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Story Impact is a multidisciplinary platform where creative mastery meets professional strategy — a place where storytelling is treated not only as art, but as a career-defining force. Through this ecosystem, I support authors at every stage of their journey, helping them clarify their voice, strengthen their authority, and navigate the modern publishing landscape with intention and confidence through supportive book coaching and strategic consulting.

The Story Impact Podcast features thoughtful, in-depth conversations with contemporary authors, exploring the deeper purpose behind their work while offering insight into craft, creativity, and career sustainability. Complementing the podcast is Story Impact Magazine, a premium digital publication that blends author spotlights, original creative work, and high-level market intelligence — bridging inspiration with real-world strategy.

Together, these platforms form a unified engine designed to elevate authors, expand visibility, and position their stories for lasting impact. Rounding out the Story Impact ecosystem is The ME Factor: Your Secret Weapon for Author Visibility, my new nonfiction book. Drawing on two decades of writing, publishing, and professional communications, it offers authors at every stage a strategic framework for clarifying their identity, understanding their market, and building a brand that lasts. Scroll down for more details.

Screenshot of a virtual video conference with two women, Michele Drier and Lisa Towles, participating. The title on the screen says "Welcome to Story Impact." Michele Drier is on the left with short gray hair, wearing a dark top, and a background of a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items. Lisa Towles is on the right with shoulder-length blonde hair, glasses, and a smiling expression, with framed art and certificates on her wall behind her.
Screenshot of a virtual interview titled 'Story Impact Author Interview Series' featuring two women. The woman on the left is an older man with gray hair, wearing a dark vest over a light shirt, sitting in a room with white cabinets behind him. The woman on the right is Lisa Towles, a middle-aged woman with blonde hair and glasses, with framed certificates or artwork on the wall behind her. Text at the bottom reads 'Guest Author: Eliot Pattison'.

Book Coaching

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You don’t need to be a publicist, or a graphic designer, or an experienced marketer. You actually write books. Isn’t that enough? Our Author Services include book coaching and support for every stage of the publishing process and every sized budget – including FREE.

I have one over-arching purpose – to support and encourage writers on their journey. The digital world can be overwhelming, and I’m using my personal experience, education, and knowledge to launch writers into the publishing world with a strong, informed, and empowered presence.

As a Book Coach, I help authors build market-ready books through author branding, market intelligence, publishing guidance, and strategic positioning — ensuring their work stands out in a crowded literary marketplace.

NOW’S THE TIME. Your hard work, vision, and unique voice deserve to be heard above the noise. Don’t navigate a crowded market alone. Partner with an experienced, supportive coach who understands how to make you stand out, elevate your author brand, and connect with the readers who will become your biggest fans.

They’re waiting for you. Let’s go find them together.

Story Impact Consulting
The ME Factor: Your Secret Weapon for Author Visibility by Lisa Towles — author branding, platform building, and visibility strategy book, coming April 2026.
Editorial review of The ME Factor by Lisa Towles — The Prairies Book Review.
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Introducing The ME Factor: Your Secret Weapon for Author Visibility

A practical, strategic roadmap for author branding, platform building, and visibility — because standing out starts with knowing exactly who you are.

  • - Targeted Reader Connection

  • - Decades of Industry Mastery

  • - A Scalable Author Framework

Published April 8, 2026 by Indies United Publishing