"Diana's course gave me the tools, clarity, and confidence to begin a dream project—and helped me strengthen my professional voice in the process.”
Wallis Welsh, Wise Effort: Business of Therapy member
You have a nonfiction book idea — or maybe just the start of one. But you’re not sure how it all fits together. What’s the message? Who is it for? Where would it sit on the shelf? How would it support your career, your mission, or your creative vision? And why is it so hard to just sit down and write?
In this live, 2.5-hour workshop, you’ll use the Blueprint for a Book framework and the Wise Effort approach to clarify your idea, identify your inner obstacles, explore your reader, and begin mapping a structure you can build on.
You’ll reflect on the psychological mindset shifts required to begin a meaningful, aligned writing process — because writing a book isn’t just about effort. It’s about wise effort: focused, intentional work that honors both your ambition and your values.
This is a LIVE working session (no recording will be sent out to those who register but don't attend). You must attend live, because we want to work with you in real time.
Overview
Examine your inner obstacles to getting started
Find the confidence to take action towards becoming and author and a thought leader— or decide that writing a book is not the wise effort move for you to make right now.
Get expert support before committing to a bigger investment
Explore the psychology of authorship: resistance, visibility, and identity
Understand what makes a book publishable, purposeful, and marketable
Clarify their book idea or choose between several
This workshop is for nonfiction writers — including thought leaders, coaches, creatives, and professionals — who want to:
Who It’s For?
“Jennie’s value doesn't just come from knowing the nuts and bolts of writing, it's from coaching ALL sides of what a book entails from her head and her heart. She brings out the best of both from the writer.”
Jenn Lim, co-founder and CEO of Delivering Happiness and author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller, Beyond Happiness: How Authentic Leaders Prioritize Purpose and People for Growth and Impact
Guided writing and reflection sessions
Q&A on paths to publishing
An action plan for next steps on your publishing journey
A downloadable Writing Obstacle Spotter based on Diana Hill's Wise Effort method
A downloadable Mini Blueprint worksheet based on Jennie Nash's Blueprint for a Book method
Powerful live teaching from two top experts — clinical psychologist Dr. Diana Hill and her book coach, Jennie Nash
What You’ll Get
"The collaborative space Diana Hill cultivated was incredibly empowering and nourishing. I’m walking away with a clear roadmap, a renewed creative spark, and a practice that feels more aligned than ever with who I truly am."
Simina Milesi, Wise Effort: Business of Therapy member
Jennie Nash is the founder and CEO of Author Accelerator, a company on a mission to lead the emerging book coaching industry with rigorous training, high standards for certification, and ongoing support for coaches while they build their businesses. Her own coaching clients have landed top New York agents and six-figure book deals with traditional publishing houses such as Penguin, Scribner, Simon & Schuster, and Hachette, and won dozens of national indie book awards. Client KJ Dell’Antonia’s novel, The Chicken Sisters, was an instant New York Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick. Client Jenn Lim’s business book, Beyond Happiness: How Authentic Leaders Prioritize Purpose and People for Growth and Impact, was a Wall Street Journal bestseller. Jennie is the author of 12 books in 3 genres, including her Blueprint for a Book series for fiction, nonfiction, and memoir.
Who is Jennie Nash?
“Jennie Nash is utterly brilliant and scary savvy. Her advice is pure gold! I’ll always be in awe of her – she rocks!”
Lisa Cron, author of Wired for Story, Story Genius, and Story or Die
Dr. Diana Hill, a modern psychologist, international trainer, and expert on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), is redefining what it means to live with vitality. As a leader in psychological flexibility, she empowers individuals to reclaim and focus their energy in meaningful, sustainable ways. Drawing from the most current psychological research and contemplative practices, Diana bridges science with real-life application to help people cultivate resilience and well-being.
She is the host of the Wise Effort podcast and author of several books, including Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, I Know I Should Exercise But…, The Self-Compassion Daily Journal, and ACT Daily Journal. Her insights have been featured on NPR, The Wall Street Journal, Mindful, Woman’s World, Real Simple, The Wise Brain Bulletin, and Psychology Today, among others.
Known for her ability to translate complex psychological concepts into practical, actionable steps, Diana makes personal growth accessible and inspiring.
Who is Diana Hill?
"Diana will coach you on how to create that product you dream of, but more importantly, you’ll learn about yourself through the process of getting there."
Shawn Marsolais, Wise Effort: Business of Therapy member