Every AUthor Needs three things.
MOst Writers only have two.
The Motivated Author Membership You've invested in your craft. You've wrestled with your schedule. But if your manuscript is still unfinished, the missing leg of the stool isn't what you think. First 100 members lock in $10/month forever.Regular price $12/month.
"For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." Ephesians 2:10
Claim Your Founding Member Spot — $10/Month
Knowing how to write. The mechanics, structure, character arcs. The good news? There's no shortage of people teaching this. It's everywhere.
Sitting down and actually doing it. Building the habit. Showing up consistently, even when the words don't come. This has long been a mainstay of the writing life.
Remembering why you write. Keeping the fire burning. The paradox is that this is the leg that buckles first, every time. Yet, almost nobody talks about it.

The Three-Legged Stool of

every Writing practice

Leg One

craft

Leg Two

discipline

Leg Three - The Forgotten One

Motivation

Every author who finishes books consistently has three core elements working together.We call it the three-legged stool of the writing practice.Knock out any one of them and the whole thing tips over.
You can find craft instruction everywhere. The virtues of Discipline have been written about extensively. But the relentless work of keeping the opportunity in front of you so you don't quit has been almost completely ignored. That's why The Motivated Author exists.We don't compete with your craft instruction. We don't replace your writing schedule. We make sure you care enough to show up for both of them.

STOP QUITTING. START FINISHING.

The Motivated Author is for the writer who already suspects what the problem is. You're not lacking talent. You don't even necessarily lack the time. What you've lost is the fire. The Motivated Author is for you if:
  • You have a manuscript in a drawer (or on a hard drive) that you genuinely believe in — and it's still not finished.
  • You start strong every January, but fizzle out by March.
  • You've done the craft courses and read the books on discipline, but something still keeps you from sitting down and writing.
  • You're a published author who knows that staying motivated between books is harder than writing the first one.
  • You believe, somewhere deep down, that your words can change someone's life. But that belief alone isn't enough to keep you going on a random Tuesday in February.

Jim Rohn used to say you can get all excited about lifting 300 pounds until you get to the gym. Then you need a new excitement. That excitement is called discipline. But even discipline needs something underneath it: the constant reminder of why It matters. That's what we're here for.

WHat you get in the club

The Motivated author isn't a course you buy & forget. It's a living, growing resource that keeps the flame of your enthusiasm burning.
The Monday Morning Meeting — A short, inspirational email delivered every Monday morning. Its entire job is to keep your writing opportunity front and center. This is the most important thing we do. Yours every day.
Over your first year, you'll receive the following audio programs - including ebook format (approx Quarterly):
  • The 7 Inescapable Laws of Author Motivation
  • Astound Yourself Today
  • The Author's Debt
  • Tend The Flame
(Total value: $812)Note: Any new lessons will be made available for members at no additional charge as well
Marketing/Launch Campaign Support — Eventually, the plan is to create a community of writers and readers, to include special interviews with authors, beta reader connections and opportunities for readers to buy direct through the club.
30 Days of Doing it Different — 30-day intensive small group cohorts designed to keep you hyper-focused for "30 days of Doing it Different." The goal is to have you with either a completed first draft, finished book, launched book.
The Tinderbox Tapes — A new ~30-minute audio lesson each month, covering topics like What Separates Successful Authors from Struggling Ones, The Worst Kind of Extravagance, The Van Gogh Dilemma, Writing the Seasons, and Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust. Think of it as a monthly session with someone who's been in the personal development trenches for 37 years, and applied all of it to the writing life. ($47 value each / $564 annually)
YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Your Weekly Anchor
Your Foundation Library
Fresh Fuel Every Month
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES
New programs and books are free — so your library - and membership value - grows each month.
The Writing Practice Library — Brian's go-to books and resources on craft and discipline, because the motivation doesn't matter if you can't write and don't have the discipline to sit down and do it. Remember, all 3 stool legs must be equally strong.
Yours for just $12/month First 100 founding members: $10/month forever
TOTAL IMMEDIATE VALUE

$1,300+

Locked in forever. Everything included. Price never increases for you. Ever.

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Simple Pricing. No Tricks. There's a founding member offer for the first 100 authors who join. After that, the price goes to $12/month. There are no upsells waiting for you inside. Everything listed above is included.
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Regular Membership Rate
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OVer 100,000 Attendees

Brian Hicks has spent 35 years training and motivating independent salespeople and executives in Fortune 500 companies and leading industry organizations.Over 100,000 people have heard his message and attended his workshops across all 50 states.The Motivated Author was born from that experience, to help authors apply the lessons that have helped thousands of people stop quitting and start finishing.
Great motivator and trainer! Your training is the best I've ever attended.★★★★★
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