CHANDLER, AZ - June 2, 2025 - “Do Not Write a Book…Until You Read This One: The Only Guide You Need to Pen, Publish, and Profit from Your Nonfiction Book,” written by A. Y. Berthiaume and Bridgett McGowen-Hawkins and published by Press 49, has swept four major literary awards, solidifying its place as a must-read resource for aspiring nonfiction authors.

This powerhouse guide has earned the following accolades:

• 2025 Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) Award – Gold Winner
• 2025 Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY) – Gold Winner
• 2024 Nonfiction Authors Association Book Award – Gold Winner
• 2024 Independent Publishers of New England (IPNE) Book Award – Silver Winner

This recognition confirms what authors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders have already discovered: Do Not Write a Book…Until You Read This One is a game-changing guide for anyone looking to turn their ideas into impactful nonfiction and their books into powerful brand assets.

“Writing a book is a business decision as much as a creative one,” says co-author and hybrid publisher Bridgett McGowen-Hawkins. “This guide gives aspiring authors the knowledge, tools, and strategies to approach the publishing process with intention and clarity—before they ever write a word.”

A. Y. Berthiaume, co-author and book coach, adds, “Our goal was to prevent aspiring authors from common pitfalls by providing them with a one-stop-shop writing reference that would help them make more informed decisions and set them up for success from the get-go. Winning these awards is a testament to the book’s real-world value.”

Available in hardcover and eBook formats on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major online retailers, Do Not Write a Book…Until You Read This One delivers:

• A step-by-step breakdown of the book-writing process
• Strategies for publishing success across hybrid, indie, and self-publishing models
• Proven methods for profiting from your book—even without selling a single copy
• Practical advice on assembling your publishing team and marketing your work effectively

Whether you're a coach, consultant, executive, or everyday expert with a story to tell or wisdom to share, reading this book is the essential first step.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

A. Y. Berthiaume is an award-winning memoirist, an international book coach, a developmental editor, and the founder of The Write Place, Right Time. Bridgett McGowen-Hawkins is an award-winning international speaker, author, hybrid publisher, and the founder of Press 49.

ABOUT THE WRITE PLACE, RIGHT TIME

The Write Place, Right Time (TWPRT) is a virtual boutique of professional writing services based in Vermont, but serving people across North America and Europe. TWPRT offers book coaching and developmental editing for nonfiction books with a specialty in memoirs.

For more information, please visit www.thewriteplacerighttime.com

ABOUT PRESS 49

Press 49 is a hybrid publishing company dedicated to empowering nonfiction authors through high-quality publishing services, hands-on author support, and a mission to amplify voices that educate, inspire, and ignite change.

For more information, please visit www.press49.com

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