The Novel Writers Academy

Learn how to write exciting novels

Are you to the point where you don’t want another book, podcast, or video about writing?

Instead, you want to get to work and develop the skills to do the following:

Craft a killer story concept
Sketch an exciting plot
Write chapters that suck readers in

And you want to do that by actually writing a novel with the guidance of a pro, learning all the techniques and secrets as you go.

If that’s you, you’ve come to the right place.

The Novel Writers Academy is where you get that kind of training.

If you’d like to be notified when the next class opens for registration, get on the waiting list .

Beyond books and videos

When I was starting, I very quickly got to the point where I didn’t want any more theory.

I wanted to take action.

The problem is, without guidance, I stumbled about for many years, running into dead end after dead end.

It would have been so much easier if I’d had an experienced author helping me along the way to speed my learning.

Well, that’s what you get in the Academy.

Right now, the key course is the 10-Week Build Your Novel Boot Camp.

In it, I guide you through the process of writing novels readers love using something I call the Trigger Method.

In the boot camp, you learn to do the following:

Craft a killer story concept
Sketch an exciting plot
Write chapters that suck readers in and keep them turning the pages
Manage your head game for success (because self-doubt is what kills most writers)

If you’re writing a short novel of around 30,000 words, you may finish your first draft. If you’re writing a larger novel, you will complete the first chunk.

More importantly, you learn insider tips that help you write novels readers don’t want to put down.

The Trigger Method

As a new author, you need to learn how to write stories readers love on purpose, instead of by accident. That way you can do it again and again.

But how do you do that?

The way you hook readers and keep them hooked is with something I call The Trigger Method.

It’s something I’ve developed over the years and is what I use with all of my novels, from story concept, to plot, and the text of the chapters.

I’m going to teach you how to use this so you can have control of your craft.

That way, instead of trying to remember a list of hundreds of writing rules, or using abstract writing formulas, many of which don’t help in the real world, you’ll write by focusing on the simple and fundamental heart of what storytelling is all about.

Don’t miss your spot

This type of training requires the instructor to be present every step of the way. It takes a lot of instructor time.

And because I’m busting my chops getting my own novels out the door, I have to strictly limit the numbers.

I offer the slots on a first come, first serve basis. I wish I could help everyone who wants to get in, but I can’t.

Which means if you’re interested, you’ll want to get on the list now so you don’t miss your opportunity.

Click here to get on the waiting list.

Not for everyone

I can’t tell you how much I wish I had something like this when I was first starting out.

At the same time, you need to know that this class is not for everyone.

First, I only want to work with people who truly want to learn how to write and are in a position to do so.

This means you must be willing to make the time.

If you are not able to make time to do the work I ask, you will find no benefit. It will be a waste of your money and will only take up a slot that someone else who is in a position to work could fill.

How much time will you need to spend?

5-7 hours per week.

You don’t need to carve out huge blocks of time each day. Heck you can perform the step-by-step tasks I guide you through in 15-minute sessions. But you do have to make the time to learn.

I’m a working writer, and I only open up my courses once in a while. And so we need to make hay while the sun shines.

If you aren’t in a position to make the time, I understand. See my book and posts listed below to start getting the insights that will help you hit the ground running when you decide the time is right.

Second, I do not read erotica or explicit sex scenes.

If you want to write novels with that in them, I can’t help you.

So if this is still a fit, get on the waiting list.