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For Authors Drowning in Admin Work: Get Your Entire Publishing Backend Built & Automated in 3 Days

Not another course. A hands‑on intensive where we build your complete StorytellerOS together — plus a full year of support to keep it running while you write.

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Only 8 authors per intensive | 2025 pricing: $2,500 (increases in 2026)

VA headaches

Virtual Assistant Headaches

You bring on help, but end up explaining your process, rewriting captions, and micromanaging every task.

System chaos

System Chaos

Docs, email, sales, ads — nothing talks to each other. You waste hours on manual work and missed opportunities.

Drowning in admin

Drowning in Admin

You’re buried in Slack, spreadsheets, and status updates instead of writing and shipping books.

Chelle Honiker

“I built this because I had to.”

I founded Indie Author Magazine and ran a complex publishing operation while drowning in the same chaos you’re facing. So I built StorytellerOS — a system that automates launches, social, sales tracking, and team management — and got my time back. Now I build it with authors, live.

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The StorytellerOS Stack

Eight components designed to run your author business while you write.

  • Dashboard Dashboard
  • Automation Engine Automation Engine
  • Social Pipeline Social Pipeline
  • AI Copy AI Copy
  • Faceless Video Faceless Video
  • Newsletter Manager Newsletter Manager
  • Voice→Workflow
  • Integrations

Total value: $57,000+ • Your investment: $2,500 (2025 pricing)

3-Day Intensive

Path 1 — 3‑Day Automation Intensive (Recommended)

  • San Antonio, Texas — January 13–15, 2026
  • London, England — March 7–9, 2026
  • Shannon, Ireland — March 14–16, 2026
Quick‑Start

Path 2 — Quick‑Start (Done‑For‑You)

  • Two focused 4‑hour calls
  • All core automations installed
  • Social + newsletter pipelines ready

Bonuses

  • Weekly Group Coaching — Live strategy, troubleshooting, and Q&A.
  • Template Library — Automation recipes and copy prompts.
  • Tech Maintenance — We keep the stack updated and stable.
  • Automation Hub — New workflows and upgrades monthly.

Compare Your Options

Feature Mastermind Intensive Quick‑Start
Full Backend Build ✔️ ✔️
Live In‑Person ✔️
Done‑For‑You Installation Partial ✔️
Weekly Coaching + Updates (12 months) ✔️ ✔️ ✔️

Book the Intensive

Book Quick‑Start

What people are saying

Melissa Storm

Melissa Storm
NYT Bestselling Author & Novel Publicity CEO

“Chelle is smart as hell, and somehow that’s only her second best quality! … we ALL need a little magic from time to time!”

Elana Johnson

Elana Johnson
Three‑time USA Today bestselling author

“Chelle Honiker is one of the smartest women I’ve ever had the pleasure to meet… Chelle’s your girl.”

Rick Hubbard

Rick Hubbard

“Office Hours with Chelle Honiker happen in a fun and remarkably valuable space… recommended for yours too.”

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“Built & Running” Guarantee

If your StorytellerOS isn’t live, functional, and running your business by the end of your Intensive (or Quick‑Start setup), we’ll keep working with you on weekly calls — at no additional charge — until it is.

This Is For You If

  • ✔️ You publish consistently (or you’re ready to start)
  • ✔️ You value writing time over admin time
  • ✔️ You’re done with duct‑taped tech
  • ✔️ You want to scale without burning out

This Is Not For You If

  • ✖ You haven’t published your first book yet
  • ✖ You prefer DIY tutorials over implementation
  • ✖ You’re not ready to invest in systems

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be tech‑savvy?
That’s the point — we build it with you (or for you). You don’t need to learn APIs or Airtable. You handle the writing; we handle the wiring.
Can I bring my VA or team?
Yes. Many authors bring their assistant, co‑author, or partner so the system runs without translation.
What happens after the year?
You own your StorytellerOS. Renew support if you want continued upgrades and coaching, or run it solo.
Will this integrate with my tools?
We integrate with Airtable, Google Workspace, Make/Zapier, ConvertKit/MailerLite, Shopify/Woo, BookFunnel, Patreon, and more.
Is Quick‑Start as complete as the Intensive?
Both get you live. Intensive is in‑person, deeper, and hands‑on; Quick‑Start is remote DFY in two focused calls.

Ready to Stop Managing and Start Writing?

Choose your path: join a 3‑Day Intensive or get Quick‑Start installed for you.

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Questions? chelle@chellehoniker.com