The Right Strategy for Where Your Book Is Now
You don't need more disconnected book advice. You need the right strategy for where your book is now.
A new suite of private strategy intensives offered jointly by Dr. Bertina M. Hooks and OJ Saliu, founder of Inkspire Literary Studio — matched to the exact stage of your author journey, from first idea to long-term promotion.
Where Are You in Your Book Journey?
The Book Roadmap Intensives follow a clear progression. Find the stage that reflects where your book is today.
Book Foundations Roadmap Intensive
Best for
“I have an idea for a book—or I've started writing—but I'm not completely sure how to turn it into a strategically positioned, publishable book.”
The Intensive helps clarify
- Book concept and purpose
- Intended reader
- Core message
- Manuscript direction
- Publishing pathway
- Author positioning
- Strategic priorities and next steps
Outcome
A customized Book Foundation Roadmap that gives the author a clear direction for moving the book forward.
Book Launch Roadmap Intensive
Best for
“My manuscript is complete or substantially complete, and I'm preparing to publish—but I'm not sure how to strategically launch the book.”
The Intensive helps clarify
- Launch readiness
- Launch timeline
- Author platform
- Launch assets
- Target audience
- Promotional channels
- Content strategy
- Email and social promotion
- Professional organizations and communities
- Strategic partnerships
- Podcasts and media
- Speaking and events
- Launch opportunities and priorities
Outcome
A customized Book Launch Roadmap that identifies what needs to happen before, during, and immediately following launch.
Book Growth & Promotion Roadmap Intensive
Best for
“My book is published. Now I want to increase its visibility, continue promoting it, reach new audiences, and extend its life beyond launch.”
The Intensive helps clarify
- Existing book and promotion audit
- Current promotional efforts
- Content strategy
- Ongoing social and email promotion
- Reviews and testimonials
- Creative promotional assets
- Media and podcast opportunities
- Speaking and book events
- Strategic partnerships
- Professional organizations and communities
- Relaunch opportunities
- Audience expansion
- Long-tail book promotion and growth
Outcome
A customized Book Growth & Promotion Roadmap designed to help the author continue building visibility and opportunities around an existing book.
Comprehensive Book-to-Market Strategy Intensive
“I know I want to write, publish, launch, or grow my book—but I have multiple issues to address and I'm not sure what I should be doing first.”
The assessment may span
- Book concept and positioning
- Reader and market
- Manuscript direction
- Publishing strategy
- Author positioning and platform
- Launch readiness
- Promotion and visibility
- Content strategy
- Media and speaking
- Strategic partnerships
- Long-term book growth
- Relevant intellectual-property and professional opportunities
Outcome
A customized Comprehensive Book-to-Market Strategic Roadmap, including prioritized recommendations and a 30/60/90-day strategic action sequence.
Uncertain Which Intensive Fits Your Book?
If you are not sure where you stand or what to prioritize first, book a paid 30-minute private consultation with Dr. Hooks & OJ Saliu to assess your project and recommend the right path.
Two Co-Experts. Complementary Expertise.
Each intensive is informed by two distinct disciplines working together — so your strategy reflects both the author's vision and the craft of bringing it to market.
Dr. Bertina M. Hooks
Founder, Phoenix Ascend Press
- Authorship and publishing strategy
- Professional positioning and thought leadership
- Business strategy and intellectual property
- Lived experience in reinvention and resilience
OJ Saliu
Founder, Inkspire Literary Studio
- Literary services and creative strategy
- Author branding and content
- Book marketing and promotion
- Visibility and long-term growth
Do You Need the Roadmap—or Do You Want Help Building It?
The Book Roadmap Intensives are strategy services. Dr. Hooks and OJ Saliu evaluate where you are, identify gaps and opportunities, help you make key strategic decisions, and provide a customized roadmap showing you what to do next.
The roadmap gives you the strategy and direction to move forward. You may choose to implement the recommendations yourself, with your existing team, or with other professionals.
Implementation, publishing, content creation, book marketing, and done-for-you execution are not included in the Roadmap Intensive.
The Roadmap shows you what to do next. You decide whether to implement it yourself or bring in professional support to help execute the strategy.
Need More Than a Publishing Roadmap?
If your manuscript is ready and you're looking for professional assistance taking your book through the publishing process, publishing packages are also available through Inkspire Literary Studios. Publishing services are separate from the Book Roadmap Intensives and may include applicable publishing support based on the author's project and needs.
Explore Publishing PackagesHave the Strategy—But Don't Want to Do It All Yourself?
Your Roadmap Intensive tells you what needs to happen and why. If you would like professional support executing some or all of those recommendations, additional literary, creative, content, launch, marketing, and promotional services may be available through Inkspire Literary Studios. These services are separately scoped and priced based on the work required.
Explore Implementation ServicesHow a Roadmap Intensive Works
A focused, structured process designed to respect your time and produce a clear, written strategy.
Complete a brief assessment
After booking, you complete a short assessment and submit any applicable existing materials so the session is grounded in your actual project.
Dr. Hooks and OJ review everything
Both experts review your information before the session so the time is spent on strategy, not catching up on background.
Meet for your intensive
The three focused intensives run 90 minutes; the Comprehensive Intensive runs 120 minutes. Every minute is directed at your specific stage.
Receive your customized roadmap
A personalized, written roadmap is delivered within 7–10 business days, outlining clear priorities and next steps for where your book is now.
Stop Collecting Disconnected Book Advice
Get the right strategy for where your book is right now — grounded in your specific goals, manuscript, and stage of the author journey.