Step one · Write
Write Your First Book in 28 Days
From a blank page to a finished manuscript, one lesson and one worksheet a day.
$349
November Book Sprint: $299 with BOOKSPRINTSee the courseSelf-paced courses for first-time authors
Write it. Publish it. Get it read.
ReadInk is an independent publishing house in New York. Our courses are the same system we use for our own books: one clear lesson and one worksheet a day, worked through on your own time.
Our own cookbook was made with this method and is now on Amazon.
Coach, speaker or expert? See how ReadInk works for you.
- Self-paced, on your schedule
- A worksheet for every lesson
- Built by a working publisher
- Our cookbook is on Amazon
The ReadInk path
Three courses. One clear way from idea to readers.
Start wherever you are. Each course stands on its own, and together they take a book all the way to its readers.
Step two · Publish
Publish Your First Book in 14 Days
Editing, your ISBN, the cover, the ebook, print-on-demand and your own storefront.
$249
First 10 authors: $199 with FIRST10See the course
Step three · Sell
Become a Selling Author
A 25-day book marketing course: your email list, reviews, a launch plan and Amazon ads.
$449
The full marketing systemSee the courseOr take them together, and save
The foundation · Courses one and two
Write & Publish
Both courses, taken in order. Write your book in 28 guided days, then Publish opens when you finish, for 14 more.
$498 $598 Save $100
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The full trilogy · All three courses
The Complete Path
Write it, publish it, and sell it. The whole path from a blank page to a book that finds its readers.
$849 $1,047 Save $198
See the bundle →For coaches, speakers and experts
Your method, bound as a book.
You already teach it on calls and say it on stage. Write Your First Book in 28 Days turns the framework you use every day into a finished manuscript, in your own voice.
- It introduces you before you meet. Clients spend an evening with your thinking before they book a call.
- It gives your talks something to leave behind. Your ideas go home with the audience.
- One sitting a day, for 28 days. Built around a full client week.
The shelf
Books from ReadInk.
Made with the same system we teach. Hover or touch the shelf to pause it, then open any book.
Three novels by Trish Key are in editing. Join the ReadInk letter to hear first when each one is out.
Proof of the method
A Pescatarian’s Cookbook
Forty seafood recipes from the world’s great coastal kitchens, written and published with the ReadInk system.
★★★★★
Every recipe is paired with a journal page, so the book feels less like instructions and more like something you make your own.Michelle P.
★★★★★
I also enjoyed the recipes themselves as they were easy to follow.Vic
How it works
Small, steady, finished.
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One lesson a day
Short, clear lessons that tell you exactly what to do today, and nothing more.
2
A worksheet for each
Fillable worksheets turn every lesson into real progress on your own book.
3
Your pace, your hours
No live classes and no deadlines. Work early, late, or on weekends.
Free to read
Start with the guides.
Free field guide
The First-Time Author’s Roadmap
The whole journey from blank page to real readers, on one honest map.
Read the roadmap →
The honest answer
Do You Really Need an Editor?
When an editor is worth it, and when you can do it yourself.
Read the guide →
The honest numbers
What It Really Costs to Self-Publish
A clear breakdown, so you can plan your budget with open eyes.
Read the guide →
Also from ReadInk
For authors who want a hand.
The ReadInk imprint
Published properly. You keep everything.
We publish a small number of books each season under our own imprint, and you keep your copyright, your ISBNs and your royalties.
Read the guidelinesThe ReadInk studio
Author websites, built by hand.
A beautiful home for your book, built to capture readers and to be found on Google. Three versions, from $169.
Explore author websites
The people behind ReadInk
Written by Trish. Edited by Ty. Tested on our own books before it ever reaches yours.
Trish Key, co-founder and writer · Ty Browne, co-founder and editor
Questions
Before you begin.
The answers first-time authors ask for most. Anything else, write to tk@readink.org and a real person will reply.
See the coursesDo I need any writing experience?
No. The courses are made for first-time authors. Each day gives you one clear lesson and one worksheet, so you always know exactly what to do next, even if you have never finished a piece of writing before.
How do the daily lessons work?
A new lesson opens each day, with a premium worksheet to fill in as you go. Work at your own pace: if you miss a day, nothing is lost, and every lesson you have opened stays there for you to revisit.
How long do I keep access?
Your access does not expire. Come back to any lesson and any worksheet for this book, and for the next one.
Does it work for fiction and nonfiction?
Yes. The method is the same for both, and the worksheets give separate prompts for fiction and nonfiction wherever the two need different thinking.
How do the bundles work?
You get the courses in the right order. Each one opens when you finish the one before it, so you are always working on the step that matters now. If you are ready sooner, a button lets you open the next course early.
Are there live calls or coaching?
No. Every course is self-paced, so it fits around your life, not a calendar. If you ever get stuck, email tk@readink.org and a real person will reply.
What is your refund policy?
Your course opens the moment you check out, so it cannot be refunded once you view any lesson or download any worksheet or material. If you have not opened anything yet, write to us within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. Bundles count as one purchase. Read the full policy.
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