Magic.
I didn’t get published until I did magic for publication.
Until I remembered that I’m a witch and can do a fucking spell about my book.
Can use insights from my own astrological birth chart to better position myself in this industry.
Can create altars and workings for my writing career.
Book deal spells and career magic, generally, have gotten me six-figure sales at auction and otherwise very-high-for-that-category-of-book advances, complete with Dream Team editorial support.
Magic continues to help me in my publishing journey, even when I’m under contract and not on submission.
It has made ALL THE DIFFERENCE in my financial success and my professional relationships, as well as my career actually feeling f-ing sustainable for the long term.
And I want that for you, too.
Welcome to Book Deal Breakthrough.
For the writers and artists who are ready to stop indiscriminately chasing publication and get SPECIFIC about exactly what they want — and how they can use astrology, tarot, and more to get it.
Publishing is hard right now, so why wouldn’t we use every tool at our disposal?!
In this brand new, open genre 10-week intensive, you’ll combine pragmatic industry how-to with book magic.
We’ll use your birth chart, the magical power of ritual, conversations with industry pros, and straight up spellcraft to break through to the next level in your publishing journey — and get career-defining clarity on what actually works for you.
From April 26th through June 28th, we’ll journey through 8 live rituals and 9 live Q&As, all recorded and available as replays. (More on what the 8 rituals are specifically here!) There will also be:
Asynchronous guided meditations, for folks who want extra spiritual support
Publishing 101, for folks who genuinely are starting from scratch and need a 101 on industry basics
Witchcraft 101, for folks who are witch-curious or who need a refresher (this is tradition-agnostic and will focus on techniques like foundational cleansing, protection, and blessing magic)
Guided pre-recorded spell walk-throughs from me, for folks who crave that step-by-step instruction about How To Do Magic
A magical working for Your Book that I will personally create and tend for our 10 weeks together, to support the primary needs of all participants — if you’ve ever wanted me to personally do magic for YOUR project, this is it!
And because publishing is a group project and every book takes a village, I’m bringing some friends along for the ride.
Six of the live Q&As will feature special guests speaking to specific parts of the publishing process, including:
Nikki St. Crowe, USA Today bestselling dark romantasy novelist who started out indie/self publishing and has transitioned to the Big 5! (With the support of my astro magic!)
Carla Bruce, former Director of Publicity for Harper One World, who is now an independent publicist through Lavender Public Relations
Dana Murphy, my agent who is now at Trellis Literary
Jenny Xu, my Heretic editor who is now a Senior Editor at Atria Books
Lilly Dancyger, a critically acclaimed memoirist who is also nonfiction MFA faculty and a former small press editor
Casey McQuiston, #1 NYT bestselling novelist of your favorite queer rom coms
But what if my book or proposal isn’t done?
That’s okay! Shit takes time! I would just ask that you are clear on what the book is. Magic responds to clarity, and if you’re still not sure what the book is, Book Deal Breakthrough isn’t for you at this time.
As long as you have clarity on the nature of the book itself, it’s totally good if you are still in the drafting stage and are looking to query agents or pursue small press publication within the next year or two.
The last day to sign up is this Friday, April 24th.
Investment is $2250, or three monthly payments of $750. We start Sunday, April 26th.
If you have any questions, leave a comment or email me at jeannakadlecauthor [at] gmail [dot] com.