NEW! Receive a custom social media post
announcing your accepted entry!

FAQs

How do I write my piece?

After you register, you'll receive a submission guide with prompts and all the information you need. We also have online "Writing Parties" to give you additional editorial help.

How much do I have to write?

A 200 word essay, plus a 30-word bio.

Can I include a link to my website or Facebook page?

Yes, readers will be able to contact you through information in your bio.


How do I submit my essay?

There's an online submission form you complete. Complete instructions will be in the guide.

When will the book be published?
In early November -- just in time for holiday gift-giving!

Have more questions?

Email donna at mybigbusinesscard dot com

Example pages from last year's edition...

"Nonie's Chicken and Dumplings" by Maggie Fry

"Happy Birthday Daniel Benton" by Anne McLeod Ryan

"Happy International Women's Day" by Patti Smith

Bonus Trainings
for Registered Participants Only!

Register today and you will receive
ALL of the following bonus trainings!

Bonus Training
“The Storytelling Advantage: How to Use Stories to Deepen Your Message & Expand Your Reach
Released Friday, May 16
Value = $299

Bonus Training
“Plan a 3-Post Mini Campaign for Your Book or Project”
Released Friday, May 23
Value = $199

Bonus Training
“Pick Your Platform: Where to Share Your Writing Online”
Released Friday, May 30
Value = $299

Bonus Training
“Adapt a Repeatable Content Routine (That Doesn’t Burn You Out)”
Released Friday, June 6
Value = $199


Bonus Training
“Affirmations in the Afternoon: Create Powerful Statements for Your Readers”
Released Friday, June 13
Value = $299


Bonus Training
“Make a Mini Media Kit for Your Book or Business”
Released Friday, June 20
Value = $299


Bonus Training
“Set Up a Google Doc System to Organize Your Writing Projects”
Released Friday, June 27
Value = $199


That's more than $2,000 worth of writing and author training value for as little as $99!


Register for The Community Book Project and Receive ALL the Bonus Trainings Listed Above!


Meet Donna.

USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Donna Kozik has a passion for getting people published. Most known for her virtual "Write a Book in a Weekend" events, she created The Community Book Project to make it even easier (and fun) to be in a book on Amazon.

Donna is the author of several books including "Talking About TED Talks." She is a featured contributor in Richard Carlson's "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff (And It's All Small Stuff) Stories."

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