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CALL FOR CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS

Do It Anyway: Building Dreams, Breaking Cycles, Leaving Legacies

  You Built the Dream. You Broke the Cycle. Now Write the Legacy.

 

Are you a mother with a story shaped by sacrifice, growth, and purpose?

We are gathering stories for a book that honors women who chose purpose despite fear and responsibility.

This is for mothers who kept going when the timing was not ideal. Women who pursued their dreams while caring for others. Mothers who built something meaningful in the middle of it all, or those who are now finally stepping into their purpose after years of putting themselves last. Whether you are in the middle of the journey or entering a new season, your story matters.

If you have built dreams, broken cycles, and are creating a legacy for the next generation, this space is for you.

Now tell the story.

 

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About The Book Collaboration

Building Dreams, Breaking Cycles, and Leaving Legacies 

 

Have you ever found yourself holding onto a dream while carrying the weight of motherhood, responsibility, and sacrifice? Have you ever wondered if your purpose was delayed, reshaped, or quietly waiting for the right moment to rise again?

If this feels like your story, we invite you to be part of our collaborative book:
Do It Anyway: Building Dreams, Breaking Cycles, Leaving Legacies

We are bringing together women whose journeys reflect resilience, reinvention, and quiet strength. Mothers who built, paused, restarted, and still chose to move forward despite fear, exhaustion, doubt, or disappointment. Some pursued their dreams while raising children. Some stepped away and found their way back. Some had to begin again from nothing. All of them share one truth: they kept going.

This is more than a book. This is a space for real stories. Stories that remind the world that motherhood does not cancel purpose. It may delay it. It may reshape it. But it never destroys it.

This is not just about writing. It is about honoring your journey, reclaiming your voice, and creating something that will outlive the seasons you had to survive.

Your story matters.

 

Become a Contributing Author

Share Your Story and Make an Impact!

APPLY NOW

 

Why Contribute?

Becoming a co-author in Do It Anyway is not just about being published. It is about honoring the life you carried while still choosing purpose.

As a contributing author, you will:

Share your story in a professionally published book that reflects the reality of motherhood, sacrifice, and growth.
Give voice to the journey of building something while raising someone.
Reach other women who need to see that purpose is still possible in every season
Create a legacy that your children and the next generation can learn from.

You will also be part of a community of mothers who understand what it means to keep going despite fear, exhaustion, and responsibility. Women who are building, rebuilding, and becoming. You will be supported throughout the writing and publishing process. You will not be doing this alone.

Whether you are still in the middle of it, starting again, or finally walking in your purpose, your story belongs here.

You did not have the perfect time.
You had responsibility, pressure, and real life.

And you still did it anyway.

Author Commitment

As a contributing author, your commitment is pivotal to the success of this collaborative endeavor. We ask that authors adhere to the following guidelines to ensure a seamless and productive experience:

  • Manuscript Submission: 2200 - 2500 words
  • Participate in the Writing Process
  • Attend Scheduled Author Meetings
  • Commit to Writing Timeline
  • Professional Headshot Submission
  • Payment Plans May Be Available 
  • This is a Guided Book Collaboration with Full Publishing Support

Benefits of Being a Contributing Author

 
BENEFIT 1

A Published Author

Being a contributing author provides you with the opportunity to see your work in print and  accomplishment to your professional portfolio.

BENEFIT 2

Build Credibility

Sharing your expertise and insights as a contributing author enhances your credibility, positioning you as a thought leader.

BENEFIT 3

Expand Your Platform

Being featured in a published book expands your platform and visibility, allowing you to reach a wider audience.

BENEFIT 4

Boost Your Brand

Becoming a contributing author allows you to elevate your personal brand, increasing your visibility and recognition as an authority. This enhanced brand recognition can open doors to speaking engagements, consulting opportunities, and other professional endeavors.

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Become a Contributing Author

1. Fill out the form below to apply.

2. Wait for the acceptance email.

3. Proceed to payment.

5 Monthly Payments

$80.00

5 monthly payments

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$397

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Contributing Author Package

Contributing to this project involves a financial commitment of $397. In return, authors receive valuable perks, including the opportunity to become a published author and a personalized promotional graphic to showcase their involvement. Additionally, authors will have the ability to sell their books and keep 100% of their book profits, ensuring they recap the full benefits of their contribution.

Don't Miss Out On This Opportunity!

Share Your Story and Make an Impact! Your story matters. We can't wait to share it with the world. Don't miss this chance to be part of something truly meaningful. Click the link below to submit your contact information and be invited to an informational meeting.

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Ready to Say YES to Your Story?

Spots are limited — we’re looking for mothers whose stories of courage, growth, and legacy can inspire others. Apply now and let your voice inspire others in Do It Anyway.

About the Visionary

 

Jocelyn “Dr. Mac” McDonald, Ph.D. is a dynamic Publisher and Author dedicated to amplifying diverse voices and inspiring change. As the founder of Mac Media & Publishing, she empowers writers to share their powerful stories and perspectives with the world, creating opportunities for authentic narratives to take center stage.

She is the visionary behind impactful collaborative projects including I Am Her, THRIVE, and Unscripted Leadership, each created to elevate voices and inspire meaningful transformation, and as an author, she is passionate about giving others a platform to be heard and celebrated.

Through her publishing work, Dr. Mac is committed to championing equity, empowering authors, and shaping a future where every voice matters.

Her mission is to help women unlock their identity, story, and purpose so they can transform their life, leadership, and impact. Through this project, she is calling mothers from every season of life to share their journey.

We Are Seeking Contributions From Mothers Who Can Share:

  • Personal stories of pursuing purpose while raising a family, even through sacrifice, delays, and life’s demands

  • Professional insights from mothers on resilience, identity, purpose, and leadership while navigating motherhood

  • Practical ways you managed your time, energy, and priorities while building a career, business, ministry, or personal path

  • Honest lessons from your journey, including the struggles, the pauses, and the comebacks, and how you chose to keep going anyway

This Book Will Highlight:

  • Stories of mothers in different seasons of life who built something while raising someone

  • Narratives that inspire other women to keep going, even when the timing is not perfect

  • Contributions that show growth, resilience, authenticity, and the courage to pursue purpose anyway

As a contributing author, your commitment is pivotal to the success of this collaborative endeavor. We ask that authors adhere to the following guidelines to ensure a seamless and productive experience:

  • Manuscript Submission: 1,500-3000 words
  • Attend Scheduled Author Meetings
  • Commit to Writing Timeline
  • Professional Headshot Submission

  • Support the promotion of the book

Please note that completion of this application does not guarantee your participation in the project.

Contributing Author Application

Every mother has a story. Share yours.