YOU DON’T NEED ANOTHER BUSINESS CARD.

You May Need A Book.

Turn your expertise into a book that builds authority, opens doors, and helps more people find and trust you.

Download the free From Idea to Bookshelf:

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From Idea to Bookshelf:

The Expert's

Book Blueprint

Discover the simplest path from “I have a book in me” to a clear plan for getting it written and published

PLUS: Get Karen Strauss’s Million Dollar Rolodex 35+ years of trusted publishing connections and resources.

You already have the expertise.

You’ve built the business.

You’ve coached the clients.

You’ve delivered the talks.

You’ve developed the framework, method, story, or point of view people come to you for.

Now there may be a book hiding inside all of it.

The Problem?

Most experts don’t know where to start.

Do you write first?
Build an outline?
Find an editor?
Look for a publisher?
Self-publish?
Hire a ghostwriter?
And how do you know who you can actually trust along the way?

That’s exactly why I created this guide.

From Idea to Bookshelf:

The Expert's

Book Blueprint

This short, actionable guide will help you turn the book that’s been living in your head into a clear next-step plan.

Inside, You'll Discover:

How to uncover the book hiding inside your existing expertise, content, talks, frameworks, and client work
The questions to answer before you ever write Chapter One
Simple ways to start getting your ideas out of your head and onto the page
The difference between traditional publishing, self-publishing, and hybrid publishing

How to decide which publishing path makes the most sense for your goals
The Idea-to-Bookshelf Roadmap so you can see the entire publishing journey at a glance
How to think about your book as a business-building asset not just something you hope people buy

And because knowing the path is only part of the equation…

BONUS: GET KAREN'S

Million Dollar Rolodex

After more than 35 years in publishing, I’ve collected a lot of names.
Editors. Designers. Printers. Publicists. Marketing experts. Distribution resources. Book industry professionals.

The kinds of people and resources authors can spend months or years trying to find. So I’m giving you my list. Don’t start with Google. Start with my Rolodex.

When you download From Idea to Bookshelf, you’ll also receive my Million Dollar Rolodex to help you find trusted resources as you move through the publishing process.

Who Is This For?

This guide was created especially for coaches, consultants, entrepreneurs, speakers, and experts who have something important to say and know a book could help them say it on a much bigger stage.

It's for You If:

You’ve been saying, “I should write a book” for months…or years
You have a signature methodology, framework, story, or body of expertise
You want to establish yourself as a stronger authority in your field
You’d love your book to lead to more speaking, clients, media, partnerships, or opportunities

You’re overwhelmed by the publishing process and want someone to make it simpler
You aren’t sure whether traditional, hybrid, or self-publishing is right for you
You’re ready to stop thinking about the book and start making decisions about it