Let’s turn you into a published author.
Your bestie. Your plan. Here's how you finally do this:
A customized publishing plan built for you
We start with an onboarding call. You share your goals, your book idea, your vision. Then I build you a personalized roadmap: your route, your milestones... so your next step is always clear.
For example, if offset printing is right for you, you skip everything about KDP. No noise. Just your path.
1:1 calls + accountability + personal voice memos
✅Personal 1:1 calls at onboarding and key milestones.
✅Every week, I check in. You tell me where you are and where you're stuck.
✅Once a week, send me one question and I'll reply with a personal voice memo, for you, within 72 hours.
✅Every week, I check in. You tell me where you are and where you're stuck.
✅Once a week, send me one question and I'll reply with a personal voice memo, for you, within 72 hours.
Full access to the resource library
Every guide, template, and tool, organized around your plan so you're never digging through things that don't apply to you.
Of course, you have access to everything if you want to learn, but I'll tell you exactly what resources you need and when to be successful.
Of course, you have access to everything if you want to learn, but I'll tell you exactly what resources you need and when to be successful.
Real connection with a real person
who actually cares about your book.
Hi. I'm that person.
I'm Alina. I've published three award-winning picture books of my own — so I know exactly what it feels like to have a story bubbling up that needs to get out into the world.
I've also spent over a decade building learning programs -- even teaching picture book writing and publishing at Madison College. Which is a fancy way of saying: I'm really good at taking something complicated and making it feel completely doable.
And honestly? There is nothing I love more than being the person who says "do this, then this, then this..." and watching someone's book actually come to life because of it.
That's what I've done for dozens of people, and I'm here to do it for you too.
You have the idea. You just need someone to walk beside you and say "do this, then this, then this."
Two ways in. One destination: your published picture book.
Author Bestie
Deposit of $495
+ 11 payments of $179
+ 11 payments of $179
✨ The core mentorship experience
Includes:
Includes:
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Personalized publishing plan
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5 x 1:1 calls (onboarding + 4 milestones)
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Weekly accountability check-ins
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Weekly personal voice memo answers
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Full resource library access
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All of this for 12 months
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One additional 1:1 call every month
= 12 extra calls across your year
Author Bestie PLUS
Deposit of $495
+ 11 payments of $259
+ 11 payments of $259
✨ Author Bestie + even more 1:1 time
Includes:
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Personalized publishing plan
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5 x 1:1 calls (onboarding + 4 milestones)
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Weekly accountability check-ins
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Weekly personal voice memo answers
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Full resource library access
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All of this for 12 months
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One additional 1:1 call every month
= 12 extra calls across your year
This is a real investment. I get it. Here's what it's worth.
It's worth the feeling of I did something for me. The sense of completion that comes from finally getting the thing that's been bubbling up out of your head into the world.
It's worth getting your spark back. Your creative self back. That part of you that got set aside somewhere along the way.
This isn't a content library you'll forget about. It's a real person: someone who knows your book, your goals, and your name, beside you for a full year. That level of human connection is rare. It's priced accordingly.
A picture book with your name on it. Something beautiful for the world. For the kids who need to hear it. And for you — because you've earned this.
Take the first step... Join the waitlist.
To give every person the attention they deserve, Author Bestie keeps enrollment small.
Spots will be limited. Join the waitlist to claim yours when doors open.
Spots will be limited. Join the waitlist to claim yours when doors open.
This is not for everyone.
It's probably not the right fit if:
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You're looking for a done-for-you service. I will walk by your side, but you will have the reins.
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You want a fast turnaround (this takes a real year+ of real work).
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You want to pursue traditional publishing. Author Bestie is built entirely around self-publishing.
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You plan to use AI for writing or illustration. This program is built around real craft -- your words, and art made by human hands. (And don't worry if you can't draw! I can help you find an illustrator).
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Your book will be longer than 1000 words and meant for children over 8 years old. If you need to trim it down, editing isn't included in this program, but I will provide writing guidance - and I also offer editing add-ons, if you need it.
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The program fee is your only budget. Self-publishing requires additional investment (ex: hiring an illustrator, potentially a print run) and we want you going in with eyes open.
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You're outside of the US. My specialization is in US distribution and sales channels. If you are interested in Author Bestie but live outside the US, email me and we can discuss if it would be a good fit.
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💬 Still not sure? Here's what real authors are saying:
"Your program helped me believe I could be a real author... not just someone who dreams about it someday."
“I can’t imagine where we’d be without your guidance. Thank you for literally everything.”
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