Pen, Publish, Profit
Your Complete Author Retreat in Nashville.
Two Back-to-Back Retreats with Patty Aubery & Kate Butler
Pen to Publish (Oct 18–20) → Post Launch Profit (Oct 20–22)
From Blank Page to Book Sales
Your Author Journey Starts Here.
You’ve been carrying this book inside you for years.
The stories. The wisdom. The message only you can share.
But between life, doubt, and not knowing where to start, the pages remain blank. Or maybe you’ve pushed through and written the book—only to realize that writing it was just the beginning.
Because here’s the reality:
A book unwritten changes no lives.
A book without a launch plan fizzles out in weeks.
And a book without a profit strategy becomes a hobby instead of a movement.
That ends now.
At the Pen to Publish + Post Launch Profit Author Retreats, you’ll finally have the time, space, and structure to write and finish your manuscript—and the proven business strategies to publish, launch, and profit from it.
No more waiting. No more wondering. This is your roadmap from blank page to published book to profitable business.
From Manuscript to Movement
Turn Your Story Into a Best-Selling, Profitable Book.
You don’t just want to write a book—you want it to matter. You want it to reach readers, build credibility, and open doors to new opportunities. That’s where Kate Butler comes in.
As the publisher behind more than 700 best-selling authors, Kate knows exactly what it takes to transform words on a page into a book that changes lives and grows businesses. She understands the strategy, the media, and the publishing world inside and out.
Because here’s the truth:
A book that never leaves your computer can’t inspire anyone.
A book without the right publishing path gets lost in the noise.
And a book without a profit plan won’t sustain your bigger vision.
That’s why Post Launch Profit was created. Over three days in Nashville, Kate will guide you through the exact steps to publish with confidence, launch with impact, and build a profitable business around your book.
Your story deserves to be seen. Your message deserves to be heard. And this is where it begins.
What You’ll Experience at
Pen to Publish
At Pen to Publish, we’re not here to just talk about writing a book—we’re here to help you actually do it. Over two immersive days, you’ll step into a focused, distraction-free environment where you’ll:
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Get Clear on Your Story – Define your core message, your ideal reader, and the purpose behind your book.
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Map Out Your Manuscript – Turn all those swirling ideas into a clear, step-by-step outline that takes you from blank page to finished draft.
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Write With Confidence – Experience guided writing sessions with real accountability so you make progress right there in the room.
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Understand Your Publishing Options – Learn the insider truths about self-publishing, hybrid, and traditional so you can choose the path that fits your goals.
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Claim Your Author Voice – Leave with momentum, clarity, and the confidence that you are, in fact, an author.
This isn’t about inspiration that fades when you go home. You’ll walk away with real pages written, a roadmap to completion, and the confidence to finish what you’ve started.
What You’ll Experience at
Post Launch Profit
Publishing your book isn’t the finish line—it’s the starting point. At Post Launch Profit, we’ll show you how to take the work you’ve already poured into your book and build something bigger, lasting, and profitable. Over three focused days, you’ll:
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Position Your Book for Impact – Align your story and message with your business goals so your book becomes the front door to everything you do.
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Monetize Beyond the Pages – Discover practical ways to turn readers into clients, customers, and community members.
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Expand Your Reach – Learn how to leverage podcasts, media, and speaking opportunities to share your message far and wide.
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Build Your Book-to-Business Plan – Create a clear, personalized blueprint that connects your book to scalable income streams.
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Set Up for Long-Term Success – Put simple systems in place that keep your book, brand, and business growing long after launch week.
This isn’t about selling a few copies and hoping for the best. It’s about making sure your book works for you every single day—fueling your business, growing your impact, and sustaining your mission.
"This program helped me achieve this amazing result. I wouldn't be here without it."
Mary, student of course name
Two Flexible Retreats to Choose From
(Or join us for both and experience the complete author journey!)
Introducing Pen to Publish
October 18–20 | Nashville, TN
If you’ve been carrying a book idea in your heart but haven’t yet brought it to life, this is where it starts. Pen to Publish is a two-day immersive retreat designed to take you from “someday” to manuscript in motion.
Pen To Publish: Day 1
Author Clarity & Completion
Get Clear. Get It Done.
Your first day is about breaking through doubt and finally stepping into your identity as an author. You’ll gain clarity, direction, and momentum while making real progress on your book.
Here’s what you’ll experience:
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Find the Heart of Your Story – Identify the message you’re meant to share and the reader who needs it most.
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Claim Your Author Mission – Craft a one-sentence statement that anchors every chapter you write.
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See the Bigger Vision – Discover how your book connects to your business, speaking, or personal mission.
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Write With Focus – Dedicated, guided writing sessions that help you finally get words on the page.
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Map Your Manuscript – Create a clear outline that transforms overwhelm into a step-by-step plan for finishing.
✨ By the end of Day 1, you’ll leave with clarity, confidence, and a manuscript in motion—no longer an idea, but a book coming to life.
Pen to Publish - Day 2
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Pen to Publish
What You’ll Walk Away With
- Unshakable Clarity – Finally know exactly what your book is about, who it’s for, and why it matters.
- Real Momentum – No more “someday.” You’ll make tangible progress on your manuscript during the retreat.
- Author Confidence – Step fully into your voice and identity as an author with conviction and ease.
- A Proven Plan – From draft to done, you’ll leave with a clear publishing and launch roadmap that removes the guesswork.
- A Powerful Community – Surround yourself with peers who “get it,” support you, and celebrate every milestone alongside you.
Post Launch Profit
October 20–22 | Nashville, TN
Your book is more than words on a page—it’s the key to building impact, income, and long-term success. Over three powerful days, you’ll learn how to move beyond “selling copies” and turn your book into a thriving business asset.
Post Launch Profit: Day 1
Profit Positioning & Sustainable Foundations
Lay the groundwork for long-term success by learning how to:
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Clarify & Align Your Message – Position your book so it directly supports your business goals.
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Uncover Hidden Revenue Streams – Identify opportunities in your book that generate income beyond sales.
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Build Your Profit Plan – Create a personalized, step-by-step plan to connect your book to your business.
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Design for Longevity – Put simple systems in place that ensure your book and brand continue growing year after year.
✨ By the end of this day, you’ll see exactly how your book fuels your bigger business—and have a plan that’s built to last.
Post Launch Profit - Day 2
Monetization & Visibility Strategies
Now it’s time to expand your reach and monetize your message. On Day 2, you’ll:
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Turn Readers into Clients – Discover proven methods to convert your audience into customers, clients, and community members.
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Create Scalable Offers – Build programs, services, and opportunities that naturally flow from your book.
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Expand Your Visibility – Learn how to pitch your story to podcasts, media, and stages so you stay top of mind in your market.
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Walk Away with Your Blueprint – Leave Nashville with a customized “Book-to-Business” roadmap for sustainable success.
✨ By the end of Day 2, you won’t just have ideas—you’ll have a concrete plan for monetization, visibility, and growth that keeps building momentum long after the retreat ends.
Post Launch Profit - Day 3
Media & Visibility for Authors
Step into the spotlight with professional media assets that elevate your book and brand.
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Professional Headshots & Lifestyle Photography – Author portraits plus candid images for book jackets, websites, and social media.
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Behind-the-Scenes Coverage – Relatable, in-action shots that show you as the author in motion.
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Mini Interview Video – A polished 2–3 minute piece sharing your “why” and your book’s message.
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Podcast & Audio Clips – Short, professional snippets to use in podcast pitches and social content.
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Social Media Assets – Customizable-branded templates, quotes, and ready-to-post graphics introducing you as an author.
✨ By the end of Day 3, you’ll leave with a complete media kit that positions you as the credible, visible author you’re meant to be.
Post Launch Profit
What You’ll Walk Away With
- Profit Positioning – See exactly how your book fuels your business and brand
- Visibility Strategies – Learn how to get your message onto podcasts, media, and stages
- Monetization Blueprint – Identify income streams that go far beyond book sales
- Professional Media Assets – Walk away with photos, video, and social content that elevate your author brand
- Long-Term Success Plan – Leave with systems and strategies that keep your book and business growing
Jane achieved this amazing result:
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Laura achieved other amazing result:
"Danish powder croissant donut marzipan. Donut macaroon cake brownie jelly topping. Jelly cheesecake pastry shortbread halvah jelly-o jelly beans macaroon apple pie."
Ready to achieve your goal? Choose your payment plan:
And there is more!
When you enroll, you'll also get these awesome bonuses:
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Bonus #2
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A Creative Space Designed for Authors
Step into Patty Aubery’s private Nashville residence-your home for clarity, creativity, and connection.
This isn’t a conference room or a hotel ballroom. Patty’s home becomes your private training center—comfortable, inspiring, and intentionally designed to give you the focus and space you need to write, strategize, and build. It’s the perfect backdrop for authors ready to create and entrepreneurs ready to grow.
Hotel Accommodations
For your convenience, we’ve reserved a block of rooms at the AC Marriott Brentwood, located just 12 minutes from Patty’s residence. Stylish, comfortable, and perfectly situated, the AC Marriott makes it easy for you to retreat into creativity by day and relax with ease at night.
Meet your Author Coach
Patty Aubery
Patty Aubery is the powerhouse strategist and former President behind the billion-dollar brand Chicken Soup for the Soul. With decades of experience building one of the most iconic publishing empires in the world, Patty knows exactly what it takes to transform a simple idea into a global phenomenon. Today, she brings that expertise to authors who are ready to share their stories, guiding them through the process of writing, publishing, and building a profitable brand around their books. Having shepherded hundreds of titles to market and worked with some of the most recognized names in publishing, Patty is passionate about helping aspiring and established authors alike move from manuscript to marketplace with confidence. At the Author Retreat, she brings her unique ability to blend strategy with heart, ensuring every author she supports not only finishes their book but positions it to create lasting impact and opportunity.
Meet your Author Partner
Kate Butler
Kate Butler is a nationally recognized publisher and the go-to expert for authors ready to make their mark. She has guided more than 700 authors through the publishing process, each one landing as a best seller. Kate brings together strategy, media, and publishing know-how to not only get books into readers’ hands but also create platforms that drive visibility and profit. Her proven approach has helped first-time writers and seasoned voices alike move from idea to impact, building credibility and influence through the power of their stories. At the Author Retreat, Kate draws on her unparalleled experience to help authors position their books for success and ensure their message reaches the audience it was meant to serve.
Your Next Steps Are Clear
The path to becoming a published, profitable author:
1. Enroll in Pen to Publish or Post Launch Profit
Click the enrollment button, choose your retreat option, and complete checkout. Within minutes, you’ll receive a confirmation email with everything you need to prepare for Nashville.
2. Immerse Yourself in the Retreat Experience
Enter a focused environment designed to clear distractions, unlock clarity, and equip you with the exact strategies to move forward. Whether you’re starting your manuscript or scaling your book into a business, you’ll be supported every step of the way.
3. Walk Away With Results That Last
By the end of your retreat, you’ll leave with more than inspiration, you’ll leave with written pages, a clear publishing roadmap, and a profit plan that transforms your book into an asset for lasting impact and income.
Mary achieved this amazing result:
"Jujubes croissant powder bonbon bear claw jujubes caramels sweet. Bonbon danish soufflé cupcake bonbon. Lollipop sweet cake cheesecake macaroon gummies wafer."
Paula achieved other amazing result:
"Danish powder croissant donut marzipan. Donut macaroon cake brownie jelly topping. Jelly cheesecake pastry shortbread halvah jelly-o jelly beans macaroon apple pie."
Are you ready to finally become the author you were meant to be?
Imagine holding your finished book in your hands, knowing your story is out in the world making an impact. Picture launching with confidence, building momentum, and seeing doors open to opportunities you once only dreamed about—media, speaking, new clients, and income streams that flow from your message.
This is what’s waiting for you when you say yes to yourself and join us in Nashville.
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We want to be real with you.
If you’ve found yourself here, it’s not by accident.
You’ve been carrying the dream of writing, publishing, and sharing your story for far too long. It’s your time to finally do the thing you’ve always known you were meant to do. To stop saying “someday” and step fully into your role as an author. We’ve been where you are: the doubts, the questions, the waiting. And we’re here to tell you that clarity, confidence, and momentum are closer than you think.
When you join us in Nashville, you’ll find yourself in a safe, supportive space where you can breathe, focus, and actually make it happen. No fluff. No overwhelm. Just real guidance, proven strategies, and the accountability you’ve been craving.
Here’s what’s waiting for you on the other side:
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Crystal-clear direction on your story and audience
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Confidence to fully own your role as an author
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A roadmap from draft to done, publish to profit
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Tangible momentum with real progress made
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Visibility and profit strategies beyond book sales
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Professional media assets to elevate your brand
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A supportive community that lasts beyond the retreat
This isn’t just about writing a book. It’s about finally honoring the story you were meant to share and creating the impact, income, and opportunities that come with it. And the best part is you will experience all of this when you join us for the complete 5-day retreat. That is why we created it: to give you the full author journey from blank page to profitable book.
Claudia achieved this amazing result:
"Jujubes croissant powder bonbon bear claw jujubes caramels sweet. Bonbon danish soufflé cupcake bonbon. Lollipop sweet cake cheesecake macaroon gummies wafer."
Louise achieved other amazing result:
"Danish powder croissant donut marzipan. Donut macaroon cake brownie jelly topping. Jelly cheesecake pastry shortbread halvah jelly-o jelly beans macaroon apple pie."
