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Get to the root of your story and win the heart of your reader. It’s simpler than you think.

What people are saying…

Jolene has the absolute wizardry to figure out why I’m less than satisfied with any manuscript and then make a plan for how to fix the problem. She knows what my book needs even more than I do. — Anna Michael

For any writer friends who need a little plot whispering in your life, Jolene Perry with Waypoint Author Academy is a miracle worker! She pinpointed my theme in two sentences (and I won’t even talk about the pages and pages I have trying to get that clear in my head). She clarified points and asked important questions I hadn’t even thought of. Basically, she’s brilliant and so worth the time and money! – Author Janet Johnson

Ok, so this morning I worked with a developmental editor for the first time ever. Bless Jolene Perry for helping me cull my 30,000 ideas and elements down to 10,000. I’m really excited to finally have some clarity on this project that’s been on my mind for SEVERAL years now. Frickin bless. – Suzanne Brandenburg Gale

What’s New at Waypoint…

Why Working With a Pro Cover Designer Matters for Your Book Marketing and Sales

Readers judge books by their covers. If you’re a self-published author, it’s crucial to hire a pro cover designer to help your book get the attention it deserves. If you’re a traditionally published author, your publisher will handle all aspects of your publishing, including hiring your cover designer. As a trad author, you may not … Read More Why Working With a Pro Cover Designer Matters for Your Book Marketing and Sales

by Haley Walden August 10, 2021July 25, 2021

The Freefall: Letting Go Of Perfectionism During Drafting

Sending an imperfect (or even *gasp* incomplete) first draft to your editor feels a little bit like getting pushed out of an airplane before you’ve psyched yourself up for the jump.  I know this because I recently turned an incomplete first draft in to MY editor, Allie (in case you haven’t already seen or heard … Read More The Freefall: Letting Go Of Perfectionism During Drafting

by Haley Walden August 3, 2021July 25, 2021

How Layering Your Edits Can Make the Revision Process Smoother

When it comes to editing your book, there’s more than one approach to the revision process. Some writers work through their manuscript from beginning to end, in chronological order. Others might work backward, one chapter at a time. Another efficient way to conduct revisions is by layering your edits. Let’s consider what layering your edits … Read More How Layering Your Edits Can Make the Revision Process Smoother

by Haley Walden July 27, 2021July 25, 2021

Writing Disabled Characters: 3 Tropes to Avoid

With the rise of social media and the internet, marginalized groups have been able to create online platforms and share their experiences. With all of this new information cycling the web, and authors wanting to diversify their casts of characters, it can be difficult to make sure that you are representing a character that is … Read More Writing Disabled Characters: 3 Tropes to Avoid

by Jesse Perry July 20, 2021July 20, 2021

Creative Control in Self-Publishing: What Does it Really Mean?

   There are many different reasons authors choose to self-publish. One of the most prominent is the idea of creative control. Many self-published authors are invested in retaining a greater amount of control over their published works than a traditional publisher might allow.  But what does creative control really mean, and what does it consist … Read More Creative Control in Self-Publishing: What Does it Really Mean?

by Haley Walden July 8, 2021

Listen to your inspiration or listen to the market? The Answer: Both

There’s an ages old debate that happens in writing advice circles between whether you should write what you want or write what readers want. Writing to market is bad, says one group. You should follow your inpiration and write what moves your soul. Writing to market is good, says the other. You’re going to die … Read More Listen to your inspiration or listen to the market? The Answer: Both

by Allison Martin February 3, 2021January 19, 2021

Waypoint Services

Sometimes you need to talk it out with someone who has gone before you. If you want to write more, get an agent/publisher, attract ideal readers, and sell more books all while still enjoying your life, our customized coaching sessions are for you! Publishing isn’t a linear journey where you start as a temp and … Read More Waypoint Services

by Allison Martin October 19, 2020April 26, 2021

Meet the Team

Allison Martin and Jolene Perry co-founded Waypoint when they were both tired of seeing authors struggle as they tried to force their story into someone else’s process, or tried to sell themselves and their books while striving for someone else’s footsteps. The POINT of Waypoint is to help authors find sustainable processes for being online, … Read More Meet the Team

by Allison Martin October 18, 2020April 26, 2021

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