Become the AI Thought Leader Small Businesses Are Searching For
Get featured in Future-Ready: The Small Business AI Playbook—a professionally published, multi-author book designed to boost your visibility, build your authority, and attract clients who need your expertise in Ai for small business.
Participation requires an investment. Space is limited to 18 contributors.
Published Author Status
Write your own professionally edited chapter and become a published author—available on Amazon and beyond.
Visibility & Promotion
Get featured in a multi-channel launch, author interview, and promo kit designed to grow your audience.
Lead-Generating Asset
Use your chapter as a lead magnet to attract clients, spark referrals, and showcase your authority.
Help Small Businesses Thrive with AI?
It’s Time to Share Your Genius.
Become a published author in Future-Ready: The Small Business AI Playbook and attract more clients by showing how your expertise helps entrepreneurs save time, grow revenue, and stay ahead.
This Is Perfect for You If You Want To:
Reach more small business owners actively seeking AI guidance
Build authority—without writing a whole book solo
Turn your chapter into a lead magnet that drives real business
Turn your chapter into a lead magnet that drives real business
Selected contributors to Future-Ready receive a complete author package—including professional editing, publishing, marketing tools, and a visibility-focused launch campaign.
What’s Included in Your Author Experience
Everything you need to go from expert to published author—with credibility, visibility, and client attraction built in Ai for small business.
Expert Chapter Development
Get coaching and editorial support to write a powerful 2,500–3,500 word chapter that positions your services as essential to speaker success.
Professional Editing
Your chapter goes through full developmental and technical editing, ensuring it’s polished, strategic, and aligned with the book’s tone and audience.
Publishing Under Eaton Press
Your chapter will be professionally published on Amazon, Audible, IngramSpark, and Kindle in paperback, hardback, and digital formats.
Custom Marketing Package
Receive a branded promo kit with social graphics, a personalized book cover, and email swipe copy to help you market your chapter with ease.
Featured Author Interview
Get interviewed for the Eaton Press YouTube Playlist, sharing your insights with new audiences and adding a video asset to your marketing toolbox.
Visibility-Focused Launch Campaign
Be part of a multi-author launch campaign designed to drive pre-orders, boost visibility, and aim for Amazon Best Seller in one targeted category.
Let’s Tell Your Story
We’re curating a select group of 18 experts who help small businesses harness AI—spanning marketing, sales, operations, finance, HR, customer experience, automation, and future strategy.
This is your chance to:
Become a Published Author
Add “author” to your bio and press kit
Be seen by business owners actively seeking AI guidance
Position yourself as a go-to expert in the small business AI ecosystem
Only 18 Spots Available
Your Investment
To join as a contributing author in Future Ready: The Small Business AI Playbook, the one-time investment is only
$2700 $1700
$1700 until midnight on January 9th when the price goes up!
Key Dates
Enrollment Deadline: February 10, 2026
Kickoff Call: February 24, 2026
Chapter Deadline: March 31, 2026
Approval of Edits: April 30, 2026
Launch Goal: Early June 2026
Only 18 Spots Available
Author Selection Process
We’re curating a high-impact group of experts whose work directly supports the book’s core topic and audience. While this is a paid opportunity, being selected as a contributing author is not guaranteed.
To ensure quality, clarity, and cohesion:
Each applicant is reviewed for subject matter alignment and expertise
We look for diverse, complementary voices that offer real value to the reader
Topic overlap is limited to maintain contributor exclusivity
Only 15–18 authors are selected per book to maximize visibility
This process allows us to publish books that solve real problems with actionable insight from credible professionals, not just themed anthologies.
Our Team
Meredith Eaton
Writing Coach & Publisher
Mary Sue Dahill
Marketing & Systems
What You’ll Receive as a Contributing Author
This is more than a book—it’s a full credibility and client-attraction platform built around your expertise in Ai for Small Business.
Expert Writing & Editing to Elevate Your Message
Chapter Development Guidance
Developmental Editing
Professional Line & Technical Editing
Marketing & Visibility Tools to Grow Your Business
Author Marketing Training
Done-for-You Promo Kit
Featured Author Interview
Spotlight in a Multi-Channel Book Launch
Launch & Visibility for Your Business Growth
Virtual and in-person launch events
Plan to hit #1 Amazon Best Seller
Cohesive Business Building Book
Build long-term referral relationships
Spots Are Limited.
$2700 $1700
$1700 until midnight on January 9th when the price goes up!
Frequently Ask Question
Do I have to be an experienced writer to participate?
Nope! We’ll guide you through the writing process and provide developmental and technical editing. Think of your chapter as a long-form blog post and we will help make it shine.
How long does my chapter need to be?
Chapters are typically 2,500–3,500 words. We’ll provide you guidance to help you structure your message so it’s clear, compelling, and aligned with the book’s theme.
Who owns the rights to my chapter?
You retain the copyright to your work. Eaton Press holds exclusive publishing rights for 2 years to include your chapter in the book and related materials.
Do I get to approve edits?
You’ll have the chance to review and approve developmental edits. Technical edits and formatting are handled by the publishing team for consistency and quality.
Will there be an audio version?
Yes! We will publish to Audible using Audible's AI Voice. This will provide the best audio experience for listeners.
If I’m paying to be in the book, am I automatically accepted?
Not quite. While this is a paid opportunity, author participation is by application and invitation only. We carefully review each applicant to ensure their expertise aligns with the book’s topic and that their chapter will offer meaningful value to our readers. We also limit topic overlap and cap contributors at 15–18 to give each author clear visibility and credibility. Our goal is to create a powerful, cohesive book—not just a collection of voices.
Is there a cost to participate?
Yes. Each author makes an all-inclusive investment to be part of the book. This covers writing support, editing, publishing, marketing materials, project management, and participation in the virtual and in-person launch events.
Why is there a fee to participate?
The fee covers publishing expenses such as: a professional copy editor and cover designer, creating print and ebook versions, as well as creating sales pages on multiple platforms (including Amazon). The fee also covers the launch party, marketing assets, and developmental editing services, all of which combine to ensure that you are part of a highly professional and carefully curated book that will be an asset to your professional growth.
Will I get a copy of the book cover with my name on it?
Yes, you’ll receive a personalized cover graphic for social media and email promotion (not for publishing or Amazon use).
What is the time commitment?
You’ll write your chapter, attend two training sessions, complete a short author interview, and support the launch with a contact list and a few social shares. The writing process is the most time intensive and typically takes 2-4 hours.
What if I want to participate but can’t attend the in-person launch event?
No problem! The in-person launch is optional. All authors will be featured in the virtual launch, receive full marketing support, and still get the same visibility and benefits from the book. You won’t miss out on any of the impact.
Can I use my chapter as a lead magnet?
Yes! You can share your chapter with leads, clients, and referral partners to build authority and generate business.
Sample Chapter Topics by Area of Expertise
Below are topic areas and sample chapter title ideas to spark inspiration—your final chapter title will be your own!.
🤖 AI for Marketing & Visibility
Topic Area:Using AI to attract, engage, and convert customers
Expert Types: Digital Marketers, Content Strategists, Social Media Managers, SEO Experts
How AI Can Write Social Media in Minutes (Without Sounding Robotic)
Smarter SEO: Using AI to Outrank Bigger Competitors
From Content Chaos to Consistency: AI Tools That Keep You Visible
💬 AI for Sales & Client Conversion
Topic Area: Turning leads into paying clients with AI-powered systems
Expert Types: Sales Coaches, CRM Consultants, Follow-Up Specialists, Proposal Strategists
The AI Sales Assistant: Automating Follow-Up Without Losing the Human Touch
How AI-Powered CRMs Keep Your Pipeline Clean and Clients Saying Yes
Using AI to Write Proposals That Close Deals Faster
