From Hidden Wisdom to Published Author:
A Heart-Centered Journey to Sharing Your Transformational Book with the World
You have wisdom, stories, and expertise that could transform lives—if only they could find their way from your heart to the page. Imagine finally holding your published book in your hands, knowing your words are reaching the very people who need them most.
The Write Your Transformational Book Mastermind
A 12-month intimate journey for creatives, professionals, and changemakers ready to write the book that will expand their impact and leave a lasting legacy.
(April 2025 to March 2026)
Your Book Is Waiting to Transform Lives.
Whether you're crafting a memoir that heals, a nonfiction book that teaches, or a novel that inspires—your words have the power to change hearts and minds. But that can only happen when you finally bring your story to life.
By the end of this program, you'll have a well-developed manuscript, a clear publishing path, and a book with the power to inspire, inform, or transform—whether you're preparing for final edits, self-publishing, or seeking an agent.
By the end of this program, you'll have a well-developed manuscript, a clear publishing path, and a book with the power to inspire, inform, or transform—whether you're preparing for final edits, self-publishing, or seeking an agent.
For All Genres & Every Stage of the Writing Journey
This program welcomes you whether you're writing:
Every book has its own timeline, and every writer has unique commitments. That's why this program helps even the busiest writers establish a steady rhythm. With the right structure, accountability, and support, you'll make consistent progress—whether you can dedicate hours each week or only short bursts of time.
- Nonfiction that shares your expertise and insights
- Memoir that transforms your personal journey into universal wisdom
- Fiction that explores important themes through compelling storytelling
- Just beginning with an idea and blank page
- Partway through a first draft but feeling stuck
- Revising an earlier attempt that didn't quite work
- Ready to take your completed draft to the next level
Every book has its own timeline, and every writer has unique commitments. That's why this program helps even the busiest writers establish a steady rhythm. With the right structure, accountability, and support, you'll make consistent progress—whether you can dedicate hours each week or only short bursts of time.
My Story: From Writer's Block to Inspired
As a child, I devoured books and dreamed of writing my own. But conventional schooling and deep fears of not being enough made writing excruciating. I remember crying on my bed when essays were due, wondering how I would ever get them done.
It would take hours, even days, to write and rewrite a paragraph. Nothing got written until the last minute when I would pull all-nighters to finally complete assignments.While I got good marks, the process was painful. And it wasn't any easier for my other writing,
I know what it's like to have a book inside you and face massive writer's block, or never seem to have the time or resources to get it done.
But I've learned a lot since then. At 24, I wrote my first book, Women In China, published by Pathfinder Press. It went through three printings, was translated into French and Swedish, and was even adopted for high school curriculum.
Since then, I've written across many forms, including the Amazon bestseller The Happy Well-Fed Artist: How to Get Your Creative Projects Off the Ground and Into the World.
Fears and doubts still appear, but I've learned how not to let them stop me—and I know how to help you do the same.
As a child, I devoured books and dreamed of writing my own. But conventional schooling and deep fears of not being enough made writing excruciating. I remember crying on my bed when essays were due, wondering how I would ever get them done.
It would take hours, even days, to write and rewrite a paragraph. Nothing got written until the last minute when I would pull all-nighters to finally complete assignments.While I got good marks, the process was painful. And it wasn't any easier for my other writing,
I know what it's like to have a book inside you and face massive writer's block, or never seem to have the time or resources to get it done.
But I've learned a lot since then. At 24, I wrote my first book, Women In China, published by Pathfinder Press. It went through three printings, was translated into French and Swedish, and was even adopted for high school curriculum.
Since then, I've written across many forms, including the Amazon bestseller The Happy Well-Fed Artist: How to Get Your Creative Projects Off the Ground and Into the World.
Fears and doubts still appear, but I've learned how not to let them stop me—and I know how to help you do the same.
Why Most Writers Never Finish Their Books
After working with hundreds of aspiring authors, I've seen the same patterns emerge:
🔹 They lack clear structure and go off on tangents, wasting time trying to fix things later
🔹They struggle with self-doubt and get stuck, unsure how to move forward
🔹They don't have accountability, and writing keeps getting pushed to "someday"
🔹They feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice and publishing options
The result? Brilliant ideas remain unshared. Transformative wisdom stays locked away. And another year passes without the book being written.
After working with hundreds of aspiring authors, I've seen the same patterns emerge:
🔹 They lack clear structure and go off on tangents, wasting time trying to fix things later
🔹They struggle with self-doubt and get stuck, unsure how to move forward
🔹They don't have accountability, and writing keeps getting pushed to "someday"
🔹They feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice and publishing options
The result? Brilliant ideas remain unshared. Transformative wisdom stays locked away. And another year passes without the book being written.
Your Journey From Where You Are Now to Where You Want to Be
Are you?
- Struggling to carve out consistent writing time
- Overwhelmed by the complexity of turning ideas into a cohesive book
- Doubting whether your message matters enough to share
- Confused about the publishing landscape and next steps
WHERE YOU'LL BE AFTER THE PROGRAM:
- Holding a completed manuscript you're proud of
- Confident in your voice and the impact of your message
- Clear on your next steps for publishing and sharing your work with the world
- Part of a supportive community of fellow authors
- Equipped with the skills to write future books with greater ease
A Book That Serves Your Greater Purpose
Through this mastermind, you'll create a book that can:
- Establish you as a thought leader in your area of expertise
- Get your message and "great work" out to a wider audience
- Attract the kind of clients you love to work with
- Serve as a calling card for connecting with other experts
- Help you book more podcast and speaking opportunities
- Become the foundation for future courses and programs
Write at Your Own Pace
Depending on your genre, book length, and the level of research involved, your writing journey may unfold at a different pace than others. Some writers will complete their first draft within the year—or even multiple drafts—while others may take longer.
And that's completely okay!
This program provides you with the time and structure to develop your book at a deeper level, build your audience, explore publishing options, and create promotional materials—at the pace that best suits your needs and life circumstances.
What matters most is that you're making consistent progress toward bringing your transformational book into the world.
And that's completely okay!
This program provides you with the time and structure to develop your book at a deeper level, build your audience, explore publishing options, and create promotional materials—at the pace that best suits your needs and life circumstances.
What matters most is that you're making consistent progress toward bringing your transformational book into the world.
"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”
― Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
― Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Why This Program Works
As a writer and Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach, I've invested thousands of dollars in specialized training to master the art of helping heart-centered changemakers complete their books. My approach combines:
- Deep expertise in the writing process - I guide you through both the craft and psychological aspects of writing
- A proven structure that creates momentum - Each phase builds on the last, helping you make steady progress
- Personalized attention in a small group setting - With only 6-12 participants, you'll receive the guidance you need
- A balance of accountability and flexibility - Write at your own pace while still making consistent progress
- Industry connections and expert guidance - Including direct access to one of Canada's top literary agents
The Program: Your Path to Becoming a Published Author
Module 1: THE WRITER'S ROADMAP: CLARITY, COMMITMENT AND CREATIVE FLOW
(Months 1-3)
The key to success in this program is establishing a writing practice that works for you while gaining clarity on your big why, your book’s central ideas, and your ideal audience. Whether you’re writing fiction, memoir, or nonfiction, this foundational phase will help you build momentum, structure your ideas, and start drafting with confidence.
In Module 1, will help you:
Create a writing environment that inspires and supports you. Set up your writing space, develop rituals, and cultivate habits that make writing an enjoyable and sustainable part of your routine.
(Months 1-3)
The key to success in this program is establishing a writing practice that works for you while gaining clarity on your big why, your book’s central ideas, and your ideal audience. Whether you’re writing fiction, memoir, or nonfiction, this foundational phase will help you build momentum, structure your ideas, and start drafting with confidence.
In Module 1, will help you:
Create a writing environment that inspires and supports you. Set up your writing space, develop rituals, and cultivate habits that make writing an enjoyable and sustainable part of your routine.
- Build a writing practice that fits your life. Learn how to write regularly, even with a busy schedule, and overcome common obstacles that derail creativity.
- Clarify your ‘Big Why’ and vision for your book. Whether you’re crafting a novel, sharing your life story, or writing a thought-provoking nonfiction book, you’ll define how your book aligns with your personal and professional goals.
- Uncover your book’s core theme and promise. Whether it's a gripping plot, a transformative personal story, or a powerful message, you’ll define the essence of what makes your book compelling.
- Identify your ideal reader. Who will love your book? Whether you’re writing for a broad audience or a niche group, understanding your readers will help shape your content and style.
- Brainstorm a working book title. Even if it changes later, having a title that resonates with your audience can help guide your writing.
- Create a flexible blueprint or map for your book. This will serve as your roadmap, helping you structure chapters, key scenes, and major themes while allowing room for creative discovery.
- Research the market and find your unique angle. If applicable, analyze existing books in your genre to refine your voice, differentiate your perspective, and ensure your book stands out. This will include how to use AI to speed up the process.
Module 2: DEEP DIVE INTO WRITING
(Months 3-6)
During this phase, you'll immerse yourself more deeply in your book—whether it's fiction, nonfiction, or memoir—and refine its structure, themes, and impact.
You'll continue developing your manuscript while exploring how to connect with your ideal readers and researching any missing elements to strengthen your storytelling or argument. You'll also begin thinking about publishing options and how to start building your author platform.
(Months 3-6)
During this phase, you'll immerse yourself more deeply in your book—whether it's fiction, nonfiction, or memoir—and refine its structure, themes, and impact.
You'll continue developing your manuscript while exploring how to connect with your ideal readers and researching any missing elements to strengthen your storytelling or argument. You'll also begin thinking about publishing options and how to start building your author platform.
Module 2 will help you:
✔ Advance your draft, whether it’s your first or second, shaping it into a more polished and compelling manuscript.
✔ Receive valuable feedback from me and group members so you know what’s working and what needs refinement.
✔ Deepen your research to fill in gaps, strengthen arguments, or enhance the world-building and authenticity of your story.
✔ Refine your book’s message and themes, ensuring clarity, depth, and emotional impact.
✔ Craft a compelling author bio for your book cover and promotional materials that establishes your credibility and attracts readers.
✔ Begin to explore publishing options, including self-publishing, hybrid, and traditional routes, so you can make the best choice for your goals.
✔ Begin developing your book proposal (if pursuing traditional publishing), with targeted guidance on structure, competitive positioning, and pitching strategies.
✔ Start building your author platform, so when your book is ready, you already have an engaged audience eager to read it.
✔ Advance your draft, whether it’s your first or second, shaping it into a more polished and compelling manuscript.
✔ Receive valuable feedback from me and group members so you know what’s working and what needs refinement.
✔ Deepen your research to fill in gaps, strengthen arguments, or enhance the world-building and authenticity of your story.
✔ Refine your book’s message and themes, ensuring clarity, depth, and emotional impact.
✔ Craft a compelling author bio for your book cover and promotional materials that establishes your credibility and attracts readers.
✔ Begin to explore publishing options, including self-publishing, hybrid, and traditional routes, so you can make the best choice for your goals.
✔ Begin developing your book proposal (if pursuing traditional publishing), with targeted guidance on structure, competitive positioning, and pitching strategies.
✔ Start building your author platform, so when your book is ready, you already have an engaged audience eager to read it.
Thanks to Katie Curtin’s breakthrough coaching, I am presently the author of two books. "Discovering Your Heart Voice," is an Amazon best seller, and "ABC’s of Grief" will be published in early November 2016. All this because of Katie’s ability to help me identify and clear away the sources of the resistance that blocked my writing flow time and time again.
Being in her book-writing program (with co-facilitator Denise Rushing) in 2014 gave me the tools and structures I needed to be both productive and clear, and also to remain accountable throughout the process. Katie’s one-on-one coaching then and now has helped me rediscover purpose and clarity when I felt stuck and inadequate for the task of writing a book.
Our sessions left me feeling free and focused. Most importantly Katie taught me how to process my feelings and arrive at a point of freedom on my own when points of resistance would surface. I am so grateful that Katie Curtin’s gifts have touched my life!
Loretta McCarthy, Author, SoulWork Adventures, Lake County, California
Being in her book-writing program (with co-facilitator Denise Rushing) in 2014 gave me the tools and structures I needed to be both productive and clear, and also to remain accountable throughout the process. Katie’s one-on-one coaching then and now has helped me rediscover purpose and clarity when I felt stuck and inadequate for the task of writing a book.
Our sessions left me feeling free and focused. Most importantly Katie taught me how to process my feelings and arrive at a point of freedom on my own when points of resistance would surface. I am so grateful that Katie Curtin’s gifts have touched my life!
Loretta McCarthy, Author, SoulWork Adventures, Lake County, California
Module 3: REFINING, PREPARING, AND NEXT STEPS
(Months 9-12, though timelines may vary based on individual progress)
By this stage, many participants will be deep into their second draft, while others may still be completing their first. Wherever you are in the process, this module ensures that you have the guidance and resources to refine your manuscript and start preparing for the next steps, whether that’s editing, publishing, or building your author platform.
For those pursuing traditional publishing, we’ll also cover book proposal writing, so you can start pitching to agents and publishers if that’s the right path for you.
Module 3 will help you:
(Months 9-12, though timelines may vary based on individual progress)
By this stage, many participants will be deep into their second draft, while others may still be completing their first. Wherever you are in the process, this module ensures that you have the guidance and resources to refine your manuscript and start preparing for the next steps, whether that’s editing, publishing, or building your author platform.
For those pursuing traditional publishing, we’ll also cover book proposal writing, so you can start pitching to agents and publishers if that’s the right path for you.
Module 3 will help you:
- Complete and refine your manuscript based on deeper structural and content revisions.
- Receive feedback from the group and select beta readers to fine-tune your book’s impact.
- Understand the editing process—when to self-edit, when to hire a developmental or copy editor, and what to expect.
- Learn the basics of a great query letter and how to find and approach agents
- Lay the groundwork for your book’s promotion, including audience engagement strategies, social media presence, and pre-launch activities.
- Explore ways to use your book beyond the page. If relevant, brainstorm how your book could evolve into courses, speaking opportunities, or other creative and business ventures.
Take altitude pills if you are coaching with Katie. She really gets her clients flying!
Cathleen Fillmore, President of Speakers Gold & Author, The Six Figure Speaker, Toronto
Expert Guidance to Accelerate Your Success
While I'll be your primary guide through this journey, you'll also gain invaluable insights from industry professionals, including:
Exclusive Access to Sam Hiyate - One of Canada's Top Literary AgentsWith 30+ years in the industry, Sam has launched the careers of New York Times and Globe and Mail bestselling authors.
Exclusive Access to Sam Hiyate - One of Canada's Top Literary AgentsWith 30+ years in the industry, Sam has launched the careers of New York Times and Globe and Mail bestselling authors.
- A private 55-minute consultation ($500 value)
- Two workshops with Q&As on crafting a marketable book and attracting publishers
- Additional one-on-one consultations available at a special reduced rate.
Comprehensive Support Throughout Your Writing Journey
Community & Accountability
Your Investment in Bringing Your Wisdom to the World
This intimate, year-long journey of transformation is an investment in not just your book, but in your capacity to share your gifts with those who need them most.
Program Value: $19,500+Because these are challenging economic times, I'm offering this transformative experience at a special rate:
Monthly Investment: $350 USD (12 payments) Pay in Full: $3,500 USD (Save over 20%)
Flexible payment plans are available to make this accessible for heart-centered changemakers.
This is the last time this mastermind will be offered at this rate! The next round will see a price increase due to demand and the stellar results participants are achieving.
Community & Accountability
- Twice-Monthly 90-Minute Mastermind Meetings - Get feedback, clear writer's block, and participate in writing sprints (18 meetings in total with a-month-long summer and winter breaks)
- Quarterly 3-Day Writing Marathons - Focused writing time with group support and accountability
- Twice-Monthly "Get-It-Done" Days - Co-working sessions to boost your productivity
- Buddy System - Pair up with another participant for ongoing support
- Four 90-Minute Private Coaching Sessions - Get individualized support and manuscript review
- Create Your Book Blueprint Group Virtual Retreat - A deep dive into your book's structure
- Weekly Emails - Writing prompts and curated resources to keep you inspired
- Worksheets, Templates & Checklists - Practical tools to support you throughout the program
- Google Classroom Access - Stay connected and access all materials in one place
- Point System & Quarterly Prizes - Celebrate your progress and stay motivated
- Bonus Resources - Access to select recorded sessions from past workshops
- Recordings & Transcripts of Meetings - In case you can't make a session
Your Investment in Bringing Your Wisdom to the World
This intimate, year-long journey of transformation is an investment in not just your book, but in your capacity to share your gifts with those who need them most.
Program Value: $19,500+Because these are challenging economic times, I'm offering this transformative experience at a special rate:
Monthly Investment: $350 USD (12 payments) Pay in Full: $3,500 USD (Save over 20%)
Flexible payment plans are available to make this accessible for heart-centered changemakers.
This is the last time this mastermind will be offered at this rate! The next round will see a price increase due to demand and the stellar results participants are achieving.
Katie, your coaching support in a group environment was fabulous. It helped me focus and stay on track with my creative process and accountable for my goals. I enjoyed our weekly check-ins as well as the alternating personal coaching, which drew on your years of training and life experience and various techniques, including Z-point clearing, which I found useful to clear old habits. This program is a great balance of group dynamics and personal attention—the best of two worlds!
I am happy to say I completed my first relaxation CD and it is now featured on iTunes and CD baby! I also have almost completed the e-book I started in the 90 days! So I did two creative projects! WOW! Thank you and I look forward to joining your next program for my next creative project.
Alexandra Leikermoser, Ecopreneur and Wellness Consultant, Founder of Yogagurl, Toronto, www.yogagurl.com
I am happy to say I completed my first relaxation CD and it is now featured on iTunes and CD baby! I also have almost completed the e-book I started in the 90 days! So I did two creative projects! WOW! Thank you and I look forward to joining your next program for my next creative project.
Alexandra Leikermoser, Ecopreneur and Wellness Consultant, Founder of Yogagurl, Toronto, www.yogagurl.com
A Heartfelt Invitation
With only 6-12 spaces available, this intimate mastermind is designed for changemakers who feel called to share their wisdom now—because the world needs your voice today, not someday.
Your book isn't just pages waiting to be written—it's transformation waiting to happen. Let's begin this journey together.
Is This Program Right for You?
The "Write Your Transformational Book Mastermind" is perfect if you:
This Mastermind Isn’t For You If:
With only 6-12 spaces available, this intimate mastermind is designed for changemakers who feel called to share their wisdom now—because the world needs your voice today, not someday.
Your book isn't just pages waiting to be written—it's transformation waiting to happen. Let's begin this journey together.
Is This Program Right for You?
The "Write Your Transformational Book Mastermind" is perfect if you:
- Have an excellent idea for your book and substantial experience in your topic
- Are committed to going the extra mile to write a quality book
- Are willing to dedicate the time needed to complete your manuscript
- Want to write a book that can help change, heal, and inspire
- Are eager to be an active member in a collaborative environment
This Mastermind Isn’t For You If:
- You expect a magic wand solution to writing your book.
- You want to write a quick e-book that doesn't require deep thought
- You aren’t prepared to work hard and give your book the very best.
- You don’t have the time or mental space to write your book right now.
📅 The Next Step: Let's Connect
Email me now at [email protected] with "Write Your Transformational Book Mastermind" in the subject line to schedule a conversation about your book dreams.
Email me now at [email protected] with "Write Your Transformational Book Mastermind" in the subject line to schedule a conversation about your book dreams.