Workshop
Author Business Basics
Your guide to a sustainable Indie Author career
Hey there, Authorette!
Being an author means many things.
Including – you’re a business owner! (I know – what?!?!)
Stop guessing about the “business side” of author life. This live workshop helps female authors get clear on the essential foundations needed to build a thriving, intentional author business.
Get started with my Author Business Basics workshop.
Unlock the basics today!
Indie Author Dreams...
Every author dreams of sharing their story. But when you choose the indie path, you also become a business owner.
Yup. Authors are entrepreneurs, whether it’s what you set out to do or not.
This workshop is your affordable, focused guide to understanding what that really means.
We’ll walk through the five core foundations that create a simple, supportive backbone for your creative work.
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Who This Workshop Is For
This workshop is designed for female authors who:
- Have finished a book (or are close!) and are ready to seriously treat their author life as a business.
- Feel a bit overwhelmed or anxious about the “business stuff” — websites, email lists, reader connection, money, legal.
- Are tired of feeling like they’re Googling their way through every single decision.
- Want to understand the big picture of what it takes to build a sustainable author career, without the hype or jargon.
- Are eager to learn foundational concepts that will save them time and stress in the long run.
Just the clarity you need for your journey.
What You'll Discover (The Objectives)
In this 90-minute live workshop, we’ll demystify the business side of being an indie author.
You’ll walk away with:
- Clarity on the 5 Foundational Pillars: Understand the core areas every author business needs to consider (from platform to paperwork).
- Insights into Key Decisions: Learn what choices you’ll face in each area — and gain confidence to make them.
- Realistic Expectations: Get a clear picture of the effort involved in DIY-ing your foundations, so you can plan effectively.
- A Personalized Snapshot: Use our custom worksheet to assess your own author business and pinpoint where to focus next.
- Actionable Next Steps: Leave with concrete ideas for your immediate next steps, whether you decide to build things yourself or seek guided support.
Walk the path with clarity.
How the Workshop Works
Join me and other female authors live for an interactive session designed for real learning and practical takeaways.
- Live, Engaging Session: A 90-minute workshop (including Q&A) led by me, an Aspiring Author and Literary Business Manager.
- Clear, Practical Content: We cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters for indie author foundations.
- Interactive Self-Assessment: Use our custom worksheet during the session to immediately apply concepts to your own author business.
- Online & Accessible: Attend from anywhere via Zoom.
- Affordable Investment: Learn crucial insights at a price point that makes sense for every author.
Real-time evaluation of your foundations.
Meet Your Guide on this Journey
I’m Lainey, a multi-passionate author and authorpreneur!
As an aspiring author, I deeply understand the journey you’re on.
As an entrepreneur, I’ve spent years learning how to make all the tech and back-end systems of a business flow.
My business, Intentionally Flourish, is built on the belief that what you nourish will flourish. And it’s goal is to help authors build a creative business with stories at the center.
I’m here to help you get clear on the business side so your author dreams have a simple, stable home.
What you nourish will flourish!
So, keep going!
I’m so excited to be on this journey with you!
Lainey
Workshop Details & Registration
Ready to Get Clear on Your Author Business?
Don’t let the “business side” of being an indie author hold you back. Invest in clarity and confidence.
Our Next Live Session:
- Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- Time: 4:00-5:30PM Eastern/New York
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Investment: $29
Spots are limited to ensure an interactive experience. Secure yours today!
You can do this.
FAQs
Questions? I’ve got answers.
Q: What if I can’t make it live?
A: You’ll get replay access for one week after the workshop, so you can watch on your own time and move through it at your pace.
Q: Do I need to have my book finished?
A: Nope. This workshop is for authors at all stages—whether you’re writing, about to publish, or already published. It’s less about your book stage and more about your foundations as an entrepreneur.
Q: Will you tell me what to buy / what tools to use?
A: I’ll talk about how to think about your foundations and the kinds of tools that work. I’m not pushing any specific products.
Q: What if I have specific questions about my author business?
A: Bring them. We have time for Q&A after the workshop content, and I love working with your real-life situation.
Q: Is this a sales pitch for something else?
A: Nope. This is a standalone workshop designed to give you clarity. What you do after is entirely up to you.
That being said – of course, I ways to help you deeper (it’s what I do!), but that is not the focus of our time together during the ABB workshop.
Q: How much of this will be “talking at you” vs. interactive?
A: It’s a mix. I’ll teach, but you’ll spend real time on your own worksheet reflecting on your author business. It’s guided, but it’s about your situation.
Q: What’s your refund policy?
A: Since you have access to the live workshop and the replay recording for one week afterward, there are no refunds for this workshop.
