A-List Authors Mastermind
Maximize your impact
3 Full Days—Monday, October 27-Wednesday, October 29
Downtown Houston, TX
hosted by Dr. Cindy, The Expert’s Ghostwriter®
YOU ARE THE REAL DEAL
With a wealth of experience and knowledge, you know you’ve got a book—or five—to write.
The kind of expert with proprietary frameworks and a proven “been there, done that” track record of results to showcase.
You might’ve already written a book or two, in fact.
And let’s be real—you don’t want to write just any old skinny, error-filled, robotic-sounding “bestseller” like your colleague. You know the one.
That’s not your style.
More than a ‘business card book,’ your primary driver is aspirational: You want to write an impact-driven book that sells boatloads of copies and carries your ideas far and wide to readers for years to come.
But when you sit down to write, your ideas are overwhelming and all over the place.
Perfectionism has you revising the first page(s) over and over, imposter syndrome has you doubting every idea, lest it be criticized, and you spend more time looking up writing hacks than actually putting pen to paper.
ChatGPT isn’t the solution because it makes you sound like the status quo when your ideas are DISRUPTIVE and ORIGINAL.
It’s embarrassing to be writing this book for so long and have little to show for it, when your team and your clients look to you for guidance, and you (almost) always have a great answer for them.
So, how come you’re not knocking your book out of the park?
Maybe it’s not because you’re a bad writer, because you lack discipline, or because you’re not enough.
Expecting yourself to sit down and magically write like Malcom Gladwell or Glennon Doyle is like never playing baseball and thinking you’ll hit home runs like Shohei Ohtani.
What if, instead, you need to allow yourself to be:
A beginner
Messy for a change and not have everything figured out
Curious what’s possible for you and how to get there
Intentional about a “why” for writing this book that’s bigger than you
The A-List Authors Mastermind to Maximize Your Impact is designed so you can do just that and more.
Whether you haven’t written a word, started writing and then stopped, are writing at a snail’s pace, or finished your draft and are avoiding editing it… this event is for you.
THe Maximize your impact experience
In a positivity-charged environment, you’ll have the space and time to gain clarity on what’s not working, curate your ideas to engage your best readers, strategize how to find more of them, and take action to make meaningful progress with your book.
Capped at 20 max, this event is personalized and tailored to your needs.
Beforehand, you’ll be invited to the 6-week Author Impact Maximizer, where I’ll lead weekly group calls exclusively for attendees and prepare you to hit the ground running on Day 1.
During the event, you’ll:
Discover the process of book writing and launching from idea to sales
Receive resources needed to complete the steps
Identify your next right action and actually do it, from outlining to writing a query letter
Know how to navigate the book publishing world
Choose “who” this book is for and who you must become as its author
Be inspired by other authors doing this work
Gain confidence in your book and in yourself as an author
With a variety of exercises, group discussions, masterminding, you’ll have more focus, clarity, and energy for your book than you thought was possible.
Any time an activity feels hard, I’ll be standing by to wave my fairy godmother wand and make it easy.
With a book writing expert gently holding you accountable—and a community of writers cheering you on—you’ll bust through your writing goals like Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon.
At the end of this event, you’ll be writing the right book that makes a real mark—distinctly yours—on the world.
Your Maximize Your Impact Registration includes:
6-week Author Impact Maximizer group program with live calls, recordings, and handouts
Three full days together in Houston, TX
A goodie bag of legendary, epic proportions
Be featured at a public, in-person Author Debut Showcase
Healthy, delicious lunches, and snacks to keep you well-hydrated and fueled—and dietary restrictions-conscious, of course. (While there will be light bites for breakfast, if you need a hearty start-of-the-day meal, I’d get that in beforehand)
1-1 one-hour session* with Dr. Cindy post-event to define your way forward
Early Bird Special: $997 (Expires September 15)
After September 15: $1297
After October 1: $1497
BONUS Author Debut Showcase
Nothing says ‘author’ like a bookstore event, so you’ll be featured at Brazos Bookstore!
You’ll be introduced as an author of your forthcoming book and a share a few enticing snipits (we’ll workshop this to make sure you shine)
Professional photographer and videographer will get your best side of your big moment
Your fellow authors will be there cheering you on!
*If you have a published book, you may bring copies of your book to sell and do an book signing!
Meet YOur Host
Hi! I’m honored that you’re here.
I’m Cindy Childress, Ph.D., an award-winning ghostwriter and author mentor, completing 50 published books in 8 years (Many of them award-winners and bestsellers).
Throughout my career, my ghostwriting clients and book writing students have said two things:
They’re overwhelmed and struggle to focus on their book (aka, ‘writer’s block’).
They don’t have enough time to write.
Well, through working with more than 700 authors on their ideas for their books, some surprising solutions emerged.
The truth is, many experts are sitting on great ideas for a book that they’re not writing because they don’t know who would read it or “why” writing this book will be worth it.
I’m here to help you do just that.
Through channeling divine wisdom, I’ll help you stay in alignment with your life’s mission and the people you’re meant to reach… so you stop comparing yourself to others not as unique as YOU.
I’m also a volunteer foster mom for cats and kittens, a total foodie, and a world traveler.
Can’t wait to support your book writing goals and hang out with you at the bookstore event!
FAQs
FOOD
I’m pretty picky and on a special diet. Will you take care of me?
Yes. Your welcome email contains a link to fill out the Dietary Needs and Preferences form.
Whether you’re gluten-free, vegan, or don’t like cooked tomatoes—at all—just make that clear, and you’ll be all set.
I care about this as a long-time vegetarian and having lost 80 lbs. and kept it off for over 20 years.
It’s important to eat what works for you. I’ve got you.
LODGING
Where should I stay?
The Lancaster Hotel is a 1-2 minute walk from the venue; they’re on the same city block, so you don’t even have to cross the street.
Downtown Houston has basically every major hotel chain and Airbnb options, so anywhere you stay should be a brisk walk or a short ride away.
TRAVEL
What travel plans do you recommend?
So you don’t miss anything, arrive no later than the afternoon of Sunday, October 26, and depart no sooner than the morning of Thursday, October 30.
What airport should I fly into?
There are two airports with service to Houston, and both are about the same distance from downtown. It's easy to get an Uber/Lyft or taxi to and from either.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
2800 N Terminal Rd
Houston, TX 77032
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
7800 Airport Blvd
Houston, TX 77061
GETTING AROUND
Can I bring my car? Is it easy to find an Uber?
Uber and Lyft drivers are plentiful.
There is paid parking at the event venue if you drive or rent a car.
I don't recommend using the bus system because it doesn't have a reputation for reliability.
