SWP & Bev Ryan
Welcome!
ABOUT SMART WOMEN PUBLISH:
We specialise in the growth and development of business and professional women as independent authors by providing strategic book coaching, planning, writing, editing, production, publishing, and marketing support.
We help you to curtail your inner critic, find the heart of your message, connect with your audience, then write and self-publish the book that extends your work and reputation out in the world.
If you want the thrill of seeing your own book in print, without waiting for a publishing contract that may never happen, I can help you PLAN, WRITE and CREATE a fine book you are proud of, that will then help you get on with doing more of your best work with the people you are drawn to serve.
We love working with impactful non-fiction books (which can be short and powerful) and memoir with a message (memoir/self-help) that add specific value to a clearly defined audience.
Now, more than ever, the world needs wise women’s strong, clear and compassionate voices.
ABOUT BEV RYAN:
Working with individuals and groups as an Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach, and as the production manager of clients’ quality books, I personally take care of a small number of authors at any time, available as your one point of contact, working flexibly online from my home office.
My own journey into the world of publishing began in my mid-40s when, as a mum of four, I found myself at a career crossroad: I had no desire to return to my former career as a secondary school English teacher (BA. DipEd), but what else could I do? Luckily, I stumbled across a book that changed my life course – ‘I Could Do Anything If Only I Knew What It Was’, by Barbara Sher.
I can passionately affirm that books DO change lives, because that book certainly changed mine.
In 1997, well before home-based business and self-publishing were trends, I took the bold step of publishing my own magazine, ‘Work From Home’, followed a decade later by a second award-winning women’s magazine, ‘Honestly Woman’. (View 2017 ezine edition here.) There’s nothing quite like the thrill of seeing a publication you started from scratch on the news stands, and eventually I decided I would love to share that feeling with other women who also have a dream to publish their own work, even though they lack experience and have frequent bouts of self-doubt, just as I did.
I also became a qualified career coach, and in 2009 I went on to spearhead the Women’s Publishing Network, running monthly workshops to coach and support hundreds of motivated women discovering the thrill and increasing accessibility of self-publishing.
My happy place definitely sits at the intersection of the professional power of publishing and the author’s personal development in the process.
Book authorship ⇔ self-authorship.
In 2012, I slowly established my own boutique one-stop publishing service, managing the production and quality of clients’ books by working with hand-picked freelance editors and designers (as I had done with my magazines), and in 2019 I published my own book, ‘Smart Women Publish’. Then in 2022 I became an Author Accelerator certified non-fiction book coach (which includes memoir) after a rigorous program of training and practical assessments.
My clients use their own books to help build up new or existing businesses, land lucrative roles, attract ideal clients, increase their profile, expand their speaking careers, and more importantly, amaze themselves.
(And I do work with men on their books from time to time.)
You can find out more about my COACHING & BOOK PRODUCTION services via the icons at the top of this page or in the MENU.
Please book an obligation-free chat with me to find out how I can help you …
Bev Ryan
PS: I have undertaken the following professional development programs which add value when I work with clients: The Key Person of Influence 40-week Business Accelerator run by Dent Global (Aust); Bob Proctor’s Thinking Into Results program with Karen Brook (Aust); Profit From Your Passions consultant training with Dr Valerie Young (USA); Talent Dynamics consultant training with Michelle Clarke (UK).
Bev Ryan stood out from the rest with her straightforward and no-nonsense approach. From the very first conversation with Bev I sensed I was talking with someone genuine, honest and professional, which made my decision to work with her to produce ‘Defy Your Destiny’, my memoir with a very important message for women, very easy.
Please reach out to chat about your book needs
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Bev Ryan is a diplomatic dynamo, and I have found her to be an unusual combination of delightful and driven. I was also thrilled to be their Guest Speaker at the Brisbane launch of ‘Women on Top’ – a wonderful night that Bev brought together for the authors of the book. I have enjoyed every interaction with her and look forward to more. She truly knows how to develop and maintain mutually rewarding and beneficial relationships.
– Dr Lois Frankel:
International coach & speaker, author of the ‘Nice Girls’ best-selling women’s empowerment books
The Book
SMART WOMEN PUBLISH
After assisting hundreds of people achieve their publishing goals through coaching, workshops, programs, publishing group meetings, and publishing services, I have penned my own book at last!