & alone time

>> Customised where possible to the book planning needs of members

The early-bird fee of $848 applies until 14 July AND the only way to secure your spot is to make your $100 non-refundable deposit NOW.

If you would love the stimulation and company of this group of warm, intelligent women gathering in late August to focus on their important writing, please register now and join us then.

All details are on my website - https://www.smartwomenpublish.com/planningretreat/

Bev Ryan

24/06/2024

Wow 😍 the Book Launch on Saturday was a huge success. Thank you everyone who attended. You're about to see a lot more photos and videos of the day, but here's a few photos for now. Barry Nicolaou, Bev Ryan from Smart Women Publish Linda from The Growth Garden, my high school bestie Vicki McGregor, the lovely Sandy and gorgeous Kierin. It was a pleasure sharing my story and having your support and encouragement. 🥰

27/05/2024

If you have a strong desire to write a book that truly benefits your readers AND your business, and you are ready to do some foundational thinking, this webinar is for you:

'The Smart Guide to Planning a Book that Actually Grows Your Business'.

Tomorrow, Wed 29 May at 12:30 pm AEST on Zoom

Hosts:
Bev Ryan: Book Coach, Publishing Mentor; founder of Smart Women Publish

Linda Johannesson: Growth Consultant, Brand Builder, Marketing Strategist; founder of The Growth Garden

More details & registration link at www.smartwomenpublish.com/webinar

17/04/2024

One of the most generous Australian literary awards for fiction that empowers women is now open: The $55,000 Barbara Jefferis Award recognises “the best novel written by an Australian author that depicts women and girls in a positive way or otherwise empowers the status of women and girls in society”.

Valued at $50,000, the Barbara Jefferis Award is offered biennially for the best novel written by an Australian author that depicts women and girls in a positive way.