This class is for you if you have a novel in progress that has been hanging around for too long or, if you are ready to start fresh on a new novel. Or if your just goddam sick of yourself and are ready to change something.
Location: The Comfort of Your Home --You don't have to get your lazy (or not-lazy) ass off the couch! This is taught VIA teleconferences. Teleconference phone numbers will be provided to participants along with schedule. All calls will be recorded and emails to participants if you are not able to make the call and are yours to keep forever.
(12) WEEKLY CONTENT CALLS (see below for topics) that are recorded and are yours to keep forever.
(12) WEEKLY Q&A AND COACHING CALLS. You can bounce your ideas off of me and having been trained as a professional coach, I will guide you to the answers that are best for your work, rather than tell you what to do. You will maintain the integrity of your work knowing that it came from you.
Personalized Reviews: I will review your Novel Summary, First Chapter and outline review and give you written feedback. (full manuscript review available for additional fee) online private facebook group for extra support early birds sign up before December 1st and you will get an additional (free) 30 day program creating the writing habit (30 days of writing prompts) early bird pricing (apply by December 20): $197 after December 20: $297 curriculum > content calls :
WEEK 1: no more excuses Creating a space to write your novel. Writing habits. Writing schedule. First steps: How to start.
WEEK 2: Don't lose your shit If you're like, how the hell am I going to do this, this module has you covered. Writing with an outline vs. letting the writing guide you to what's next.
WEEK 3: Girls are heros too The Heroine's Journey as structure for your novel
WEEK 4: And yeah, boys too The Hero's Journey as structure for your novel
WEEK 5: She's such a bitch Characterization: Developing real, well-rounded characters.
WEEK 6: For the former potheads mid course: review previous five weeks plus: Getting past blocks--tools for making decisions about what's next in your novel
WEEK 7: Go with the flow Second Act Journey-Keeping the Story Moving Forward
WEEK 8: Use your voice Developing persona of your book: who is telling the story
WEEK 9: How to not suck Focus on Prose: What is Good Writing? Showing vs. Telling
WEEK 10: She's like the wind. Metaphors: What makes a great metaphor and why you should use them
WEEK 11: Happy ending What makes a good ending? How to chose the right ending to your book
WEEK 12: Don't go final class: Review and Class celebration
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.