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Become the author you wereΒ meant to be.

The book inside you deserves a finish line. This is the 90-day system that gets you there, by solving the real reason most writers never publish.Β Own Your Voice. Finish Your Book. Build Your Legacy.

 
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From Manuscript to Marketβ„’ β€” Become the Author You Were Meant to Be
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45 Video lessons across 5 modules
90 Day framework from blank page to published
35 Downloadable resources & guides
13 AI prompt templates included
You're in the right place

If you've been carrying a book inside you, this is where it finally gets written.

You don't need more talent. You don't need more time. You need a clear path, the right support, and someone who genuinely believes you can do this β€” because you absolutely can.

The reason you're stuck isn't a lack of discipline. It's that you've never had a clear map and the right support structure at the same time.

Almost every published author once stood exactly where you are right now β€” with an unfinished manuscript and the quiet hope that someday it might become a real book.

The writers who wrote and published their books tapped into their author identity and followed a system all the way to the end. That's exactly what we'll be doing.

You've said "I'm going to write a book" for more than a year β€” and meant it every single time
You've started a manuscript and stopped. Maybe more than once. The draft is still there, waiting.
You rewrite the opening chapters endlessly and never reach "The End"
You overthink every decision and lose momentum in the spiral
You don't know the real publishing steps β€” and you're afraid of making expensive mistakes
You secretly wonder if you're a "real writer"
You are.
And you're about to prove it to yourself.
The honest truth

Every writer who hasn't published yet is one clear system away.

82% of people say they want to write a book someday. Fewer than 1% ever do. The reason you're stuck isn't a lack of discipline β€” it's a lack of structure and support. Those are things you can get β€” starting today.

The manuscript, the publishing process, the marketing β€” all of that is entirely learnable. What's been missing is a framework that honours both the external journey and the internal one: the identity shift that turns "aspiring writer" into published author.

That framework is the Author Activation Method.

That’s exactly what this course was built to deliver.

"The manuscript is the easy part once the author shows up. Activate the author identity first, and the book becomes inevitable."
β€” Yvette Farkas, Author & Course Creator
Honest fit check

This course is not for everyone.
Here's how to know if it's for you.

This is NOT for you if…

You're looking for a guaranteed path to overnight bestseller status
You want someone else to write the book for you
You're unwilling to show up consistently, even on hard days
You believe talent alone separates published authors from everyone else
You need a traditional publishing deal specifically β€” this course focuses on self-publishing

This IS for you if…

You have a book idea you've been carrying for months or years
You've started before and stopped β€” and you're ready for that to change
You want a system that fits real life, not a fantasy schedule
You're willing to do the identity work alongside the craft work
You want to finish, publish, and feel genuinely proud of what you created
You write fiction, nonfiction, memoir, or children's books
From activated authors

Real students. Real books.
Real lives changed.

Each person below started with a manuscript idea β€” and left with a published book.

Dina Scarcelli
Dina Scarcelli Editor/Compiler & Foreword Author, Through His Lens (Nat Scarcelli)
β€œ
I came to Yvette with a heartfelt goal: preserve my father’s writing in a real, beautiful book he could hold in his hands. I didn’t know where to start with self-publishing, and I was overwhelmed by all the moving parts. Yvette made the process simple and doable β€” she provided step-by-step guidance, answered every question, and helped me move forward with confidence. Because of her support, we published Through His Lens as a hardcover in time for my father’s birthday, and the impact was extraordinary. Yvette doesn’t just teach publishing β€” she helps you finish what matters. Today my father’s writing exists as a beautiful hardcover book our entire family will treasure forever.”
Lidia RodrΓ­guez
Lidia RodrΓ­guez Author of Senza Paura: Love Your Voice. Love Yourself. (English/Spanish bilingual)
β€œ
Publishing my book with Yvette was one of the best choices I made. Through her Author Activation Method, my book was treated as something living β€” something meant to communicate and touch people β€” not just words on paper. Yvette guided me with incredible care, clear communication, and smart, market-aware suggestions while still honouring my voice as the author. Even working remotely from different countries, the support felt fluid and personal, like having expert guidance right beside me. If you want to make your dream of publishing real β€” and feel truly supported in the process β€” I highly recommend Yvette. My book is now published in both English and Spanish and reaching readers exactly the way I hoped it would.”
Marcel Szenessy
Marcel Szenessy Executive Coach & Author Of You Are Not Stuck. You Are Ready.
β€œ
As an executive coach with over two decades helping leaders turn insight into action, I struggled to organize my own years of knowledge into a book. Working with Yvette changed that completely. What makes her approach unique is that she doesn’t start with writing β€” she starts with thinking. Her framework helped me transform dozens of coaching stories into a clear narrative arc and chapter structure, while still honoring my voice. I stopped β€œtrying to write a book” and began thinking like an author. Writing became significantly easier and faster. I even used her methods to successfully update and re-release my children’s book, Princess Rosalinda and the Color Pink. If you’re a coach, consultant or expert who wants to turn your knowledge into a book that actually reaches readers, I wholeheartedly recommend Yvette.”
The philosophy

The Author Activation Method

This course is built on one simple truth: publishing is both an external process and an internal shift.

Most programs focus only on the external steps β€” draft, edit, publish. But unfinished manuscripts usually aren't an information problem. They're an activation problem: identity, confidence, and follow-through.

External journey

Manuscript β†’ edits β†’ cover β†’ listing β†’ launch. Every practical step, clearly sequenced, nothing missing.

Internal journey

"I like writing" β†’ "I am a writer" β†’ "I am a published author." The identity shift that makes everything else stick.

Dormant

  • β€’ The idea in your head
  • β€’ "Someday I'll write it"
  • β€’ Aspiring writer
β†’

Activated

  • β€’ The book in readers' hands
  • β€’ "I published it"
  • β€’ Published author

This course is the bridge.

Your journey map

Your path is SCALE.

Five letters. Five modules. A complete journey from first word to published author β€” so you always know exactly what to do next.

S
Set Up
Module 1
From uncertain + overwhelmed β†’ to clear + committed
Build your author identity, choose your publishing path, and set up your daily system before you write a single word.
C
Create
Module 2
From starting and stopping β†’ to drafting consistently
Genre-specific structure, pacing rituals, and momentum tools to carry you from blank page to "The End."
A
Amend
Module 3
From spiralling in edits β†’ to editing with confidence
Self-edit smart, gather meaningful feedback, polish β€” and know when your manuscript is truly ready.
L
Launch
Module 4
From fear of publishing β†’ to your book live and real
Cover brief, formatting, metadata, KDP setup β€” publish on Amazon with clarity and zero guesswork.
E
Expand
Module 5
From one book β†’ to momentum, reviews & Book 2 thinking
Launch strategy, early reviews, email list foundations, and the habits that build a real author career.
From Activated Authors

What crossing the finish line
feels like.

Imagine holding your book. Your name on the cover. The weight of it in your palms. The smell of fresh ink on real pages. Everything you felt, lived, learned, and imagined β€” made tangible. An object you can hold. A legacy you can leave behind.

Now picture opening a message from a reader. "I stayed up until 2am β€” I couldn't put it down." Or: "Your book helped me through the hardest year of my life." There is nothing quite like that feeling β€” the quiet proof that your words reached someone.

Every published author once stood exactly where you are now, wondering if it was possible for them. It was.

And it is for you.

Meet the authors who crossed that finish line:

"I never called myself a writer. Then I held my book and thought β€” I've been one this whole time."
That will be you.
"Your book helped me through the hardest year of my life. Thank you."
A reader's message. The reason it's all worth it.
The transformation

From dormant to activated.

Every published author was once exactly where you are. This is the bridge between those two versions of you.

Where you are now β†’ Where you're going
"I've always wanted to write a book"β†’Published author with your name on the cover
Starting and stopping, again and again→Finished manuscript, on schedule
Waiting to feel ready→Ready because you started, not because you waited
Imposter syndrome on repeat→Author identity fully claimed
Manuscript sitting in a drawer→Book live on Amazon in 90 days
"Someday" keeps moving further away→"Someday" became today
No readers, no platform, no launch→Reviews, email list, growing readership
One idea. No clear path forward.β†’Book 2 planned. Career in motion.

Your Book Goal

Choose your book type to map a realistic word count and plan.

Step 1: What kind of book are you writing?
πŸ“š Children's 500 – 1k words
✍️ Nonfiction 30-60k words
πŸ“– Fiction Novel 60-90k words
Step 2: Set your total word count goal
Words
Step 3: When do you want to finish?
Your Writing Plan

To finish on schedule, you'll need approximately:

6,250 words per week
900 words per session
25 chapters total

"You don't need to write a whole book today. Just focus on the next step."

The curriculum

Five modules. 90 days. Every step covered.

From blank page to published author β€” nothing left to figure out alone. By the end of the program, you will have a finished manuscript and your book live on Amazon.

1
Identity Activation Β· Week 1 Β· SCALE: Set Up
Foundations β€” Getting Started Right

Claim your author identity. Choose your genre path. Build the mindset, daily system, and support structure before you write a single word. Module 1 meets you exactly where you are β€” blank page, half-finished draft, or returning after a long pause.

2
Manuscript Activation Β· Weeks 2–5 Β· SCALE: Create
Write β€” Your Complete First Draft

From blank page to complete first draft. Genre-specific word count targets, pacing guidance, and weekly momentum rituals carry you to "The End" β€” many students for the very first time in their lives.

3
Editorial Activation Β· Weeks 6–8 Β· SCALE: Amend
Edit β€” Polish Until It's Reader-Ready

The self-editing process that actually works: what to look for, in what order, and how to know when you're done. Covers developmental feedback, line-level polish, and the mindset shift from writer to editor.

4
Publishing Activation Β· Weeks 9–11 Β· SCALE: Launch
Publish β€” Your Book Goes Live

Cover design brief, interior formatting, metadata strategy, KDP account setup, and the publishing checklist that makes launch day feel like a celebration β€” not a scramble.

5
Launch Activation Β· Weeks 12–14 Β· SCALE: Expand
Market & Sell β€” Grow Your Readership

Early review strategy, email list foundations, launch plan execution, and sustainable author habits. You don't just publish β€” you build the beginning of an author career.

The Deep Dive

Course Curriculum Overview

5 Modules
45 Lessons
90+ Days
35 Resources
1.1 Welcome & Course Overview
1.2 Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing
1.3 Genre, Market & Reader Clarity
1.4 Defining Success & Setting Realistic Goals
1.5 Author Mindset Foundations
1.6 Time, Energy & Capacity Planning
1.7 Common Beginner Mistakes And How To Fix Them
1.8 Support Systems & Accountability
1.9 Author Business Basics
1.10 AI as a Creative Assistant
1.11 Ghostwriting & Getting Help
1.12 Foundations Complete
2.1 Writer Profile
2.2 From Idea to Book Promise
2.3 Structure Approach for Your Style
2.4 Character Development Basics
2.5 Plot Beats & Scene Planning
2.6 Daily Writing Rhythm
2.7 Writing Through Blocks
2.8 Early Feedback Basics
2.9 Finishing Your First Draft
2.10 Draft Celebration & Reflection
2.11 Children's Author Path
2.12 Week 4 Wrap-Up & Completion
3.1 Understanding the 4 Types of Editing
3.2 Self-Developmental Editing
3.3 Beta Readers & Feedback Rounds
3.4 Hiring Professional Editors
3.5 Self Line & Copy Editing
3.6 Final Proofreading & Manuscript Prep
4.1 Final Manuscript Prep & Formatting
4.2 ISBN, Categories, Keywords & Metadata
4.3 Publishing Platforms: KDP vs Wide
4.4 KDP Account Setup & Upload
4.5 Cover Design & Professional Look
4.6 Copyright, Rights & Checklist
4.7 Hitting Publish & Launch Steps
5.1 Launch Mindset & Expectations
5.2 Launch Timeline & Core Strategy
5.3 ARC Readers & Early Reviews
5.4 Email List Foundations
5.5 Social Media for Authors
5.6 Promo Sites & Distribution
5.7 Amazon Ads Basics (Optional)
5.8 Post-Launch Growth
What you get

Every tool you need. Nothing you don't.

45
Video Lessons

5–10 minutes each. Short, focused, immediately actionable. Pause and resume any time.

5
Module Workbooks

Fillable worksheets, reflection prompts, and checklists. Your thinking on paper so your writing moves faster.

13
Author Tools & Guides

Publishing Paths Comparison, Genre & Market Research Toolkit, Realistic Author Success Guide, Coaching & Ghostwriting Directory, Awards & Book Prizes for Independent Authors, Facebook Groups for Authors, and more β€” including two Excel trackers.

13
AI Prompt Templates

Ethical, voice-preserving prompts for writing, editing, publishing, and marketing. AI as your thoughtful assistant β€” never your ghostwriter.

⭐
Children’s Author Path

Dedicated guidance for picture books through middle grade β€” word counts, illustration process, publishing considerations. Fully supported, never an afterthought.

120 Days
Platform Access

Full access to all lessons, workbooks, and resources for 120 days. A one-time 90-day extension keeps you on track through to completion. All downloaded resources remain yours permanently.

The big differentiator

Some writers finish alone.
Most finish together.

Because writing a book isn't just a project. It's emotional. It's vulnerable. It's easy to abandon when life gets loud. That's why Tier 2 and Tier 3 include your momentum engine: the Live Writer's Studio.

Live Writer's Studio Β· Weekly Β· 60 minutes Β· Tier 2 & 3

The session writers say changed everything.

Not because of what was taught β€” because of what got written.

Set your intention for the week
Write together in a protected, distraction-free block
Share a win (optional β€” never required)
Leave with real, measurable progress

Private Kajabi Community

Wins, questions, a positive moderated space. Where accountability partners become friends β€” and unfinished manuscripts become finished books.

Self-Directed Peer Pods (optional)

Low-pressure accountability groups. Find your writing partner and check in at your own pace.

Join Tier 2 β€” Most Popular β†’
Your guide on this journey

Hi, I'm Yvette.

I built this course because I know the inner pull of a book that needs to be written β€” and what it takes to finally hold it in your hands. I've walked this path across multiple genres, and I've walked it alongside students who came in as aspiring writers and left as published authors.

I'm a graduate of The Institute of Children's Literature and the author of the Ethan and the Seven Chakras series. What I discovered β€” and what the Author Activation Method is built entirely around β€” is that the process of publishing is actually the easy part once you've done the inner work of claiming who you are. None of it moves until the author inside you is switched on.

I created this framework to give authors the roadmap I wished I'd had.

Warmly, Yvette
Author | Publisher | Founder of Singing Soul Books
25+ years of experience in storytelling and publishing
Her books include
Toronto Graffiti: The Human Behind the Wall
Ethan and the Seven Chakras (series)
Toxic Mold
Featured in
The Globe and Mail
CBC Radio
The Art Gallery of Ontario
The National Library of Canada
You don't just publish a book. You become the author you were meant to be.
Own Your Voice. Build Your Legacy. This Is How Authors Are Made.
Enrolment

Choose your activation level.

The complete framework is available in every tier. What changes is your level of community, support, and access.

Tier 1 β€” Start immediately. Self-paced with sequential module unlocks β€” enrol today and begin right away, moving forward at your own rhythm.
Tiers 2 & 3 β€” Cohort-based. You join a group of writers starting together on the same date, moving through the program with shared momentum. Three cohorts per year: January Β· May Β· September.
January
Cohort 1 Β· 2026
May
β–Ά Next Open Cohort
Cohort 2 Β· 2026
September
Cohort 3 Β· 2026

Tier 1 Β· Self-Study Path

$497

or 3 easy payments of $179 Β· Start immediately Β· Downloads yours forever

  • Full 45 lessons across 5 modules
  • All 35 downloadable resources & guides
  • 13 AI prompt templates
  • Curated video resource library
  • Sequential module unlocks β€” steady, structured progress at your own pace
  • 100% Money-Back Guarantee
JOIN TIER 1

Perfect for independent, self-paced executors who know they can hold themselves accountable.

Most Popular

Tier 2 Β· Guided program

$997

or 3 easy payments of $359 Β· The path most students choose to actually finish their book. Β· Cohort start dates: Jan, May, Sep Β· Downloads yours forever

  • Everything in Tier 1
  • Live Writer's Studio β€” weekly 60-min momentum sessions: intentions, silent writing blocks, optional shares
  • Private Kajabi Community β€” wins, questions, positive moderated space
  • Self-Directed Peer Pods (optional) β€” low-pressure accountability partnerships
JOIN TIER 2

Ideal for writers who want accountability, momentum, and a real finish line.

Tier 3 Β· VIP Accelerator

$1,997

or 3 easy payments of $719 Β· Cohort start dates: Jan, May, Sep Β· Downloads yours forever

  • Everything in Tier 2
  • Professional Opening Assessment β€” first 2,500 words: detailed feedback on hook, voice & pacing
  • 20% discount on Singing Soul Books services β€” editing, covers & formatting for your first 3 books
  • Beta access to future course updates & new materials
JOIN TIER 3

For serious authors building a multi-book career who want a personalised edge, professional feedback, and priority perks from day one.

Help me choose my tier β†’

All tiers include the 7-Day Money-Back Guarantee and Completion Commitment Guarantee  Β·  Secure checkout

100% Money-Back Guarantee

We stand behind every word.
And every author.

If this program genuinely doesn’t help you move forward with your book, you shouldn’t have to pay for it.

7-Day Risk-Free Trial

Start with confidence. Complete Module 1 within your first 7 days. If the framework doesn't feel right for you, simply let us know β€” no questions asked β€” and we'll issue a full refund immediately.

Your only risk is discovering you didn't need it. Most people discover they did.

Completion Commitment Guarantee

If you complete all core lessons and workbooks within the initial 90 days and you still haven't published your book, we'll give you an additional 90 days of full platform access β€” free. One time only.

We're committed to your success. As long as you show up and do the work, we won’t let you quit on your book.

Additional extensions beyond the free 90 days are available on a case-by-case basis.

Common questions

Everything you'd want to know
before you enrol.

Not at all. Most students start from scratch β€” just an idea and the desire to finally write it. The course is designed to take you from wherever you are: blank page, half-finished draft, or returning after a long pause. Module 1 meets you there.
This course was built specifically for writers like you. Everyday people with real lives, real time constraints, and a book they've always meant to write. Nothing assumes a background in publishing, literature, or writing professionally. It's warm, clear, and life-friendly by design.
You don’t need to arrive as a polished writer. Most students start with an idea, a rough voice, and a lot of uncertainty. The purpose of this program is not to judge your writing β€” it’s to help you finish your book. The structure, drafting tools, and editing process are designed to help you move from a rough manuscript to a clear, reader-ready book step by step. What matters most is not starting perfectly. What matters is finishing.
Truly supported β€” not an afterthought. Yvette is herself the author of a children's series and a graduate of The Institute of Children's Literature. There is a dedicated Children's Book Path covering age-specific word counts, illustration considerations, manuscript formatting, and traditional vs. self-publishing for children's books. Children's book authors follow the same 5-module path with one additional specialised lesson.
This is exactly what the course is designed to solve. Module 1 addresses the mindset, identity, and accountability structures that determine whether you finish. The Writer's Studio (Tiers 2 & 3) gives you a weekly held space to keep writing. And the Completion Commitment Guarantee means if you show up and still haven't published in 90 days, you get another 90 days of platform access free.
Realistically, 30–60 minutes of writing per day and 20–30 minutes per lesson. You don't need large uninterrupted blocks β€” the course is built around real life. Lessons are 5–10 minutes each, and Module 1 (Time & Capacity Planning) helps you find the pockets of time you already have.
Tier 3 includes a Professional Opening Assessment β€” personalised written feedback on your first 2,500 words, covering hook, voice, and pacing. The Writer's Studio (Tiers 2 & 3) is a live group session, not 1:1 coaching. For deeper 1:1 support, the Coaching & Ghostwriting Resource Directory (included in all tiers) provides vetted referrals.
Yes. The Author Activation Method works across all major genres: literary and commercial fiction, romance, thriller, mystery, Young Adult fiction (all subgenres), memoir, self-help, business, how-to, and narrative nonfiction. Genre-specific word count targets, market research tools, and comparable title guidance are built into Module 2. Children's book authors have their dedicated path.
Tier 1 is self-paced and opens immediately β€” you start the day you enrol, with modules unlocking sequentially so you always know exactly what to focus on. Tiers 2 and 3 follow our cohort calendar (January, May, and September) so you move through the program alongside a community of writers at the same stage. The cohort structure is intentional β€” shared momentum dramatically increases completion rates.
Tier 1 students receive a welcome email with immediate login access β€” Module 1 and all downloads are ready the same day. Tiers 2 and 3 students receive their cohort start date confirmation and are introduced to the community and Writer's Studio schedule before the cohort begins.
Ready to begin?

If you've been waiting for the right time, this is it.

Your book deserves to be written. Don't let another year go by with your story still inside of you, waiting to come out.

The writer who finishes isn't always the most talented one. It's the one who finally had the right system, the right support, and the courage to begin, continue, and complete.

Own your voice. Build your legacy. Become the author you were always meant to be.

You can do this. This is how authors are made.

YES β€” LET'S DO THIS

90-day framework  Β·  Designed For Real Life  Β·  7-day risk-free trial  Β·  Completion Commitment Guarantee  Β·  January, May & September cohorts