A place to start
Every network needs a front door. At BrainO, that door is Wake Up Now. It's where Colin keeps the things he's made — the stories, the songs, the ads, the books — and where you can get a proper look at what the network is about.
What you'll find
Wake Up Now is home to Colin's memoir, Written Off. It's also where you'll find the Songs of the States, a collection of tunes that map the country in their own way. There are videos to watch, a bookshop to browse, and Out of the Box Advertising, which is exactly what it sounds like: a different way to think about getting the word out.
And then there's the invite. For a dollar a month, you can step into the whole system — not just this site, but everything the network offers. One account carries across all the sites in the BrainO family, so you're not juggling logins or wondering where you signed up. It's simple by design.
Who it suits
If you like the sound of a bloke who's been through it and come out the other side with something to say, you'll feel at home here. If you're curious about the Songs of the States, or you want a bookshop that feels more like a mate's shelf than a supermarket aisle, this is your spot.
It also suits anyone who wants to see what the network is about before going further. Wake Up Now is the front door, so it's the natural first step. Have a look around, get a feel for the tone, and then decide if you want to go deeper.
How it fits
BrainO is a family of sites, each with its own flavour, but they all share one thing: a dollar-a-month price tag and no auto-charging. You pay for what you use, when you use it. No surprises, no lock-ins. Wake Up Now is the entry point, but it's not the whole story. Think of it as the handshake before the conversation.
Colin built this network with a simple idea: give people good stuff at a fair price and let them come back because they want to, not because they're trapped. That's the spirit you'll find here.
Come in
So if you're wondering where to start with BrainO, start here. Have a wander through the memoir, the songs, the videos, the bookshop. See what takes your fancy. And if you like what you see, the door's open to the rest of the network for a dollar a month.