Author Pending: A Beginner’s Guide to Writing & Self-Publishing Your First Book

It’s a staggering statistic: Only 3% of aspiring authors ever finish their first book. But with the right guidance and support, you can be one of them! This online course gives you a personal, immersive path that takes you from dreaming about your book to finally writing it.

My name is Shannon Singh and I self-published my first book in 2022. Since then, I have helped many other aspiring authors break down the process of writing, editing, and self-publishing in a way that offers both simplicity and clarity. If you have a book sitting on your heart, sister, don’t let the process to the finish line overwhelm you. INVEST in my course and let me take your hand and guide you through.

Note: This course WAS NOT written by AI. After years of building college courses as an instructor in business and marketing, I wanted to use that same experience to create something that would help move you from “author pending” to “author published.” This course was written directly from my heart to yours.

About the Course:

This writing workshop was built to be beginner friendly and pressure free. It’s broken down into 8 modules that you will work through consecutively in the following order:

1. Finding Your “Why” + Building Your Writing Community
2. Building A Writing Life – Habits, Time, & Space
3. Finding Your Writing Style + Formatting
4. Editing Your Book
5. Publishing Your Book
6. Book Covers: Designing & Formatting
7. Marketing Your Book: Book Signings, Podcasts, Blogs
8. Busting Writing Myths

The course also includes weekly words of encouragement, an abundance of printable and/or ready-to-watch resources, and several personal challenges designed for support and accountability. My goal is to help you find your voice, break through your emotional barriers, and remove the overwhelm so you can write with freedom, joy, passion, and purpose.

Please Note: This course does not focus on traditional publishing, as my personal journey was rooted in self-publishing and sharing my story in a raw, authentic way. While I have nothing against traditional publishing—and even include many insights from experts in that space—my experience is limited in that area. Because of that, I won’t be offering step-by-step guidance on how to get a book deal. However, if traditional publishing is your goal, you can still use this course to begin writing and shaping your story.

Why Share Your Story?

You’re not here by accident, friend. Your story carries purpose and power. It’s about more than just your journey; it’s about divine collision points and the many lives your words will impact, encourage, and uplift. No matter what kind of book you write, God can use your voice in extraordinary ways. Obedience and commitment to His heart often turns the very key that unlocks our prophetic destiny. Read that, again. Your steps forward in obedience often unlock the door to your prophetic destiny. So, are you feeling that tug of a calling and purpose in this area, my friend? Lean in! Shine bright! Be bold! And never underestimate the value and reach of your faith in action.

What Our “Graduates” Are Saying:

Shannon is absolutely amazing! Her passion to inspire you to be the best you just beams from her in every conversation. Her knowledge of the process is top notch even though she’s humble about it. I highly recommend making the time to take her course. You’ll make a lifetime friend and cheerleader too! – Rachel, owner, Fletcher’s Fun Toys in Fletcher, NC. Rachel is a graduate of “Writing the Story on Your Heart” and is now the three-time author of her first series, My Big Dream Book! (Congratulations, Rachel!)

Interested in Signing Up?

In 2026, we will be re-releasing this 8-module, beginner friendly workshop. It will be designed to work through at your own pace with no deadline for completion. If you would like to be notified when it is available, please follow our Facebook page here. Have a wonderful day!