Mastermind Groups
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The writing world is a solitary profession, but it doesn’t have to be. We can band together to support one another and learn from each other through CIPA mastermind groups. There is an indie author and a small publisher mastermind group. You must be a CIPA member to participate in the CIPA mastermind groups.
What is a Mastermind Group?
A mastermind group aims to have peers help one another solve problems through input, brainstorming, and advice. As a group you will learn and grow together. The nature of the mastermind group is that participants challenge each other to implement higher-level goals. And when those goals are met, the group as a whole celebrates.
Praying together for one another and about business issues is inspirational. We are God’s hands and feet on this Earth trying to do his will. Having a fellow Christian beside you helps to spiritually support you.
Benefits of a Mastermind Group
The benefits of joining a CIPA mastermind group are many including:
- Learning from others’ experiences and expand your knowledge.
- Exchanging ideas and get new ideas for your business.
- Finding solutions to your problems that you would not have found yourself.
- Growing closer to members and thereby obtain new network connections from people who are willing to help you.
- Reviewing your monthly goals with the group, and thereby become more committed to attaining those goals.
- Being positively influenced by this group.
Reasons to Join a Mastermind Group
Through a Mastermind group you will:
- Attain feedback
- Challenge yourself
- Gain accountability and support
- Make better decisions
- Create lasting connections
- Become more focused on goals
- Gain confidence
- Become more creative
- Gain cross-promotion
- Expand your skills
Mastermind Group Testimony
“I am inspired by all of my mastermind group members. It’s wonderful to be among others who absolutely get the journey we go through as authors. I don’t know what I’d do without their support.”
Denise Lee Branco
Author & Speaker
Option 1 Group Format
- What you accomplished from last month’s goals
- This month’s goals
- Brainstorming on goals
- What do you need help with or questions
- Prayer requests
Option 2 Group Format
- What are you currently working on
- What valuable insights do have for members based on what you are working on
- What do you need help with or questions
- Prayer requests
Your group leader will let you know which format your group will follow.
The author mastermind group, led by Susan Neal, meets the second Wednesday of each month at 11 am EST. The small publisher mastermind group, led by Cheri Cowell, meets the third Wednesday of each month at 9am EST.
Mastermind groups cost an additional $7.99/month. If you would like to sign up for a group, please email Susan Neal, CIPA Director, at CIPA@ChristianPublishers.net and let her know if you want to be in the author or small publisher group.
Mastermind Leaders
Cheri Cowell, Small Publisher Mastermind Leader
As the owner/founder of EABooks Publishing, and with her personal experience as an award winning author, Cheri brings a unique perspective to understand the many complicated challenges that authors encounter in the publishing world.
Susan Neal, Author Mastermind Leader
Susan U. Neal RN, MBA, MHS, a Certified AWSA Writer Coach, sold over 15,000 copies of her self-published number one Amazon best-seller 7 Steps to Get Off Sugar and Carbohydrates in three years. In 2020, Susan won first place in the Christian Author Network Crown Awards for “Outstanding Broadcast Campaign.” Would you like to sell more books? Susan can teach you how.