Write Your First Novel (in 90 Days!)

This comprehensive course offers a structured framework for completing a full manuscript from initial concept through final draft, with achievable milestones that allow completion within 90 days or your preferred timeline. The course incorporates motivational support systems to sustain your momentum through all stages of writing. Upon completing this course, you will possess the technical skills and confidence required to finalize your novel and navigate the publishing landscape with understanding. LeeAnne Krusemark brings substantial credentials as a journalist, published author, professional editor, and educator in publishing studies at major universities, including Harvard Adult Education. Comprehensive reference materials and instructional handouts are provided as part of your course registration. The webinar access link and login details will be transmitted via email the day prior to your class session.

This course aligns with the institutional focus on Communication Skills, Development of Critical Thinking Abilities, and Individual, Social, and Environmental Responsibility.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify your novel's genre category and formulate a unique, engaging story premise.
• Develop complex, believable characters and vividly described settings that draw readers in.
• Construct a thorough, scene-by-scene plot outline.
• Establish sustainable writing schedules and productive daily writing habits.
• Identify and overcome creative obstacles such as loss of momentum and writer's block.
• Perform comprehensive self-editing to strengthen your narrative structure, improve pacing, enhance dialogue authenticity, and deepen character development.
• Incorporate feedback from beta readers and early audiences in a constructive manner.
• Evaluate various publishing pathways appropriate for your work.