Writing the book was only part of the journey.
Today’s authors are expected to navigate visibility, audience growth, and marketing almost entirely on their own. For many writers, especially women and BIPOC authors, finding thoughtful marketing support for authors can feel overwhelming in an already crowded publishing landscape.
Partnered With Purpose provides strategic marketing guidance designed to help authors grow sustainably, build visibility intentionally, and navigate publishing with greater clarity and confidence.
Marketing Support for Authors Without the Burnout
Most authors do not need more noise.
Many authors, particularly independent, women, and BIPOC writers, are navigating publishing and visibility systems with limited access to meaningful strategic support.
They need:
- clearer direction
- strategic prioritization
- support that aligns with their actual goals and capacity
Many writers are trying to balance:
- publishing
- content creation
- audience growth
- business decisions
- and creative work
all at the same time.
Our approach to marketing support for authors focuses on sustainability, strategic clarity, and long-term visibility rather than constant content pressure or trend chasing.
Our work is designed to reduce overwhelm and help authors focus on what actually matters for sustainable visibility and long-term growth.
What Is Monthly Growth Direction™?
Monthly Growth Direction™ (MGD) is part of Partnered With Purpose’s broader Strategic Growth & Advisory ecosystem designed to support sustainable, values-aligned growth.
MGD is a focused, 1:1 strategic advisory service led directly by Jewel Clarke, Fractional CMO and founder of Partnered With Purpose.
Each month includes:
- one 45-minute strategy session
- personalized strategic guidance
- focused discussion around visibility, positioning, and growth
- practical next-step clarity
This is not a generic course or content factory.
It is thoughtful, personalized strategic support designed around your specific stage, goals, and capacity.
What Our Marketing Support for Authors May Include
Topics vary depending on your goals and stage as an author.
Areas of support may include:
- Author positioning and differentiation
- Audience clarity
- Book launch strategy
- Marketing prioritization
- Platform selection
- Sustainable content direction
- Email list growth
- Long-term visibility strategy
- Branding and messaging
- Marketing strategy for self-published, hybrid, and traditionally published authors
Who This Is For
Monthly Growth Direction™ is often a strong fit for authors who:
- feel overwhelmed by marketing
- are tired of conflicting advice
- want clarity around where to focus
- value thoughtful strategy over trend-chasing
- are trying to build visibility sustainably
- want support without high-pressure tactics
Who This Is Not For
This service is not designed for:
- done-for-you marketing execution
- daily or on-demand consulting
- high-volume content production
- reactive “growth hacking”
Our philosophy prioritizes:
clarity, sustainability, and strategic decision-making
Why We Care About This Work
At Partnered With Purpose, we believe stories shape culture.
We also believe access to strategic marketing support should not be limited to authors with large publishing budgets or major promotional teams.
Many talented authors are expected to navigate visibility almost entirely on their own.
That gap disproportionately impacts:
- independent authors
- women authors
- BIPOC authors
- emerging voices
- mission-driven creatives
According to the Cooperative Children’s Book Center, publishing still reflects significant representation gaps across the industry, particularly for BIPOC voices.
Our work is rooted in the belief that more diverse voices deserve to be seen, supported, and sustained.
We believe more equitable access to thoughtful marketing guidance helps create a healthier and more inclusive literary ecosystem over time.
Because the more people who read, the better our world becomes.
You can learn more about the philosophy behind our work on our Our Story page.
Investment
Monthly Growth Direction™
$199/month
Includes:
- One 45-minute strategy session per month
- Personalized strategic guidance
- Ongoing monthly support structure
Monthly Growth Direction™ was designed to provide accessible marketing support for authors seeking thoughtful strategic guidance without the complexity of a larger consulting engagement.
Simple. Focused. Sustainable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be traditionally published?
No. We work with self-published, hybrid, traditionally published, and emerging authors.
Is this a done-for-you marketing service?
No. Monthly Growth Direction™ is a strategy-focused advisory service designed to provide clarity, prioritization, and guidance.
Will you help me decide which platforms to focus on?
Yes. One of the most common challenges authors face is trying to be everywhere at once. We help clients identify the most strategic and sustainable approach for their goals.
Do you only work with authors?
No. Partnered With Purpose also supports nonprofits, founders, and mission-driven organizations through our broader Strategic Growth & Advisory services.
Apply for Monthly Growth Direction™
If you’re looking for thoughtful strategic support around marketing, visibility, and sustainable growth as an author, we’d love to learn more about your work.
Questions?
You can also visit our Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more about how Partnered With Purpose works and whether Monthly Growth Direction™ may be the right fit for you.
Not sure whether this is the right fit? Feel free to contact us directly.