From First Idea to Published Book

Every novel starts with an idea, but where do they come from? The science of creativity reveals that ideas are collisions between existing knowledge, and that your brain has dedicated machinery for producing them. Here's how to put it to work.

Outlining isn't one thing. It's a spectrum from bare-bones compass to scene-by-scene blueprint. In this workshop, you'll outline the same story three different ways and discover how much structure your writing actually needs.

Your first draft doesn't need to be good - it needs to exist. Learn practical strategies for overcoming perfectionism, building momentum, and knowing when your draft is done enough to revise.

Revision isn't about fixing typos - it's about making the story work. Learn the five editing passes every novelist should make, in the right order, and when it's time to get outside eyes on your manuscript.

An honest comparison of traditional and self-publishing for fiction writers. Learn how each path works, what the numbers actually look like, and a framework for deciding which is right for your book and career.