Create and revise your story with two calls! A Story Creation Call to establish your story beats, craft compelling character arcs, establish your plot, clarify conflicts, and raise the stakes. With a solid plan, you'll be ready to write! But just in case you hit a block, the Resuscitation Call provides brainstorming solutions, strategizes your next steps, and gets your story going when it stalls!

Ready to start a new story? Not sure why your WIP isn't working? In this 60-90 minute call, we'll collaborate to create a plan for your entire story, including scaffolding your plot, deepening character conflicts, and strategizing how to raise the stakes to keep readers engaged. *Includes pre-reading up to 3K and notes after the call.*

HELP! I'm stuck! This is a 60-minute laser-foused session designed to get you writing again. Think of it as an emergency creative boost! We'll address your specific roadblocks and brainstorm solutions to overcome whatever is preventing your story from moving forward. This call does not include pre-reading of your pages or post-call follow-up notes. You're welcome to record the session.

Do you have a hint of an idea? A snippet of dialogue? A line or two of a story that could expand into something great? Learn how to build out your plot starting with whatever you've got. During this hour-long workshop, we will talk about finding inspiration, how to construct and polish your idea, and what support beams must be in place to keep your story stable.

Are your characters adorable but flat? This workshop will focus on stuffing them with personality, backstory, flaws, goals, and, of course, a little angst!

What exactly is Deep Point-of-View? How can it be used to intensify the emotional bond between your character and the reader? We will explore the basic tenets of Deep POV as well as practical ways to implement it in your writing in a way that lets readers fully experience the story. Note: If you have taken Deep POV: Life Through The Lens of Your Character, the examples and other resources have been updated.

How are your scenes working out? Do they show off the muscle of your story? Are they lifting your character's goal? In this updated workshop, we will use scene structure to craft your story and troubleshoot those problem areas.

Is your plot stalling? Are your characters stuck in the slow lane? In this workshop, we will discover the full-throttle power of using conflict, stakes, and tension to propel your plot.

Do you know where your story is going? Do you find yourself stalling in the middle? Not sure where to take your next step? Let me help you climb the Story Structure Stairway! In this hour-long workshop, we will move from the opening hook to the final image with all the steps in between.

Show! Don't Tell! You've heard it, but how are you supposed to use it? What does it really mean? How do you actually do it? In this workshop, we will break down the basics of this common writing advice as well as revise sections from actual works-in-progress.

Do you have a story that just won't stop playing in your mind? Is this the year you finally write that novel? Have you started writing but struggled to finish? This workshop is for you!

Ready to take the next step? Whether you've typed "The End," are deep in a work-in-progress, or just dreaming of your first novel, this course is for you! We'll cover the basics of self-editing, understanding beta readers vs. critique partners, explore publishing options, and more!