Believe You Can Anthology Collaboration Detailed Information Sheet

Introduction

You requested it and we put it to paper. For those of you who want to know all the details before you jump in, you should find your answers about how this Believe You Can Anthology Collaboration is going to go.

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Project Overview

Believe You Can is a collaborative book project featuring fifty two authors who each share a story of overcoming a challenge by first choosing to believe they could. This anthology is designed for experienced authors and unpublished writers who want guidance through the creative and promotional process and for established authors and entrepreneurs who want to deepen their brand story and reach more readers. Collaborators include creatives in music, art, crafts, performance, and other expressive fields.

The Believe Retreat ecosystem supports authors from their first idea all the way through launch with community, coaching, storytelling, and co marketing opportunities.

Collaborators For This Project

• Creatives who want to tell their personal story

• Unpublished writers who want a guided path

• Established authors seeking new readers

• Entrepreneurs refining their brand story

• Artists and makers who want to use story as a tool for connection

Word Count Requirement

Twelve hundred to fifteen hundred words per chapter

Enrollment Goal

Fifty two contributors

Timeline

Creative projects evolve. This timeline reflects our current vision and intentions, but it may shift as the project unfolds and collaborations develop. We reserve the right to adjust dates or phases when necessary to best serve the integrity, quality, and success of the anthology.

Warm Up Period for Early Signups

Feel welcomed, supported, and excited as you ease into slowing down to speed up. You'll gain clarity about your story, begin forming real connections, and experience early wins through writing prompts and idea incubators. You feel proud and motivated as you invite friends and watch momentum build. You'll gain clarity about your story, begin forming community connections, and experience early wins through writing prompts and idea incubators. Collaborations are always more fun when you can spend time with people you love. Invite friends to build momentum with you.

Idea Incubator Brainstorming Session for Writers

The Idea Incubator is a creative brainstorming session designed to help writers gain clarity, confidence, and momentum. Bring your early concepts, scattered notes, or half formed ideas. Together, we explore what you want your story to say, identify the strongest direction, and spark new angles that make your writing feel exciting again.

This session supports you in shaping characters, themes, and messages. You will uncover the heart of your story, organize your thoughts, and leave with a clear path forward. The Idea Incubator gives you a supportive place to test your ideas, ask questions, and receive inspiration so your next steps feel simple and doable.

Whether you are starting a new project or trying to break through a block, the Idea Incubator helps you move from confusion to clarity and from hesitation to creative flow. Let your story grow with purpose.

November through January

• Early collaborators join idea incubators, livestreams, and begin shaping their story.

• Early authors invite friends and earn 15% per seat sold.

• They can invite potential collaborators to community building Q&A events on the second Tuesday of each month at 5pm on zoom to introduce momentum building strategies.

• They also get an affiliate course which provides promo materials and a short lesson on the power of the invite

• Daily writing prompts inside the Believe Retreat Online Community build writing habits

• Weekly Believe Retreat Live Stream features anthology updates and early contributor interviews.

• If you want to stream our content on your socials you can join our stream team

• Francine creates short form content from Live Stream interviews to build visibility Behind the scenes.

• The team prepares for the February official start with Idea Incubator sessions led by Francine.

Official Start

You'll feel grounded and confident as the full journey is laid out. Watching others share sparks inspiration. Feedback circles help you feel validated and less alone. Momentum grows as marketing mindset sessions open new possibilities. Feel inspired watching others share and grow. Feedback circles help all collaborators feel validated and less alone.

February

• Welcome sessions introduce the full journey

• Idea incubators deepen story development

• Feedback circles support early chapter sharing

• Daily writing prompts continue

• Believe Retreat Live Stream documents the anthology in real time

• Francine produces promotional shorts from contributor interviews

• Marketing mindset sessions begin

• Affiliate materials remain available

Writing and Development

Feel productive and creative as your first drafts take shape. Watching interviews helps you practice for your own interviews. Marketing sessions empower you to share your story with confidence. You'll feel steady progress and rising excitement.

February through April

• Authors complete first drafts

• Live Stream interviews feature contributors during the drafting process

• Marketing sessions guide storytelling promotion strategies

• Affiliate events continue/ Branded graphics to use on social media featuring you as an affiliate

• Publisher sessions outline the process and collaborative sales approach

Editing and Revisions

You feel confident as editors guide you through strengthening your chapter. Feel proud as your story begins to shine.

April through May

• Early authors submit chapters first
  Remaining authors follow

• Editorial notes support clarity and emotional impact
  Feedback sessions continue

• Live Stream updates share behind the scenes progress

Proofreading and Layout

You'll feel a spark of accomplishment as the book takes shape. You feel confident knowing the book is becoming professional and refined.

June

• Proofreading ensures accuracy and consistency

• Interior layout begins

• Sneak peeks spark pre launch excitement

• Daily writing prompts continue

Cover Reveal

Get ready to be excited! The cover reveal gives you a surge of pride. Promotional shorts and branded graphics support you in sharing your chapter widely. Podcast pitching boosts your visibility.

Pre Launch Hype

You'll feel energized by the rising anticipation. Fresh content to promote with ease. Community engagement fills you with enthusiasm and belief in your message. You'll feel momentum building as launch day approaches.

July through August

• Francine creates promotional shorts for the reveal

• Authors begin pitching podcasts and media outlets

• Fresh content templates released

• Publisher provides coordinated promotion training

• Live Stream features countdowns and author spotlights

• Authors run teasers and community engagement activities

• Launch event planning begins

Book Release In Time For Holiday Season 2026

Time to feel celebrated and accomplished. Coordinated promotion means you aren't doing this alone. Media appearances elevate your visibility and the official release becomes a proud milestone moment for your creative journey.

September

• Believe You Can officially launches online while we wait for physical copies

• Live Stream hosts a celebratory episode

• Coordinated promotional content goes live

• Authors continue media appearances and creative events

Post Launch

Speaking opportunities and workshops help you step into a leadership role in your creative space. Seasonal promotion keeps excitement alive and helps you stay connected long after launch.

September through December

• Ongoing marketing support continues

• Authors learn brand leveraging strategies

• Speaking and workshop opportunities emerge

• Physical books start coming in

• Community reflections deepen and contributors continue promoting through seasonal opportunities

Reflection and Moving Forward

You feel grateful and reflective as you look at how far you have come. You notice new opportunities and creative directions emerging from being published. Mapping your next steps gives you renewed purpose and momentum. Celebrating with the Believe Retreat team leaves you feeling proud, connected, and ready for what comes next.

January

• Authors revisit their journey and identify personal growth and creative breakthroughs

• Community discussions explore new opportunities created by being published

• Contributors map out next steps for their brand story, marketing, and creative projects
  The Believe Retreat team and authors celebrate accomplishments and outline future collaborations

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