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The Resilient Heart: Lessons in Perseverance, Healing, and Unbreakable Spirit
Only $197 to become a
bestselling author!
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Do you have a story of perseverance, healing, or overcoming adversity?
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What defining moment tested your strength and helped you rise above challenges?
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How has resilience shaped your journey and inspired others?
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Share your story in our upcoming book:
The Resilient Heart: Lessons in Perseverance, Healing, and Unbreakable Spirit
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Join a community of courageous storytellers sharing their experiences to inspire hope, growth, and transformation.​​​
Find Your Resilience Archetype
& Share Your Story!
Everyone’s resilience journey is unique. Which archetype best represents yours?
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You may resonate with more than one archetype, and that’s okay! But which one speaks most deeply to your journey?
Writing Prompt Ideas
Defining Moments of Strength
Reflect on a time when you faced a major challenge. What inner strength did you discover, and how did it shape your path forward?
Lessons in Perseverance
Write about a time when persistence paid off. How did you push through obstacles, and what did you learn about endurance and patience?
Rising from Adversity
Share a story of overcoming a significant setback. What did this experience teach you about resilience, and how did it transform your perspective?
The Role of Hope
Hope can be a lifeline in difficult times. Share an experience where hope helped you navigate hardship and led you to a brighter future.
The Healing Journey
Describe a period of emotional or physical healing. What steps did you take to move forward, and how did healing reshape your life?
Strength in Vulnerability
Reflect on a moment when embracing vulnerability led to unexpected growth or connection. How did this openness contribute to your resilience?
Breaking Through Fear
Fear often holds us back. Write about a time you confronted a fear, big or small, and how facing it helped you grow stronger.
Wisdom from the Journey
Looking back, what lessons has resilience taught you? How would you guide someone going through a similar challenge?
Turning Pain into Purpose
Many find purpose through their struggles. Share how a personal hardship led you to help others or create something meaningful.
Embracing Change with Courage
Change is inevitable and often difficult. Write about a moment when unexpected change tested you, but ultimately led to new opportunities.
Unbreakable Spirit in Action
Describe a time when you refused to give up despite the odds. What fueled your determination, and what was the outcome?
The Power of Support
Who has been your greatest source of support in tough times? Share how relationships, community, or mentorship contributed to your resilience.
What is a Collaboration Book?
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Susan Rae
If you are looking for a game-changing experience, collaborate with Todd and Kyra Schaefer of As You Wish Publishing. They made the road from childhood dream to best-selling author a beautiful journey! Each step to publishing my work was clearly outlined, including suggestions and exercises to break through blocks. Their wisdom and experience make working with them a no-brainer, but their style, the way they bring their passion and integrity, and support your clarity make the creative process an absolute delight! If you are ready for the confidence, excitement, and pure joy that expressing yourself in the world provides, connect with them today!
David Ebel
To those that are interested in taking a step of faith into their creativeness and ability to express what dwells inside them, I highly recommend this opportunity to allow your inner author to be exposed. The guidance Kyra gave me was personable and extremely helpful as I had dreamed of writing but never felt safe to express myself this way. Thank you Kyra and to all the other authors that helped me in this journey!
Casey Librizzi
Being a part of Own Your Awesome was truly exhilarating. I am someone who has never written anything on that large of a platform. I never thought that my words would be read by so many. The process was organized and I felt supported every step of the way. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity. I hope to be a part of the next one!
Shining Testimonials from our Bestselling Published Authors. . .
This Isn’t Just a Chapter—It’s Your Moment to Be Heard.
You’re not just contributing to a book.
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You’re becoming part of a movement built on truth-telling, story-sharing, and creative courage.
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At As You Wish Publishing, we’ve helped hundreds of everyday people become published authors by creating containers that are structured, supportive, and emotionally safe—without the pressure to perform or be perfect.
Your voice matters here.
This chapter is yours—and it belongs in this book.
Let’s bring your story to life.
Clearly, courageously, and with the care it deserves.
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Join the Journey of Collaborative Creation
A Collaboration Book brings together a group of talented writers, each contributing a chapter that combines to create a book. We publish this book in both paperback and ebook formats and then launch it to bestseller status on Amazon.
Our collaboration book will be filled with empowering stories, insights, wisdom, and actionable steps. Your readers will benefit from your expertise!
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Joining Our Collaboration book Will Help You:
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Boost Your Confidence as a Writer
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Experience the Thrill of Seeing Your Name in Print
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Connect with a Vibrant Community of New and Veteran Writers
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Kickstart Your Journey Toward Writing Your Own Solo Book
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Forge a Professional Relationship with a Reputable Book Publisher (Yes, we also publish solo author books!)
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Once you've committed to saying "YES," you will be asked to write a compelling story.
Your story can be entertaining, uplifting and encouraging for your readers. Your life experience is the only prerequisite. You can also use this book as a valuable marketing opportunity for your business.
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You will have 1300 words plus a 200-word bio to explore your topics.
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Our Journey: Turning Grief into Inspiration and Making Dreams Come True
Meet Todd & Kyra Schaefer
In the face of tragedy, we found a way to honor a dear friend's memory. When she tragically passed away, we couldn't help but feel that her voice had more to share in this world. She was passionate about writing and collaboration, so we rallied our friends and embarked on a mission to create a collaboration book that touched on themes of loss, love, self-healing, and joy. To our delight, it became a bestseller on day one, and we were over the moon.
But that was just the beginning.
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We discovered a community of people like us—passionate about writing but unsure how to start and even less certain about how to become a published author. Once we cracked the code of publishing, we realized that we could help others achieve their dreams too.
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We write, we dream, we laugh, we get seen, and we tell our stories. It's been nothing short of a miracle. And now, we want to share that miracle with you.
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Our Mission: Empowering Writers to Share Their Stories and Make their Dreams of Authorship a Reality
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More Reasons to Collaborate
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Share the story you've been holding onto for years—it's time to let it inspire others.
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Establish yourself as an authority and thought leader in your field.
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Let us handle the hard work—publishing made easy for you.
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Find renewed purpose and pride as a bestselling published author.
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Showcase your authenticity and truth to friends, family, and your audience.
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Feel empowered to take the next steps toward achieving your dreams.
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Keep 100% of the profits from your wholesale-to-retail book sales.
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Connect with like-minded individuals who share your purpose and vision.
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Grow personally and professionally through this one-of-a-kind publishing experience.
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Exclusive member group for collaboration authors meetings.
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Incentive drawings for turning in your chapter early!
Frequently Asked Questions
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"What if I’ve never written anything before?"
That’s okay! This book is about real experiences, real emotions, and real stories—not about being a perfect writer. Many of our past contributors were first-time authors, and their stories have deeply impacted readers. If you can share your journey, you can write for this book!
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"I’ve never been published before. Can I still participate?"
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Absolutely! This collaboration is designed for both new and experienced writers. You’ll be guided every step of the way! We make the process simple and supportive, handling all the technical details so you can focus on telling your story with confidence.
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​"How do I know if my story will be good enough?"
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If it comes from your heart, it’s good enough. You don’t need a life-altering event to write something meaningful. Your personal growth, small victories, and lessons learned will resonate with others. If it mattered to you, it will matter to someone else.
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"What if I don’t have time to write a full chapter?"
That’s the beauty of a collaboration book! You’re contributing just one short piece, not writing an entire book. Many of our past contributors completed their stories in just a couple of sittings. Your story doesn’t have to be long to be impactful—even a short but heartfelt piece can inspire and make a difference. We provide word count guidelines to help you shape your submission with ease.
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"What if I’ve been published by a different publisher before?"
That’s no problem! Your previous publishing experience doesn’t affect your ability to contribute. As long as your chapter is original and unpublished, you retain full ownership even after it's included in this book. You’re free to republish it anywhere—whether in another book, on your blog, or in future works. This collaboration simply gives you another platform to share your message and reach new audiences with your new writing.​​
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"Will I get support from other authors in the book?"
Yes! One of the best parts of joining a collaboration book is the community of like-minded authors. You’ll connect with people who share similar journeys, and many of our past contributors have built lasting friendships and business connections.
"Will I have to market this book by myself?"
No! While we encourage authors to share the book with their networks, we handle the majority of the marketing, promotions, and book launch efforts. You’ll be part of a team that supports and uplifts each other to ensure success.
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Join us!
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We know taking the leap to share your story can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. We are here to support, guide, and celebrate you on this journey.
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Your story matters.
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If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to share your journey—this is it.
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Join a supportive community of storytellers and be part of something meaningful. Your voice has the power to inspire, uplift, and create lasting change.
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🤔 Not 100% Sure Yet?
If you’re feeling the nudge to share your story—but you’re still not sure this is your moment—we totally get it.
That’s why we created a gentle email series just for you. It walks you through how the process works, eases common fears, and helps you decide (with zero pressure) if this opportunity is right for you.
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📬 Curious?
Click here to get the email series and explore what’s possible—on your terms, in your time.
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