Services for god-led nonfiction authors
Go from being an author with a book to an authority with a platform.
Whether you’re just getting started or ready to go all in, here’s how The Published Life helps you build kingdom impact.
HOW IT WORKS
The Clear Path from Author to Authority
Every service we offer fits into one of three stages. You might need all three, or you might just need one. Here’s how to figure out where you are.
01
Get Clear on Your Brand
Who you’re talking to, what you stand for, how you sound, and what you look like.
02
Get In Front of the Right Rooms
Pitching you to podcasts, media, conferences, and events where your ideal audience is already listening.
03
Show Up and Build Authority
Content, newsletters, and ongoing presence that keeps building your credibility between appearances.
“60% of authors still work a full-time job on top of their writing. You shouldn’t have to spend full-time hours — or full-time money — to be known.”
~Mariah French, The Published Life
WHERE TO START
The Author Authority Builder
The best branding, pitching, and content strategy in the world won’t work if you’re not clear on your message, your reader, and your authority. That’s exactly what this AI tool helps you figure out.
Guided by Athena
Athena is our Author Authority AI Advocate — a strategic guide built specifically for nonfiction authors.
After about 30 minutes, you will have a personalized brand book that includes… An ideal reader profile, transformation statement, 4 messaging soundbites, brand voice guide, custom color palette, personal style guide, top 2 social platforms, 6 sample social posts, hashtag strategy, and a full PDF brand book! Whew, that’s a lot! 😅
Full Services
These are the done-with-you services that take your author brand from a PDF to a real presence in your industry.
STAGE 1 – FOUNDATION
Author Branding
Your brand book from from Author Authority Builder is the blueprint. This is where we build it — the logo, the website, the social profiles — all of it consistent with your mission and values. This is the foundation your visibility and authority are built on.
You’ll have a professional brand presence that looks and sounds the same everywhere — so when someone Googles you after a podcast or event, what they find matches the expert they just met.
STAGE 2 – VISIBILITY
Speaking & Media
With your brand foundation in place, we research the right opportunities and pitch you — personally, specifically, and strategically — to the rooms where your ideal audience is already gathered.
We work to get you real booked appearances — not just a list of places you could apply to. We handle the research, the writing, and the outreach so you’re ready when it’s time to speak.
Each appearance builds your credibility and creates more opportunities. That’s how thought leaders are made.
STAGE 3 – AUTHORITY
Content & Presence
Authority and trust is built between appearances, not just during them. We keep you showing up — on social media, in your audience’s inbox, and in your industry’s conversations — so your momentum never stalls.
You will have a consistent, professional online presence that grows your audience and keeps you top-of-mind. With your brand book, everything stays in your voice, with your message and your brand.
HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
Let’s Get You Where You Want to Go
Not everyone is in the same place — and that’s fine. We work with authors two ways depending on where you are and what you need.
START WITH THE AUTHOR AUTHORITY BUILDER
Get clarity first. Build from there.
Not ready for full services yet? Start with the Author Authority Builder. Athena gives you a complete brand foundation in 30 minutes for $49 — and you’ll know exactly what you need next.
Best for authors who are early in the process, budget-conscious, or just want to get clear before committing to more.
DONE WITH YOU
We do the work together.
You bring the expertise. We bring the strategy. We start with your brand foundation, then handle the rest so you can focus on doing what you do best — helping others with your message.
Best for authors who are ready to invest in their authority and want a dedicated team handling their brand and outreach.