what this course will teach you...

STAGE ONE

  • Introduction and Getting Organized to Write
  • Exploring Your Own Writing Style
  • What to do with Initial Story Ideas
  • Understanding Your Audience
  • Discovering Tropes & Universal Fantasies


STAGE TWO

  • Designing Your Character:
    • Every day facts
    • Physical description
    • Emotional Wound and Backstory - what drives your character?
    • Character ARC - what is your character's journey?
  • Building Your Imaginary World:
    • Side Characters - creating balance in your world
    • Villains - understanding how the bad guys think
    • Setting - Environment  - how this can impact your story
    • Setting - Symbols - how to use these effectively to add power to your prose


STAGE THREE

  • Story Structure:
    • Overview - understanding the bigger picture
    • Act I - drawing your reader in
    • Act II - keeping your reader engaged
    • Act III - leaving your reader feeling satisfied


STAGE FOUR

  • First Draft Writing:
    • Various way to start your story
    • Understanding "show don't tell"
    • How to write engaging dialogue
    • Ways to build tension and maintain conflict


STAGE FIVE

  • Editing:
    • Creating a story map
    • Does your story structure work?
    • Does your writing keep the readers attention?
    • Are you descriptions interesting?
    • What beta readers and editors can do for you.
    • What to do with the feedback you're given.


STAGE SIX

  • Where to next?
    • How to format the final copy
    • How to write a synopsis
    • How to write a blurb
    • How to write a submission proposal
    • How do get started with self-publishing

coaching sessions

If you'd prefer to talk about only a few aspects of the above curriculum, you're welcome to purchase a one-off coaching session instead. 

COACHING OPTIONS:

$150 - One Hour Coaching session
$250 - One hour + 5 chapter review
$300 - 3 x One Hour Coaching Session
$500 - 3 x One hour + 15 chapter review

$750 - Full manuscript review with detailed feedback - written & discussed. (Limit of ONE per month.)

Any questions? Email: melissa@foreverlovepublishing.com

 

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