Designer Practice Podcast 126. How to Create a Self-Help Workbook with Cheryl Fountain
Jul 22, 2025
Cheryl Fountain, an award-winning author and founder of Raspberry Press, shares her expertise in creating self-help workbooks. She discusses the appeal of workbooks for therapists and outlines essential steps for crafting one, including structuring it like a counseling session. Cheryl emphasizes design strategies, offers tools for visuals, and highlights teamwork in publishing. She also shares tips for overcoming perfectionism and managing time effectively. Plus, listeners can look forward to a free workbook outline to kickstart their projects!
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Late Start Led To Raspberry Press
- Cheryl Fountain began publishing in her early 40s after overcoming low self-belief and learning publishing steps.
- She founded Raspberry Press to make publishing affordable and accessible to other authors.
Self-Publishing Enables Accessibility
- High-cost hybrid presses often don't match self-published sales, making them impractical for many authors.
- Affordable, guided self-publishing enables more authors to share niche or workbook content.
Start With Topic And Tools
- Choose a strong, specific topic and outline before writing to guide your workbook creation.
- Design practical tools (checklists, prompts, scales) and weave them into the outline as you write.
