My mission is to help writers craft powerful books that reach large audiences.
My mission is to help writers craft powerful books that reach large audiences.
My Story
Hi, I'm Chad R. Allen. I spent over twenty years in traditional publishing as an editor, acquisitions editor, and eventually editorial director at Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group. In that time I worked with hundreds of writers and saw firsthand what separated authors who made a big impact from the ones who didn't.
That experience lit a fire in me. I wanted to do more than acquire books. I wanted to help writers at every stage craft work that was truly powerful and find the audience it deserved.
Today I do that as a full-time writer, editor, and writing coach through membership programs and digital products like: BookCamp, Book Proposal Academy, The Winning Book Proposal Power Pack, and my one-on-one client work.
Work with Me ➤
My Story
Hi, I'm Chad R. Allen. I spent over twenty years in traditional publishing as an editor, acquisitions editor, and eventually editorial director at Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group. In that time I worked with hundreds of writers and saw firsthand what separated authors who made a big impact from the ones who didn't.
That experience lit a fire in me. I wanted to do more than acquire books. I wanted to help writers at every stage craft work that was truly powerful and find the audience it deserved.
Today I do that as a full-time writer, editor, and writing coach through programs like BookCamp, Book Proposal Academy, The Winning Book Proposal Power Pack, and my one-on-one client work.
Work with Me ➤Living the Writing Life
I started blogging in August of 2012 for one simple reason:
I felt called to do it.
Something within moved me to begin writing, and I've been posting consistently ever since. (By the way, if you too are feeling the pull, visit How to Start a Sustainable Blog)
I blog about writing, creativity, publishing, and marketing. Occasionally I post on a subject that does not fit neatly into these categories.
Here are a few reader favorites:
- How Much Money You Can Expect to Make from Your First Book Contract
- How to Come Up with a Great Book Concept
- How to Write a Chapter Synopsis for Your Book Proposal
I hold a B.A. in English from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and an M.A. in Theology from the University of Notre Dame. My wife, Alyssa, and I live with our two children in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
P.S. —If you want to know what the R in Chad R. Allen stands for, read My Dirty Little Secret...and Why I'm OK with It.
Living the Writing Life
I started blogging in August of 2012 for one simple reason:
I felt called to do it.
Something within moved me to begin writing, and I've been posting consistently ever since. (By the way, if you too are feeling the pull, visit How to Start a Sustainable Blog)
I blog about writing, creativity, publishing, and marketing. Occasionally I post on a subject that does not fit neatly into these categories.
Here are a few reader favorites:
- How Much Money You Can Expect to Make from Your First Book Contract
- How to Come Up with a Great Book Concept
- How to Write a Chapter Synopsis for Your Book Proposal
I hold a B.A. in English from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and an M.A. in Theology from the University of Notre Dame. My wife, Alyssa, and I live with our two children in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
P.S. —If you want to know what the R in Chad R. Allen stands for, read My Dirty Little Secret...and Why I'm OK with It.
Everything I do comes back to one core belief: you have unique art to offer the world, and the world needs you to bring it.
Everything I do comes back to one core belief: you have unique art to offer the world, and the world needs you to bring it.
Do Your Art.Â
A few years ago I wrote a manifesto to capture that belief. It's titledÂ
Do Your Art: A Manifesto on Rejecting Apathy to Bring Your Best to the World. It's the message I wish someone had handed me early in my career, and I think it can help you too.
"Chad's manifesto delivers a simple but profound truth: you have unique art to offer the world, and deliberate action is the only path to making it happen. A wonderful (and welcome) kick in the pants!"
—Todd Henry, author of The Accidental Creative and Die Empty
It's yours for free. Click the button below to get your copy.
Do Your Art.Â
A few years ago I wrote a manifesto to capture that belief. It's titledÂ
Do Your Art: A Manifesto on Rejecting Apathy to Bring Your Best to the World. It's the message I wish someone had handed me early in my career, and I think it can help you too.
"Chad's manifesto delivers a simple but profound truth: you have unique art to offer the world, and deliberate action is the only path to making it happen. A wonderful (and welcome) kick in the pants!"
—Todd Henry, author of The Accidental Creative and Die Empty
It's yours for free. Click the button below to get your copy.
Let's Work Together
From developing their books, to growing their audience, to pursuing a winning publishing strategy, I help writers at every stage in their journey.
If you're ready to take the next step, I'd love to hear from you.
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