You want to write your book. But finding the time feels difficult. You’ve told yourself you’ll set aside a big chunk of time — maybe a long weekend, or a few clear days when things finally quieten down. But that perfect stretch never arrives.
Life is busy with clients, family, commitments, the endless list of things to do. And your book, the one that could change your business (and maybe even your life), keeps slipping to the bottom of the pile.
Here’s the truth: you don’t need weeks away or huge blocks of time. You don’t need superhuman willpower. You don’t need to wait for inspiration to strike.
What you do need is a regular rhythm, focused sessions, and the right support to help you build momentum. Small chunks of protected time in your diary add up to real progress.
💬 “I printed out what I’d written during the Summer Sprint just to prove to myself I really am writing a book. Before, I felt stuck and unsure if I’d ever get anywhere. But six weeks of focused sessions gave me the momentum I needed — and when I saw nearly 20,000 words on the page, it was incredible. For the first time, it feels real.” – Abi
So what if, this summer, you finally built the habit that gets your book written?
No pressure. No overwhelm. Just consistent, supported writing — with a sprinkle of Karen magic!
Introducing the Smart Author Writing Sprint
I’m Karen Williams, The Book Mentor. This summer, my team and I are running the Smart Author Writing Sprint — our acclaimed six-week live writing programme.
With a flexible, dip-in-and-out structure and light-touch support, this isn’t about doing everything. It’s about showing up when you can, writing with purpose, and creating a flow that works for you.
And while our main focus is helping authors make real progress on their books, past participants have also used the Sprint to…
Shape keynote talks and conference presentations
Create online course content
Curate blog series or marketing campaigns
Because the principle is the same: focused, supported writing time turns ideas into real, finished work — with the bonus of sharing your progress, celebrating successes, and knowing you’re not doing it alone.
And that project that’s been on your mind for far too long? Well, it can finally take shape!
Is this for you?
✅ You’re ready to make real progress on a book (or another content project) without putting everything else on hold.
✅ You’re somewhere between the spark of an idea, the messy middle, or picking things back up after a pause.
✅ You want clarity on your message, structure, and the gold in content you’ve already created.
✅ You’d love to build a consistent writing habit alongside other like-minded people in short and focused chunks of time.
✅ You want accountability and support without anything too intense.
✅ Finding your flow and turning your ideas into something real feels exciting – and long overdue.
💬 “Even on the days I didn’t feel well or wasn’t sure what I’d write, I turned up to the Sprint sessions — and I was surprised at how much I got done. Having that focused hour in my diary, with the accountability of the group, meant I made real progress. Week by week, the words added up, and suddenly I had something that actually looked like a book.” – Della
💬 “The accountability has been fantastic. At first, I couldn’t make all the sessions, but once I committed, I realised how powerful it was to show up. It gave me the confidence to switch off from everything else and actually focus on my book.” – Mags
