The Spiritual Author’s Roadmap: Writing, Publishing & Promoting the Sacred Manuscript

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July 11, 2026 10:00 am Pacific

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Whether you're just beginning to explore a spiritual book or preparing to publish a completed manuscript, every sacred story deserves a thoughtful path to readers. 

Join award-winning book coach Robin Quinn as she interviews spiritual teacher, former literary agent, publisher, and award-winning author Deborah Levine Herman for an inspiring conversation about writing, publishing, and promoting books in the spiritual genre. Drawing from her acclaimed book Spiritual Writing from Inspiration to Publication and decades of industry experience, Deborah will share practical guidance for transforming inspiration into a publishable manuscript that resonates with readers. 

During this interactive program, you'll discover: 

  • How to identify and strengthen your unique spiritual message 
  • What makes a compelling spiritual memoir or self-help book 
  • Ways to develop an authentic author voice that connects with readers 
  • The unique publishing considerations for spiritual authors 
  • What publishers and literary agents are looking for today 
  • How branding, technology, and modern marketing have changed the publishing landscape 
  • Tips for crafting stronger queries and book proposals 
  • Insights into Deborah's "Seven Lessons of the Soul Odyssey" framework 

Robin will also incorporate attendee questions throughout the interview, and participants will conclude the session with an inspiring guided writing prompt designed to spark new ideas for their own work. 

Whether you're still shaping your concept or preparing to submit your manuscript, you'll leave with fresh inspiration and practical next steps for your publishing journey. 

Free for WPN Members • $20 for Nonmembers 

Featuring

Deborah Levine Herman

Satellite Guest, Deborah Levine Herman, is a spiritual teacher and intuitive, a memoirist, a former literary agent, the publisher of Soul Odyssey Books and Micro Publishing Media, and a digital marketing specialist. Spiritual Writing from Inspiration to Publication, 2nd Edition, took First Place in the BookFest Awards for Nonfiction, Self-Help‒Spirituality, New Age & Metaphysics. She is also the co-author of Writing the Perfect Book Proposal: Ten Proposals that Worked and Why, a best-selling classic in publishing. Deborah is committed to helping authors shape their books into titles that resonate widely. She lives in New England.
https://micropublishingmedia.com/soulodysseybooks/ 
https://micropublishingmedia.com/  
deborahherman.com

 

Host: Robin Quinn

WPN Westside Satellite Host, Robin Quinn, is an award-winning book coach and editor who makes her nest in Los Angeles. Her editing specialties include spirituality, memoir, health, and self-help. Recent editorial projects include Amazon bestseller Talking Torah for Today by Dr. Judy Freier and A Literary Offering: Observations & Commentary by mental health advocate, Jason W. Park, PhD.
http://www.writingandediting.biz/   

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