I help authors build their brands and grow their online presence through clear offers, stunning websites, and effective LinkedIn management.

You’re struggling to get your book and profile noticed.
Selling and promoting yourself feels overwhelming, and you have too many things to focus on.

Most authors, speakers, and experts hit the same wall: They write the book but don’t know how to turn it into real opportunities.
Without the right strategy, your message gets lost in the noise.

If you're facing:

A lack of visibility and struggling to reach your audience

Uncertainty about how to market yourself effectively

Difficulty turning your book into speaking or consulting work

You’re not alone. And you don’t have to figure it out alone either.

I Offer Two Author Marketing Packages
Built to help you grow your audience, build authority, and turn your book into a lead magnet, not a dead end.

Marketing Power Pack PRO
A proven system to clarify your offer, upgrade your brand, and turn your book into a business.

What’s Included:

#7 Newsletter Strategy – Start and grow an audience through consistent email marketing.
#8 Content Strategy – Regular guidance on content themes, hooks, and publishing rhythm.
#9 YouTube Brand Building – Develop a presence on YouTube with strategic content, optimization, and positioning.
#10 LinkedIn Content & Profile Management – We fully manage your profile, post content, and grow your reach.
#11 Website Management – We keep your site updated, optimized, and aligned with your goals.
#12 Lead Capture + Email Automation – Build funnels that attract, engage, and convert.

Proven Success
I've helped over 150 authors transform their brands, land paid speaking gigs, grow consulting income, and finally turn their books into assets. My process is shaped by lessons learned working with names like Tucker Max, Charlie Hoehn, and Miles Rote. It’s built to get you seen, booked, and paid.

How to Get Started
We begin with a conversation. No pressure. Just clarity. Message me. Let’s talk.

https://www.rising-authors.com

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Hussein Al-Baiaty — Founder of Rising Authors, a platform that helps nonfiction authors build their brand, websites, and media systems.

Hussein Al-Baiaty

Forerunner

We are a collaboration of creators who work to provide businesses, organizations, and artists with powerful and engaging visual content that helps them achieve their goals and express their love for their craft. We are a company that believes in the importance of story, in the spirit of community, and in the power of faith. We work to serve the Lord, our Community, and our Clients in everything we do. We are Forerunner.

Owner/Operator

Sky Arts Film Festival

Serving as the festival director for the Sky Arts Film Festival.

Festival Director

Western Kentucky University

As an Instructional Support Specialist my main priority is to provide our Distance Learning department's Instructional Designers with the appropriate resources to achieve their goals. My expertise is planning, coordinating, designing, and creating multimedia to fulfill all of our department's needs. Graphic design, video and audio are among some of the multimedia I create. 

Blackboard support is also a part of my work responsibilities. This includes creating, managing, and curating blackboard content as well as blackboard technical support.

Lastly, managing the Distance Learning studio is a main responsibility. This responsibility includes scheduling, maintaining, logistics, and equipment management of the studio.

Instructional Support Specialist

Filmik Media

Owner/Operator/CEO of a fully functional production company specializing in B2B commercial and marketing videos internal and external.

Oversees all facets of company operations from idea conceptualization to post-production delivery. 

Has begun to move company into the direction of series productions on multiple platforms.

Visual Media Producer/CEO

Western Kentucky University Technology Resource Center

Floor manager over six employees. Managed work flow of editing and DVD burning with the Adobe Master Suite. Completed various media transfers from analog media to digital media.

Floor Manager

I’ve always been a creator at heart. From starting my first video production company during my senior year of college to writing scripts, producing films, and soon to be authoring books, my career has been fueled by a passion for bringing ideas to life through storytelling and design.  

In 2020, my entrepreneurial journey reached a new milestone when I partnered with Chris "Booba" Young to launch Forerunner, a creative agency that helps companies grow through strategy, storytelling, engaging content, and data-driven analytics. At Forerunner, we specialize in building impactful narratives that drive results, blending creative vision with a deep understanding of business strategy.  

Some highlights from my journey include:  
- Film at Cannes: Premiered a film at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival, a defining moment in my creative career.  
- Award-Winning Work: Produced the film For Hope, which won multiple awards on the 2018 film festival circuit. Earned several Telly Awards for commercial projects produced at Forerunner.  
- Music Videos: Produced music videos for globally renowned record labels and artist.
- Entrepreneurial Impact: Founded the Sky Arts Film Festival, creating a platform for emerging filmmakers to share their work and offer educational opportunities to the community.
- Instructional Design Expertise: Earned a graduate certificate in Instructional Design in 2019 from Western Kentucky University, blending creativity with a focus on education and audience engagement.  
-Technical Skillset: As an FAA-certified UAS pilot, I bring a unique perspective to aerial and cinematic storytelling.  

My creative roots run deep, shaped by the discipline and resilience I cultivated as a member of the WKU Men’s Tennis Team from 2008-2010. Those years taught me the value of persistence, strategy, and teamwork—qualities that I carry into every project I undertake.  

At Forerunner, my focus is on helping businesses grow through creative design that connects on a human level. Whether it’s crafting an engaging campaign, developing a strategic content plan, or producing award-winning visuals, I thrive on the process of turning ideas into reality.  

If you’re passionate about storytelling, innovation, or just creating something that matters, I’d love to connect and collaborate!

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