No matter what stage you're at, writing a novel can often be an exercise in frustration... But you're not alone. ALL of us suffer from sticking points, plot issues and existential literary problems. And it can be really hard to stay objective and figure out how to fix things. Maybe you know exactly what's wrong but have no idea how to make it better. Or maybe you know something's wrong but you can't quite put your finger on it... 

In this course, you'll find out how to identify what's causing your novel issues, make a plan of action, and utilise a whole bunch of ideas and tips to sort it all out.

Whether you're just starting out, half way through the first draft, or well into your twelfth version of your novel, we'll help you figure out a fix and get back on that writing horse.  

Course curriculum

  • 1

    WELCOME

    • Hi there, we hear you're having trouble with your novel-y bits...
  • 2

    Assess Your Shit

    • First things first: why are you stuck?

    • Second things second: identify your blockages

    • Third things third: figure out how to move forward
  • 3

    The trickiest parts of writing a novel are... ALL OF THEM

    • Beginnings

    • Middles

    • Endings
  • 4

    Tweaking, reframing, developing

    • Re-plot the sucker

    • Character = plot = character

    • Look at your story in a different way
  • 5

    Practical tips

    • How to make your novel not totally boring as shite

    • How to haul yourself out of a writing slump-a-dump

    • How not to write a novel (while tricking yourself into writing a novel)
  • 6

    And finally:

    • The REAL secret to writing a novel...