Build Your Book

A Simplified Novel Writing Approach. Go From Idea to Draft Confidently and Consistently.

What you'll learn

Reimagine how to write your novel and build from the ground up

Learn foundational storytelling techniques from theme to character to worldbuilding

Create irresistible hooks and strong scenes that will leave readers wanting more

Develop a blueprint for your story arc with Story Spine

Analyze different editing styles to determine which is right for your novel

Prepare to publish with tools to create your cover, title, and blurb

Examine the different publishing avenues (independent, hybrid, and traditional)

Build a writing habit tailored to your lifestyle that'll keep you writing for years to come

Requirements

No experience needed. Come excited with your ideas and get ready to create!

Description

Are you overwhelmed with the process of writing? Does the thought of writing thousands of words a day leave you paralyzed and not writing?From Idea to DraftThere are dozens and dozens of books on how to write not to mention how not to write. But writers still have the same complaints:Struggling to understand essential story componentsHaving to write on your own without helpA lack of confidence in your writing skillsUnable to balance writing and living lifeBurned out from writing thousands of words a day to keep up with other writersStuck in plot or world-buildingGetting "lost" in the story and unable to write themselves outHow would you feel if you knew exactly how to start drafting your novel? Confident enough to write today?Writing is like building a house. Start with a solid foundation of story structure and then continue confidently until you're ready to revise or publish. The BUILD YOUR BOOK course simplifies writing and publishing terms and allows you the space for creativity and drafting. With over four hours of instructional videos, more than a dozen worksheets with assignments built in, and a complimentary habit tracker and 90-day writing planner, BUILD YOUR BOOK was designed for you to enjoy the writing process for years to come.What Makes This Course Different: Accountability Coaching! I'll be available to you if you'd like monthly coaching to keep you writing forward or just to bounce ideas off another writer. Follow the suggested writing plan to have 60k words in four months. Message me for rates for a monthly/bi-monthly Zoom call with feedback on your work (during Build Phases 1-4). You do not have to receive coaching.Coaching Client TestimonialYour precise directions, encouraging words, consistent follow-up, and probing questions helped make the often grueling journey easier to manage. Your comments remained free of judgment and condescension. Your tone stayed positive and encouraging, urging me to be my best and to stretch myself…it was your personality that made working with you so enjoyable. Every email we exchanged left me feeling energized, inspired, and capable.Heidi McGill, Historical Romance Author

Overview

Section 1: Search For Property

Lecture 1 Build Your Book

Section 2: Building Permits

Lecture 2 Introduction

Lecture 3 Know Your Why

Lecture 4 Theme

Lecture 5 The Protagonist

Section 3: Design

Lecture 6 Introduction

Lecture 7 Story Spine

Lecture 8 Genre

Lecture 9 Worldbuilding

Lecture 10 Scene & Hook

Lecture 11 Point of View

Section 4: Build Phase 1

Lecture 12 Framework

Lecture 13 Extra Video

Section 5: Build Phase 2

Lecture 14 Framework

Section 6: Build Phase 3

Lecture 15 Framework

Section 7: Build Phase 4

Lecture 16 Framework

Section 8: Inspection

Lecture 17 Introduction

Lecture 18 Editing Types

Section 9: On the Market

Lecture 19 Introduction

Lecture 20 Cover Creation Tips

Lecture 21 Title Creation

Lecture 22 Blurb Writing

Lecture 23 Independent, Traditional, and Hybrid Publishing

Section 10: Closing

Lecture 24 Signing the Paperwork

New writers who aren't sure how to get started writing,Writers who have written a few short stories and want to transition into novel writing,Writers who can't seem to get "unstuck" from the messy middle,Writers who want to create a sustainable writing habit so they can continuously produce