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Author Nation

A step-by-step coaching community for nonfiction authors and memoirists

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Grow my brand and audience
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Author Nation is a coaching community, hosted through a private Circle platform, that guides nonfiction authors and memoirists through every stage of the book journey. Founded by book coach and editor Melody Owen, the program walks members through six sequential phases: planning, writing, publishing, launching, promoting, and monetizing. Members follow a structured roadmap complete with templates, worksheets, and milestone-based progress tracking to keep their project moving forward. Rather than generic mass instruction, Author Nation emphasizes small-group coaching, personalized feedback, and direct access to expert guidance from Melody and her team. Regular community touchpoints, including monthly Q&A sessions and networking mingles, provide accountability and connection throughout the writing process. The program serves first-time writers exploring an idea, established authors looking to relaunch or monetize a published book, and entrepreneurs who want to use a book to build their business and personal brand, with membership options ranging from self-guided roadmap access to fully personalized one-on-one coaching.

Outcomes

  • Plan a book with confidence
  • Finish a complete manuscript
  • Launch and promote your book
  • Turn your book into revenue

What's included?

  • Structured Roadmap

    A six-stage system covering planning, writing, publishing, launching, promoting, and monetizing your book.

  • Small-Group Coaching

    Personalized feedback and expert guidance delivered in small groups rather than mass instruction.

  • Community & Accountability

    Monthly Q&A sessions, networking mingles, and milestone tracking keep members motivated and on track.

Who is this for?

  • First-time nonfiction authors and writers
  • Memoirists sharing personal life stories
  • Entrepreneurs growing a personal brand

About the creator

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Melody Owen

Nonfiction Book Coach, Editor & Founder

Melody Owen spent years working in publishing and education before turning to book coaching. She served as an editor and instructor for Oxford University Press's Language Education division. She then taught writing at the college and university level...