Testimonials

I’m seriously blown away by how much working with Lisa has helped me in my book writing and publishing process. My consultation with Lisa brought me clarity on the direction to take in publishing my book. Lisa also introduced me to numerous experts in the literary and marketing industry that have propelled my book, business and visibility forward. Because of Lisa, I connected with experts who have helped me publish two Amazon bestsellers! Lisa also introduced me to my awards consultant, Melissa Sones, who entered me for the American Business Awards where I won two GOLD Stevie Awards for Woman of the Year and Maverick of the Year! Of course, my book helped make the case for these  Lisa has been an invaluable resource, mentor and connector throughout this entire process. I am so grateful to have found Lisa when I did. She is the best there is. I refer everyone who wants to gain clarity with their book writing and publishing process to Lisa!

I reached out to Lisa for coaching after getting many rejections from publishers. In just one consultation, Lisa encouraged me and gave me actionable steps that made all the difference. This included specific advice on creating an author website (and what is needed), suggestions for developing my platform, including writing articles for Kevin MD and other venues, and responding to reporter queries. With Lisa’s advice, instead of giving up, I pressed on, developed a stronger platform and received an offer from Routledge which published my book in October, 2021.

Lisa’s program, Inspiration to Author, was the catalyst to learn how to write compelling content to both entertain and inform my readers! I am so thankful to have stumbled upon her Inspiration to Author program at the start of my journey to birth book twins! The Chubby Church Books 1 and 2 support men and women of faith all over the world to take back their health! Thanks to my books, I teach The Chubby Church content in online courses and work as a health coach, enabling me to see the transformation possible with my clients every day. Thanks so much Lisa!

I enrolled in Lisa Tener’s Bring Your Book to Life® program to make my commitment to my book serious and to make an investment in its realization.

Following the guidelines in the class, the written material and Lisa’s blog, I began envisioning the book and designing its sections. I made a comprehensive outline and scope. I drafted a book proposal to myself, as if I were the agent and the book publisher.

I got a lot out of the live class as I listened to other people discuss their obstacles, workarounds and progress. I found this inspiring and informative. The course helped me form and stick to a satisfying and energizing routine–and to reframe a solo-writer-hunkered-down feeling into one of greater expansiveness as Lisa led me to commune with my inner muse (a robust concept that I continue to revisit regularly and which gave me a deeper and lasting, driving sense of being called to produce this book).

Bring Your Book to Life® transported me out of the joy I derive from writing just for itself, to the deeply rewarding work of actually preparing a gift for a readership that needs and wants to learn just what I have to share with them. Finally, the ideas and tools around accountability are what brought my book to life. Using Lisa’s framework for accountability, I found an ideal accountability partner who became such an asset that in our final stages, I invited her to share authorship with me: Elyse Perruchon.

Lisa made me feel safe and confident in self-publishing as a viable alternative to a more conventional route and I am very glad I did it that way. No more delayed gratification! We got the book on Amazon a week after we finished and, miraculously, 90 copies sold in the first month!

What surprised me the most is how the book helped my business. My hits on LinkedIn and my website are up by a factor of 40 since I published.

I was invited to speak to a private group of advisors and my talk was featured on a large national list serve, because of the book.

I joined Lisa Tener’s Bring Your Book to Life^® Program because I had a book contract with Wiley and I was looking for a mentor to guide me through the professional book writing and publishing process–and ensure I had the support and accountability to write and complete the book in time!

“A top literary agent officially offered me representation based on the proposal Lisa guided me on and edited.

“The first words out of the agent’s mouth were: ‘This proposal is terrific. May I ask if you worked with someone to craft it?’

“I was delighted to hear her describe the proposal as polished and strong. When I think back to what my proposal looked like before Lisa’s Fast Track Your Book Proposal Course and professional coaching, it’s crystal clear that I would never have been able to attract this agent without Lisa’s coaching and wise guidance.

“Lisa has an exceptional ability to bring out the creative side in her clients. Her personalized guided visualization unlocked a flow of ideas and energy crucial to moving forward.

“And my latest update: Today I signed a book contract with New Harbinger.”

Lisa Tener is a joy!

She’s experienced and insightful and is facile with every aspect of book coaching and publishing.  She reviewed my book proposal and made so many valuable and practical suggestions, encouraged me to wait to submit my proposal until I’d done more work on my platform (and helped me expand and improve it), knew just what my “dream agent” would be looking for, and encouraged me to submit my proposal at the time of year when it would receive the best consideration. 

I’m still pinching myself: I received multiple offers, signed with one of the Big 5 publishers in New York, and worked with an editor at the publishing house who was a perfect fit for my book. Now Become Your Child’s Sleep Coach is “available wherever books are sold” (never thought I’d get to say that!) and is helping both children and parents around the world get great sleep.

“When I first met Lisa at the Harvard Writing Workshop for Healthcare Professionals, I was energized by her passion and excitement for coaching authors to share their fresh ideas with the world. I joined her Bring Your Book to Life® Program because I knew I needed her expertise and insights to develop my voice and write a compelling proposal.

“What I didn’t know then was that she would be the most important person I would hire on my journey to becoming an author. From brainstorming titles and developing my platform to connecting me with experts and sharing insights on publishers and agents, Lisa has been my touchstone every step of way.

“I remember reading Lisa’s impressive testimonials a few years ago and wondering if I would ever have the success that so many authors have experienced in working with her.

“I am thrilled that with her guidance, I am blogging for Psychology Today, working with a top NYC literary agent, and received multiple offers for my book High-Octane Brain: 5 Science-Backed Tips to Sharpen Your Memory and Dramatically Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer’s.

“I can’t wait for the next steps of my journey as an author, and for all of the unique insights, support, and guidance that I know Lisa will continue to provide!”

From the moment I met Lisa Tener at Harvard Medical School’s CME publishing course, she exuded friendliness, competence, and approachability.  For the past fifteen years I had specialized in auto accident psychological trauma treatment and I decided a book on that topic was much needed.

Lisa helped me develop a first-rate book proposal, and worked with me to develop my platform, which helped me attract a top NYC literary agent.  Lisa helped me overcome self-doubt and many dark nights of the soul anxieties as I moved ahead through the uncharted territory of publishing.  I now blog for Psychology Today, have given numerous talks at the Michigan Brain Injury Association and physical therapy recovery programs, and have been invited to keynote and speak at numerous conferences and courses.

The big news, however, is that I received multiple offers from publishers, and signed a book deal with Rowman and Littlefield.

“Lisa Tener helped me take my first steps as a writer. From the start, Lisa encouraged me to build my “author platform,” resulting in the strong foundation to support a 6-figure book deal (including features, articles and quotes in the Atlantic, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Cosmo, Glamour, Allure, TeenVogue, Elle, and an appearance on TODAY).

“Lisa guided me through my first Harvard Writers’ Conference, and made sure my proposal was the best it could be. Thanks to Lisa, I had my choice of literary agents—and eventually signed a six figure book deal with St. Martin’s Press.

“Within ten days of the book launch, Love Worth Making was in the New York Times, Today,com, AARP, and Readers Digest. I was given the opportunity to pitch the book on Salon.com, to tape a segment for Megyn Kelly TODAY, and to appear in a documentary co-produced by VICE and Vogue. In addition, two major online media outlets approached me about excerpting portions of the book. Plus as many radio and podcast spots as I could handle.

“Lisa stood by me once Love Worth Making was published, and shared my book with her community many times.

“I give Lisa Tener my highest recommendation.”

– Stephen Snyder, MD, www.sexualityresource.com

“Lisa’s Bring Your Book to Life Program® empowered me to crystallize my vision for my book, write an effective book proposal, and even write a draft of over half my manuscript! I signed with a top agent in my field, Linda Konner, thanks to Lisa’s introduction and grooming of my proposal, as well as her advice on building my platform and growing my mailing list. 

“I signed a book deal with AMACOM and my published book was named a top cookbook by Vegetarian Times.

“Lisa’s approach is professional and effective without being pushy–and her intuition about the right next step has proven true many times. Her presence is supportive, but she also challenges me to live and dream bigger than I could on my own.”

I’m so glad I took Lisa Tener’s Bring Your Book to Life® Program. It was the catalyst for writing my book and provided the structure, deadlines and encouragement I needed to complete my first draft. Now, I’m a published author.

When people ask me about publishing, I say, “There’s only one way this could have happened for me: the support and guidance of working with Lisa Tener.”

Lisa shared so much wisdom, knowledge and a logical systematic approach for getting my book from the dream state to a reality!

Lisa’s fervent belief that I would get my book published inspired me to keep moving ahead with the work required and her guidance and feedback on the book proposal helped me write an engaging book proposal that resulted in a publishing contract and a published book.

Lisa’s advice then helped me inn writing and pitching a second book, Inspiring Professional Growth: Empowering Strategies to Lead, Motivate and Engage Early Childhood Teachers, now published by Gryphon House.

Lisa helped forge a remarkable collaboration between a prominent physician and a holistic health care expert. Particularly helpful was Lisa’s guidance on how to merge our quite different voices.

Lisa Tener’s coaching is invaluable, both in creating the book itself and in launching the fledgling out of the nest into successful publishing. First she coaxes the book out of you, holding the vision of your overarching message so you don’t lose sight of it through the writing process. She creates a bridge between what you want to share and what readers are looking for in your field, therefore making a successful and saleable book.

And when you get stuck in the process, as we all do, Lisa acts like a combination of a cheerleader and a coach, helping us get past that stuck place.

Lisa is equally valuable for the other half of the equation – getting the book published, because she really knows the ropes. Her advice is essential especially now when the publishing world is changing so quickly. Finally, she can connect you with a team of publicity experts and others to polish, publish and promote your book.

Lisa is a joy to work with: endlessly encouraging, smart and experienced, wonderfully articulate in her suggestions, generously available to her clients – a true wise woman for the publishing world.

“Lisa has really been there for me every step of the way. As a “new” writer, I was intimidated by the task of writing a book but knew I wanted to move forward on it. Lisa’s Bring Your Book to Life® Program gave me the tools and community that I needed to finish my proposal.

“I signed a contract with Jessica Kingsley Publishers and my book came out in March! Thanks, Lisa!  Couldn’t have done it without you!”

“Working with Lisa Tener has helped me connect to the soul and mission of my writing. Lisa’s practical tools make the writing process feel doable even for someone like me with a busy full-time psychotherapy practice.

“Her accessibility at every step of the process helped me fine-tune my book concept and write a successful book proposal. My book, Moving Beyond Betrayal: The 5-Step Boundary Solution© for Partners of Sex Addicts, will be published in Spring 2016 by Central Recovery Press!”

“Lisa Tener helped me focus as a writer and guided me through writing a book proposal and finding an agent. She knows the publishing industry and is gifted in offering guidance and support. This is a tough industry. She did not sugar coat it, but helped me to focus on making my book marketable and true to my goals.

“The result? My book—Calming Your Anxious Child—was published by Johns Hopkins University Press. Now, the Washington Post regularly calls upon me as an expert in how to talk to kids about anxiety-provoking subjects in ways that help everyone stay calm.

“Lisa deserves a lot of credit for helping me go from book idea to publishing. Thank you Lisa!”

“Lisa Tener is outstanding! She’s the reason my co-author and I are getting published this fall. I was fortunate to meet Lisa at the Harvard Book Publishing course in Boston many years ago and we stayed in touch.

“As a clinician, navigating the book publishing world is like entering a foreign land without a map or guide. Lisa helped us understand the publishing world and guided us through the overwhelming book proposal process. She helped clarify our vision and create a timeline so we could write a proposal that captured our purpose in an effective manner.

“What’s more, Lisa Tener personally reached out to me when I felt the book wasn’t my calling or the timing wasn’t right. Lisa is the one person who believed in me and pushed me to realize that it would happen and that it needed to happen.

“As a result, our cookbook for athletes and fit people, Real Fit Kitchen, will be published in October 2015 by Fair Winds Press. Thanks Lisa!”

My book is featured on page 11 of today’s New York Times Book Review. Maybe never would have happened if I hadn’t attended the Harvard Writers course and met you, Lisa!

“Lisa believed in my book, and me as a writer, before I did.  With her wealth of experience, she was the perfect coach to have my back as I wrote chapters, put together a book proposal, developed my platform and figured out the best publishers for my book. She contacted acquisition editors, facilitating the process smoothly and successfully, advising me along the way. I received two offers and signed a book deal with New Harbinger. Thank you, Lisa, from the bottom of my heart.” 

“Finding Lisa Tener was the gift that kept on giving. Lisa patiently supported me in structuring my book, building my platform, understanding my market and crafting a solid book proposal. She skillfully pitched it to a few agents. Within a few months, I not only had a fabulous agent but also a great book deal with New World Library. If you are serious about publishing a book, Lisa Tener’s skillful coaching will make your dream a reality.”

“Meeting Lisa Tener at Harvard Medical School’s publishing course changed my life. I was struck by Lisa’s ability to bring out our creativity and at the same time how well she understood the business end of book writing and publishing. She was the book writing coach for me.

“When I met Lisa I had an amorphous idea. Lisa helped me clarify my book idea into something much more marketable than my initial concept by suggesting the perfect niche audience for my book and a spot-on title–The Creativity Cure. Lisa also guided me and my co-author step-by-step to write a top-notch book proposal–one that several agents and publishers were excited about.

“She helped us choose the right agent–who ultimately landed us a 6-figure book deal with Charles Scribner’s Sons. The clarity and advice Lisa provided contributed greatly to that outcome. Lisa’s astute pick ups and sharp thinking made all the difference.”

“Lisa helped me fine-tune my book proposal and cultivate my style and voice as a writer. She knows what agents and publishers are looking for. She understands what readers desire and has a strong, instinctive sense for balancing syntax and style.

“Through it all, Lisa has been insightful and gracious — a pleasure to work with and a tremendous asset.”

“I felt lost until I found Lisa Tener. Lisa helped me get essential clarity by focusing in on both what I felt most passionate about and what would make the book most meaningful and appealing to publishers and readers.

“I signed up for her Bring Your Book to Life^® Program for the structure to complete my book—and I did complete the entire manuscript in eight weeks. 

“Under Lisa’s guidance, I also worked on my book proposal and platform. She guided me to pitch to Psychology Today where I now blog, and advised me about media opportunities. I’ve now appeared on the Today Show and Good Morning America—twice each!

“Lisa’s expert assistance with my book proposal and platform, her guidance with agents, and her advice to attend Harvard Medical School’s publishing course where Lisa served on the faculty, all helped me secure a top agent—and my book was published by New World Library!

“Lisa continues to send me links to articles or blog posts to comment on. In one case, this led to wide-ranging publicity including interviews, a scholarly journal reference, and speaking invitations. In fact, over a year later that one article continues to rack up about 5-10,000 new views each week. Lisa has lots of good ideas and she also seems to have an intuitive knack of knowing when and where to put your efforts!”

“Lisa Tener is a miracle worker.  Her Bring Your Book to Life Program® changed my life in the best way possible.  Imagine, I brought her 400 pages of raw material, mostly typed-in journal entries… and over 10 weeks she showed me how to turn it into a 300 page, readable memoir.  If you follow her instructions and encouragement, and make time for it in your life (Week 3: What are you going to give up to finish your book? Best question ever!), you may just find your dream coming alive on the page.  

“Here’s what happened to me, that never could have happened without Lisa Tener and her amazing program and mentorship: my self-published book got picked up by a wonderful publisher, and won a nationally recognized award.  If you are struggling to give birth to the book you know you have inside, I highly recommend Lisa.”

“At the writing program sponsored by Harvard Medical School I met book coach extraordinaire, Lisa Tener, a teacher in the course. Lisa encouraged me to participate in her eight week teaching course in a beautiful setting on the Rhode Island coast. With guidance from Lisa and her other students I developed my new voice as a medical writer, telling stories about my fascinating experiences working with PTSD patients, and helping them recover, using a dream revision technique.

“Lisa also supported me to build my platform and prepare my book proposal for DREAM THERAPY FOR PTSD: The Proven System for Ending Your Nightmares and Recovering from Trauma. Lisa introduced me to several key people–my publisher, my literary agent, my web designer and a radio talk show host.

“This is an exciting time in my life. Thanks so much, Lisa, for helping make it all possible.”

“With Lisa Tener’s help, I wrote my first book in four months—that just never would have happened without her expert coaching. In addition to helping me write regularly, she provided the kind of feedback that turned a good idea into a great book.”

“Lisa Tener has the extraordinary ability to meld creativity, business acumen and literary insight for her students’/clients’ books. She has coached me and my memoir 3,000 Pulses Later into a reality that has far exceeded my own expectations.

“After appearing in the NY Times and Psychologytoday.com (in addition to several other media outlets) Lisa’s ongoing support is now bringing my book to the world internationally–it’s about to be translated and published in Japan! The book is in its 4th printing and has sold over 5,500 copies!”

“The structure of Lisa’s class and her constant encouragement gave me the push I needed to start writing and keep at it. The interaction in class is content rich and positive, and the course materials are both excellent and helpful. Lisa has had my back through the entire process, and her introduction to a publisher led to a book deal.”

“I credit Lisa Tener with helping me become a published author! After meeting Lisa at the Harvard Medical School writing and publishing Workshop, she guided me to clarify my audience, write accessibly for that audience and turn my inspiration into a successful book proposal. Her award winning Bring Your Book to Life Program® was only the beginning of Lisa’s enthusiastic support and practical advice for getting the long and hard work of my professional intuition into print.

“Lisa guided me through the process of finding the right publishing house, as well as connecting me with an agent. With Lisa’s support, my book, Understanding OCD: Skills to Control the Conscience and Outsmart Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, was just published!”

If you are ready to write the book you’ve been dreaming of writing, look no further than Lisa Tener. Lisa gives you the tools, know-how, instruction and seasoned advice you need to know to write your book. Prepare yourself for success! I joined Lisa’s 8 week book-writing class and completed my first draft by Week 8.

After working with Lisa on my book proposal, I am now a published author with a major publishing house. She made sure my proposal was flawless and she helped me find the perfect agent in Jeanne Fredericks. I could never have anticipated publishing my first book under such impressive terms and conditions.

If you’re serious, hire an expert and that expert is Lisa.

Lisa has enough wisdom and experience in her to help launch a thousand books. Take the opportunity to learn from her now.

When I first met Lisa I was lost–I mean, completely lost. I had plenty of ideas–enough, in fact, to excite several agents after I pitched them–but when it came to crafting a book proposal, I really had no clue where to begin. Not that I didn’t try.

I made the rounds myself, shopped to agents who’d initially been excited to speak to me, and managed to turn them off with a sloppy book proposal almost as quickly as I’d gotten their attention. I went from “please see me,” after a conference to “your book just isn’t for me,” all in a matter of months. Ouch.

So I threw down a cup of coffee, plopped myself into my coziest armchair, and called Lisa Tener. From the start, she was brimming with ideas to turn my situation around. Over the course of a month, she helped me whip my proposal into shape, launch a platform (she even got me my first radio interview!) and sharpen my ideas enough to get the attention of several top agents.

And all this, you’ll be glad to know, has a very happy ending: eventually I landed a six-figure book deal with HarperCollins.

Throughout it all, Lisa was my coach, my mentor, my teacher, my friend, and my cheerleader. And she still is.

Bring Your Book to Life® is a life-changing phenomenon! Next to 35 years of marriage, birth of my children, and a successful teaching career, the Bring Your Book to Life  Program is the best thing that’s ever happened to me. It is through Lisa’s gentle guidance, continuous support, and leadership that my book has been brought to life. Thank you Lisa!

Lisa gave me constructive guidance on my book and proposal in such a way that I never felt criticized but always uplifted. When I signed with a publisher, only to have my book orphaned (the editor left), Lisa encouraged me not to give up, and her advice to attend the Harvard book writing seminar helped me get the attention of the senior editor at Yale University Press, who have now published the book and are promoting it heavily. My first review just appeared in Publisher’s Weekly and it’s a winner. Lisa is a terrific coach, and part of the credit for this book belongs to her.

Years ago, I started writing a book with my daughter. She had survived childhood cancer and overcame certain learning disabilities, and she wanted to share her journey – our journey – as mother and daughter. But after we started, my daughter was killed by a drunk driver. I needed to finish the book on my own.

I needed a structure. I needed guidance. I needed Lisa. So, I joined Lisa Tener’s Bring Your Book to Life, and I got everything I needed… and a lot more. Much more than I expected.

Not only did I get structure and guidance, but I received Lisa’s support and the support of my fellow students for many months after I finished the course. We became a community of authors, ready to support each other and give each other ideas.

The best part about this program is that you stay inspired and eager to keep going. You’re inspired to make your book the best that it can be. And Lisa gives you the tools and guidance you need to write a book you can be proud of.

But writing and publishing my book was just the beginning for me. I was able to get actress Jane Seymour to write the foreword for my book and Marie Osmond shared it on national TV! The book boosted my speaking  engagements. Plus, I’ve been interviewed on national TV and radio.

None of this would have been possible without Lisa’s Bring Your Book to Life Program.

I hired Lisa Tener to help me with my book proposal and sample chapters. She provided clarity on what makes a book stand out and get published, as well as insight and wisdom into the entire process. I landed a terrific agent with her help and The Favorite Child was published by Prometheus Books.

The international response to The Favorite Child has been thrilling–from an appearance on the CBS Early Show to a top morning show in Sydney Australia to great press all over South America and 273 comments on my first post on the Huffington Post. People around the world are captivated in the concepts in The Favorite Child. Thank you, Lisa for your wise and enjoyable guidance throughout the process.

Lisa is the guardian angel who helped me become a published author: at the end of every speaking engagement, I mention the wonderful writing coach I found on the internet at 3 in the morning. When I followed up by phone the next day she was just as caring and sincere as the words that hug her website.

Lisa’s 8 week program helped me write the first draft of my book in 12 weeks. (Nothing to do with Lisa teaching—merely my hectic work schedule as a funeral director). Before taking Lisa’s course, each time I wrote a few pages I always got stuck and lost interest. I also had doubts that I had anything new to say. Lisa teaches you how to overcome those roadblocks.

At my book signing I had well over 300 people in attendance. My book has opened the door to speaking engagements, including keynotes—from small groups to several hundred at a time.

Just last week a 99-year-old woman walked into my office wanting to plan her funeral ahead of time. She held an autographed copy of Embracing the Teardrops with hand written notes stuck between the pages and excitingly shared with me that my book was an easy read, entertaining and a great help to her.

Lisa is definitely the go to person when it comes to drafting your first book.

Instead of imposing a cookie cutter method, Lisa makes room for the other, for the unexpected, for creativity. Lisa  has provided invaluable guidance in my quest to develop platforms and identify my target audience. I didn’t even understand the meaning of a platform, but as Lisa listened to me, she sensed an interest and gift for video. The use of videos has helped me reach more people, and it resulted in my first book.

With Lisa’s encouragement I became a Huffington Post blogger. Lisa’s recent editorial suggestions for a Huffington Post piece yielded a significant increase in reader engagement. My subscriber list grew by more than 50%! If you want a simplistic plan boasting outlandish promises, don’t contact Lisa. But if you want someone who will listen to you and help bring out your best, Lisa is the mentor for you!

“Lisa Tener helped me immensely in completing my book Wellness For Super-Seniors by personally editing every page, advising me on the restructuring of certain sections and rewriting other chapters that needed such professional evaluation.

“She is an outstanding book writing coach; I just wish I had used her much earlier in the process. It would have saved me months of hard work.”

I have had the opportunity to hear Lisa Tener speak on several occasions, at business conferences, inspirational events, workshops and in her 8 week book writing class.  She is one of the most engaging, dynamic speakers I have ever met.  She imparts on her students a strong sense of the writing process and current state of the publishing industry.  But perhaps more important, Lisa had the ability to engage me in each session, so that I always left with a clear plan of action – an understanding of the next steps I needed to take my dream of writing and publishing my book to the next level.  Her insight into the publishing world is extremely helpful to first time authors.  Lisa Tener would be an excellent choice for any panel, conference, or speaker series.

I found the magic formula for writing a book: Structure of Book Writing Course + Lisa’s Personal Guidance = Successful Book Completion. I enrolled in Lisa’s book-writing course and completed my final draft of Reinvent Your Life–Write Now. I loved Lisa’s Bring Your Book to Life(R) Program so much, I took it again to write my second book!

As a practicing psychiatrist, I have had a book idea for several years but did not know how to get published. Lisa helped me put together a book proposal and sample chapters. The result is my first published book. Thanks, Lisa.

“In writing The Struggle for Kirkuk I discovered that writing a book is not as difficult and complicated as writing a book proposal.

“Publishers are tough and demanding, and a good book proposal is essential in presenting your book in the best possible light. I was lucky to find Lisa, who provided me with a clear sense of what goes into writing a book proposal. I was profoundly impressed by her expertise, and her unreserved dedication to her client. Working with her was an education and a joy. I recommend her to you without any reservation.”

Lisa Tener’s Bring Your Book To Life® class was the catalyst that enabled me to write the book I had been thinking about for months. Her inspiration and energy inspired me to create an outline and start writing the first week of the class. As time went on, her belief in this project helped me visualize holding the book in my hands, and consequently, to complete the first draft by the end of the class. That did not end Lisa’s support, however. She continually shares her brilliant ideas for promoting the book as well as her enthusiasm and connections in support of this work.

Lisa knows what readers want and does a remarkable job of helping writers discover the voice that speaks best to their reading audience. I feel quite fortunate to know such a caring, knowledgeable and capable writing coach. 

In her Bring Your Book to Life® Program, Lisa empowered me to see the bigger vision of the power of my higher self behind my book. Lisa provided a uniquely resonant and powerful blend of concrete, specific writing steps, and visionary expansion.

Lisa and my classmates celebrated my smallest and big successes, creating an upward spiral that pulled me along, rather than pushed. Lisa enabled me to understand that I had, where I was, the ability to write this book.

The course provided gentle-but-firm accountability to commit to accomplishment and get it done. The interactions and exercises in the group helped me come up with some of my most creative ideas.

Without Lisa’s Bring Your Book to Life® Program, I would never have gotten past the outline. I would have never have understood as much about getting in touch with my higher-self who knows the answers—answers that my conscious self wouldn’t allow me to see. I would not have persevered without this program.

Lisa goes out of her way to over-deliver.

I kept putting my hopes of writing a book on hold, because I felt I couldn’t do it. Lisa’s soft nudges and inspirational energy make me feel nurtured yet expertly guided. Lisa helped me find my voice and enjoy writing, despite being a novice.

Even with little free time on my part, Lisa has helped me to breathe life into the writing. I achieved more with Lisa in two months than in 5 years of attempting to do this myself.

Lisa helped me with my book proposal and chapters and I signed a contract with a major publisher. We sold 15,000 books in the first month. Thanks, Lisa.

I thought about writing a book for 17 years, but I struggled to tell my story. In January 2010, I started Bring Your Book to Life. On the drive home, the ideas came so fast, I had to pull over and take notes. The first set of exercises was so helpful that I outlined the book and wrote three chapters in the first week.

“After I completed most of my first draft, Lisa Tener guided me and fine tuned my book proposal. With her help I got a top agent and signed a book deal. Just a year after I started Lisa’s program, I handed in my final edited chapters to my publisher. Now I’m an award winning published author

Not only did Lisa Tener help make my dream come true, The Sky is Green and The Grass is Blue, was the proud recipient of 4 National Book Awards for Best in Motivation, Inspiration and New Non-Fiction!

The recognition and credibility of writing an award winning book has helped me launch teleseminars, telesummits, speaking and hosting my own radio show, The Best People We Know, which is in Blog Talk Radio’s top 1% and 2% in popularity in self-help. business, women, family and writing. Thank you Lisa Tener for being a jewel in the crown of life.

I published my book, Stuck with Mr. Wrong, a few months ago and already have heard from women that my book has changed their lives. It all started when I called Lisa nine months ago in September, 2009, and told her it was now or never.  I knew I wanted to write a book, but I needed that extra push and guidance to get started. Less than a year later I held my book in my hands.

After her eight-week course, I’d completed eight of the ten chapters.  The weekly sessions helped me find my focus, held me accountable to my own goals, and provided some great strategies, creative ideas, and practical marketing advice. I highly recommend Lisa’s Bring Your Book to Life Program.

Update: Stuck with Mr. Wrong won 4 book awards!

When I envisioned birthing my first book, A Juicy, Joyful Life, to the world, I knew exactly who its midwife would be—award-winning Book Coach Lisa Tener. As Publisher of Aspire Magazine, I had invited Lisa to serve my audience and speak at all of my live and virtual events since 2006 and I witnessed first-hand her level of expertise and attention to detail.

In 2009, I took Lisa Tener’s Inspiration to Author in 8 Weeks program and the materials were instrumental in helping me clarify, organize and develop my book. Within hours of its release A Juicy, Joyful Life hit #1 on multiple best-seller lists and brought 41 visionary women to bestseller status.

Today, my heart-centered boutique publishing company has served over 180 visionary female authors and released six bestselling books written by women and for women, and it all began by taking that first step with Lisa Tener. Stop putting your dream of being an author on hold… Work with Lisa today.

I joined Lisa’s Bring Your Book to Life® Program because I wanted the accountability to write, finish and take my book to market. And I was able to do just that. And more.

My book would not have been brought to life without the help of Lisa Tener’s Bring Your Book to Life Program®. Not only did I finish and publish my book, I was able to get incredible testimonials from well-known and respected leaders in my field… like Joe Vitale, Marci Shimoff and Bob Doyle. I wouldn’t have had the confidence to ask for those endorsements without Bring Your Book to Life®.

I became a much better writer as a result of this program. And I continue to improve with every newsletter, blog post, web page or flier I create.

Lisa is tireless in her willingness to teach, direct, provide feedback and useful advice. She has a gracious, generous spirit and I couldn’t be happier with the results I’ve achieved with her loving guidance. Both my business and the publicity for my book continue to grow. 

Lisa provided incredible inspiration during the most difficult time of the writing process: shaping the book into something real and bringing the book from concept to life. Lisa’s ideas were out of the park—she suggested the perfect title and told me, “Traci, Get Your Girl Back is a movement.” I just landed an amazing agent, Linda Konner, to help me now share this book with the world.

For years, I had a secret longing within me to write a book. Yet, when I would sit down to write I would surge ahead and then come to a screeching halt. I did not know how to organize my materials, and my ideas would spring out in 10 different directions simultaneously; and my inner doubts and fears would say things to me like, “The world does not need another spiritual book” and, “By the way, your English sucks.” My life changed when I put my foot down and I asked the universe to bring me a person to help me organize and show me how to write my book. That very afternoon, April 27th, I went to my inbox and I found Lisa Tener’s Bring your Book to Life® Program. I signed up and we started April 29th, a day after my Birthday. I learned what a first, second and third draft meant, I learned that you did not have to do this by yourself, and that you have an editor to help polish your manuscript. I thought you sat down and it came out perfectly the first time. Lisa was truly gifted with helping me stay on track, with structure, and accountability. The biggest game changer for me was, she held me and the other participants already as an Author. This was a powerful transformation for me and it changed the way I viewed myself and my confidence soared. A message that I received while I was writing was “Act as if no one has written about your topic before, and you know what to say.” Lisa, I can’t thank you enough, you have been instrumental in changing my life.

Oceans of gratitude, Bridget

I just returned from Paris and England, where I taught workshops based on my book If You Want an Eggroll, Get Out of the Pizzeria.  My book languished in the planning stages for many years until I met Lisa. Lisa developed the action plan and held my hand to bring my book to fruition. She guided me through all the stages—including multiple edits—and made all the difference. The day I clicked on my book selling on Amazon I called Lisa with tears in my eyes. Being a published author opened doors to speak, travel and—most important—meet amazing people that are inspired by my story. Thank you Lisa for being an essential part of this journey.