Are You The Next Best Selling Children's Author?

Discover The Secrets Of How An Unemployed South Beach Bartender Became A New York Times Best Selling Children's Author!

From: Laura Duksta
Re: Children's Author Academy

Dear Accomplished or Aspiring Author,

First off, let me just say that I don't have anything against bartenders. I've created some long-lasting friendships during the seven years I served drinks at one of the most famous destinations in the world, South Beach, Florida.

However, my family couldn't understand why as a college graduate I chose to have a job mixing drinks. My mom now jokes that with my degree in Sociology, I moved to South Beach to practice being social! In a way she was right.

One New York Times best selling book later, I've begun to figure out why I spent those seven years as a bartender.

You might already know this, but. . .

When I was 11 years-old, I lost my hair to a condition called Alopecia Areata. It was then that I started wearing wigs to hide my baldness. It was a “secret” that I let consume me and strip me of every ounce of self-esteem. I found myself hiding out…trying to fill the void with what became a pretty self-destructive lifestyle. I had decided at a very young age that because of this condition I would never be able to accomplish any of the things I dreamed of. Looking back now, I know this was MY OWN FEAR getting in my way. . .but it didn't matter. It was the world I created for myself.

I didn’t feel worthy enough to pursue my own dreams back then, let alone believe that I would ever be a New York Times Bestseller. I Share that with you because I know a lot of you hear that voice that says “Who am I to write a book?!” I want you to know that I heard that same voice and mine was on loud speaker!!

A Small Prayer Leads To A Big Idea

Fast forward to my bartending days, in November of 1997 where I found myself in Hartford, CT at the opening of a night club…

After the party and back at the hotel, I was unable to sleep and strangely I found myself saying a prayer for someone special to me—my sister. I say this is strange because I hadn’t actually prayed in a long time. It was one of those end of the night, “Dear God, please watch over my sister” type prayers. My sister was a younger mother than she expected to be and she was now pregnant with her second child and her husband had just moved out. I know I was feeling a bit helpless hundreds of miles away, which I guess is why I found myself praying.

But stranger still, as I began praying for my sister, I heard a very clear voice that said:

"Your sister is fine. Pray for your nephew."

This was REALLY weird, but I did as I was told and began praying for my nephew! After all, he was one of the most precious people in my life.

As I prayed, my entire being became filled with this surreal experience of energy and light, followed by another inspiration. I received an idea for AN ENTIRE CHILDREN'S BOOK! It was amazing. It was as if the idea for this book had been downloaded into my mind and heart!

"But I know absolutely NOTHING about writing, editing, publishing, or marketing children's books!" I thought.

For whatever reason. .. call it timing, call it divine order, or call it just plain naïveté', I decided to GO FOR IT. Something inside me gave me the strength... and the blind faith to believe that, just maybe, I could actually write and publish this book. Maybe this was what I was meant to do. And I knew in my heart I wanted to write this book for my nephew, Tyler. I wanted him to know how very truly loved he was, regardless of what was going on in his world and the world around him!

Somehow, I developed the desire to listen AND follow that small voice within me, which kept sending me little signs that I was on the right track.

Today, I believe I was divinely inspired to write I Love You More and spread the message of love around the world.

But that's not all. The story gets better. . . A few weeks before my 30th birthday. . .

I Decided to Throw ALL My Wigs Away!

 

That's the day I became "The Bald Chick" and, I have to tell you, it has been the most FREEING experience of my life.

I threw away all my wigs and instead of worrying about "my secret", I dove into learning everything I could about how to write, edit, market, illustrate, promote AND sell my book and proceeded to sell 179,000 copies of I Love You More with my illustrator, Karen Keesler.

We learned everything about book publishing and marketing through trial and error. . .and because we didn't know all the "rules", we broke some of them and made self-publishing history. We then went through the process of bringing on an agent and publisher and through our combined marketing efforts; our book became a New York Times Bestseller. . .

 

I Know How Hard It Was Getting Started, So I'm
Spilling The Beans And Revealing EVERYTHING We
Did To Get Our Book On The New York Times Best
Seller List Three Times!

Do you have an idea for a book that you’ve “kept in the vault” for years. . . an idea that you know you’re supposed to write and publish . . but you’re not sure how? I know exactly how you feel and I’m ready to reveal the secrets to getting your book out of your head and into the world.

If you would like to learn:

• How I discovered and implemented the marketing strategies to make my book one of the best-selling, self-published books of all time (over 179,000 self-published copies sold)
• How I landed a TOP New York City Agent (most people will tell you how “difficult it is to land a top Agent, well. . .it’s actually easy when you know this ONE secret)
• How I sold both my first and second books for “Significant Deals” including contracts and bonuses (I’ll fill you in on what this means and the EXACT things to say when you’re negotiating with a publisher)
• How I landed on the New York Times Bestsellers List Three Times, (and am now reaching sales of 260,000 for my first book!!!)

Then keep reading! Ready to jump in…Click Here!

If You Have A Great Idea For A Children's Book,
But Don’t Know Where To Start, I Can Help

Almost every day someone either calls or emails me, saying they have a great idea for a book. ..but they don’t know how to get it out of their head and into a real, live manuscript. The whole process of writing, publishing and marketing completely overwhelms them.

Can you imagine how many people never realize their dream of getting their book published?

Whether you're a teacher, parent, grandparent or student, I want to work with you to get your book into the hearts, homes and classrooms of people who will love, enjoy and appreciate your message.

Like I said, it wasn’t so long ago that I was in the same place, blessed with an amazing idea for a book, with absolutely no idea of how to get started.

I Love To Share My Story Because I Want
You To Know. . .If I Can Do It, So Can YOU!

I finally knew that I had to get this message into the world. That it was somehow unfair if I kept it to myself. I wrote and rewrote and finally got my book out of my head and onto paper and then after much editing, with the help of my mom, a kindergarten teacher for 38 ½ years, and the whole process of illustration, we sent our book, “I Love You More” out to several agents and publishers, only to receive an equal amount of rejection slips. This process didn’t feel right to me.

There was something missing, so I began working with a life coach who in turn introduced me to a book coach who told me, "You need to self-publish!" I thought he was crazy!!! I was an unemployed bartender with no writing, publishing or marketing experience. But I followed my intuition and his certainty and did what he said. The rest, as they say, is publishing history. Are you ready to get started?

Self-publishing turned out to be a great way to get my book a following, which eventually led to my great agent, editor and publisher.

I’ll Give You A Hint Of How I Did It...

I read dozens of books on how to make your book a best seller, attended just as many seminars, coached and consulted with experts and in the end rolled up my sleeves and got to work turning my book into a major bestseller. Now with over 250,000 copies sold and my next book in the works for Fall ’10 release…I want to walk you through the step-by-step process of making YOUR book a best seller!

I’m Now Ready To Share My Publishing
Secrets With A Few Lucky Authors

I have coached and consulted with dozens of authors, literally taking them by the hand and walking them through the process that helped me make my book a New York Times bestseller. And though I love working with authors one-on-one, I just can’t keep up with the requests anymore! So, I’m holding a 6-week Tele-Course, titled “The Children’s Author Academy”. In this course, I will share everything you need to know to climb up the ranks to “New York Times Best Selling Author” status!

Introducing:
“The Children’s Author Academy”

Discover the A, B, C's and 1, 2, 3’s of Writing, Publishing
AND Marketing Your Book to Best Seller Status

Who this program is for…

• Aspiring authors who have an idea for a book and who need help in creating their best work possible
• People who have a book written and are trying to decide between the traditional publishing route or self-publishing
• Authors ready to self-publish and want the 1, 2, 3 steps…push to get started
• Authors who have a great book but just aren't sure how to move them out of their warehouse or garage!
• Self-Published authors who are looking to transition to a major publisher and are interested in the how-to’s, benefits and drawbacks.

Who this program is NOT for. . .

Hmmmm, how to say this nicely? Becoming a bestseller is not a hobby, and it’s not something you pursue “just because”.

I’m not saying that there’s anything wrong with writing for the fun or experience of writing. Writing is a very healthy, cathartic, expressive thing to do. In fact, some people write frequently, but have no desire to turn their writing into a book that THEY will MARKET…(which is what it will take IF you want to reach more than just a few friends and family members).

And, please keep in mind that the days are pretty much GONE of publishers doing all the marketing for you, even if you’re lucky enough to get published by one.

In addition, some people are happy just to have their work in print (this program will get you there for sure).

However, “The Children’s Author Academy” Tele-course is for you if you believe your book AND its message are meant to be out in the world and IF you’re willing to do what it takes to make it happen.

I hope I haven’t scared you too much. This process can actually be a lot of fun! Marketing your book is a creative process. . . and you might discover that you enjoy promoting and marketing your book as much as you did writing it!

Join Me This October For My 3rd Session Of
The “Children’s Author Academy” Tele-Course

This Tele-Course is all you need to get your book project out of your head, heart (or garage) and into the world!

My 6-week program is packed with information you can refer to over and over. No matter where you are in the book writing or marketing process, you don't want to miss these calls! You’re going to learn first hand everything we (me and my illustrator, Karen Keesler) did…what worked and what didn't, mistakes we made, money wisely invested and some misspent, amazing opportunities created and those we missed…reap the rewards of my hindsight!

You will also discover how we:

• Took an idea and created our best work possible
• Set up our publishing company and handled the details
• Hired and worked with an overseas printer
• Secured endorsements from 5 NY Times Best selling Authors
• SOLD OUT of our first print run of 3,000 books in less than two months
• Ordered another 10,000 as soon as our first full shipment arrived
• Landed a cover story in USA TODAY'S Money Section
• Won our first awards and how we leveraged them
• Sold 100’s, 1,000’s and 10’s of 1,000’s of books at once
• What trade shows we attended and what associations we joined
• Secured a Top Agent
• Signed “Significant Deals” for my first two books
• Landed on the New York Times Bestsellers List THREE times

You’ll Also Receive Two BONUS Sessions

After designing this course, I realized that I’ll never be able to share ALL this information with you in five hours. Instead of raising the price of the course, I decided to add *TWO* Bonus Sessions TOTALLY FREE to be sure YOU get ALL your questions answered!

Just Added: Industry Expert Calls

Check Out P.P.P.S Below

Okay, Laura. I’m Ready! How Much Does It Cost?

My 6-week “Children’s Author Academy Tele-Class” comes with the two EXTRA BONUS Q&A sessions + Industry Expert Call is all available for the small investment of $397.

You will also receive the recorded audios of the call so you can listen to them as much as you want on your ipod, in your car or from your computer (and you don’t have to worry about missing a session, because you can listen in at your convenience).

The course will run every Wednesday beginning October 7th through November 4th with Bonus Q&A sessions on Tuesday October 27th and November 10th. The calls will be at 7 PM EST.

Get Seven Hours With Me And Save $1,700

Keep in mind you are getting seven hours of consulting and coaching with me for only $397. That’s over a $1,700 savings when you consider the fact that my hourly rate is $300 and I am now charging $350 to review Children’s Picture Book projects (reviews include my feedback on strengths, weaknesses, as well as editorial and marketing suggestions in a half hour call).

I’m still keeping these fees low (for now) because I know consulting may be something you wish to pursue along your path to becoming a published author.

Keep in mind, consulting is one of the investments that will ultimately save you countless hours of learning “the hard way” how to become a best seller. Why reinvent the wheel when you can learn from somebody else who’s been through it and can help steer you away from making costly mistakes.

So yes…you are getting five hours for just about what I charge for an hour of one-on-one consulting. Plus two hours of Bonus Q&A. This is the opportunity you have been waiting for.

Isn’t it time to make your dream of becoming a bestselling children’s author become a reality?

I’m Only Accepting 14 People Into This
Program, So Make Sure To Reserve Your Seat Now
Before All The Spots Are Taken

Whether you’ve already completed your book or haven’t even started, I believe this class will provide you with everything you need to move forward along the path of becoming a bestselling author.

If you feel this course is calling you, I want to make sure you don’t miss out because it will fill up quickly. Please don’t hesitate. Take that step now toward your dream. Just think of how wonderful you’re going to feel once you start taking action in the direction of what your guidance is tell you to do.

ZERO RISK

And to make this a no-brainer for you, I am offering a 100% guarantee. Because I am so confident about the quality of this program, if for any reason you are not 100% satisfied with the content, you can ask for a refund of your money-no questions asked.

I want to totally remove the risk for you and I want to make sure you are totally comfortable with your decision.

The Time Is Now

I personally cannot wait to get started! There’s nothing I enjoy more than sharing this information with creative authors like you.

This is going to be a life-changing, content rich, simple-to-follow class that I really would love for you to be a part of.

Keep Shining,

Laura Duksta

 

P.S. Remember, there are only 14 spots available, so please go ahead and sign up if you want to make sure you get in. This may be my last live class before this course becomes available only as a recording

P.P.S. Please email me any questions about the course at info@lauraduksta.com, and feel free to pass this information on to people who are ready to move forward with their very own Children’s book.

P.P.P.S. Did I forget to mention that during the last two sessions I added Industry Expert Calls? Not only will I do that for this session—I already have some great guests lined up—but you will also get access to the recordings of the calls from the 2 previous sessions! Including a call with an expert on working with an illustrator, an entertainment attorney-who’s been involved with major book, movie and licensing deals, a NYC Children’s Editor and a Publicist from Sourcebooks speaking on how to run an effective PR Campaign on a budget!

ALL OF THAT IS INCLUDED FOR ONLY $397!