Rachel Sarah Thurston
Santa Barbara, CA, USA
branding, marketing and accountability coach for authors
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branding, marketing and accountability coach for authors
1-2 weeks
$65-$75/hour depending on the coaching package you choose
Santa Barbara, CA, USA
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Last Updated
May 13, 2024
Member Since
May 13, 2024
Rachel Sarah is a branding, marketing and accountability coach for authors from Santa Barbara, CA, USA

Have you been feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of roles you have to play as an author? Do you feel like you’re constantly chasing your tail? Have you felt alone and isolated on your journey…often yearning for guidance and mentoring? 

Well, I’ve got ya covered! It’s not just your imagination. “Author Overwhelm” is very real, my friends! It’s one of my greatest joys to help my author clients go from “stressed to blessed!”

As a fellow writer and an author coach, I’m here to alleviate your "author overwhelm” and to provide guidance and mentoring along the way…no matter where you are on your author’s journey. Years ago, I identified a gap in the market and dedicated myself to empowering creative minds. There's nothing more gratifying than witnessing fellow artists flourish, have a positive impact on their ideal readers, and share their gifts with the world.

Whether you need assistance with defining your author brand, building your author platform, pitching to publications, choosing your pathway to publication, building your email list, optimizing your author website design and SEO, choosing the best keywords and categories for your book(s) and brand, launching a blog, creating a media press kit, designing stellar graphic materials for your events and promotions, leveraging specific social media platforms or connecting with your ideal readers, I meet my clients exactly where you need the most help. 

My expertise spans marketing, event promotion, graphic and web design, photography, video storytelling, branding, writing, publishing, teaching, and coaching. Under one enchanted roof, I've blended these skills to illuminate your path. Together, we'll set your short-term and long-term goals, identify areas needing support, and craft a roadmap to success. Your stories deserve to shine, and I'm here to ensure they do!

I'm part branding guru, part marketing wizard, and part effervescent cheerleader. Let's celebrate every milestone together because LIFE IS TOO SHORT NOT TO SPARKLE! 

Join me on this enchanting journey. I’m here to help you SHINE AND SPARKLE IN THE WORLD! 

Sparkle On,
Rachel Sarah
www.stateofsparkle.com

FB Business Page: https://www.facebook.com/stateofsparkle

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