The Story Blueprint: From Idea to Novel
Tue, Sep 01
|Zoom
Building on the foundation developed in the first sessions, this four-part workshop series is designed to help writers deepen their stories, strengthen narrative structure, and move toward a complete and meaningful draft.
Time & Location
Sep 01, 2026, 7:00 PM – Oct 20, 2026, 9:00 PM
Zoom
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The Story Blueprint: From Idea to Novel
Every great novel begins with an idea. The challenge is transforming that idea into a story with structure, momentum, and emotional impact.
The Story Blueprint: From Idea to Novel is an eight-session intensive designed for fiction and creative nonfiction writers who are ready to develop a long-form project from the ground up. Through guided instruction, writing exercises, workbook activities, and personalized feedback, participants will learn the essential elements of storytelling while building a clear roadmap for their manuscript.
This course is designed for fiction and creative nonfiction writers who have an idea they’re ready to develop into a longer work. Whether you’re starting with a blank page, a rough outline, or a few chapters already written, this intensive will provide the structure, guidance, and accountability to move your project forward.
This workshop is ideal for:
Aspiring novelists looking for a step-by-step framework to…
Tickets
Early Bird - 8 Sessions
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Aug 02, 11:30 PM
Enroll in all 8 sessions for just $395 (regular $480) - save $85 if registered by the June 21st deadline.
$395.00
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Finding the Story Within
Great stories begin with ideas but not every idea becomes a story. In this session, writers will learn how to evaluate, develop, and strengthen story concepts. We'll explore how ideas evolve into narrative projects and how to recognize which concepts have the depth, tension, and potential to sustain a long-form work.
$60.00
Building the Story Foundations
Once the story concept is clear, it's time to define the essential elements that will support the narrative. This session focuses on the building blocks that shape every story and influence every creative decision moving forward.
$60.00
Designing the Story Blueprint
A strong story needs a strong structure. In this session, writers will begin organizing their projects into a narrative framework, learning how scenes connect and how major story events create momentum and direction.
$60.00
Crafting the Opening Movement
The opening chapters establish the reader's experience and determine the direction of the story. This session focuses on designing the first narrative sequences and understanding how the opening creates engagement, tension, and curiosity.
$60.00
Building Tension
Stories move forward through escalating tension. In this session, writers will learn how to create meaningful obstacles, emotional disruptions, and narrative complications that gradually increase pressure and transform the protagonist.
$60.00
Creating a Powerful Climax
The climax is the moment where everything converges. This session is dedicated entirely to understanding, designing, and strengthening the most important moment in the story.
$60.00
Designing an Ending
An ending is more than a conclusion. It is the final statement of the story. In this session, writers will learn how to craft endings that feel satisfying, meaningful, and true to the journey that came before.
$60.00
Story Coaching & Project Revie
The final session is dedicated to personalized coaching. Each participant will receive individual feedback and guidance on their project, allowing them to clarify questions, strengthen weak areas, and create a plan for moving forward.
$60.00
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