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The Author Architect

You have a book idea and you’re a busy high-achiever. You’re a high-level thinker with A LOT going on, but you know that building out your platform as an author will solidify you as an authority. So how do you put it all together, finish and publish a quality book, integrate it into your business model, and re-structure your life into a more profitable and satisfying situation? You need a secret weapon. The Author Architect.

Each year, Amanda mentors a limited number of authorpreneurs and fully guides, manages, and supports them through a variety of curated services.

is this program right for you?

12+

Years of publishing Experience

1200+

Private coaching sessions

250+

authors instructed

THE ONE-STOP SHOP FOR AUTHORS

THE ONE-STOP SHOP FOR AUTHORS

Every Human is Creative. Let’s Showcase Your Story in Its Best Light.

Services available for nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and children’s book authors, seeking to pursue self- or traditional publishing.

A book coach is an editor with the capabilities and knowledge to lead you all the way through the publishing process and beyond. Amanda is an internationally recognized editor, writer, book coach, artist, and chief architect and advisor for many authorpreneurs.

The Author Architect program is a one-stop shop for authors, helping them craft their passion project through professional editing, design, production, and publication! Take advantage of Amanda’s full breadth of knowledge and experience through:

  • content creation & writing coaching

  • developmental editing & copy editing

  • professional interior design

  • professional illustration

  • professional & competitive cover design

  • publishing coaching

  • marketing and PR coaching

  • authorpreneur platform support

My philosophy

Storytelling is the glue that connects us,

and your story couldn’t be more important.

“Who would want to read my story, though?” I hear this every single day. None of us think our story is important or inspiring or as impactful as all the memoirs, self-help narratives, and magical worlds already on the market. But the truth is that the authors of those books felt exactly the same way, too. All of our stories are deeply interconnected, and we can see ourselves inside one another’s experiences. We learn, we feel, we grow through storytelling.

The world needs your voice. Your vulnerability. Your expertise.

What You Can Expect

THE AUTHOR ARCHITECT

01 | Writing Coaching + Bespoke Editing

Don’t know where to start? Evolve your craft through uniquely curated 1:1 writing coaching and content creation sessions with Amanda. Or maybe you’re a seasoned writer with a finished or partial draft that needs a professional edit. No matter where you are in the process, the Author Architect program will guide you to a fully actualized and polished manuscript, ready for publication.

02 | Professional Book Design & Production

We all judge a book by its cover, so let’s make sure your book is not only beautiful but that it is designed with purpose and a fierce competitive edge. Amanda’s top tier team of book designers and graphic artists boast a collective 25+ years of industry experience. When a team of artists is deeply invested in your messaging inside and out, you get an irresistible book that pops off the shelf.

03 | Publishing Coaching + Book Launch Execution & Platform Support

You're going to need a guide throughout this process who can answer all of your questions, who can help you objectively make the best decisions for your publishing path and future, who has the skills and the insider knowledge to properly lead you without bogging you down, and who can tell you when it's time to pivot or course correct. Ready to pursue traditional publishing? You need an industry expert to guide you. Ready to self-publish and build an expert platform? You need the Authorpreneur Architect.

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“Anyone who wants to take their book to the next level needs Amanda! I cannot tell you how necessary Amanda has been throughout my journey as an author - from editing and offering suggestions on how to revise my first draft all the way through final edits, internal design, book cover design, book launch planning, and marketing, Amanda has been there. 

I never considered what I would need to do AFTER my book was published! As an Author Architect, Amanda has helped me redesign my website, rebrand my social media to reflect my message, build my virtual courses, and plan for my next book. She truly has guided me towards all my author, speaking and coaching goals. I have never felt like Amanda was just editing my book. I have always felt like she is a friend who truly believes in the work I am doing and honestly wants to help me accomplish my goals and move forward in the book business. I cannot recommend Amanda enough!”

-Katie Maloney, author of Cake Pops & Coffee

“After much conversation and deep introspection, Amanda took my thoughts and experiences and put them to words to tell my story in a way that was masterful.

Through her writing, she focused her telescope inward to capture the very essence of my experience and then spanned outward to capture the 30,000 foot view that was my environment, family, neighborhood, and process of my life so that others could gain a well-rounded and thorough perspective. She made my book compelling and a must-read. I have received many compliments regarding my memoir. Readers said they cried, were scared, inspired, and couldn't wait to turn the page. The book took them right there where I was during each part of my life. At first, I was afraid to put my life out there. Now, I'm very happy that I did. Amanda's style of writing made my book real, but with the dignity and respect I wanted.”

-Celia Williamson, PhD, Director, Human Trafficking and Social Justice Institute, University of Toledo, author of A Seat at the Table

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS

  • Step One

    THE MASTER OUTLINE:

    We’ll develop a solid road map, together, that is grounded within an architecture that allows your story and your messaging to shine in dynamic ways you might not have even foreseen.

  • Step Two

    WRITING COACHING + EDITING & REVISION:

    Weekly coaching calls guide you through the writing process, complete with editorial notes, critiques, and supplementary workshops that help you shape every facet of your authorial voice. We’ll also walk side-by-side through a revision process that will elucidate the power and purpose of your story.

  • Step Three

    BOOK DESIGN & PRODUCTION/THE QUERY LAB:

    Your story, bound in a beautiful cover that stands out amongst the competition. Your words, laid onto the page with care & precision. Get ready to hold your greatest work in your hands. Ready to pursue traditional publishing? This is where you enter The Query Lab & learn exactly how to acquire a literary agent who can score your dream book deal.

  • Step Four

    PUBLICATION + PLATFORM LAUNCH:

    Publishing your book is an opportunity to build a professional platform that allows you to find creative success that feels good and purposeful. Whether you want to engage in public speaking, be acknowledged as an industry expert, or build a community of loyal readers, we’ll build a sustainable plan that fits.

THE COMITTMENT

THE COMITTMENT

time

6-9 months

Weekly Coaching Calls

+assignments & supplemental support

money

$1695/month

All Inclusive*

Self-pub or traditional pub tracks

*self-publishing track incurs additional one-time production fee

labor

Emotional Equity

Requires Vulnerability

expect therapeutic introspection

Ready to Get Started?

Tap the button below and fill out the questionnaire. Amanda will be in contact within 48 business hours to schedule your Author Architect consultation!

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MEET YOUR COACH

MEET YOUR COACH

AMANDA FILIPPELLI

The Author Architect. Your Secret Weapon.

Amanda is an internationally recognized editor, writer, book coach, artist, and chief architect and advisor for many authorpreneurs. After completing her degree work at both Roosevelt University and Western Michigan University, and graduating with a top five honorary degree, she started her career as an associate editor for the Oyez Review in Chicago. Amanda has studied under a number of industry titans, including Stuart Dybek and Melissa Pritchard. An award-winning writer herself and publishing industry expert, Amanda has done it all from freelance to copy editing to content editing to ghostwriting and book coaching to previously serving as Editor-in-Chief for One Idea Press. Amanda specializes in helping writers realize their authentic voice and thrive as working authors.

Amanda’s work has also been widely published and featured, including in Barzakh Magazine, TEDxWomenPittsburgh, The Bunker Review, Public Source, NPR, VICE, WHIRL Magazine, and more. She was the recipient of Pittsburgh Magazine’s 40Under40 award, and is the founder of Pittsburgh’s first premier writers’ conference, The Authorpreneur Conference.

Amanda is also the host of Write to Heal workshops, where she helps people connect and heal through the power of storytelling. Before becoming a professional writer, Amanda worked in the mental healthcare system for ten years, teaching adolescent survivors of trauma how to take control of their narrative. Amanda continues this work through her writing, art, workshops, the Inkwell School of Writers, and as a book coach.

Amanda is the author of Blue Rooms, a book of poetry that was adapted for the stage and received with critical acclaim. She is also the author of The Remembering Room, a book of prose and poetry that was made into an interactive art installation that exhibited at Atithi Studios in the spring of 2023. And she is the creator of The Writer’s Tarot, a deck of tarot cards that honor literary heroes and conventions, and that offer unlimited creative prompts through its spreads. Amanda believes in creating experiences out of Art, and is the founder of Blue House Literary and its sister production company Blue House Media.

  • “As a first-time author, it was important for me to find an editor that was experienced, relevant and had a passion for helping authors. Because of her program, I became a much better, more confident writer.

    - Deb Lumos, author of The Art of Love

  • “Amanda has taken me from Point A to Point Z and back again! When I began my book writing journey, I never thought I would also end up with a successful business platform – thanks to Amanda’s strategic vision, vast industry experience, and overall support, guidance, and enthusiasm for what’s infinitely possible. There’s no one else I will work with ever again.”

    - Aly Sterling, author of 37

  • “Amanda was so patient and supportive from beginning to end. She gave amazing advice to help me dig deeper inside myself to share more of my story. It was very clear that she truly cared about making my book the best it could be. I highly recommend this creative genius.”

    - Abby Mason

  • "Amanda helped me produce an award-winning book that I can be proud of. If you want your editing and writing done by a professional that can rock out the best book of your life, you want Amanda! She's a savant in the writing world."

    - Diana Patton, author of Inspiration in My Shoes

  • “I had the honor of working with Amanda from the editing phase all the way to book cover and interior design for my first book. She was, at all times, communicative, engaged, professional and impeccable in her work. She helped me to find my voice with this book."

    - Jenny Eden Berk, author of The Body Image Blueprint

YOUR NEXT STEP

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