This is the ONLY online writing, coaching, and publishing team you'll ever need to SOAR and become a best-selling author.
"The thing that I am clear on is that there is something I am created to do that no one else in the world was created to do and which I truly remember when I’m working with Michelle. She is the portal for me to do that. When you work with Michelle you have a partner in completing what your life’s work is. Her insights were some of the most helpful I’ve experienced. And, they helped me eliminate loads of things that were wasting time – which is priceless. I can’t recommend her highly enough."
-Lindsay Wilson, High-Performance Coach & Mindvalley Trainer
with a great system or process and you want to build your platform, increase your visibility, grow your credibility, and get more clients.
a teaching, or a life lesson you want to share.
a bigger purpose that fills you with a sense of urgency. You know it’s time.
to write your book, to speak, and to teach.
We know what stops you. Like most authors, you likely feel self-doubt, overwhelm, or lack of direction. Maybe you think you can’t write, or you worry no one wants to read your words. You may even feel like you have too many ideas, you can’t seem to zero-in on what your book should say, or the opposite: writers’ block. These are just a few of the things that make good writers like you procrastinate.
It’s time for you to release the message that has been trapped inside, but to do that, you need support, accountability, experienced guidance, a clear path, and a team of professionals to help you every step of the way. We work with you to breathe life into your manuscript no matter where you are in the process. Together, we will get your book written, polished, published, and placed in the hands of a world of book-lovers who need to hear your message.
With Publishers Michelle Vandepas and Karen Curry Parker of
Best-selling author of seventeen books, superstar coach, TEDx speaker, and award-winning podcaster, you'll love having Karen on your team. With all her personal writing experience with large and small publishing houses (and self-publishing) Karen has all the knowledge needed to guide your and your book to best-selling status.
Best-selling author of three books, author coach to Brian Tracy and Jack Canfield clients, TEDx speaker, Michelle has helped publish over 1,000 books in the last two decades. As an entrepreneur, Michelle combines her book knowledge with marketing and business sense to create a book that will sell!
Wherever you are in your journey, we'll get you to the next step. During your orientation onboarding call we'll help you fast-track your plan and get your personalized blueprint in motion!
Program offered by Gracepoint Publishing
Traditional publishing deal under WEX Press, an imprint of Gracepoint Publishing
Ten hours of one-on-one coaching, broken up as needed:
● Longer sessions for discussion of book ideas and outline
● Accountability and support calls
● In-depth coaching tailored to your needs (i.e., platform building, business growth)
● Creating an outline
Fifteen hours of thorough developmental and content editing:
● Two full reads of manuscript
● After round one, coaching call between author and editor to discuss revisions
● Second read to go over revisions and address any remaining issues
● Review of last set of revisions
● Developmental editing (bringing manuscript to first draft)
● Ensuring content is in line with the purpose of the book
● Structuring for flow and clarity
Mastermind Membership:
● Live weekly Q+A with senior publishing staff
● Virtual writing retreats
● Mindset, accountability, and goal setting weekly calls
● Vault of training including:
● Marketing and Selling
● Media Training
● Building your Platform
Plus, a traditional publishing deal with WEX Press, an imprint of GracePoint Publishing:
★ One complete copyedit
★ Inside style and formatting
★ Creation of front and back matter
★ Final proofread
★ Completed book cover and spine, approved by you and senior publishing staff
★ Paperback and ebook editions
★ Assessment of your current online branding
★ Personalized best-selling author launch strategy implemented with you
★ 50% royalties
★ Traditional distribution channels
★ Inclusion in the GracePoint Publishing website, online bookstore, podcast, and catalog
Click the link above to fill out the application and book a call with a publishing advisor.
Judy Helm Wright
Bestselling author of over 20 books
You have a way of teaching that feels very approachable and open. Clients can feel comfortable knowing that what they share with you will stay with you unless they give permission to share. You come from a safe and non-judgmental place.
Deanna Hanson
Founder of Block Therapy, best-selling author of 3 books including Unblock Your Body
I have had the opportunity to work with GracePoint Publishing and am thrilled with the professionalism, follow-through, and integrity of all involved. If you are looking to publish a book, I highly recommend you use them. They will create a product you are proud to share and will help you get the message out to the masses. I will be doing more work with them on future projects.
Joann Levitt
Best-selling author of four books, including Channeling the Sacred
Having published with other publishing houses, I am happy to acknowledge GracePoint as superb, client-centered, knowledgeable, and willing to help authors at EVERY stage of writing and publication. They are top-drawer!
Program offered by Gracepoint Publishing
Traditional publishing deal under WEX Press, an imprint of Gracepoint Publishing
All WEX Press Authors will gain access to the GracePoint Publishing One Year Mastermind for no additional cost ($6,000 offer)
Access to events on the Mastermind Calendar:
● Personal orientation and onboarding call
● Mindset, accountability, and goal-setting weekly calls
● Virtual writing retreats
● Weekly writing prompts
● Live weekly Q & A with senior publishing staff
● Weekly open office hours
Community:
● Group accountability pod with weekly meetings
● Curated monthly book club
● Vast community of writers
Complete vault of training, including:
● Author Central
● Pitch and Agent
● Pitch a Publisher
● Marketing and Selling
● Media Training
● Build your Platform
● Purpose of Your Book
● Self Publishing Assessment
● And new trainings added monthly!
Practical application for your book:
● Four 6-hour implementation days
● Opportunity to apply for publication with GracePoint Publishing
CHRISTINA DREVE
DEVELOPMENTAL EDITOR AND BOOK COACH
Christina is a strategic thinker adept at extracting core messaging from developmental editing meetings and coming up with creative spin-off business ideas and marketing plans for your books. Her positive attitude ensures the work gets done, but you have fun doing it. She is the author of seven books with many more coming this year. Christina has been known to integrate random middle-of-the-night techno-swing dance sessions before she sits down to edit.
GRACIE PACKARD
CLIENT CARE COORDINATOR
Gracie Packard is an expert people person and a lover of words. She published her first book in her teens and gave her first TEDx talk on suicide prevention when she was only 18. As the Client Care Coordinator at GracePoint Publishing, Gracie combines her passion for people and stories by supporting authors through every step of the publishing process. If she’s not working or studying for her Psychology degree, you can find her writing her next book with her literary cats Scout and Atticus.
LAURIE MILLER KNIGHT
IN-HOUSE SENIOR EDITOR
As In-House Senior Editor, Laurie brings decades of academia to the team. She provides writers with the professional editing they need while wrangling in any stray punctuation. Her freelance editing work includes best-sellers, memoirs, and children’s books, as well as other publications. Laurie has worked in behavioral health, mental wellness, nonprofit spaces, and has led workshops in various healing fields. Laurie enjoys hiking the beautiful Rockies with friends, family, and her dog Gumbo.
MARK PACKARD
ADMINISTRATIVE, PODCAST, AND AUDIO MANAGER
Mark Packard’s love of music started as a child and continues to this very day. He has released three independent albums and continues working on his passion with a brand-new podcast. Mark has a BS in Mathematics and a BA in Economics with a Minor in Dance. Mental health, wellness, and awareness are his biggest motivation in the work he does with GracePoint Publishing. Occasionally, he will put his ballet shoes on to do some Barre work with his son.
ROGER BUTTS
GRACELIGHT PRESS
Roger Butts is ordained in the Unitarian Universalist tradition and is a long-time member of the UU Christian Fellowship and the International Thomas Merton Society. He currently serves as a Staff Chaplain at Penrose St. Francis Health Services in Colorado Springs and has a deep commitment to centering prayer. He is married to Marta Fioriti, a minister in the United Church of Christ, has three teenagers, and a black lab. Roger has never met a Dad joke he didn’t like telling.
RYDER BALLARD
CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST AND OFFICE ASSISTANT
Ryder is a high-school student and a young man of many talents. His circus performance skills landed him a feature in Colorado Springs’ premier newspaper, The Gazette, and a spot on local news stations. He now works with larger theatre companies as he continues performing at his school. He brings superior customer service skills to GracePoint as he serves as an office assistant and customer service specialist. Ryder has many passions but helping people is his greatest one. In his down time, he creates musical collaborations and feels more grounded on stilts than he does on his own two feet.
SHAUNA HARDY
BOOK COACH, DEVELOPMENTAL EDITOR, STORYTELLER
Shauna Hardy’s love affair with words began at a young age and never slowed down. After graduating with a BA in English Literature and a Master’s in Journalism, Shauna spent over twenty years working as a freelance journalist and editor, collaborating with some of Canada’s top newspapers and magazines. As one of GracePoint Publishing’s Book Coaches and Developmental Editors, Shauna helps authors birth new stories into the world with authenticity, clarity, and joy. She has two spirited sons she writes about in her soon-to-be launched blog, A Grateful Heart and, like many moms, she enjoys embarrassing her children with off-key singing and dancing in the kitchen.
SHERYL BABIN
PUBLISHING MANAGER - BOOK MARKETING GURU
Sheryl is a USA Today Bestselling author who brings years of publishing experience to GracePoint. She is also a decorated military veteran who held several positions of authority to include managing on-the-job training and professional military education for over 2,000 troops, handling human resource issues for active duty and civil service personnel, and recruiting, after graduating at the top of her class. Sheryl holds an MA degree in Criminal Justice, a BA in English, and is currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing at Emerson College in Boston. She is an unapologetic geek and such a bookworm that she’ll use a day of vacation if one of her favorite authors releases a new book.
TASCHA YODER
PUBLISHING ADVISOR
Tascha Yoder brings her MBA and a wealth of experience to GracePoint Publishing. As Program Advisor, she helps authors understand what they’re getting themselves into (in a positive way) as they consider working with us. Tascha brings over 25 years of experience in consulting and coaching and has worked with numerous Fortune 500 clients and solopreneurs. She excels in a multi-faceted client approach and combines life coaching, entrepreneurship, corporate consulting, leadership skills, team building, spiritual practices, and system dynamics as she figures out exactly how best to help her clients succeed. At the tender age of 16, Tascha became addicted to crossword puzzles, honing her way with words into a first place showing at a local competition in 2013.
MICHELLE AND KAREN
PUBLISHERS, ENTREPRENEURS, WORLD CHANGEMAKERS
As the co-founders of GracePoint Publishing, they know that when you succeed, we all succeed. Their dream is to help you live your purpose, share your message, and be visible in the best possible way for you. They are known for their open hearts and laser sharp coaching.
You'll get access to a one-year Mastermind which includes daily live zoom calls where you can get one-on-one feedback on your progress, coaching, accountability, and writing prompts. You’re not a number here. The team gets to know you and your book intimately. You can jump on a call whenever you feel the need or just would like to connect. There is no obligation to stay long, or to contribute. Fast-movers, deliberate thinkers, introverts, and lurkers are all welcome.
This isn’t just Q&A. It’s mentorship, strategy, and hands-on support – every step of the way.
"I recommend GracePoint Publishing with the highest enthusiasm and without reservation. For years, I thought about publishing a book, but a book was daunting. I could never get over the hump. Finally, I saw a notice from GracePoint so I took the plunge and began the process of birthing my book, Seeds of Devotion. I got a publishing coach, and then an editor, and I was supported and encouraged every step of the way. Maybe you are wondering if you could, or maybe should, write a book. All of the team at GracePoint—Michelle, Karen, Gracie, and the others—will guide you with professionalism, grace, and kindness. They are really good at what they do. Take the plunge as I did. You won’t regret it. Thanks to GracePoint for pushing me!"
-Roger Butts, Bestselling Author - Seeds of Devotion
Program offered by Gracepoint Publishing
Traditional publishing deal under WEX Press, an imprint of Gracepoint Publishing
WEX Press authors will receive the following from Women Empower X in addition to the book writing program, mastermind, and traditional publishing deal:
Book Launch Strategy
★ Action plan for the step-by-step process for a successful book launch
★ Templates for pitching podcast hosts and press outlets to be featured for your book launch
WEX Membership
★ One year of membership included
WEX Marketing
★ Feature on the WEX Press page on our website as a featured author
★ Featured interview on the WEX Blog aligned with your book launch dates
★ Ongoing social media promotion on WEX Instagram and Facebook
★ The influence of Women Empower X's support and our community
"The best thing about working with Michelle was her dedication to her clients, her follow-through with what she tells you she will do. She is punctual, focused, and committed to helping you succeed. I was reluctant to work with a coach as I didn’t want to spend more money without getting the results I’d hoped for, but she is more than a coach; she takes pride in your growth, and she’s good at what she does. My book hit number three on Amazon! In addition, I got an amazing web page, great videos, knowledge in SEO, and other marketing issues I didn’t know about before. I’d recommend Michelle for anyone wanting to grow their business."
-Anita Telle Best-selling author of four books
Program offered by Gracepoint Publishing
Traditional publishing deal under WEX Press, an imprint of Gracepoint Publishing
TERMS
Throughout the next year you’ll get all the support and coaching you’ll need to write, publish, and sell your book; however, we can’t guarantee your results. The results come from your actions and implementation. We can coach you through being productive, taking inspired actions, and pushing through procrastination, but we can’t pick up the pen for you and get your book written.
By committing to this program:
You agree the results are based upon your work, your actions, and that the results you see are based upon your efforts alone. You also understand that we don’t offer refunds. If you believe you are unable to continue for whatever reason, we will coach you through any self-sabotage, procrastination, or writers' block. Only after coaching might we consider a temporary pause on your program.
We look forward to having you and can't wait to read your book!
