Share Your story in volume Two of shining a light on grief

 Real stories from real women sharing their grief journey. 

Your story is important to be heard to bring grief out in the light and to help others that may not know where to turn. My hope is that these books are a great resource.

Thank you considering being part of my next journey in publishing  Shining A Light On Grief ~ Book Two. I'm excited to have your story shared to give others hope and inspiration along their journey.  Book One was released in early July 2022 on Amazon in paperback and e-book format.

Are you ready to share it to be able to offer others hope and inspiration?

What you need to know:

• Book Two will contain stories from ten to twelve contributing authors
• Guidelines Including Timeline with Due Dates
• Compassionate Support & Guidance in Finding Your Voice
• Six Monthy Author Discussion Groups (Virtual)
• Six Monthly Author Training Plus Special Trainings (Virtual)
• Continued Monthly Gatherings After Publication (Virtual)
• Two to three meetings with Susan (Depending on Needs)
• Assigned Accountability Partner for support
• Copy Editing - Guaranteed Error Free
• Book to be available through Amazon / Bookstores / Website
• Book to be available in soft cover & E-book
• Sold locally at Book Shows and Special Events
• Published by Professional Publisher (Stillwater River Publications / StillwaterRiverPublications.com)
• Retain All Rights To Your Chapter
• Biography with Photo Included in Book
• Professional Press Release
• Photo and biography on the website
• Opportunity to sell books at a profit
• Articles in Local Magazines
• Local Book Signing Events / Other Events
• Extensive Social Media Marketing Provided 
• Authors Featured on Social Media & Newsletter
• Interview with Susan

Personal Benefits

• Become a Published Author
• Use the book and your story as a marketing tool
• Create lasting relationships with the other authors
• Learn more about yourself
• Learn how to tell your story
• Discover you voice

Guidelines and Sample questions to use in your story:

• Who are you grieving?
• What was your grief like in the beginning? What did you need? Did you have support? 
• What helped you? What didn't? 
• What did you do to help yourself continue to "LIVE" your life? How have you learned to live alongside grief?
• Who are you now with the experience of loss? 
• What would you have wanted to know?
• How did you grief change you?

Timeline:

• Late September  ~ Author Meet & Greet
• October 31, 2022 ~ First Draft Due
• November 30, 2022 ~ Second Draft Due
• December 31, 2022 ~ Final Draft Due
• January 20, 2023 ~ Biography & Photo Due
• January 31, 2023 ~ Edits Complete
• March 31, 2023 ~ Book Released

What is expected of you :

• Write your story within the given timeline
• Email story before or on provided dates
• Provide biography and photo (high resolution)
• Follow all guidelines
• Use the questions as a guide
• Be open to suggestions and editing
• Be genuine and authentic in your writing
• Write from the heart
• Meet regularly with your accountability partner
• Be supportive and positive
• Share, like, and comment on Social Media
• Be available for events and book signings if local