Anthologies & Collaborative Books
Are you a practitioner who wants to be known as an expert in your field? Authoring a book opens doors for speaking engagements and workshops. But where to start?
Start by creating just ONE chapter in our professional anthologies with guidance and feedback from our professional editors, designers and writing coaches.
CURRENT PROJECTS
What is an anthology?
An anthology is a book with fifteen to twenty-five chapters, each written by a different person on a specific topic. The chapters are written in an engaging essay style.
You join one of the anthologies already being created, or you can publish an anthology under your name with other writers you’ve gathered on a topic that is important to you, working with us to craft a professional and well-written book.
By joining in this kind of collaboration, your cost of producing a professional-level publication is greatly reduced.
Plus, each author promotes the book with their own audience, helping everyone to gain increased exposure and name recognition in a single field or area of practice.
There Are Two Ways To Participate
I. Write a single chapter in one of our upcoming anthologies.
We have several anthologies planned for 2023-2024 and the lead author will be happy to have you join the program if you have the experience/credentials required and your chapter idea fits the theme of the collaboration.
*Chapters are between 3,000 – 5,000 words. (These numbers are firm.) You’ll also be able to add an additional 300 words for your bio, which should include website and/or contact information so readers can get in touch with you.
*At CHI, we don’t just throw a theme or idea at you and tell you to write. We are a supportive co-operative press, and this is designed into the anthology projects as well. Each three-month writing adventure begins with a group meeting online to cover every detail and answer every question.
*Then, you’ll receive a private session with one of our instructors or writing coaches to discuss your idea and make sure it’s effective and engaging for your needs as an expert and the book’s viability in today’s market.
*Three group meetings are held to answer any issues that come up while also allowing you to grow your network of peers by interacting with the other authors.
*A professional line-edit of your chapter will be given back to you after the first draft due date. You’ll then have time to polish your chapter and make it the best version of itself possible.
*Once the writing is done, we go into edit mode and prepare the book for launch. You’ll join in our book launch discussions and be fully prepared to help make this book a success.
II. Be the lead author for a topic of your choice.
In anthologies, the editor or lead author is listed as the official “author” of the book. (While all authors are listed on the cover and can claim co-author status, the publishing systems are not set up to take that many title authors of any one book.) If you wish to be the lead author in an anthology, we can help you make that a reality.
Send us an email with your topic/theme and why you feel you are poised to take on this role (experience, awareness of business climate, etc.) and how many authors you want in your collaboration. We’ll respond as soon as possible to set up a call or ZOOM meeting and discuss the details.
CURRENT ANTHOLOGIES
Hypnotists Speak: Our Most Unusual Cases
With lead author Sharron Magyar National Guild of Hypnotists Certified Trainer
Crystal Hearts Imprints LLC is proud to present a unique opportunity to share your professional hypnosis experiences, written for professionals. We want to hear the stories of your most unexpected cases so that other hypnotherapists, counselors and consulting hypnotists learn effective ways to help their clients when difficulties or unexpected roadblocks occur.
While the target audience is other hypnotists, the story still needs to be written in an engaging manner that your readers can’t put down. This is why we've developed our three-month anthology programs.
We have suggested segments for your chapter:
Presenting Issue – Method and Number of Sessions – Outcome – Reflections.
One option is to combine your case studies to demonstrate a technique or focus. You'll receive a private meeting near the start of the program to help fully develop your idea. (Please read Write A Single Chapter section of this page for more information.)
Your personal bio and contact information will also be included at the end.
Chapter Length: 3,000-5,000 words
Bio: 300 words
Number of Online Meetings: Five (includes a private session with our instructors or writing coaches.)
Start Date: September 13 2023
Length of Program: Three months, with a full, follow-up book launch!
Costs: $599 +$50 membership fee
Available Discounts: Register by 08/01 and the membership fee will be waived.
Join for Just $200: A payment plan option is available for those who attend the July informational meeting. (Three payments of $200 from July through September.)
Register for the FREE informational meeting on July 19th, below
Register for the FREE online informational meeting
July 19, 11:00 AM CST
UPCOMING TOPICS
1) Lesbians Speak: Blessings & Challenges of Same-Sex Attracted Females
2) Mental Health Caretakers Speak: What I Wish I Knew From The Start
3) Sound Healers Speak: The Science & Energy Of Doing This The Right Way
FOR FICTION ANTHOLOGIES, PLEASE VISIT OUR SUBSIDIARY: THE EDGE
PAST ANTHOLOGIES
1) The Chaos of COVID
2) Writing is Our Superpower