Don’t Let Your Book
Be a Beautiful Secret
The Smart Publishing Blueprint by Mint Mantis is a founder-led course for authors who want to get noticed, raise funds, and open doors beyond a printed book.
Join the September waitlist and turn your book into a career move!
Build a book people can’t wait to read before you write.
Publishing is the start of the journey, not the end
Smart Publishing is where authors stop guessing and start building. Over 6 weeks, you’ll learn how to treat your book like a business: test your idea, grow your platform, pitch sponsors, and create momentum before your book is even finished. This is about turning your message into something that earns, scales, and lasts.
6-8 week journey
Recordings available
15 spots limit
Founder led
Personalized feedback
Created for Authors Who Are
audience
Wherever you are in your publishing journey — we meet you there
Whether you're writing, preparing for launch, or have already published!
With Us You Can:
Build Your Book. Launch Your Platform. Scale Your Message
What you’ll get from this course
Turn your book into a platform that gets readers, sponsors, and publishers saying yes — before you even publish.
A step by step proven system to build influence around your book.
Clarity on your big idea and monetization beyond book sales.
Turn your book into a clear, compelling offer that reflects your voice and values.
Assets that pitch for you and build demand before you publish.
Why Mint Mantis
We go beyond printing books to connect you with readers, partnerships, and publishers.
We show you how to get funded before you publish
We work with you to turn your book into real opportunities like speaking gigs, sponsors, media, and more
“I’m now a host of my upcoming show Mars Can Wait and secured nearly $5,000 in pre-orders”
“I got 15+ sponsors for my book launch tour thanks to the Smart Publishing blueprint.”
Course Plan
From Vision to Execution.
2-Week Guest Speakers Workshop Series
Speedup your publishing journey with expert-led workshops on project management, finances, and publishing strategy. What’s Included:
Module 7
Author Investment Blueprint
- Custom Author Investment Blueprint to guide all future projects
- How to map realistic revenue streams that match your strengths and audience
- How to identify your unique investment personality and decision-making style
- Alignment of your publishing goals with the right funding and growth strategies
- How to choose investment opportunities that build long-term career stability
- A custom Investment Blueprint and clear revenue strategy to maximize your publishing success and ensure long-term growth.
Module 8
Publishing Demystified
- Publisher’s playbook revealing insider decision-making of successful publishing deals
- Strategic release timing to maximize publicity and media impact
- Effective navigation of agents, distributors, and publicists to build strong industry relationships
- How to spot early market trends and adjust your strategy accordingly
- How to extend sales and maintain your book’s relevance beyond launch week
- A complete Publishing Playbook — including your launch plan, budget tracker, industry contact list, and post-launch growth roadmap.
Meet Our Guest Speakers
Co-founder, CEO of Publishizer
With 15+ years in publishing, from directing hundreds of book launches to co-founding Publishizer, Bethany brings insider expertise and a passion for helping authors succeed long after launch.
Author of the book hidden addiction
Our perception is not a universal reality; it’s a reflection of all we have lived through.
Bethany Marshall
Co-founder, CEO of Publishizer
With 15+ years in publishing, from directing hundreds of book launches to co-founding Publishizer, Bethany brings insider expertise and a passion for helping authors succeed long after launch.
Bethany Marshall
Co-founder, CEO of Publishizer
With 15+ years in publishing, from directing hundreds of book launches to co-founding Publishizer, Bethany brings insider expertise and a passion for helping authors succeed long after launch.
Ready to turn your book into something bigger?
Get the clarity, tools, and support to publish smart. Join the September waitlist today — limited spots available.
Where You’ll Be After 6 Weeks
Build and launch your book successfully. In six weeks, you’ll gain the skills to fund, promote, and bring your book to life.
Validate your idea with a growth mindset that honors both your vision and readers.
Learn how to position yourself and your message to finally get attention and action.
Build your brand and connect with readers in a way that earns trust and followers.
Discover tools & techniques to pitch and partner — and get funded before you publish.
That’s exactly what this is: a map. You bring the effort, we’ll bring the path.
Validate your idea with a growth mindset that honors both your vision and readers.
Learn how to position yourself and your message to finally get attention and action.
Build your brand and connect with readers in a way that earns trust and followers.
Discover tools & techniques to pitch and partner — and get funded before you publish.
That’s exactly what this is: a map. You bring the effort, we’ll bring the path.
Smart Publishing Solutions
Master the essentials of smart publishing
Turn your book into a launchpad for revenue, recognition, and career possibilities.
- 6 live workshops covering each key stage
- Weekly mentor feedback sessions
- Templates, checklists & launch resources
- Supportive peer chat group
- Career tools for sponsors & publishers
- 6-month access to materials
- One-time 7-day pause option
- Practice pitch presentation session included
Author Investment Blueprint & The Publisher’s Playbook
Turn your book into a launchpad for revenue, recognition, and career possibilities.
- 6 live workshops covering each key stage
- Weekly mentor feedback sessions
- Templates, checklists & launch resources
- Supportive peer chat group
- Career tools for sponsors & publishers
- 6-month access to materials
- One-time 7-day pause option
- Practice pitch presentation session included
+ Optional Add-Ons
Private 1:1 Sessions
An hour dedicated to your project — ask questions, share your doubts, and get guidance that moves you forward.
Three 60-minute sessions to support you through different stages of your journey — space to reflect, refine, and move forward with confidence.
Limited to Just 15 Seats — Don’t Miss Out
Join a small, focused group of authors and get the hands-on guidance you need to finish and launch your book with confidence.
FAQ
Nope! Whether you’re still outlining or already published, this course helps you build the platform, pitch, and partnerships to make your book actually work in the real world.
No problem — all sessions are recorded and made available within 24 hours. You’ll also get access to additional resources to keep you moving forward.
You’ll walk away with the skills and strategy to build a sponsor-ready platform, craft a compelling pitch, and create a strategic launch plan. You’ll also gain tools to build long-term traction for your book. Authors have used this process to land partnerships, secure pre-orders, and even sign publishing deals.
This is not a writing workshop or a traditional publishing course. It’s a business-building experience that shows you how to treat your book like a product, build a platform, and attract opportunities.
Yes — the small group format includes weekly check-ins and personal feedback. There’s also an option to upgrade for deeper 1:1 strategy if needed.
That’s exactly what we help with. Through this course, you’ll define your core message, your audience, and how to position your book so it’s not just written — it’s wanted.
Yes — indirectly. You’ll be building the kind of strategic assets publishers care about: a clear audience, a compelling platform, a tested offer, and early traction. These are often the difference makers in getting a deal.
Yes. We walk you through real-world steps and examples. You’ll learn how to create a sponsor-ready pitch, identify partners, and ask with confidence — whether you’re pre-launch or post-launch.
This isn’t just theory. It’s a guided, live experience with expert feedback, built around your book and goals. You’re not watching from the sidelines — you’re building a launch-ready platform as you go.
