Ready to elevate your author career?

Our Services

Start with a free Discovery Call, explore author resources and webinars, then choose the consulting option that best fits your next step.

Hourly Consulting

Get focused, one-time sessions to tackle specific challenges or questions. Ideal for those who need expert guidance on a short-term basis.

Package Consulting

Commit to a 5-week journey with comprehensive support. Includes weekly sessions and downloadable resources to keep you on track and achieve your goals.

1-on-1 Consulting

Experience personalized guidance with one-on-one consulting. Dive deep into your unique needs and get tailored strategies to navigate the publishing world and succeed.

Group Consulting

Join a dynamic group of fellow authors for collaborative learning. Benefit from shared experiences and collective insights in a supportive group setting.

More Ways to Connect, Learn, and Grow

Not every author’s next step begins with consulting.

DeeDee Lake also offers free webinars, networking opportunities, and retreats

designed to give aspiring authors practical strategy, encouragement, connection,

and a clearer path through the business side of writing.

Hill Country Author Webinars


Join practical author training sessions designed to give you clear next steps for marketing, platform-building, publishing expectations, and the business side of writing.

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Hill Country Author Retreats


Step away from the noise and make space for clarity, encouragement, strategy, and connection with

other authors in the Texas Hill Country.

Hill Country Author Network


Connect with other authors, writers, and creatives who understand the author journey and value encouragement, learning, and meaningful connection.

Not sure where to start?

You’ve written the book—or you’re dreaming about writing one—but the business side of writing can feel confusing fast.

Marketing, platform-building, publishing expectations, book launches, and next steps can leave you wondering which direction to take first.

Start with free author resources, Hill Country Author Webinars, and practical tools designed to give you clarity for the road ahead. When you’re ready for personal guidance, book a free Discovery Call and we’ll talk through your author business goals.

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About DeeDee Lake

Business Coach for Authors, DeeDee Lake has been guiding authors on the business side of writing for eight years. With DeeDee you receive a coach, cheerleader, encourager and navigator all in one!

Navigating the Publishing Industry

Let's do the journey together!

Checklists and eBooks

Step-by-step instructions and checklists to get you started and to stay on your publishing path. Grab an eBook on various topics.

Webinars and Workshops

Explore our live webinars and in-person workshops on various topics for directions to success.

Online Course

Coming Fall 2024

Video course to traverse the journey from Manuscript

Publishing

Platform Building

Networking

Sales

Coaching Packages

Limited Time Offer: sign up for 1-1 coaching our group coaching before Online Course is released.

When the limited time offer expires the Online Course completion will be required before purchasing coaching packages.

TERMS & CONDITIONS


By engaging the services of DeeDee Lake Consulting, you agree to abide by the following terms and conditions outlined below. Our services are tailored to meet the specific needs and objectives of each client. All information shared with DeeDee Lake Consulting during the consulting process will be treated confidentially and will not be disclosed to third parties without the client's consent.

DeeDee Lake Consulting reserves the right to decline any project that is deemed to be in conflict with our values, ethics, or expertise. Clients are responsible for providing accurate and timely information necessary for the successful completion of the consulting project.

Fees for consulting services will be determined on a project-by-project basis and will be outlined in a written agreement signed by both parties before the commencement of services. Payment for consulting services is due upon receipt of invoice unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.

In the event that the client wishes to terminate the consulting agreement, they must provide written notice to DeeDee Lake Consulting. Any fees paid for services rendered up to the point of termination are non-refundable.

DeeDee Lake Consulting will make every effort to meet deadlines and deliverables as agreed upon in the consulting agreement.