Your Book Is Waiting. So Is Your Reader.
Real people. Real expertise. No guesswork.
Four Phases. One Complete Journey.
What Is the Author's Journey?
Writing a book is one of the most meaningful things a person can do. It's also one of the most commonly abandoned — not because people run out of things to say, but because they run out of support. The Author's Journey walks you through every stage, with a real expert team beside you the whole way.
Be a Planner
Build the foundation everything stands on.
$3,500
Be a Writer
Write your book on your terms, with expert support.
$5,000
Be a Publisher
Turn your manuscript into a book you own completely.
$5,000
Be an Influencer
Turn your book into a business and readers into clients.
$3,000 - $5,000
Transparent pricing. No hidden fees. No click-through funnels. Every phase is priced clearly and can be purchased individually or as a complete package. Bundle options and payment plans are discussed openly during your free discovery call — no pressure, no surprises, ever.
What's the Roadmap in Detail
6 Weeks
Rolling / Flexible
Weekly Monday Meetings
$3,500
Be a Planner
6 weeks - Rolling start dates
Before a single word is written, the most successful authors know exactly who they're writing for, why it matters, and where they're going. This 6-week guided program gives you that clarity — and a detailed roadmap to carry through every phase that follows. Without it, many authors find their work loses focus and never reaches its full potential. With it, you'll have a compass for every decision ahead.
WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH
iLumn8 - Authors Journey - Be a Writer
4-8 Weeks
Fully Customized
Weekly with Editor / Coach
$5,000
Be a Writer
4-8 weeks - Customized pace
You don't have to figure this out alone. In this phase, you'll write with a personal coach and a professional editor working alongside you — helping you get unstuck, stay on track, and shape your ideas into a manuscript you're genuinely proud of. This is where your story stops being an idea and starts becoming a book.
THIS PHASE INCLUDES
iLumn8 Author's Journey - Be a Publisher
5-6 Weeks
You Retain 100%
Weekly with Editor / Coach
$5,000
Be a Publisher
5-6 weeks - Full support
This is where your manuscript becomes a book. We handle the final editing, design your cover, format your interior, set up your publishing accounts, and support your launch — all while making sure every right and every decision stays yours. No middlemen. No gatekeepers. Full ownership, always.
TOGETHER WE'LL ACCOMPLISH
iLumn8 Author's Journey - Be a Influencer
4 Weeks
By Invitation
Weekly with PM / Coach
$3,000 - 5,000
Be a Influencer
4 weeks - By invitation
A published book is a beginning, not an ending. In this final phase, you'll build a real offer around your book's content, get strategic about how to sell it, and — by invitation — list your offer on the iLumn8 platform where aligned readers and clients can find you. Whether your goal is impact, income, or both, this phase helps you get there.
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS PHASE
THE PEOPLE BEHIND YOUR JOURNEY
Real Expertise. Real People.
This isn't a course, a template, or a DIY toolkit. The Author's Journey is built on human expertise — experienced professionals who know your project, work with you directly, and show up every week. This is what most programs simply don't offer.
lead guide & author coach
Anne L. Peterson
A successful self-published author, executive coach, and lead architect of the Author's Journey. Anne helps writers find their reader, shape their message with intention, and write with the clarity that comes from knowing their why. With decades guiding entrepreneurs, leaders, and first-time authors, she brings rare creative insight and strategic clarity — and coordinates the entire expert team around you.
"Your book has a reader waiting for it -- someone whose life will be shift because of what you've lived and learned"
Editorial Director & Publishing Strategist
Madeline Kosten
With over six years leading editorial and design teams at an independent press, Madeline has guided dozens of authors through every stage of writing, editing, and publishing. As a certified Book Publishing Professional, she is the team's authority on self-publishing — from formatting and cover design to distribution setup. You benefit from her depth while retaining full ownership of your book, your rights, and your future.
"No middlemen. No gatekeepers. Just expert guidance that puts you — and your readers — at the center of every decision."
Developmental Editor & Story Architect
Leisa LaDell Ashbaugh
Leisa takes your raw first draft — your honest, unfiltered expression — and shapes it into a manuscript that flows with purpose and connects from the first page to the last. With a writing career spanning Fortune 50 corporations, global content, and thousands of coaching hours, she brings both a sharp editorial eye and a deep understanding of how people learn and grow.
"Her gift is honoring your voice while elevating your message to its fullest potential."
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Straight Answers. No Fine Print. .
We believe you deserve to understand exactly what you're getting into before you commit to anything. These are the questions most people ask — answered honestly.
No. Each phase is designed to stand alone — join at whatever stage makes sense for where you are right now. That said, the phases build on each other, and many authors find the full journey transformative in ways they didn't expect. This is what the discovery call is about - finding the exact right path for your style and ultimate aims.
That's great. We'll meet you where you are. Your discovery call helps us figure out which phase is the right entry point for your project and goals.
You do. Completely. iLumn8 takes no rights to your work, your publishing accounts, or your royalties. Our goal is to support your success — not to own a piece of what you create.
The iLumn8 platform is a curated marketplace committed to ethical, high-quality offerings. Phase 4 participants whose work aligns with iLumn8's standards are invited to list — keeping the platform trustworthy for the learners who rely on it. This is discussed openly during Phase 1 and Phase 4.
Each week you'll meet with your assigned team member — coach, editor, or project manager depending on the phase — for a focused working session. You'll always know what's expected, what's coming next, and how you're progressing.
Your coach helps you stay clear, motivated, and true to your vision. Your editor works directly on your content — structure, flow, clarity, and reader engagement. In most phases, you have both.
Payment options are discussed during your discovery call. We want this to be accessible and sustainable — that conversation is a natural part of what the discovery call is for.
That's what we're here for. Every phase includes accountability support, and your team will work with you to adjust pacing when life happens. You are not penalized for being human.
READY TO BEGIN?
Let's Find Out If This Is the Right Fit
A discovery call is a real conversation — not a sales pitch. We'll talk about your book idea, your goals, and honestly whether the Author's Journey is the right path for you right now. If it's not the right time or the right fit, we'll tell you that too.
No pressure. No obligation. Just clarity