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January 22 - February 19, 2026 |
| Beta Reader Ready: Get the Feedback You Actually Need - New for 2026! With Jessica Berg
Beta Reader Ready is a four-week guided experience that helps writers build a complete, repeatable system for beta-reading, from choosing readers to preparing for revision. Each week moves you one stage forward in real time: ☑️ Week 1: Identify and vet readers who understand your genre and goals. ☑️ Week 2: Write a professional Beta Reader Brief that clarifies expectations. ☑️ Week 3: Send confident outreach messages and secure real commitments. ☑️ Week 4: Design your feedback-processing system so you’re ready the moment notes start coming in. |
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January 22 - February 26, 2025 |
| Submission Coaching: Everything You Need to Know to Get Published With Amy Collins Whether you are fiction or non-fiction, having a fully fleshed-out proposal package will make all the difference! Proposals are NOT just for non-fiction. But most authors can get overwhelmed by the things they are being asked for. If this is you, you are not alone. Most authors feel like they are shouting down a deep well and only hearing their own echo back. When querying agents and sending pitches to publishers, one of the biggest barriers facing authors is lack of sales and marketing data. This class will help you gather that data! |
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January 22 - February 12, 2026 |
| 21 Days to Your Novel Outline and Synopsis With Bryan Young
Outlines for novels can seem daunting. The synopsis, even more so. A synopsis is something you’re going to need because it’s vital to selling your novel if you’re going to query agents or publishers. And the outline is going to save you time while you’re writing your novel. Starting with your premise, expanding your outline, and then writing your synopsis is the perfect way to understand exactly what your story is about and how to get it done. In addition to your outline, your premise and synopsis are two of the most important tools in writing your novel. |
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January 22 - April 16, 2026 |
| Writing the Memoir 101 With Kelly Boyer Sagert Share memorable stories and experiences through writing. While writing a book-length personal story can be one of the most rewarding writing endeavors you will ever undertake, it's important to know not only how to write about your personal experiences, but also how to translate and structure them into an unforgettable memoir. The goal of this course is to teach you how to structure your stories, develop your storytelling skills, and give you the tips, techniques, and knowledge to adapt your own life stories into a chronological memoir. Learn more about the genre through Writing and Selling Your Memoir by Paula Balzer and The Truth of Memoir by Kerry Cohen. |
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January 22 - March 19, 2026 |
| Scriptreading Certificate Program With Brian O'Malley This course will show you, step-by-step, how to write script coverage. We will cover key elements of screenwriting coverage, including writing a synopsis, analyzing a script, writing an evaluation, script formatting, and finding work as a reader. Whether you want to become a script reader, a story analyst, or just want to polish up your own script, a solid understanding of format and script structure will be essential. Writers put on a different hat after a script is written: revising a script is a different skill set than creating one. Gain firsthand insight into what story analysts must look for when reading a script and specifics as to what will prompt them to reject or consider a project for production. |
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