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Compass:
The Roadmap Every Author Needs

Compass by Chapters is the ultimate guide for authors who dream of seeing their stories come to life. Whether you’re facing writer’s block or unsure how to structure your narrative, we provide the clarity and tools to get your ideas flowing and your manuscript completed.

With Book Compass, you’ll:

Discover your book’s unique purpose and audience.
Turn chaotic ideas into a cohesive story.
Finish your manuscript faster, with confidence and ease.

The Roadmap Every
Aspiring Author Needs

Book Compass by Chapters is the ultimate guide for authors who dream of seeing their stories come to life. Whether you’re facing writer’s block or unsure how to structure your narrative, we provide the clarity and tools to get your ideas flowing and your manuscript completed.

With Book Compass, you’ll:

Discover your book’s unique purpose and audience.
Turn chaotic ideas into a cohesive story.
Finish your manuscript faster, with confidence and ease.

Compass Moves You
From Blank Page to Masterpiece

Framework Mapping Exercises Acceleration

Framework

The "Story Ignition" Framework

Unlock the power of your story with our structured approach to finding the spark that makes your book unique. Using proven techniques like the "Assumption Audit," we help you discover angles that resonate with your audience and create lasting impact.

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Introduction

Dr. Amelia Thornton's book emerges from a unique intersection of cognitive psychology and entrepreneurship, aimed at transforming how business leaders approach decision-making and innovation. This blueprint lays the foundation for a work that promises to challenge conventional wisdom and revolutionize how entrepreneurs navigate uncertainty.

Why This Book?

The primary motivation for this book stems from Dr. Thornton's extensive experience in both academic research and practical business application. Through her work with startups, corporations, and educational institutions, she has identified a critical gap: entrepreneurs often operate on unconscious assumptions that limit their potential for innovation and success.

Key driving factors include:

Personal Experience: Dr. Thornton's journey from founding a data analytics startup to witnessing numerous breakthrough moments where challenging assumptions led to significant business transformations.
Market Need: A growing recognition that traditional business decision-making frameworks often fail to address the psychological barriers that prevent innovation.
Unique Perspective: The ability to bridge academic rigor with practical business applications, offering a fresh approach to entrepreneurial thinking.

Mapping

Visual Chapter Mapping

Say goodbye to scattered thoughts. With Book Compass, you’ll outline every chapter visually, ensuring a clear path from beginning to end. No more guessing what comes next—every page flows seamlessly into the next.

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Core Coordinates

Audience Terrain
At the heart of this book's audience are entrepreneurs and business founders who find themselves at critical decision points in their journey. These readers are actively building or scaling their ventures, facing complex challenges that demand innovative solutions. They're the kind of leaders who value evidence-based methodologies but struggle with the uncertainty inherent in entrepreneurship. Most importantly, they're open to challenging their existing beliefs and assumptions, recognizing that their current mental models might be limiting their potential for success.

Beyond this core audience, the book will resonate with several key groups who can benefit from its insights. Corporate innovators and intrapreneurs working within established organizations will find valuable tools for driving change and fostering innovation. Educators and policy makers, particularly those in business schools and professional development, will discover fresh approaches to teaching decision-making and strategic thinking. Additionally, students and lifelong learners, from MBA
candidates to aspiring entrepreneurs, will gain a foundation in cognitive-aware business leadership.

These readers share common pain points: they often face decision paralysis in uncertain markets, encounter repeated setbacks due to hidden assumptions, and struggle to build truly innovative organizations. They're seeking not just theoretical frameworks, but practical tools they can apply immediately to improve their strategic thinking and overcome cognitive biases in business contexts.

Narrative Mapping
The book's structure follows a natural progression through three distinct parts, each building upon the previous to create a comprehensive journey of transformation.

Part I: "Awakening" introduces readers to the power of assumptions through compelling real-world stories of both failures and breakthroughs. Dr. Thornton will weave together narratives from her own experience with foundational concepts from the psychology of business decision-making.

Part II: "Excavation" takes readers deeper into understanding cognitive biases and introduces key frameworks for identifying and challenging assumptions. This section provides the tactical tools readers need to begin their own journey of assumption challenging.

Part III: "Transformation" focuses on implementation, featuring in-depth case studies and practical strategies for building cultures of conscious inquiry. This section bridges the gap between understanding and action, showing readers how to create lasting change in their organizations.
Throughout these sections, several key themes emerge: the hidden power of assumptions in business decisions, the crucial intersection of cognitive psychology and entrepreneurship, and the transformative potential of moving from a fixed to a growth mindset in business contexts.

Voice Calibration
The book's voice strikes a careful balance between academic credibility and practical accessibility. Dr. Thornton's approach uses storytelling as the primary vehicle for delivering insights, with each chapter opening through a compelling real-world narrative. Complex concepts are explained through carefully chosen metaphors and analogies, making sophisticated ideas accessible without sacrificing their depth.

The writing maintains a conversational tone while preserving authority, achieved through the natural integration of research findings within narratives. "Mirror moments" throughout the text create natural pauses for reflection, allowing readers to internalize and apply the concepts to their own situations.

Differentiation Landmarks
What sets this book apart in the crowded business literature landscape is its unique integration of cognitive psychology with practical business applications. Unlike broad treatments of decision-making found in works like Kahneman's "Thinking, Fast and Slow" or Grant's "Think Again," Dr. Thornton's book specifically addresses the entrepreneurial context with immediately applicable tools and frameworks.

The book introduces several original frameworks that readers won't find elsewhere:

The Assumption Audit methodology
Perspective Shift Exercises
Cognitive Probing techniques
The Naïve Question Protocol

These tools are presented within an interactive approach that emphasizes practical application through embedded exercises, real-world experimentation guides, and concrete implementation strategies. This combination of scientific rigor and immediate applicability distinguishes the book from more theoretical works in the field, making it an essential resource for action-oriented business leaders.

Exercises

Practical, Actionable Exercises

Transform passive ideas into actionable steps with tools like "mirror moments" and "Cognitive Probing Techniques." These exercises ensure your book isn’t just written—it’s impactful and engaging.

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Moving Forward

The immediate next steps focus on building momentum while laying groundwork for long-term success. Priority actions include:

Content Foundation: Begin expanding the successful keynote material about the "Assumption Autopsy" into a full chapter, as this proven content can serve as a sturdy foundation for the book's practical framework.

Network Activation: Initiate conversations with key influencers in Dr. Thornton's network, particularly those who have experienced dramatic business transformations through assumption-challenging. Their stories and support will be crucial for both content development and marketing.

Platform Development: Start creating supplementary content that establishes Dr. Thornton's unique voice and perspective. This includes crafting articles for business publications, developing workshop materials, and planning a series of focused podcast appearances.

The success of these initial steps will be measured through specific metrics: engagement from early readers, response to workshop content, and the growth of an engaged community interested in assumption-challenging methodologies. Regular checkpoints will ensure these activities align with both the book's core message and Dr. Thornton's broader vision for transforming entrepreneurial decision-making.

Acceleration

Clear Path to Publication

You don’t have to do it alone. You know you have a powerful story to tell—but how do you ensure it resonates with the right readers?

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Marketing Foundations

Quick Wins
The initial marketing strategy leverages Dr. Thornton's unique position at the intersection of cognitive psychology and entrepreneurship. Her compelling one-liner captures this distinctive value proposition: "Revolutionize your business by uncovering the hidden assumptions holding you back." For more detailed conversations, her elevator pitch expands on this promise: "In today's rapidly changing business landscape, entrepreneurs often fail not because of what they know, but because of what they think they know. Drawing from cognitive psychology and real-world business experience, I help entrepreneurs identify and challenge their hidden assumptions, leading to breakthrough innovations and stronger companies. This book provides a practical framework for turning assumption-awareness into your competitive advantage."

The immediate marketing campaign will tap into Dr. Thornton's extensive network across academia and business. Several key initiatives are already primed for launch:

Early Reader Program: A select group of former startup colleagues and accelerator participants will receive advance copies, creating a core group of advocates who can speak to the book's transformative impact. These readers have already experienced the power of assumption-challenging firsthand and can provide compelling testimonials.

Speaking Circuit Integration: Dr. Thornton's popular keynote topics, particularly the "Assumption Autopsy" and "Naïve Question Protocol," will be refined to incorporate book themes, creating natural opportunities for audience engagement and book promotion.

Academic-Business Bridge: Her connections in both academia and business will enable unique cross-pollination opportunities, including guest lectures at business schools, workshop sessions at accelerators, and collaborative content creation with thought leaders in both spheres.

Author Success Stories

Create a Story That Resonates

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"Unlike our first manuscript, which took over six months, our second — with Chapters — was completed in less than half the time."

Rod Neuenschwander, Ruhlin Group

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"The process was seamless, putting my doubts and fears to rest. My dream book is now a reality."

Dr. Whitney Wright

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With Book Compass, you’ll move confidently from an idea to a finished manuscript. Our proven framework removes the guesswork, providing outlines and structured tools to help you gain clarity.

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Features:

Access to the Story Ignition Framework to uncover your unique angle.
Personalized Chapter Mapping Tools for a cohesive structure.
Interactive exercises like Cognitive Probing Techniques to refine your message.
Expert editing support to ensure your voice resonates with your ideal audience.

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