Beacon Point Newsletters

Your Guide to Writing Success and Editorial Excellence

Join authors and editors who are leveling up their craft.

Whether you’re an author with big dreams or a freelance editor ready to level up your business, 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.

For Authors: Master the craft of fiction or nonfiction writing, self-edit and self-publish like a pro, and market your book to reach your ideal audience.
For Editors: Build and manage a thriving freelance business with clear systems and processes and improve your editing craft.

Your journey to becoming a beacon with your book or in your field starts here!

Testimonials

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,

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

Beacon Point Newsletters in a Nutshell

Inside the Weekly Shining Beacon

Link of the Week (weekly): a curated free resource (blog, podcast, webinar) on the various topics mentioned in the for authors and for editors section above, 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
Discounts and Insider Updates: Discounts to all my products, webinars, and courses, and the insider scoop when I create more
Editorial Business Tips (monthly): Video tutorials or written advice to help editors streamline their business
My Blog Posts (twice a month): Deep dives on writing craft (fiction and nonfiction), running an editorial business, grammar, and punctuation
Currently Reading (monthly): My thoughts on a book I’m enjoying.
Upcoming PD Events (monthly): Access to my recommended professional development opportunities for authors and editors and then links to special discounts or upcoming limited-time offers.

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Along with the weekly Shining Beacon, I have three other newsletter options, so you can customize your subscription by selecting which newsletters you want. Opt out of the Weekly Shining Beacon and instead get one or all of these:

Weekly Shining Beacon: My standard weekly newsletter (detailed to the left)
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Bonus Content: Monthly digest of author spotlights and My Life Monday stories

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✨ What to Expect from the Editing Process webinar

✨ How to Create a Style Sheet for your Manuscript

✨ Guide to Preparing for an Editor (fiction and nonfiction version)

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