From Ideas to Outline
Get Your Novel Out of Your Head and Onto the Page in Just 4 Days.
A free challenge for fiction writers who are ready to stop thinking about writing a book and actually start planning one they’re excited to write.
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August 4-7, 2025*
In just 4 short sessions (45 minutes each), you’ll go from vague idea to solid outline, so you can stop spinning your wheels and start writing with purpose.
(*don't worry if you can't make it live, all the sessions will be recorded)
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You’ve got a novel idea. But getting it onto the page? That’s where things fall apart.
It’s not your fault.
You were never taught how to build a story that holds. But that’s a skill, and it’s one you can learn.
Here's how it works:
Daily 45-Minute Lessons
Each day of the challenge (August 4–7), join me live at 5pm PT to learn different ways of outlining, and reflect on which will work best for your story.
Downloadable Worksheets
Guided exercises will help you identify your main character, define the stakes, shape your structure, and organize your thoughts.
Recordings of Each Class
Can’t make it live? No problem. Sign up now and you'll get access to replays, available for the duration of the challenge week.
Step-by-Step Support Through it All
Clarify your story idea, map out your plot, and build momentum with help from a mindfulness-based writing coach.
Free 30-Minute Coaching Session
Everyone who completes the challenge and submits their outline will get a free 1-on-1 coaching call with April.
Step by step:
- Each day for 4 days, we’ll meet live on Zoom for 45 minutes.
- You’ll get simple prompts and exercises to guide your thinking (nothing overwhelming or overly precious). Everyone thinks differently , so we'll look at multiple methods of outlining.
- Submit your outline by August 15th and get a free 30-minute coaching call with me to talk about what to focus on next.
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About your instructor:
When I first started writing I wasted a lot of time on things that I didn't need to do, classes that didn't really help, and books that never got to the point, but you know what? Over the course of a decade, I gradually figured out a lot of things and my mission now is to share those with you.
Give me a few hours of your time and I'll save you years on your way to becoming a published author.
This is for you if:
- You've got a story idea, but haven't started writing yet
- You're not sure if you even want to outline you story
- You've started but lost steam
- You want structure, encouragement, and expert support to get going
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Frequently Asked Questions
What if I can’t attend the live sessions?
What kind of outlining do you teach?
How much time will this take each day?
What’s the catch—is this just a sales pitch?
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This is a limited time offer.
Don't miss out!
The challenge will run for just 4 days. Recordings will be available during the week of the challenge, but they go away on August 11, so make the time and take advantage of this free teaching.
If you write and submit your outline before August 12th, you get a free, 30-minute, one-on-one coaching session with me where we can talk about whatever is most useful for you.
Hope to see you there!