About Karen Williams

Karen Williams is The Book Mentor, helping business owners, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders write business – building nonfiction books that elevate their authority, attract new opportunities, and create a lasting impact.

Her journey into book mentoring began with her own struggles as an author. In 2006, Karen trained as a coach and NLP Master Practitioner and launched her first business, Self Discovery Coaching. A few years later, she wrote her first book, The Secrets of Successful Coaches, documenting the strategies of top coaches. When it was published in 2011, she quickly discovered that a book could do more than share knowledge – it could transform a business, open doors, and position the author as an authority.

Since then, Karen has written 10 books, including:

The Secrets of Successful Coaches
How to Stand Out in Your Business
The Mouse That Roars
Your Book is the Hook
Book Marketing Made Simple (second edition 2023)
Becoming an Authority (audio-only)
Business Book Planner
Book Writing Journal
Book Marketing Planner
The 7 Shifts (digital-only)

Her expertise extends beyond writing – Karen knows what makes a book work for a business. That’s why, in 2014, she began supporting other entrepreneurs who wanted to write books that positioned them as industry leaders. In 2015, she rebranded as Librotas, and since then, she’s helped hundreds of experts, coaches, and consultants write credible, business-building books.

Helping Experts Write the Right Book

Karen believes that writing a book isn’t just about sharing knowledge – it’s about creating something that serves your business and your audience. Her mentoring and programmes ensure that her clients:

✔ Write a book that aligns with their business goals.
✔ Stay accountable and on track through the writing process.
✔ Craft a message that resonates and positions them as an authority.
✔ Avoid common mistakes that leave books sitting on a shelf.

Karen and her team guide authors from idea to publication, supporting them with:

Planning and Structuring – Creating a clear, compelling book framework.
Writing and Accountability – Overcoming blocks and staying consistent.
Editing and Refinement – Ensuring clarity, flow, and impact.
Marketing and Positioning – Making sure the book reaches the right people.

Beyond Books

Karen is a TEDx speaker and has shared her expertise on BBC Radio, Coach Magazine, The Daily Mail, and The Daily Express. She won the Maximise Creative Business of the Year Award in 2017 and is a Partner Member of The Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi), regularly contributing to their blog.

When she’s not mentoring authors, you might find her jumping out of planes, walking on hot coals – or more likely strolling along the seafront, reading a book, or at the cinema with her husband. You can learn more about her story in The Mouse That Roars or watch her TEDx Talk from October 2017.

📩 Want to work with Karen? Contact her at karen@librotas.com