Unlock Your Author Potential: Building a Strong Foundation for Your Writing Journey

Presented on: Wednesday, October 11th at 12:00 PM EDT




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Are you an alumnus/alumna eager to embark on a fulfilling journey of becoming an author? Join us for an interactive workshop designed to guide you through the foundational steps of your authorship adventure.

In this workshop, we will delve into each chapter, providing practical insights and empowering strategies to guide you on your authorial journey.

Discover Your Authorial Purpose, Vision, and Impact:

  • Understand the importance of defining your purpose, clarifying your vision, and recognizing the impact you want to make as an author.
  • Explore exercises and discussions that help align your passions with your literary aspirations.
  • Learn how your unique voice can create a meaningful impact on readers and society.

Set Personal, Professional, and Business Goals for Your Book:

  • Define specific and achievable goals that align with your personal, professional, and business aspirations.
  • Create a roadmap that keeps you focused, motivated, and on track towards realizing your writing ambitions.
  • Explore strategies to effectively balance your creative expression with your larger goals.

Cultivate a Resilient Authorial Mindset:

  • Overcome self-doubt and embrace a mindset that supports your creative journey.
  • Discover techniques for finding inspiration, staying motivated, and navigating challenges along the way.
  • Develop resilience and a positive mindset that fuels your passion for writing.

Establish Accountability in Your Writing Process:

  • Learn effective methods for holding yourself accountable throughout your authorial journey.
  • Explore practical approaches to setting deadlines, establishing writing routines, and maintaining discipline.
  • Discover strategies to overcome obstacles and consistently make progress towards completing your book.

By the end of this workshop, you will have a solid foundation in purpose, goals, mindset, and accountability for your authorial journey. Join us as we empower college alumni to unleash their potential as authors and equip them with the necessary tools to thrive in their writing endeavors.


Note: This workshop is open to all college alumni with a passion for writing and an interest in embarking on their authorial journey. No prior writing experience is required.

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About our presenter:

An award-winning author, nationally recognized speaker, and savvy publishing strategist, Jenn T. Grace is the founder of Publish Your Purpose, the acclaimed hybrid publishing company that gives first-time authors the secrets to getting their books written, finding an eager audience & marking their place in the publishing world. Publish Your Purpose is a certified B Corp social enterprise that meets the gold standard of socially and environmentally-friendly business practices.

Jenn leads ambitious authors through every aspect of writing, editing, and publishing so their book strategically aligns with their business objectives. Whether it’s a business guide that shows the breadth of their expertise or an emotional memoir that takes readers deep into life’s challenges, she helps authors articulate their purpose and fulfill their mission. 

Jenn has published the books of almost 200 business owners, entrepreneurs, speakers, and memoirists so more diverse stories can exist in the world and her authors can make a positive impact and achieve the recognition and success they deserve. She is the author of seven books, including, Publish Your Purpose: A Step-by-Step Guide to Write, Publish, and Grow Your Big Idea. Jenn has been featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC.

Jenn lives in Connecticut with her family and enjoys being outside with her son, kayaking, hiking, skiing, and admiring the birds and nature around her.

About PYP

Publish Your Purpose is a hybrid publisher of non-fiction books. As an LGBTQ+ and women-owned B Corporation™, our mission is to elevate the voices often excluded from traditional publishing. We intentionally seek out authors and storytellers with diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and unique perspectives to publish books that will make an impact in the world.


The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Salem State University Alumni Association and Foundation.