How to supercharge your book idea

A free class with four bestselling authors at The Novelry.

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You have a book idea. But something about the story still feels out of reach—like you’re circling it rather than moving forward.

‍This class will help you see the story more clearly.

If you’ve ever thought:

I know there’s a story here—I just can’t quite see it yet
Something about this idea works, but it isn’t clicking
Maybe the premise just isn’t strong enough
I keep starting, then stopping

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

Identify the core insight that makes your story work
Turn a promising idea into a clear premise
Create stakes and tension that grow naturally from your story
Build characters with real desires, real flaws, and difficult choices

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Meet your writing coaches:

Four bestselling authors. One focused session.

Alice Kuipers

Carnegie medal nominee and winner of the Grand Prix de Viarmes, author of YA, children’s fiction, and memoir, including Life on the Refrigerator Door, a New York Times Book for Teens.

Dhonielle Clayton

A publishing industry tastemaker with years of experience. Dhonielle Clayton is a New York Times bestselling author, story proliferator, and the board chair of We Need Diverse Books.

Gina Sorell

‍New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice and acclaimed contemporary fiction author of The Wise Women, a People Magazine Best New Book Pick.

Heather Webb

USA Today and international bestselling author of historical fiction, Women's Fiction Writer's Association Star Award Winner, and Goldsboro RNA Finalist, notably The Next Ship Home and Last Christmas in Paris.