Publishing Partner to
Forbes Books
Entrepreneur Books
South by Southwest Books
Advantage Media Group
Free Breakthrough Session
Write the Book That Builds
Your Authority in One Weekend
Book a call to see if this program is right for you.
120+
Podcast episodes placed for a single client
80+
Radio shows & podcasts secured
Multiple
TEDx talks landed for clients
HBR
Forbes & CNBC placements secured
120+
Podcast episodes placed for a single client
80+
Radio shows & podcasts secured
Multiple
TEDx talks landed for clients
HBR
Forbes & CNBC placements secured
The Gap Between What You Know and Who Knows You Is Costing You.
You've done the work. You've built real expertise. But your visibility, your book, your media presence — none of it reflects what you're actually worth.
That gap is expensive.
Clients who chose someone louder
Stages that went to someone more visible
Opportunities that required credibility you haven't built yet — not because you don't deserve it, but because no one built the infrastructure to show it
That's what this call is for.
This Call Is For You If…
Your book idea, your goals, your timeline — we start here, with you, wherever you are right now.
You know a book, a TEDx, or a media presence would open doors — but you don't know where to start
You want better clients, bigger stages, and serious media without spending years figuring it out alone
You're ready to stop being the best-kept secret in your field and start being the obvious choice
What We Cover in 20 Minutes
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Where You Are
Your goals, your brand, the visibility gaps holding you back.
02
What's Possible
The specific moves - book, media, stages - that make sense for you right now.
03
What Comes Next
A clear path forward, whether we work together or not. No hard sell. No pressure. Just clarity.
Why This Exists
There are a lot of ways to write a book.
Very few of them position you as an authority.
Bestseller in a Weekend: Authority Edition was created for people who don't just want to finish a manuscript. They want a book that works for them.
Aligns with their reputation
Supports their business or career
Opens doors to speaking, media, and opportunity
Positioned for the right publishing path
Aligns with their reputation
Supports their business or career
Opens doors to speaking, media, and opportunity
Positioned for the right publishing path
The Experience
This is not a traditional writing workshop.
This is a structured, high-touch experience where you will leave with more than ideas. You will leave with momentum and a blueprint for execution.
Develop a clear, compelling book concept
Align your message with your authority and business goals
Build meaningful momentum on your manuscript
Understand the publishing landscape at a strategic level
Leave with a blueprint for execution, not just ideas
The Publishing Pathway
Most programs leave you with a manuscript
and no clear next step.
This one does not. Your work will be reviewed and positioned for the imprint that best aligns with your authority, your message, and your long-term goals.
01
Your work is reviewed by the editorial team at Forbes Books, Entrepreneur Books, and SXSW Books — draft, partial manuscript, or book plan
02
You receive guidance on the most appropriate publishing path
03
Based on fit, positioning, and readiness, you may receive a publishing contract offer from an Advantage Media Group brand
This is a guided, selective process. You are not choosing a publishing path based on preference alone.
Publishing imprints include
Forbes Books
SXSW Books
Entrepreneur Books
Entrepreneur Press
Rethink Press
Proof & Credibility
A Proven System for Building
Authority Through Books
Bestseller in a Weekend is an established program originally founded by Alicia Dunams and now led by Marie Incontrera. Over 18 years it has produced measurable, verifiable results.
18
Years running the program
1,600+
Entrepreneurs and professionals through the program
3x
Bestseller lists: NYT, USA Today, Amazon
Real business outcomes
A senior executive at Salesforce leveraged this approach to secure a book deal.
An early-stage founder secured a $35,000 contract prior to writing her book by validating her market and positioning her concept publicly.
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This weekend workshop and space was exactly what I needed for my own author breakthrough. I landed on the title, the core concepts, and the full storyline. The energy is flowing and I am falling in love with my book.
Tina Marie St Cyr
Is This Right for You?
Built for people who want their book to create real leverage.
Bestseller in a Weekend is an established program originally founded by Alicia Dunams and now led by Marie Incontrera. Over 18 years it has produced measurable, verifiable results.
This is for you
Founders and business owners
Executives and operators
Experts building authority in their field
Individuals who want their book to open real doors
This is NOT for you
Hobby writers
Casual participants
Anyone looking for a low-commitment or purely creative experience
What You Walk Away With
Not just ideas.
A path forward.
A clear, compelling book concept
Defined positioning and audience alignment
A strong start or significant progress on your manuscript
A strategic understanding of publishing options
A personalized path forward
Upcoming Cohorts
Choose your weekend.
Cohort 1
June 5, 6 + 7
Friday, June 5 - 7:00 – 9:00 pm ET
SATURday, June 6 - 12:00 – 5:00 pm ET
SUNday, June 7 - 12:00 – 5:00 pm ET
Cohort 2
June 12, 13 + 14
Friday, June 12 - 7:00 – 9:00 pm ET
SATURday, June 13 - 12:00 – 5:00 pm ET
SUNday, June 14 - 12:00 – 5:00 pm ET
Spots are limited. Both cohorts run at the same investment level.
What Clients Say
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"Since having Marie handle all of my podcast bookings, I've appeared on over 120 podcast episodes across the world. My visibility has skyrocketed. I now have quality leads and a strong sense of credibility that enters the conversation before I do."
Ron C.
Managing Partner / Writer / Speaker
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"Marie worked tirelessly to get me booked on over 80 radio shows and podcasts, and secured me two TEDx talks this year. I was going to use her for a couple of months — we're getting close to a year now because she's just been so valuable."
Bryan F.
Coach / Writer / Speaker
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"Her guidance allowed me to create a consistent, stand-out social media presence, grow followers for an upcoming book, and land a TEDx talk."
Shira M.
Chief Communications Officer / Executive Coach / Speaker
ABOUT
Marie Incontrera
Marie Incontrera is Founder & CEO of Incontrera Consulting and Growth Speak Agency. She has worked with global executives at Salesforce, Meta, IBM, and Further — and has secured placements in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and CNBC, and landed clients on stages including SXSW, TEDx, Alibaba CoCreate, and Climate Week.
She is also CEO of Bestseller in a Weekend®, helping thought leaders write and publish books that fuel business growth and authority.
- Marie Incontrera
Founder of Incontrera Consulting
The right clients are already looking for someone exactly like you.
Let's make sure they can find you.
Spots are limited. Marie works with a select number of clients at any one time.
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