6 WORKBOOKS

With exercises

VIDEOS & COACHING

With detailed feedback

$149

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KEY SKILLS LEARNED

How to write your first 3 chapters and create a plan to finish
How to troubleshoot your writing process and stay on track
How to develop an effective plan to finish your story
How to write summaries, plans and synopses that sell your story

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Writers who want to write a book but don’t know where to start
Writers in the beginning stages who want someone to hold them accountable to their goals
Writers seeking practical advice, exercises and examples to create effective first chapters and develop a good story

WHAT MEMBERS SAY:

Kickstart provided me with the timelines I needed to keep myself accountable, along with a wonderful coach who followed up with me as needed and offered helpful, detailed advice in a tactful manner. I would definitely recommend this program for anyone who is looking for a little nudge to begin their novel-writing journey!

— Christie

A great program with a very reasonable price and exactly what I needed to rewrite my novel. It helped me get all the facts straight and helped the ideas mature in my mind by straightening out the details. It asks questions that I normally don't think about when creating stories and they made all the difference.

— Abby

I am so much more motivated than ever before and I’ve learned so much. With Bridget’s insightful articles, and my brilliant, endlessly patient and encouraging coach, have quite honestly, changed my whole approach to writing. I cannot recommend Now Novel enough.

— Karen

COURSE OUTLINE

WEEK 01

Getting to know you

Meet your coach and complete initial exercises to delve into the writing process.

WEEK 02

Creating your synopsis

Use the story dashboard to develop ideas and flesh out more of your story’s characters, plot points and settings.

WEEK 03

Creating your novel plan

Turn the outline you worked on in Week 2 into a summary you can use to guide you as you proceed.

WEEK 04

Finishing your first chapter

Learn to make an impact with your first chapter and finish writing your own.

WEEK 05

Finishing Chapter 2

Learn the elements of effective second chapters and finish writing your own.

WEEK 06

Finishing Chapter 3

Learn about writing third chapters, finish your own, and submit your first three chapters to your coach for feedback.

Coaches and editors you’ll work with:

Romy Sommer

Author of seven novels published by HarperCollins London, as well as seven self-published titles
Founder of ROSA (Romance writers Organisation of South Africa)
First South African to be nominated for the prestigious RWA Rita® Award

Hedi Lampert

Mondi Award-winning writer and editor
Experienced features writer
Author of fictionalized memoir, The Trouble with My Aunt
Special interest in creative memoir and life-writing

Nerine Dorman

Editor and multi-published author
Editor of the Bloody Parchment anthologies
Author of award-winning YA novel Sing Down the Stars
Special interest in science fiction, fantasy, horror and YA

Jordan Kantey

10 years' experience editing fiction and content
Now Novel Writing coach since 2016
Honours in English Literature (with distinction)
Special interest in literary, historical, and contemporary fiction

BOOK YOUR SPOT

Books published using Now Novel

"It all boosted my confidence and kept me writing until the end of the story. Now Novel has been a great springboard for success."

Novel: Bitcoin Hurricane

Kate Baucherel

"Five stars for the comprehensive range of topics and materials. A great feature of the site is the community of aspiring writers."

Novel: Whisky & Wildflowers

Mark Lamont

"I took the 'Kickstart Your Novel' online class which was a great value and really gave me the motivation to get going."

Novel: Killer Motives

Bonnie Traymore

An online novel writing course that's tailor-made to get you to actually write that book you've been thinking about.

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KICKSTART YOUR NOVEL: WEEKLY AGENDA

Week 01

In Getting to know you, you'll:

Read this week's guide and develop your writing process
Take the Now Novel Writing Style Test to better understand your writing process
Do the recommended reading and complete your assignment
Watch Week 1's supplementary video, Kickstart your Novel: Doing the hard work so that creativity can flow

Week 02

In Creating your synopsis, you'll:

Read this week's guide and complete as much of the Now Novel outlining process as you like
Learn how to turn your novel into a one-line, one-paragraph, and one-page synopsis
Do the recommended reading and complete the assignment
Watch the video Kickstart your Novel: Creating your synopsis

Week 03

In Creating your novel plan, you'll:

Learn how to write a synopsis to send publishers and create a plan for your novel
Watch the video lesson 4 key elements every scene needs
Do the recommended reading and complete the assignment
Watch the video Kickstart your Novel: Rubbish first drafts

Week 04

In Finishing your first chapter, you’ll:

Learn what you need to include in your first chapter
Watch the video Snagging attention with your hook
Do the recommended reading and finish writing your second chapter for feedback
Watch the video Kickstart your Novel: Not knowing what happens next

Week 05

In Finishing Chapter 2, you’ll:

Learn how to write a second chapter (what successful second chapters do)
Watch the video Then what? How to develop a scene
Do the recommended reading and finish writing your third chapter for feedback
Watch the video Kickstart your Novel: Procrastination, and how to beat it

Week 06

In Finishing Chapter 3, you’ll:

Learn how to write a compelling third chapter so that publishers want to read more
Watch the video Ending your scene
Do the recommended reading and complete your third chapter for feedback
Watch What now? Setting processes in place to complete your book

In the final week of the course, you will also submit your entire first three chapters and story plan for feedback from your coach.

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Writing Course: Kickstart your Novel In 6 weeks!