

Sharon Hawthorne
Personal Information
First Name | Sharon |
Last Name | Hawthorne |
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Headline | Manuscript to Marketplace |
Current Position | Founder & CEO |
City | Bellara |
Personal Bio/ Summary | Manuscript to Marketplace – offering customised publishing and training solutions. 🌟 I am a dynamic and results-driven professional committed to making a positive impact in the world of self-publishing. I believe in continuous improvement and I embrace innovation as a catalyst for growth and success. Based in South East Queensland, I bring a wealth of experience to the publishing world, coupled with a relentless drive to achieve excellence for myself and my clients. 🚀 I have expertise in manuscript mentoring and editing, writing persuasive long-form copy, non-fiction and fiction. Leveraging a solid background, spanning over two decades in magazines, newspapers and books. I excel as a manuscript coach and editor and love nothing more than to bring out the best in my client’s writing to ensure their message reaches their readers just as they want it to. 🤝 I thrive in cultivating strong relationships and value the importance of fostering a collaborative and inclusive working partnership with my clients. Handing over your manuscript (read – your baby, that you have nurtured and grown from a nugget of an idea) to an objective editor may well be a necessary step in the process – but it takes courage. I believe that open communication and understanding are paramount to ensure you, as an author, produce your best work. 💡 As a strategic thinker I consistently identify opportunities and develop forward-thinking plans, approaching every task with honesty and transparency whilst maintaining the highest ethical standards. My ability to see the bigger picture enables me to drive impactful and sustainable results and an in-depth knowledge of the publishing and writing industry allows me to navigate complexities and deliver innovative solutions. 🌐 I have worked in many environments and greatly appreciate the value of diversity and inclusion. My international experience has honed my adaptability and cultural intelligence, making me a global-minded professional. 💡I’m committed to innovation and creating positive, meaningful change within book publishing. I devised my 3 Day Intensive Training Courses for writers of nonfiction who are ready to author and produce a book of influence. These unmissable courses cut through the noise of the publishing world and get straight to the essentials of planning, writing, editing, designing, publishing and marketing a book. |
Mobile Phone Number | 0455306000 |
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Who I'm looking to connect with - my ideal referral partner | My ideal referral partner is a PR/Marketing agent who works with clients with marketing budgets exceeding $150,000 pa and understands and values writing and publishing a book to complement their marketing strategy. I work with clients from ideation through to publication. I have a 12-week writer’s coaching and editing program that gets writers beyond their first draft, I edit manuscripts, and project mange design and publication – making the whole process easy and enjoyable. I also produce co-authored anthologies that brings together the collective wisdom of business owners and entrepreneurs in one book. |
Additional Information
Bx Groups you regularly attend | Hinterland South, QLD |
Something not many people know about you | I left home at 16 and trained to be a chef. |
Business Information
Business Trading Name | Manuscript to Marketplace |
Business Category Type | Publications |
Business Address | 2/23 Rosella Street, Bongaree, Queensland 4507 |
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Business Phone Number | 3 (392) 486-7440 |
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My Main Services Are | Manuscript Appraisal and Mentoring. Manuscript Editing. Book Publishing – Self Publishing Assistance. Training – writing and publishing.
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What Makes My Business Unique (My P.O.D.) | The courses that I run online and in-person help attendees understand and navigate the writing and publishing process to produce a high-quality, industry-standard book. In particular the 12 week writer’s coaching and editing program is perfect for new writers as it guides them through ideation to completed manuscript. I then assist in self publishing, design and print. |
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My Business xPerience
My xPertise | Writing, Editing, Coaching, BA Hons History, MA Creative Writing, 20+ years in publishing, marketing & communications. |
My Passions | Books, helping people write and create beautiful books. |
My Interests | Travel, Family, Beach, Camoing, Hiking, Movies, Books, Friends |
How I can Help Out Other Members | Creative writing is used across the board, not just for fiction writing. I guide, mentor and offer editing services for writing in general, not just books |
Why I love BxNetworking | I love the community – I’m about to join the team at a new group – Bx Sunshine Coast Hinterland as MxO, which I’m very excited about. |
My Ideal Referral | Business owners and Entrepreneurs who want to write and learn how to navigate the publishing industry. |