FAQ

On this page, you can find answers to the following:

• What is Spirit Authors?
• What do you consider to be “Mind-Body-Spirit”?
• What courses do you have and what do they cover?
• How long is the course?
• How is it delivered and what will I receive?
• Do I have to take the whole course?
• Is this course actually “do-able”?
• Can I take a break in between modules?
• I’m going away for an extended time. Can I still do the course?
• Who is Lynn and why is she qualified?
• Other questions from people who attended our webcasts

What is Spirit Authors?

A comprehensive, inclusive, community-based programme for aspiring, first-time and experienced mind-body-spirit authors, to enable you to transform your personal dream into a life-changing business asset in less than 1 year. Created, designed and delivered by award-winning teacher/coach and best-selling author, Lynn Serafinn.
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What do we consider the “mind-body-spirit genre” (MBS) here at Spirit Authors?

By MBS, we mean ANY books, both non-fiction and fiction, whether for adults or children, that might fall into one of the following categories:

• Spirituality / Metaphysics
• Inspirational
• New Age
• New Thought / New Science
• Law of Attraction
• Self-Help / Self-Growth
• Personal Empowerment
• Spirit-based Business /Entrepreneurship
• Authentic Leadership
• Conscious Creation
• Consciousness / Awareness
• Healing of any kind (mind, body, emotions, spirit, holistic, quantum)
• Holistic Health and Wellness
• Reconnection to the Earth
• Wisdom of the Ancestors
• Death, Afterlife, Spiritual Realm, Channelling
• Arts and Artistic Development focusing on any of the above
• Other suggestions!

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What courses do you have?

• Module 1: Starting and Writing Your Book

• Module 2: Pre-Publication Marketing Musts

• Module 3: Preparing for Publication

• Module 4: Your Book Launch: Designing and Delivering

• Module 5: Benefiting from the Success of Your Book

What is the focus of this course?

• This programme WILL focus on content creation, creating a fan base, publication preparation, constructing and delivering an online book launch, establishing joint venture partnerships, and book promotion from many angles.
• This programme will NOT focus on how land a million dollar publishing deal, or how to get on Oprah, but we will get you ready to look for publishers AFTER you have had some great success as a self-publisher
• Those who may be already published, either on your own or through an established publisher, will find many of the course modules to be of interest, especially the later ones.

Aims of the course

To give you all the tools, information, know-how and support required to develop your book idea into a published, top-selling title that gives you boundless opportunity for business and personal growth.  We aim to provide you with a practical, realistic system that can help you achieve satisfying success with your book, even if you are a first-time author.

Objectives

Those who complete the entire course will learn in great detail:

• How to start AND finish writing your book by developing your individual creative process, targets and goals
• How to identify, create and grow your fan base using online promotional tools even before your book is finished being written.
• How to prepare for publication
• How to design and deliver an effective book launch
• How to use the success of your book as a springboard to your future

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Course length

The study time for the complete course is 40 weeks in length (5 modules, each 8 weeks in length). That’s the same amount of time it takes for a baby to go from conception to birth! I also give you 2 extra weeks at the end of each module to help you complete your goals and course challenges. Altogether that’s 50 weeks of continual growth, discovery, achievement community, and support. AND if you sign up for the complete course, you automatically get a full year (52 weeks) of access to the resources on the site. But here’s the beauty of it… You do NOT have to take the whole course, or even start the course from the beginning. If you have already done significant work on your own, and are somewhere in the middle of your publishing journey, you can start the course from one of the later modules. To find out which module is the one for you, be sure to read “Who is it for?” in the Module descriptions.
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How is it delivered and what will I receive?

There are 5 modules, with 8 lessons in each module, one lesson per week. Here’s what you will receive:

1. Downloadable lesson in pdf form
2. Downloadable MP3 of all lessons
3. Workbooks to help move through the lesson at your own pace
4. Templates and other resources as needed for your lessons
5. 1 monthly special topic “members only” group call, to answer your questions
6. Members-only online community, where you can communicate, get critique on your work, ask questions and find support from both me and other students

PLUS these special bonuses:

• Special rewards for members who complete all their goals for the module
• Surprise bonuses to be added for members throughout the year to help you move faster and more effectively
• Special “by invitation only” calls with surprise special guests from the mind-body-spirit, marketing or publishing industry
• A massive 50% off the cost off your first 1-to-1 coaching session with Lynn, if you decide you need a more personal approach. This offer is ONLY open to active members.

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FAQ Q1: Do I have to take the whole course?

NO! Take only those modules that you require. But there is a special discount if you purchase the complete course in a single payment. Before deciding what is best for you, be sure you read the module descriptions carefully, and not just the titles, because there may be elements in different modules you might find valuable, even if you may have covered elements of them elsewhere.
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Q2: I’ve taken so many courses and find I am sometimes overwhelmed with information. Is this course actually “do-able”?

YES! I’ve broken down the course into really bite-sized chunks, so it’s definitely achievable in the time given. I followed the same timeline myself when I wrote my own book, and I use it when I coach my 1-to-1 clients. The pace of this course is designed to help you stay focussed and motivated so your book is published and selling within the next year, even if you haven’t started writing it yet.
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Q3: Can I take a break in between modules?

YES, of course. In fact, I have built in a 2 week “breather” in between modules, to give you time to complete all the challenges and targets you will be setting for yourself. Of course, you can take off more time than that if you wish, but I strongly advise you not to take more than 2 weeks off in between modules unless absolutely necessary due to unavoidable factors such as illness. Even things like bereavement, divorce and other life challenges frequently provide the richest material for writers, especially those in mind-body-spirit genre, to keep on writing and expressing themselves to the world.
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Q4: I really want to get started, but I’m going on extended travel over the next couple of months. Can I still do the course?

YES! You can access your course materials on the day they are scheduled to arrive by logging into your account from anywhere in the world (but not on more than 1 unique IP address per day). You can also download the calls from your account, and enter the forum to interact with others and upload your weekly challenges. And if you are worried about long-distance calls, we will be using “Instant Teleseminar” for our calls, so you actually don’t even need to use a telephone as you can access the calls online. Of course, this means you will be able to listen only, and not speak, on the call.
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Who is Lynn Serafinn and why is she qualified?

• Bestselling spiritual author: My self-published book, The Garden of the Soul: lessons from four flowers that unearth the Self. was an Amazon bestseller in spirituality, mind-body-spirit and self-help.
• Reputed to be a “marketing guru”: I have not only created campaigns for myself, but also for other authors, including number-1 selling author Allison Maslan.
• Award winning teacher: Winner of Microsoft UK Innovative Teacher of the Year 2005
• Award winning coach: Winner of Best of Bedford Business Awards 2007
• Award winning community leader: Winner Bedfordshire Businesswomen Award for Working within a Community Group 2009
• Masters in online course development: MA in Adult Education/Distance Learning through University of Phoenix Online. I know what it takes to make an online course that will keep you motivated and help you achieve your goals.
• Renowned transformation coach: Make no mistake, this is not only a practical course, it is also a transformation course. I have designed numerous transformation courses, have worked with hundreds of coaching clients, and know how to support people through those rough times so nothing stands in the way your moving forward
• Niche-specific: The Mind-Body-Spirit market is a very specific niche, with a unique quality. If you want to find good partnerships and focus, work with others who share knowledge and experience of your niche market
• Spiritually focussed: I truly understand the underpinning principles of creating a spiritually-focussed campaign that shows your true self. I ALSO know the kinds o f things the block many spiritually minded authors from their own success, and can help you overcome these blocks.
• Generous with my time: I have always been known for my generosity and willingness to help.
• Known to “over deliver”: My courses are known for their richness of content, and excellent course design. My students invariably tell me that they leave the course feeling they received value many times over the cost they paid.

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OTHER QUESTIONS FROM OUR WEBCAST ATTENDEES

1. QUESTION ABOUT TEST DRIVE:

Does the 14-day trial start today? It would be nice if I could register for the 14-day trial started on Friday after all the calls are over.

ANSWER: No, the 14-day trial starts the day YOU register for it. In other words, if you register this Thursday, for example, your trial goes for 14 days from Thursday. Bear in mind, though, that the 2-month free memberships to Blastation and Spiritus Spiritual Marketing Directory will only be on offer to people who start their Test Drive before the end of February (Sunday), so I do suggest you register as soon as you are sure which module you wish to test out.

2. ANOTHER QUESTION ABOUT TEST DRIVE:

Does the $1 trial just apply to one module or can you take it on as many as you want? I what wasn’t clear on this, as I gathered from course description that people could come in wherever they want.

ANSWER: Yes, people can start wherever they want, because they are all at different levels of their journey.

But no, you cannot to more than one “test drive”. It is expected that once you have spent 10 weeks with the site, you won’t need to “test drive” it. However, I do give you a “taster” of the next module in your final week of your current module, so you can see if it is of interest to you. (That’s supposed to be a secret… but I thought you’d like to know that).

3. QUESTION ABOUT COURSE FORMAT:

How are the lessons formatted? Are they on-line video lessons, audio only, listen to at your leisure, or must I listen to them at a specific date and time?

ANSWER: As of now, the lessons are DOWNLOADABLE MP3 audio clips, broken into bit-sized chunks. This means you can take them away and listen to them any time you want. AND… if audio isn’t your “thing”, there is a printable PDF transcription of every lesson. There is also a printable pdf workbook for taking notes and working through the weekly challenges. At present there are no videos, but I have plans to make them in the future.

4. QUESTION ABOUT LENGTH OF LESSONS

How long is each week’s lesson?

ANSWER: There are between 5-7 audio clips in each week’s lesson. Each clip runs between 3-10 minutes in length, depending on the lesson being taught. So altogether, there is generally between 30-40 minutes of audio per week, which you can listen to in small bites. I broke the audio into chunks because I knew it would be easier to move through (and download!) than making one big audio file for the week. Because I have designed it this way, you can move at your own pace throughout the week. I usually suggest you listen to only 2 or at most 3 audio clips a day, in fact, so you can digest the material and work through the “challenges” (actions).

5. QUESTION ABOUT HOW COURSE IS DELIVERED

If I registered for all of the modules now do they download all at once or in natural succession?

ANSWER: Just to clarify, the “Modules” are different courses, and each Module is each 8 weeks in length. I suggest you should register for one Module at a time, because they are all quite extensive.

If you register for “Module 1″, you will get 8 weeks of content, but NOT all at once. You will receive access to each new week after every 7 days. If you register today, you can access Week 1 only. In 7 days, you will be able to access Week 2, etc. You can download ALL the materials for the week, and do them any time you wish. You can go back to previous weeks to get materials you might have missed, up to 10 weeks after you sign up for the Test Drive. This way, you can pace yourself, and even finish up the course after your membership ends, if you choose not to continue at the end of your Module.

6. QUESTION ABOUT ORDER OF THE MODULES

If I know now that I will more than likely at some point take each module, do I wait until I finish 1 to sign up for 2 or can I sign up for more than one at a time and then they will each come in order? After you have spent 10 weeks with Module 1, does Module 2 begins?

ANSWER: When Module 1 is over, you can go directly to Module 2 OR you can take a break. It’s your choice. I wasn’t sure at first if I wanted it to be an automatic rebilling, but I decided against it, to allow people the chance to catch up if needed. Also, I didn’t want to “force” people to go in sequence or take all the modules because they may not need all the content.

At some point in the future, I might create a membership option where someone can buy the whole coure as a package, but that is unlikely to happen until the end of the year. I am of the opinion most people would rather pay as they go than spend a lot of money up front for a 1-year course, but maybe I am wrong about that (?).

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