THE MUSE AND THE METHOD™
Discover where your writing begins—and the path that brings it into the world.
You have a book inside you; we'll help bring it to the world.
Melissa Swonger, Ph.D. (c), M.A.
Hi, I'm Melissa, an international bestselling author, author coach, publishing partner, and Ph.D. (c) in psychology, with a Master's from seminary focused on leadership, advanced training in coaching, and a background in journalism. I created The Muse and the Method™ to help writers discover where their writing begins, develop their distinctive voice, and navigate the path from idea to published book. I would be honored to come alongside you for the adventure.
Wherever You Are in the Writing Journey, You Can Begin Here.
Whether you have:
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A finished manuscript, but need publishing guidance OR
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Thoughts and ideas, but need help bringing them together OR
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Know you have a book inside, but don't know where to start
You do not have to arrive with everything figured out. The Muse and the Method™ meets you at your starting point and helps you take the next right step—from first idea to published book.
There are three publishing packages to choose from below.
Introductory Publishing Packages
Special pricing available for a limited time.
The Author's Expedition
"I'm setting sail on a new adventure as a professional author!"
$5000
$3000
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Everything in The Author's Journey
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Filmed Las Vegas Studio Interview (professionally edited)
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Featured Guest Spot on the She Rises Studios Podcast
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2 Additional Coaching Sessions with Melissa - 6 Total Sessions
Secure enrollment and payment are completed through my publishing partner, She Rises Studios.
Why Work with Melissa?
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She developed the proven pathway to publication: THE MUSE AND THE METHOD™
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She has successfully written and produced across genres and contexts
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She stands at the intersection of her personal experience, faith, and education, which has equipped her to write everything from poems, songs, and plays to memoirs to faith-based inspiration to technical research at the doctoral level
You're gaining an experienced guide.
When you partner with Melissa as your author coach, you'll get an experienced guide for your publishing adventure as you enter as a writer and exit as an author. She uses the proven method to wrestle with your inner muse, gain clarity that strengthens your voice, present your ideas as uniquely your own, and stamp your footprint on the world through your work.
If your manuscript is ready, Melissa can guide you through the publishing process. If it's anywhere along the arc of becoming, she'll meet you there.
Melissa is a Publishing Partner with She Rises Studios who will take your manuscript through their professional editing, cover design, and production process. Your book will be globally distributed, officially published, and celebrated with a whole team that creates each step of your elevation process. As always, you keep 100% of the royalties and intellectual property.
What Melissa Provides
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Guidance throughout the publishing journey
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Connection to the professional publishing team
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Encouragement
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Practical Steps
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Author Coaching**
What SRS Provides
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Professional Publishing Team (editing, cover design, global distribution)
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Visibility
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Media kits, filming, interviews, landing pages**
