If you’re like 81% of Americans, you have an idea for a book. Or maybe you’ve already written a book but would like to have more ideas about how to market and sell it. In this two-day process Joanne and I will walk you through the steps to getting your book published. You’ll also learn how to write a compelling proposal, how to self-publish and how to sell thousands of copies on your own.
I love the process of communicating through words. And I also enjoy the process of seeing those words come to life in the form of books, instructional manuals, audio CDs and more — generating extraordinary income. In this next event here at the Sanctuary we’ll be helping people like you do exactly the same thing.
Every participant receives the Write to the Bank Toolkit!*
*$197 Value, you get the electronic link two weeks in advance and the physical copy when you arrive!
In addition to me, you’ll have a chance to hear and talk with our speakers, which may be any of the following:
 Ken Abraham, New York Times best-selling author, known around the world for his collaborations with popular celebrities and fascinating, high-profile public figures. Some of his 80 titles include Let’s Roll (Lisa Beamer), Racing to Win (Joe Gibbs), Against all Odds (Chuck Norris), Your Best Life Now (Joel Osteen), I Was Wrong (Jim Bakker) and Never Again (John Ashcroft). |
 Randy Rudder, Published author, writer and producer. His latest book is Chicken Soup for the Soul: Country Music edition. Randy created a companion site for the book that includes several of the original songwriter demos of the classic songs mentioned in the book. |
 Kent Julian, Speaker and author of The Inside Out Youth Worker – a collaboration of 11 youth leaders. |
 Matt Baugher, Senior Vice President and Group Publisher of Specialty and Global Publishing at Thomas Nelson Publisher. |
Plus I’ll be teaching you 48 different methods for getting attention for your book.
Cap that off with gifts, free books, door prizes, a tour of Dan & Joanne’s property, rubbing shoulders with some of the brightest minds anywhere, the best food you’ve ever eaten and you’ve got an experience you won’t want to miss.
Write to the Bank LIVE Event $497 *additional person (Business partner or spouse), $300 – includes a Write to the Bank Toolkit March 8-9 – August 2-3
Write to the Bank Group Photo
Event: Write to the Bank ($497)* This is our lowest cost event of the year.
Time: Thursday/Friday, 8:30am-8:00pm Central (both days)
Location: The Sanctuary, Franklin, Tennessee
2012: March 8-9, August 2-3
The 48 Days Workshop has inspired me to step out of the box and look for new opportunities. For a long time I have felt frustrated at what I was doing. The class has given me a new outlook and the tools to start searching for a more fulfilling job.- Steve
*All times are CENTRAL time!
Day One
8:30 – 10:30 AM – Welcome, Introductions and Expectations for the event
- Brief history of 48 Days & Development of the Sanctuary
- The 48 Days Mission Statement: Our mission at 48 Days is to foster the process of imagining, dreaming and introspection to help people find their calling and true path, and to translate that into meaningful, purposeful and profitable daily work.
- Evolution of 48 Days to the Work You Love
- Launching your writing success
- Why do you want to write a book? (Page 6)
- Start with what you enjoy and understand (Page 13-17)
- Finding your style
- The craft of writing — grammar, syntax, technique
- Format options for books, ebooks, childrens’ books, etc.
10:00 – 10:30 AM – Mingle, Recharge and Connect
10:30-11:30 AM – Writing with a Purpose
- What do publishers and editors look for? Page 19
- Book Proposal form Page 23
11:30 – 12:00 PM – Mingle, Recharge and Connect
12:00 – 1:00 PM – Lunch, Networking/Visiting
1:00 – 1:30 PM – Tour of the Miller Property
1:30 – 2:30 PM – Guest Appearance – TBD
- What do editors look for in good writing?
- How important is it to find a “hook” for getting and keeping reader attention?
- What are some of the unique challenges of writing someone else’s story?
- What tips do you have for writers who want to break into the market?
2:30 – 3:30 PM – I’ll do it myself – and she did
- Self-publishing options Page 51
- Essential Details Page 59
3:30 – 4:45 PM – Guest Appearance – TBD
- Multiple Author projects
- Self-publishing
- Creating an audience
4:45 – 5:15 PM – Mingle, Recharge, Connect
5:15 – 6:30 PM – Catered Dinner
6:30 – 8:30 PM – Introductions
- Name
- Where are you from
- Where are you now in your writing?
“It took me fifteen years to discover I had no talent for writing, but I couldn’t give it up because by that time I was too famous.” ~Robert Benchley
Day Two
8:30 – 9:30 AM – Building Your Team
- Selecting a literary agent Page 41
- Working with a publisher Page 45
“Words – so innocent and powerless as they are, as standing in a dictionary, how potent for good and evil they become in the hands of one who knows how to combine them.” ~Nathaniel Hawthorne
9:45 – 10:45 AM – Guest Appearance – TBD
- What do readers want?
- What are the best options for those who want to write?
- How important is it for an author to have a marketing platform?
- What is the future of publishing
*largest Christian publisher in the world
“I love writing. I love the swirl and swing of words as they tangle with human emotions.” ~James Michener
10:45 – 11:00 AM – Mingle, Recharge, Connect
12:00 – 2:00 pm – Catered lunch, Networking and visiting
“Everywhere I go I’m asked if I think the university stifles writers. My opinion is that they don’t stifle enough of them. There’s many a bestseller that could have been prevented by a good teacher.” ~Flannery O’Connor
2:00 – 3:30 PM – Creating a Business Funnel
- 48 Methods for Getting Your Book Noticed
“The writer writes in order to teach himself, to understand himself, to satisfy himself; the publishing of his ideas, though it brings gratification, is a curious anticlimax.” ~Alfred Kazin, Think
3:30 – 4:00 PM – Mingle, Recharge, Connect
4:00 – 5:30 PM – Leverage and Multiple Streams of Income
5:30 – 6:30 PM – Questions and Answers – Next Steps
6:30 – 7:00 PM – Mingle, Recharge, Connect
7:00 – 8:00 PM – Dinner with Dan, and Joanne, Nathan and Ashley
“Writers are just people who have a whole lot on the inside that they need to get to the outside, with pen and paper as their preferred method of transport. Same with dancers, artists, and singers – all the same urges with differing transportation.” ~Graycie Harmon
Secure your spot and start profiting from your writing! $497 *additional person (Business partner or spouse), $300 – includes a Write to the Bank Toolkit March 8-9 – August 2-3
Curious about what there is to do in Nashville? Make it a fun weekend by checking out our favorite things to do here!
Want to book your stay at the 48 Days Recommended Hotel?
For our favorite budget-friendly option, the Ramada Inn is right down the street from the Sanctuary – with a friendly staff and a place to lay your head, we’ll provide the rest when you come to “The Sanctuary”!
Single Occupancy: $69.00
Double Occupancy: $69.00
Triple Occupancy: $79.00
Quad Occupancy: $89.00Suites ranging from $75.00 – $95.00
Ramada Inn
6210 Hospitality Dr
Franklin, TN 37064
PH: 615-791-4004There are literally hundreds of hotels between the airport and the Sanctuary—if this one doesn’t fit your budget, you can check out these Hotels in the Franklin area and pick whatever one best suits you!
