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Authors Success Center

Helping Authors since 2001
Writing a book is hard enough. Building an author career should not mean sorting through expensive promises, confusing advice, and services that disappear after the invoice is paid.

The Authors Success Center helps writers and published authors make smarter decisions, strengthen their professional presence, reach readers, and move forward one practical step at a time.

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Experience & Education

Built on More Than Two Decades of Author Support

Since 2001, Bourgeois Media & Consulting, LLC has helped authors through education, publishing guidance, book promotion, author interviews, literary programs, reviews, contests, advocacy, and long-term career support.

  • Published Author:
    1990 - Present
    Over 60 Books Published Winner of 6 Book Awards Winner of 6 Short Story Awards Winner of 1 Speakers Award
  • Texas Authors Museum:
    2011 - Present
    Founder/Director
  • Bourgeois Media & Consulting:
    2006 - Present
    Author/Lyricist

Portfolio

A collection of services to help authors succeed.

Services That Help Authors Move Forward.

Pre-Publishing
Clients
Book Projects
Awards
Years Experirnce

Built for Authors, Not Just Transactions

Many author services are built around one thing: a review, a publishing package, a marketing campaign, a course, or a conference ticket.

The Authors Success Center is built around the full author journey.

We help authors understand where they are, what they need next, what they may not need yet, and how to make decisions that respect both their goals and their budget.

ASC does not begin with the biggest package we can sell.

We begin with the next right step.

Guidance

01
Clear, realistic direction for authors trying to understand publishing, marketing, visibility, and long-term growth.

Education

02
Workshops, articles, resources, and practical training that help authors make informed decisions.

Credibility

03
Professional reviews, ReadSafe Ratings, Author Verified profiles, and tools that help readers better understand your work.

Visibility

04
Interviews, author features, promotional materials, videos, articles, and opportunities to help your book reach more people.

Pricing Plan

Choose your personal plan
Monthly
Yearly

Community Member

$5

/ per month
  • Member profile in the ASC community
  • Access to private author discussions and forums
  • Ability to connect with other ASC members (coming soon)
  • Member-only author opportunities, announcements, and calls for submissions
  • Access to selected ASC resources and articles
  • Eligibility to share book-release announcements in designated member areas
  • Discounted pricing on ASC workshops
  • Member discounts on True Voice Reviews, ReadSafe Ratings, Author Verified, and selected visibility services
  • Access to community prompts, networking discussions, and future member events
Choose Plan

Founding Author Membership

$10.00

/ per month
  • Includes everything in Community Membership, plus:
  • Founding Author recognition and badge
  • Enhanced member profile
  • One book listing in the ASC member directory
  • Priority consideration for author features, interviews, and community spotlights
  • Greater discounts on workshops and selected ASC services
  • Access to selected member-only virtual gatherings or networking sessions
  • Founding Member rate protected through the first renewal period, provided membership remains active
Choose Plan

Professional Author Membership

$15.00

/ per month
  • Includes everything in Founding Author Membership, plus:
  • Professional Author badge
  • Expanded professional author profile
  • Up to three book listings in the ASC directory
  • Author website and social-media links
  • One annual author or book feature, subject to scheduling and content guidelines
  • Priority access to selected promotional opportunities
  • One included or discounted ASC workshop each year
  • Enhanced discounts on True Voice Reviews, ReadSafe Ratings, Author Verified, and visibility services
  • Priority access to future professional programs, showcases, and partnerships
Choose Plan

Testimonials

Our clients choose us and our products because they know we’re the best.
  • Author & Director of The Art of Expectation, "Alan is a great representative for authors has sunk his heart and soul into this organization." Art Costello, Author & Director of The Art of Expectation
    Author & Director

    Art Costello

    Marketing Manager
  • Award Winning Authors - B. Alan Bourgeois is committed to helping authors succeed. His Author Marketing Certification is not only unique but it provided a good learning experience as Charles and Rox grow The Enigma Series. One of our favorite avenues has been the DEAR Texas/DEAE Indie and now Indie Beacon Show interviews. We have shared our stories and learned a lot about other authors. Interesting and evolving. Thanks, Alan
    Award-Winning Authors

    Breakfield & Burkey

    Marketing Manager
  • Devoted to Indie Authors - B. Alan Bourgeois is driven by a passion to help Indie Authors succeed. He works tirelessly ferreting out new opportunities and implementing new programs and ideas to ensure their success. I have never known a more dedicated and selfless individual.

    Jan Sikes

    Award-Winning Author
  • "Outstanding leader and media manager."

    Joseph Willis

    Award-Winning Author
  • Imagination - The things you can accomplish, the imagination and creativity for all of the projects you’ve done – I am simply amazed.

    Kathleen Shields

    Award-Winning Author
  • Alan is a champ at keeping author members aware of book sale opportunities."

    Myra McIlvain

    Award-Winning Author
  • Epic - Your services and your author support is Epic. Some won’t understand how it is applicable to sales, but those of us who have also been doing this going on 15 years appreciate the time and effort it takes to support authors. Please don’t get discouraged because it’s hard for people to see the benefit of using the supporting tools you provide. What you have created is amazing.

    Rebecca Nietert

    Author
  • "Dedicated, fearlessly and honestly, to the success of Texas Authors!"

    Sherry Maysonave

    Multi-Award-Winning Author

Awards & Recognition

  • Texas Best Book - Medical Thriller:
    2026
    The Bloom
  • Texas Best Book - Adult Picture Book:
    2026
    The BBQ Test
  • Texas Best Book - Children's:
    2026
    Milo the Mouse, and the Big, Big, Feel
  • Texas Best Book - Non-Fiction:
    2025
    Y'all Write
  • Texas Best Book - Anthology:
    2025
    Echoes of Tomorrow
  • Texas Best Book - Humanities Series:
    2024
    Help the Homeless Find Homes

    I Know Me, You Keep Guessing

    Shattered Promises

  • Texas Best Book - Spiritual Thriller:
    2012
    Extinguishing the Light
  • WritersCon - Best Speaker Award:
    2017

Get informed

The Writers Edge Collection - Books to help authors at any point of their journey. (Book store coming soon)