story startup

Do you have an idea for a story but don't have the slightest clue on how to get from BEGIN to THE END?

Let me tell you – I was there.

But after pouring over industry-standard books on story structure and dissecting dozens of movies and novels, I discovered a great system to help me build memorable characters and write a satisfying story quickly and efficiently.

Applying this to my story helped me not only finish my novel it got me an agent and a book deal with Simon and Schuster. Along the way, it also got me accepted into the prestigious Odyssey Writing Fellowship, the Madeleine Milburn Mentorship Programme, and Pitch Wars.

Of course, a helping of luck was involved too, but it wouldn't have happened without first finishing my book.

And I'd love to share this knowledge with you!

In Story Startup, I will guide you step-by-step on how to get from PAGE ONE to DONE. So whether you are a panster (waves hand) or a plotter (also waves hand; I know, I'm weird), if you need help getting from "Where to Begin" to "The End," Story Startup is for you.

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In this workshop series, you will:

★ learn how to get your story idea out of your head and onto the page

★ learn the backbone of story structure

★ learn how to build a character arc with three simple steps!

★ have a template on how to write any story that you can apply across genres or age groups

★ get through the wall of self-doubt to finish your 1st draft

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THE WORKSHOP

FREE LIVE WEBINAR (completed, replay is $25)

A free one-hour live webinar to kickstart this workshop series. This free webinar introduced participants to 5 Steps you can use to get your story idea out of your head and onto the page, from an Initial  Idea to a Complete Outline of the story. Many of the concepts presented are further elaborated on in the individual workshop series.

WORKSHOP 1: THE IDEA (completed, watch the replay)

A two-hour workshop with helpful, practical steps on how to get your story idea out of your head and onto the page using writing tools, tropes, and genres. If you have ever struggled with getting your idea into a form you can work with, then this workshop will be perfect for you.

WORKSHOP 2: STORY BACKBONE (register here!)

It's now time to build your story backbone (i.e. character journey) based on your main character. This one-hour workshop will cover the 9 essential elements of any story, including how to thread emotional resonance throughout your book. 

WORKSHOP 3: STORY CIRCLE AND STORY BEATS (registration opens soon)

Story is all about the ups and downs your character goes on. So let's throw some ups and downs at them! But we will build them based on the character's wants and their position on the story backbone.

WORKSHOP 4: SCENES AND SIDE CHARACTERS (registration opens soon)

Now that you have a rock-solid story that your character is going on, you can start building scenes and side characters to best explain their journey. You may already have several in your head; let's fill them in!