4 Weeks Toward a Solid 2nd Draft of Your Novel Through a Deeper Exploration of Character.
Your Instructor: Erin Reel (Writing Consultant and Former Literary Agent)
Where: Online — Available everywhere!
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Enrollment: Enrollment capped at 15 students
Price: $295
Class Description
What you'll get:
- A 4-week power session with The Lit Coach, Erin Reel
- Bring in your stalled manuscript and get unstuck
- Redefine your storytelling through a deeper exploration of your characters
In this intensive online workshop, Erin Reel, aka, "The Lit Coach," will guide you through unblocking and revivifying a stalled project through a deeper actualization of your key players. With years of experience guiding writers to publication, Erin knows the questions to ask and the prompts that will guide you into an amazing and effective second draft of your novel manuscript.
Background:
Erin Reel worked as a literary agent for nearly ten years prior to becoming a developmental coach and consultant. Over the years, she's learned to articulate what makes fiction work, both for herself as a passionate reader and from an industry perspective. In this class, you'll come in with a stalled manuscript as a prerequisite, and you'll get it unstuck as you benefit from all the distinctions she makes with coaching clients one-on-one, combined with the community benefits and peer interaction that characterize all of our best classes.
What This Class Covers
- Power Questions to find out more about your key players
- Guided writing assignments to break loose new material
- Prompts that provide multiple points of access for an effective 2nd draft
- Feedback on your first attempts at more complete character-driven work
- Tips and guidance rooted in Erin's years of experience as a literary agent
- Ongoing community support for your work
Goals Of This Class
- Gets you unstuck
- Gets your manuscript working again
- Brings half-realized characters into fuller dimensionality
- Re-ignites your storytelling through the lens of character
- Puts you securely on your way to a very effective second draft
- Moves your novel toward your own deeper satisfaction, as well as publishability
Additional Info
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About Your Instructor
ERIN REEL is a Los Angeles based publishing and editorial consultant, writing coach, columnist, blog host of The Lit Coach's Guide to The Writer's Life and outspoken advocate for writers. A former literary agent with nearly 10 years in the industry, Erin has worked with a wide... [more info]
Testimonials and Acclaim
"After nearly 2 years and 180 hard-fought pages, my novel hit a stand-still. Through a series of very fortunate events, I found The Lit Coach. From our first session (in which she encouraged me to forget what I've already written and instead write the story I want to tell), I have felt energized and supported on my writing journey. Going back to the basics of the craft of writing a novel -- plot outline, character sketches, deep probing into the hows and whys of my characters' actions -- has liberated me to begin again in earnest. Erin is full of insight, compassion and encouragement for the writer's process. All this, and she's funny, too!" - Erin S., YA author, Greater Los Angeles, CA
"Enthusiasm, education and an eye for excellence are the benefits writers reap when they work with Erin Reel as an editor. She offers the ultimate combination of industry experience and compassion for the writer’s need to complete a well-written, well-presented manuscript that will set them successfully on their path to get published. She also has the talent to support writers with the essential elements and cornerstones of a strong and saleable manuscript. I have a high regard for her work and I enjoy recommending her to my clients for her editing prowess." ~ Jennifer S. Wilkov, book business consultant, radio show host & best-selling author, Your Book Is Your Hook!
“Erin has had a profound impact on my writing career. With wisdom, humor and élan she has not only guided me through the more intimidating aspects of the industry, but also enriched my creative process. Thanks to her insight and encouragement, I'm acting on my intentions and achieving my goals. Erin will always have my gratitude and trust." - Christine, Children’s Author and Illustrator, Clive, IA
"After several months of feeling completely stuck, I was honestly ready to throw in the towel with my first novel. But then, after one - what I would like to call serendipitous Tweet - I came upon Erin’s website. I knew right away that the services she offered were exactly what I was looking for, so I didn’t hesitate and signed right up. Three weeks later, after receiving the critique from Erin and having our phone session, I found myself with a renewed sense of direction and excitement for my novel and was finally…writing again! Erin is fantastic! Her critique was incredibly helpful and eye opening for me. She was honest, extremely professional and provided me with solid advice that made so much sense. When I was talking to her on the phone, it felt like I was with a friend - she’s extremely funny and supportive and very easy to talk to. In addition to her friendly nature, with her broad level of knowledge and expertise I also knew I was dealing with a true professional who knows her stuff - I always felt like I was in good hands." - Ashley, San Jose, CA