I’ve Written 19 Bestselling Books.
And I’d Love to Help You Write Yours.
You know there’s a book inside you.
Maybe you’ve been dreaming about writing a book for years. Maybe you’ve already started writing. Or maybe you’re still wondering where to begin.
Wherever you are in your writing journey, you don’t need to have it all figured out.
You don’t need a finished manuscript.
And you certainly don’t need to wait until you feel like a “real writer.”
I know how it feels, because I’ve been there, too!
Over the years, I’ve developed my own creative methods for writing books, and they’ve helped me write all 19 of mine.
I’ve also shared these methods with my private mentoring clients, helping them find their way through the writing process and bring their own books to life.
And I'd love to help you bring YOUR book to life!
SARK’s Author Academy is a joyfull, powerfull pathway to help you clarify what wants to be written, move words from your heart to the page, become a Happy Finisher, and prepare to share your work with the world.
You’re invited to join and save $500.
PLUS: Join now and receive 3 LIVE Magic Circles
with SARK + David throughout your first 90 days.
Dear Wonderfull Writer,
I wrote my first book when I was 10 years old.
But I didn't begin publishing my books until I was 35!
What happened during those 25 years?
Oh, I had so many fears, doubts, and inner critics. And I had to discover my own ways of moving through them.
Since then, my books have sold over 3 million copies, and I've learned so much about what it takes to bring a book into the world.
And I've learned that writing a book isn't just about knowing how to write.
It's also about learning how to support yourself, trust yourself, and keep going through the ebb and flow of the creative process.
I know about the marvelous and messy voices that can appear the moment we decide we are actually going to CREATE the thing we’ve been dreaming about.
And after more than 30 years in publishingAnd one of the greatest joys of my life has been helping other writers discover their own creative voices and bring their books to life.
Over the years, I began creating videos, audio stories, exercises, and creative resources for my mentoring clients, so they could return to my teachings whenever they needed them.
And I kept creating more!
Eventually, these grew into three extensive pathways of creative wisdom, writing methods, and publishing guidance.
Now I've brought them all together in SARK's Author Academy!
And you can explore these teachings at your own pace, returning to them throughout your creative life.
Not so you can write exactly like me.
So you can write like YOU.
I believe in the book inside you, and I'd love to help you find your own way of writing it.
With love and creative encouragement,
SARK
From the Book in Your Heart to the Book in Your Hands
Come Spend Some Creative Time With Me!
Picture yourself settling into your favorite cozy spot with a cup of tea, a notebook, and your writing dreams swirling around in your mind.
You open SARK's Author Academy.
And there I am, speaking directly to you from my colorful art studio, sharing a story, a creative discovery, or something I've learned from writing my own books.
I'll share the creative methods I actually use to write my books, along with personal stories and ways I've learned to move through fears, doubts, and inner critics.
And I'll share creative exercises you can try yourself, to help you keep writing and move closer to finishing your book!
It's like having an extended creative retreat with me, without ever having to leave home!
A Rich Treasury of Creative Teachings, All in One Place
I've gathered so much creative wisdom over the years!
Not just how to develop an idea or write a chapter, but how to care for yourself as you create, work with fears and inner critics, move through procrastination and perfectionism, and find your own way of writing.
And there's so much to discover about editing, publishing, and bringing your book into the world!
I've gathered these teachings, originally developed through my private mentoring work, into three extensive pathways you can explore in your own way.
The Creative Dream Life Pathway
Living Creatively, Caring for Yourself,
and Trusting Your Own Creative Voice
This pathway is about the foundation of a creative life.
It's about caring for yourself emotionally, physically, and spiritually. It's about developing a more loving relationship with your creativity, discovering what helps you feel supported, and exploring ways to live more authentically.
You'll find teachings and creative practices drawn from the lessons I've gathered throughout my life as an artist, author, and creative mentor.
Because writing a book isn't separate from being a human being.
Your emotions matter.
Your energy matters.
Your joy matters.
The way you treat yourself matters.
This pathway offers a place to explore those foundations and discover what supports your own creative life.
The Writer's Pathway
My Writing Methods and the Journey to
Becoming a Happy Finisher
This patheway brings together an extensive body of writing methods, creative tools, and guidance developed through my writing mentoring work.
You'll discover ways to clarify your ideas, find your next step, work with inner critics, move through resistance, and keep writing when things get challenging.
I'll share ways to approach your writing with more kindness toward yourself, along with practices to help you keep going when the middle gets messy.
Whether you're beginning with an idea, gathering pieces you've already written, or working on an unfinished manuscript, you can explore the teachings that speak to your needs.
You don't have to do everything at once.
You can begin where you are and discover your own way forward.
And you can become a Happy Finisher!
The Publishing Pathway
Understanding Manuscripts, Editors,
Publishers, and Your Options
As your writing develops, new questions begin to emerge.
What makes a manuscript ready?
What do editors and publishers look for?
How does traditional publishing work?
What about self-publishing?
What is a proposal, and when might you need one?
This pathway helps make the publishing world less mysterious by introducing you to important concepts, publishing possibilities, and practical considerations for sharing your work with the world.
A Rich Treasury of Creative Teachings, All in One Place
I've gathered so much creative wisdom over the years!
Not just how to develop an idea or write a chapter, but how to care for yourself as you create, work with fears and inner critics, move through procrastination and perfectionism, and find your own way of writing.
And there's so much to discover about editing, publishing, and bringing your book into the world!
I've gathered these teachings, originally developed through my private mentoring work, into three extensive collections you can explore in your own way.
The Creative Life Collection
Living Creatively, Caring for Yourself,
and Trusting Your Own Creative Voice
This collection is about the foundation of a creative life.
It's about caring for yourself emotionally, physically, and spiritually. It's about developing a more loving relationship with your creativity, discovering what helps you feel supported, and exploring ways to live more authentically.
You'll find teachings and creative practices drawn from the lessons I've gathered throughout my life as an artist, author, and creative mentor.
Because writing a book isn't separate from being a human being.
Your emotions matter.
Your energy matters.
Your joy matters.
The way you treat yourself matters.
This collection offers a place to explore those foundations and discover what supports your own creative life.
The Writing Collection
My Writing Methods and the Journey to
Becoming a Happy Finisher
This collection brings together an extensive body of writing methods, creative tools, and guidance developed through my writing mentoring work.
You'll discover ways to clarify your ideas, find your next step, work with inner critics, move through resistance, and keep writing when things get challenging.
I'll share ways to approach your writing with more kindness toward yourself, along with practices to help you keep going when the middle gets messy.
Whether you're beginning with an idea, gathering pieces you've already written, or working on an unfinished manuscript, you can explore the teachings that speak to your needs.
You don't have to do everything at once.
You can begin where you are and discover your own way forward.
And you can become a Happy Finisher!
The Publishing Collection
Understanding Manuscripts, Editors,
Publishers, and Your Options
As your writing develops, new questions begin to emerge.
What makes a manuscript ready?
What do editors and publishers look for?
How does traditional publishing work?
What about self-publishing?
What is a proposal, and when might you need one?
This collection helps make the publishing world less mysterious by introducing you to important concepts, publishing possibilities, and practical considerations for sharing your work with the world.
Learn From the People Who Know Publishing from the Inside
The Inspired Interview Library
Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with and learning from remarkable people in the writing and publishing world.
Authors. My own literary agent. Editors. Publishers.
And other experienced publishing professionals whose knowledge and perspectives have enriched my creative journey.
I've invited people from this world to share their wisdom, experiences, stories, and insights with you!
You'll get to hear from some of the wonderful people I've worked with and learned from over the years!
These conversations offer more than publishing advice. You'll hear real stories, different perspectives, and approaches to writing, creating, and sharing books from people who know the publishing world from the inside.
You can explore the interviews that interest you and return to them as new questions arise about your own writing and publishing journey.
Colorfull Support Sheets + Creative Resources
Because sometimes you need something you can DO.
Videos and ideas are wonderfull.
And then we need to put them into practice.
SARK's Author Academy includes colorfull support sheets, worksheets, creative exercises, and resources designed to help you work with what you're discovering.
Use them to reflect, explore an idea, clarify a next step, or find a practical way to apply a teaching to your own creative life.
You can take your time with them.
Return to them when you need them.
And use the resources that feel most helpful for the book you're working on right now.
Our Gift to You: LIVE Magic Circles with SARK + David
During This Special Invitation, We'll Spend Time Together Live!
And to help you get started, we're including three special LIVE 90-minute Magic Circles with SARK + David during your first 90 days!
These are opportunities for us to spend time together, hear your questions, explore your creative challenges, and share encouragement and inspiration as you work on your book.
SARK's Magic Circle #1: Creative Life and Intuitive Clarity
Bring your ideas, dreams, questions, possibilities, and all the creative pieces asking for your attention.
Explore what you're drawn to, what you want to express, and what might help you feel more supported in your creative life.
SARK's Magic Circle #2: Writing and Becoming a Happy Finisher
Bring your writing, your momentum, your marvelous messy middle, and YES, bring your inner critics too.
They can come.
They just don't get to run the meeting.
SARK's Magic Circle #3: Publishing and Sharing Your Work
Look toward the world of publishing and explore the questions that arise as your work develops and moves closer to being ready to share.
Come with your curiosity.
Come with your questions.
Come with the things you're discovering and the things you're still figuring out.
These gatherings are a chance to connect with us and a community of other writers, share what you're working on, and explore new possibilities together.
And if you can't join us live, each gathering will be recorded and added to your member area.
Bring Your Book to Life with SARK by Your Side
I've put so much of what I've learned about writing, creativity, and bringing books into the world into SARK's Author Academy.
And I'd love to share it all with YOU!
Save $500 when you join: $1,997
Regularly $2,497. Payment plan available.
PLUS: Join now and receive 3 LIVE Magic Circles with SARK + David throughout your first 90 days.
Made with Love from My Art Studio
One of the things I think you'll love most about SARK's Author Academy is how personal it is.
When I tell people that I film many of my videos in my own art studio, they often get excited!
You might imagine an online writing program filled with long slideshows, dry lectures, and beige backgrounds.
This is something much more colorfull and alive.
It's me, surrounded by my art, my colors, and my creative world, sharing the things I've learned and practiced throughout my life.
You can spend time with these teachings from wherever you are, whenever it works for you.
I love that technology makes it possible for someone anywhere in the world to step into my creative world and learn with me in this way.
It's homemade magic, shared through modern technology.
And to me, that combination is part of what makes SARK's Author Academy so special.
Take Your Creative Journey on Your Own Rhythm
Lifetime Access to SARK's Author Academy
Your creative process doesn't have to follow someone else's schedule.
Some may be ready to write every day.
Others may begin with a single session.
Some may already have hundreds of pages.
Others may be carrying a book idea they've been dreaming about for decades.
And life will continue happening while you're creating.
That's why lifetime access will be so beneficial for you.
You can move quickly, slowly, joyfully, messily, and in ways that honor your own life.
You don't have to follow a prescribed sequence.
This is a creative resource you can keep returning to, not simply a course you complete and forget about.
Your writing journey belongs to you. And whenever you need some guidance or encouragement, I'll be right there waiting for you inside SARK's Author Academy!
Your Complete SARK's Author Academy Experience
The Creative Dream Life Pathway
Teachings and practices for nurturing your creativity, caring for yourself, and living more authentically.
Value: $1,297
The Writer's Pathway
SARK's writing methods, creative tools, and guidance for working through resistance and becoming a Happy Finisher.
Value: $1,297
The Publishing Pathway
Discover new possibilities for sharing your work, gain a clearer understanding of the publishing world, and begin to see a pathway forward for bringing your book to the world.
Value: $1,297
Inspired Interview Library
Conversations with bestselling authors, literary agents, editors, publishers, and other experienced publishing professionals.
Value: $997
SARK + David Recorded Teachings
Additional teaching, stories, writing wisdom, and creative perspective.
Value: $697
Colorfull Support Sheets + Creative Resources
Worksheets, exercises, and resources to help you put what you're learning into practice.
Value: $397
Lifetime Access
The freedom to explore and revisit resources throughout your creative life.
Priceless
SPECIAL BONUS: Three LIVE Magic Circles with SARK + David
Three opportunities to spend time with us live and a community of other writers during your first 90 days, with recordings available in your member area.
Value: $1,500
TOTAL VALUE: $7,482
But I wanted to make all of this available to you for so much less!
Regular investment in SARK's Author Academy: $2,497
During This Special 7-Day Invitation:
$1,997
You Save $500
Payment plan available.
Is SARK's Author Academy Calling to You?
If you've loved my books, art, stories, or my way of approaching creativity, imagine having access to an extensive collection of my teachings, practices, and creative discoveries.
You don't have to know exactly what your whole journey will look like.
Bring your questions, your dreams, your unfinished projects, and your curiosity.
You can begin where you are.
And I'd love to welcome you into my creative world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I haven’t started writing yet?
Beautifull.
Come with an idea.
Come with a story that keeps tugging at you.
Come with journals, notes, memories, scraps, or simply the knowing that there is something inside you asking to be expressed.
The Dream Pathway begins there.
Is this only for traditional books?
No.
Your creation might become a memoir, children's book, collection of essays, story, card deck with a companion guide, or another book-shaped expression of what you want to share.
The pathways are designed to help you clarify, create, continue, and move toward sharing your work.
Will I receive personal coaching?
SARK's Author Academy is designed as a self-guided journey, so ongoing 1:1 coaching is not included.
Instead, you’ll have SARK’s recorded teachings, the Three Powerfull Pathways, Inspired Interviews, support sheets, and creative resources to return to again and again.
And when you join during this special invitation, you’ll also have three LIVE sessions with SARK + David throughout your first 90 days.
How quickly should I move through the Academy?
Your book has its own rhythm.
For this special invitation, your three live sessions create a lovely first 90-day rhythm:
Month 1: DREAM
Month 2: WRITE
Month 3: PUBLISH
You may move more quickly.
You may move more slowly.
You have lifetime access, so you can return whenever you need to.
What if my manuscript is already nearly finished?
Wonderfull!
If your manuscript is already approximately 75 to 80% complete and your primary need is professional publishing support, rather than help developing and writing your book, Magic Cottage Press may be the more appropriate next step.
Will SARK's Author Academy publish my book for me?
SARK's Author Academy is a writing and authorship journey, not a done-for-you publishing service.
The Publishing Pathway helps you begin understanding publishing options and what comes next as your manuscript becomes ready for the world.
What happens if I miss one of the LIVE sessions?
Every SARK + David bonus session will be recorded and added to your member area.
Come live when you can and enjoy the recordings whenever you need them.
Why begin now?
Because imagine where you and your book could be 90 days from now.
Clearer about what you’re creating.
Writing instead of only thinking about writing.
Meeting your inner critics differently.
Making real progress.
Seeing something that once existed only inside you beginning to take shape on the page.
You do not have to finish your entire book in 90 days.
But you could be somewhere very different with it.
And when you join during this special invitation, SARK + David will be gathering with you LIVE once each month along the way.
Why Begin Now?
Because your book is waiting for you.
And it doesn't have to remain as an idea you keep carrying around.
Imagine where you could be 90 days from now...
You might have finally started writing the book you've been dreaming about for years!
You might have pages and chapters taking shape, and be excited about what you're creating.
You might have brought all those journals, stories, and unfinished pieces together into a book!
You might have discovered ways to move through your fears and doubts and keep writing.
You might even be well on your way to becoming a Happy Finisher!
You don't have to finish your entire book in 90 days.
But imagine how wonderfull it could feel to look back and see how far you've come!
And during those first 90 days, you'll have three opportunities to spend time with SARK + David LIVE.
You don't have to wait until you feel completely ready.
You can begin with curiosity and the willingness to discover what happens next.
We'd love to see you inside the Academy!
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