Smart Author – Fast Track: Nine Months to a Business-Building, Client-Attracting Book
You already know your book could do big things – for your credibility, your clients, and your business.
But let’s be honest: Writing a book on your own can feel overwhelming.
Where do you start? How do you find the time? And how do you know your book will actually do what you want it to – build your business, showcase your expertise, and reach the right people?
That’s exactly why I created Smart Author - Fast Track.
I'm Karen Williams, The Book Mentor. Since 2014, I’ve supported hundreds of coaches, consultants, entrepreneurs and experts to write books that open doors to corporate contracts, speaking gigs, international sales, and whole new business models.
And with 10 bestselling books of my own, I know what works – and I also know how easy it is to go around in circles without the right structure or support!
Introducing Smart Author - Fast Track
Smart Author - Fast Track is a strategic nine-month programme designed to help you write the right book — one that positions you as the go-to expert in your field and creates real results for your business.
In short, here’s what you can expect:
✨ Clarity from the start – so you never waste time writing the wrong book
🚀 Momentum that sticks – regular touchpoints to keep you moving when life gets in the way
🗝️ An expert in your corner – guidance, feedback, and a sounding board for every big decision
📖 A book that works as hard as you do – positioned to open doors, build authority, and attract the right clients
(Scroll down for the full details — including the framework, resources, and community that make it happen.)
The Fast Track Framework
To write the right book – and make it count – you need more than inspiration. The Fast Track Framework gives you structure, support, and a tested approach through three core elements:
Strategic Framework and Resources – You’ll be guided through a proven structure and supported by videos, templates and tools to make writing and publishing feel less overwhelming.
Mentoring, Feedback and Community – You won’t be left staring at a blank page. With coaching, accountability, peer support and regular feedback, you’ll always know your next step.
Evidence-Based Approach – We help you research, test and refine your message, so your book meets your audience’s needs and aligns with your business goals.
What You’ll Get from Smart Author - Fast Track
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A clear, confident message and book that positions you as a true expert in your field
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Weekly momentum and accountability so you keep writing, even when motivation dips
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Targeted coaching and detailed feedback to strengthen your ideas, voice, and structure
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Greater authority, clarity, and direction in both your book and your business
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Tried-and-tested tools, templates, and resources for every stage of writing and publishing
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A supportive community of business authors who understand the journey you’re on
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A finished book that opens doors to speaking, clients, and opportunities — not one that gathers dust on a shelf
What's Included in Smart Author - Fast Track:
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Book Strategy Call
A 60-minute 121 session to clarify your mission, audience, and message, so you begin writing with confidence and direction.
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Weekly Accountability
Stay connected with fellow authors and your mentor in our weekly Coffee & Connect Café – set intentions, share progress, and receive support.
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SOS Calls
Feeling stuck or losing confidence? You’ll have two 10-minute SOS calls to get quick answers and encouragement between sessions.
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Group Coaching
Join 90-minute group coaching calls each month to overcome roadblocks, stay motivated, and get support and personalised advice.
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Manuscript Feedback
Receive detailed feedback each month on content, style, and tone, so your book aligns with your goals and resonates with your readers.
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Expert Sessions
Learn from industry specialists on topics like storytelling, editing, and audience engagement, and access our video vault of 30+ recordings.
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Implementation Sessions
Work on your book in a focused, two-hour group session each month designed to help you hit your writing goals.
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Smart Author System
Follow our six-week online programme with videos, templates, and frameworks taking you through the book writing and publishing process.
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Book Marketing
Get equipped with the Book Marketing Challenge and Book Launch Blueprint – your toolkit for promoting your book before, during, and after launch.
Your Commitment to Your Book
Smart Author - Fast Track is designed to fit into your busy schedule while keeping you on track to achieve your goal. Here’s what you’ll need:
Time Commitment – Dedicate around four hours a week for writing, plus approximately seven hours per month to our group calls.
Duration – Commit to nine months of focused progress, structured to guide you through the book writing process.
Investment – Choose the level of support that works for you:
- Fast Track Membership: £400+VAT per month for nine months (total £3600+VAT) or £3300+VAT with a one-time payment.
- Fast Track + Personal Coaching: £550+VAT per month for nine months (total £4950+VAT) or £4600+VAT with a one-time payment (includes eight additional 121 1-hour mentoring video calls for deeper guidance and support).
Ready to Become a Smart Author?
It's a competitive world, and standing out has never been more important. Over the coming years, you’ll need to rise above the noise, capturing attention with clarity and confidence.
Your book is your voice. It’s how you show your audience why you’re the expert they need, why your message matters, and why you’re worth their time and trust.
A book doesn’t just tell your story ‒ it transforms it. It refines your message, redefines your narrative, and positions you as the go-to authority in your field.
The power of a book is truly mind-blowing. So, why wait?
Let’s get started. Schedule a no-obligation call with me today. This is your chance to explore Smart Author - Fast Track, ask your questions, and take the next step toward creating a book that will transform your business ‒ and your future.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When and where are the sessions?
All the sessions are held via Zoom. Full information, including dates and the Zoom link, will be provided when you sign up. The Coffee and Connect Café is on Tuesday lunchtimes from 12-1pm UK time, the Group Coaching Sessions are usually on the first Wednesday of the month (6-7.30pm UK time), and the Group Implementation Sessions are on the third Wednesday of the month (6-8pm UK time) - both are recorded if you can't make them live.
What's process will I follow?
I advise you to start by going through the Smart Author online programme, as this will give you the foundational piece to get the most from our group sessions. Most authors go through the following process:
Month 1: You will focus on the planning stage, so that you know what you're writing, who it's for, and the flow of your book. You'll create a strong structure and solid framework for the book as a whole and for individual chapters.
Months 2-7: You will be ready to start writing and crafting your content. You will be pulling your ideas together into a manuscript and working on business building activities alongside the writing.
Month 8: At the editing stage, you’ll be given help to get social proof for your book, find the right peer review team and go from the first draft to a final manuscript that you are proud of.
Months 9: You’ll be taken through the process to follow to publish your book, so that you can choose the right publishing option and source a team or publisher to help you (please note that publishing is not included in this package).
Throughout, we will be working on marketing activities leading up to your launch so that you can build your community, create anticipation and pre-sell your book before it is published, enabling you to maximise the effectiveness of your book.
What results will I get from Smart Author - Fast Track
Our goal is to ensure you get to the final manuscript by the end of the nine months (if not before) and write a book that you are proud of - as long as you do the work, turn up for the sessions, and follow the process.
We will ensure you don't make expensive mistakes, waste time on the wrong things, or write the wrong book!
Results our clients have achieved include increased speaking and corporate opportunities, worldwide book sales, licensing opportunities, online memberships and programmes, new clients and partnership opportunities, finalists at the Business Book Awards (and other awards), publishing deals, and successful crowdfunding campaigns.
Who runs Smart Author - Fast Track?
The Smart Author programme is the signature system of Karen Williams, The Book Mentor at Librotas. Karen is the bestselling author of 10 books, having penned her first in 2009. She has guided hundreds of coaches, consultants, experts and thought leaders through the entire book planning, writing, publishing, marketing and launch process since 2014 - and her superpower is helping you find the perfect idea for your book!
Karen has been an entrepreneur since 2006 and is a TEDx speaker. She has access to a great team of trusted experts, including editors, publishers, marketers, and a ghostwriter.
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