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Valerie Ihsan, Story Analyst and Author Coach specializing in Memoir.

Your book is calling—lock in the masterclass rate by Friday

Published 11 days ago • 1 min read

The special live rate (and this REPLAY video) from last night’s masterclass expires Friday, October 10 at 11:59 pm PT.

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Where Ego Meets Soul—final hours for live pricing

For the next 24 hours, you can join Aligned Author, my 1:1 coaching container for soul-led experts, at the special live masterclass pricing. The rate expires Friday, October 10 at 11:59 pm PT.

What is Aligned Author?

How we work (structure + spirit):

  • 60–90 min strategy immersion to clarify your core message and story hypothesis
  • Weekly 1:1 sessions (recorded) blending story coaching, business strategy, intuitive insight, and creative ritual
  • Customized action plan that protects your time and honors your creative rhythm
  • Story structure guidance & manuscript diagnostics so your book flows from first page to last
  • Writing exercises, meditations, and oracle readings to access your deepest voice
  • Ongoing accountability & mentorship (weekly, monthly, and direct messaging)
  • Community touchpoints for reflection, celebration, and encouragement

What shifts for you:

  • “I don’t have time” becomes clear boundaries and a sustainable writing cadence
  • “My story is redundant” becomes a resonant message your readers are craving
  • “I need an agent first” becomes a powerful manuscript that grows your visibility (book as true business card)

And you do it without:

  • Upending your life
  • Sacrificing family time
  • Dragging yourself through burnout
  • Taking eight years to write a first draft

This isn’t about writing any book. It’s about writing the book only you can write—the one that turns mastery into legacy.

👉 Claim the masterclass rate before it’s gone:​
​Purchase Aligned Author → [here]
Prefer to feel into fit? Book a free consult → [calendar link]

The special live pricing ends Friday, October 10 at 11:59 pm PT. If your soul said “yes” last night, let’s honor that momentum today.

With devotion to your legacy,
​Valerie Ihsan​
Witchy Book Doula | Book Coach & Story Analyst
Aligned Author — Where Ego Meets Soul

P.S. If you’re on the threshold and can feel the book alive inside you, that’s your signal. Apply now and lock in the masterclass pricing before it disappears.

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Valerie Ihsan, Story Analyst and Author Coach specializing in Memoir.

I've been working in this field, helping authors, for seventeen years. My favorite thing to do for writers is a story analysis, and I love coaching. I run a small writing retreat every summer in Oregon, and I podcast with author Erick Mertz on the Writer Craft Podcast.

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