Shining Beacon Newsletter

Your Guide to Writing & Publishing Success

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Whether you’re a fiction or nonfiction author or exploring to see if authorship is the right path for you, my Shining Beacon is your guiding light to success.

Every issue of Shining Beacon is packed with practical advice, expert insights, and encouragement to serve as your guiding lighthouse.

Master the craft of fiction or nonfiction writing
Self-edit like a pro
Navigate your ideal publishing path: self-publishing, hybrid, or traditional
Market your book to reach your ideal audience

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Katie’s ACES webcast and newsletter were invaluable as I navigated relaunching my editorial business in 2024. Her clear, practical advice about systems and resources gave me the confidence to move forward. Her checklists and email templates are solid gold and have helped me save so much time while creating a smoother, more professional client experience. Highly recommend!

Lorraine Delp, Editor

Katie’s newsletter is always chock-full of thoughtful information and useful resources. I truly admire how dedicated she is to helping authors and editors alike.

Sophie Playle , Liminal Pages

Katie Chambers’ Shining Beacon newsletter is a fantastic resource for freelance editors and writers. She weaves authentic stories from her personal life into business insights that feel genuine and immediately useful. Her newsletter strikes the perfect balance between personal connection and professional development—like getting advice from a trusted friend who really gets it. Her impressive drive to grow her own business and help others do the same has inspired me to set more ambitious goals and stick with them.

Johanna Stansfield, Editor

Shining Beacon in a Nutshell

Inside the Weekly Shining Beacon

Link of the Week (weekly): A curated free resource (blog, podcast, webinar) from an industry professional on writing craft, various publishing routes, and publishing and marketing paired with my additional tips on that topic
Heart & Hustle (twice a month): Business and personal lessons/reflections from pouring my heart into this business, serving editors and authors with everything I’ve got, and hustling to grow, learn, and light the way for others doing the same
Currently Reading (monthly): My thoughts on a book I’m enjoying.
Beacon Point Lesson (twice a month): Deep dives on writing craft (fiction and nonfiction), grammar, punctuation, self-publishing, and self-editing.
Upcoming Learning Opporunities (monthly): Access to my recommended professional development for authors and then links to special discounts or upcoming limited-time offers.
Featured Resources (monthly): One featured resource (webinars, courses, products) created by me and one from another industry professional that can help you in your journey. These come with subscriber-only discounts.

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