COLLABORATIVE BOOK PUBLISHING
YOU DON'T NEED TO WRITE A WHOLE BOOK TO BECOME A PUBLISHED AUTHOR
Collaborative books let you share your story, build authority, and step into the identity of an author—without writing 200 pages.
WHAT IS A COLLABORATIVE BOOK?
A collaborative book is a published book where multiple authors contribute one chapter each around a shared theme or message.
Think of it like this:
Instead of writing an entire book solo, you write one powerful chapter (usually 3,000-5,000 words) and publish it alongside other authors who share a similar mission or message.
The result?
A professionally published book with your name on the cover. A chapter that showcases your story, expertise, or message. And instant credibility as a published author.
WHY COLLABORATIVE BOOKS WORK
I published my first collaborative chapter in 2015.
That chapter cracked me wide open. I sobbed through the voice recordings because I'd never spoken these words out loud before.
That one chapter changed everything.
It led to two more collaborative chapters. Then my solo book. Then this entire business.
Collaborative books are one of the fastest ways to:
- Become a published author without the overwhelm of writing a full book
- Build authority in your industry or niche
- Share your story with people who need to hear it
- Step into the identity of the author before committing to a solo book
- Grow your visibility by being part of a larger book launch with other authors
For coaches, entrepreneurs, and storytellers, collaborative books are gold.
TWO WAYS TO PARTICIPATE IN A COLLABORATIVE BOOK
OPTION 1: JOIN OUR COLLABORATIVE BOOK
Perfect for: Authors who want to contribute one chapter and have OUTSPOKEN handle everything else.
We're currently accepting authors for our next collaborative book: Everybody Holds A Story.
This book is for people who have a story that needs to be told—stories of survival, transformation, resilience, and truth.
What's Included:
- Writing support and coaching to help you craft your chapter
- Story and developmental editing for your chapter
- Copyediting and proofreading
- Professional cover design and typesetting
- Publishing and distribution (print + digital)
- Launch support and marketing guidance
- A copy of the published book with your name on the cover
Investment: Custom pricing based on the project (contact us for details)
Timeline: Typically 4-6 months from start to published book
OPTION 2: LEAD YOUR OWN COLLABORATIVE BOOK
Perfect for: Coaches, thought leaders, and community builders who want to create a collaborative book with their own network.
Want to publish a book with your clients, community members, or colleagues?
We'll teach you how to do it successfully with our Collaborative Book Blueprint Course.
Why lead your own collaborative book?
- Position yourself as the lead author and visionary
- Strengthen your community by giving members a platform
- Create a legacy project that showcases your movement or mission
- Generate income from book sales and use it as a business growth tool
- Build deeper relationships with contributors
We created The Collaborative Book Blueprint, a step-by-step guide on how to create and build your own collaborative book with your community to support you through the process.
Plus: You'll get access to templates, timelines, and everything we've learned from publishing 5 collaborative books ourselves.
"Ten years of starting and stopping. Ten years of telling herself 'I'm not a good writer.' One NLP session released a limiting belief that went all the way back to grade school. Two months later, her book is nearly done and ready to publish."
WHAT MAKES A GREAT COLLABORATIVE BOOK CHAPTER?
Your chapter doesn't need to be perfect. It needs to be true.
Here's what we look for:
✔️ A clear message or takeaway
What do you want readers to walk away understanding?
✔️ Your unique story or perspective
What happened to you? What did you learn? How did you change?
✔️ Vulnerability and ownership
We want raw and real, but you need to be able to speak on your story, not in it
✔️ A transformation or shift
What was the before? What's the after?
✔️ Connection to the book's theme
How does your chapter fit into the larger message?
You don't need to be a "writer."
YOU JUST NEED A STORY YOU DESIRE TO SHARE.
JOIN OUR COLLABORATIVE BOOK IF:
✔️ You want to become a published author without writing a full book
✔️ You have one powerful story or message to share
✔️ You're ready to step into the identity of the author
✔️ You want the credibility and authority that comes with being published
✔️ You need support and accountability to actually finish
APPLY FOR A CHAPTERLEAD YOUR OWN COLLABORATIVE BOOK IF:
✔️ You're a coach, consultant, or community leader with a network
✔️ You want to create a legacy project with your clients or community
✔️ You're ready to position yourself as the visionary and lead author
✔️ You want to use a book as a business growth and branding tool
✔️ You're willing to guide and support other authors through the process
LEARN MORECOMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long does a collaborative book chapter need to be?
Do I need to be a "good writer"?
What if I've never written anything before?
Can I include my business or services in my chapter?
How much does it cost to join a collaborative book?
Can I do both?
Do you ghostwrite?
IT'S TIME TO OPEN YOUR BOOK AND SHARE IT WITH THE WORLD.
Whether you're joining our book or leading your own, we're here to support you every step of the way.
