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The Journal Blueprint
Turn your story and transformation, or process into a transformational journal that you can use with your coaching or teaching.
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The Journey
Work with me 121, via online courses and get your transformational journal planned, written and published.
Planning
Stage 1 of the process is to brainstorm ideas and decide what you want to create. We’ll explore themes, your ideal client, and the journey you want to take them on and create a rough outline.
Writing
Stage 2 involves expanding your outline and designing your journal based on your client’s needs and your transformational process. Then it’s about writing, writing, writing and editing to bring the magic.
Publishing And Beyond
Stage 3 is all about cover design, interior layout and getting it published. Then it is about developing your roadmap for the future and raising awareness with the content inspired by your journal.
Your Investment
- 12 Sessions that can be taken over a 5-month period (€2459 or 3 payments of €820)
How This Works
We work in a flexible, collaborative way. When we meet for a session that is our time together to work through the plan. Before the next session, I will be available via email, WhatsApp or short Zoom calls to answer any pressing questions. I may also be revising your outline, doing some developmental editing (not full editing or proofreading) or some other thing we have discussed., it is our time together to work through the plan. Before the next session, I will be available via email, WhatsApp, or short Zoom calls to answer any pressing questions.
The Process Of Creating Your Journal
Explore
- Uncover your story to identify the transformative moments in your life and understand their universal appeal.
- Choose the idea for right now.
- Gain clarity and choose a theme where you have authority and experience.
- Understand the writers mindset.
Planning
- Identify your ideal reader.
- Design a framework that you could use for a series of journals.
- Plan the journey for the journal.
- Writing schedules.
- Explore your journal roadmap.
- Plan the release and marketing.
Create
- Create your journal blueprint.
- Structure your experiences into engaging and easy-to-understand content for your journal, following your framework.
- Repurpose or develop content that not only reflects your journey but also engages and inspires your audience.
- Design a lead magnet and start to market your journal.
- Write and edit your journal.
Your Journal Blueprint
- Review what else you can create from your journal blueprint.
- Design your roadmap and add milestones and release dates.
Publishing
- The publishing process.
- Consider routes to publishing PSF, KDP, Lulu and other platforms.
- Cover Design.
- Publish your journal.
Courses
- We start this process with the course Find Your Transformational Journal Idea
- Then follow on with The Authors Journey
Turn Your Ideas And Words Into Content-Rich Journals
Your journey contains a story full of strength, resilience, and transformation. It’s time to turn this into an inspirational, content-rich journal that helps you build your brand and business and, eventually, your first book.
But most importantly is an opportunity to create a valuable asset for your clients and potential clients.
Why a Content-Rich Journal?
The idea of planning and writing a book can be daunting. Where do you start? What do you say? How do you say it? How do you plan it?
A content-rich journal is the stepping stone you need. It is more than just the way you do things; it’s the wisdom gained from your personal transformation and insights designed to guide your clients through change.
Working With Me 121
We’ll work together to:
- Identify the transformative moments in your life and understand their universal appeal.
- Uncover your transformational processes from your story and know-how and decide what the theme of your journal is.
- Identify your ideal reader and the outcomes you want.
- Structure your experiences into engaging and easy-to-understand content for your journal.
- Develop content that reflects your journey and engages and inspires your audience.
- Design a framework that you could use in this journal or for a series of journals.
- Navigating the emotional and technical challenges of beginning your writing journey.
- Laying the groundwork for your personal brand, setting the stage for your future book (if that’s what you want).
- How to use the journal as a template for other content. E.g. A lead magnet, workbook, mini course or coaching program.
Online Course - Find Your Transformational Journal Idea
- The foundational elements of transformational journals
- Understanding what they are and how they differ from traditional Books
- Uncovering the potential they hold for transformational work and what they mean to your brand and business
- The importance of themes
- Define and identify your ideal client
- Understand potential outcomes for your clients
- Map your client’s transformational journey
- Understand the power of turning points
- The power of outlining for refining your ideas
What Else?
Why Create Journals?
Insights: Journals provide insight into your methodologies and approaches. You can share your experiences and lessons learned and turn them into actionable knowledge.
Organising thoughts, theories, and concepts in a structured manner. This structured approach to knowledge can be invaluable in developing interesting journals, training materials and consultation frameworks.
The communication of ideas. This is particularly beneficial in settings where complex ideas need to be conveyed clearly and effectively.
Tool for Client Engagement: Journals can be used as part of your engagement strategy. They can be shared with clients to provide insights, provoke thought, or offer guidance, thereby enriching the client’s experience and learning.
Quicker than a book: Ideal for those who want to share how to rather than their life story.
Outcomes for Your Clients
Improved Methodologies: By distilling your knowledge into journals, you can refine your methodologies, ensuring they are effective and up-to-date. This constant evolution of practice translates to better client outcomes.
Enhanced Credibility: Publishing journals, whether online or in print, establishes you as a thought leader in your field. This credibility attracts clients and opens up new opportunities for growth and collaboration.
Resource for Clients: Journals can be an invaluable resource for clients, providing them with insights and strategies to tackle their challenges. They act as a companion in the client’s journey towards self-improvement or problem-solving.
Building a Knowledge Base: Over time, these journals become a rich source of knowledge and experience. This knowledge base can be leveraged for developing courses or creating content for your groups or memberships.
Client Empowerment: By having access to the insights and reflections of their coach or consultant, clients feel more empowered and engaged in their own journey. They support your 1-2-1 work.
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