In this class we learn strategies to finish writing a story, how to edit your book, and how to publish your story. This class is perfect for students who already have part, most, or all of a book written, but are not sure what to do next. In the first five weeks we will learn writing exercises and strategies to help you finish your first draft of your story, modified content will be posted for students who already have a completed first draft. The next 6 weeks will cover how to edit your story. The last 5 weeks of the course will be all about getting your book ready for publication.

Each week you will be assigned to critique another student's work. You will need to read some of their writing and share something you liked about it and something they could improve on. It's important to be active in this class so that everyone can get feedback. You will also need to post some writing each week to share with the class.

The learning format for this class will be through pre-recorded videos, writing exercises, and peer support. This class is customized for the group of learners. If you are not ready to move on to the editing/ publishing steps I will post alternative topics/ exercises for you. You can also take this course more than once if you have not completed your book by the end. 

All resources will be provided as PDF or word document attachments, students will not be required to visit third party websites to complete this course. Students will be provided with the information on self publishing options, but are not required to publish their books.

Week 1: Strategies for finishing a book
Learn some basic strategies to help you finish writing

Week 2: 20 minutes sprints
Learn how to use 20 minute sprints to help you complete your writing
(an alternative topic will be provided for students who have already learn about this in "Little Writer to Published Author FLEX" class)

Week 3: Know your ending
Learn how to write a good ending

Week 4: Outline it
Learn how to outline sections of your book that you find challenging to write

Week 5: Put in the time
Learn why it's important to find time in your schedule to write

Week 6: Editing for consistency
Edit your book for consistency looking out for plot holes. 

Week 7: Filling in plot holes
Work on fixing plot holes in your manuscript

Week 8: When to rewrite
Learn when you should do a rewrite, and rewrite your book.

Week 9: Rewriting parts of your book (and finding Beta readers)
Share your rewrites with the class

Week 10: Editing the writing style/ wording
Learn techniques to make the wording and style more consistent. 

Week 11: Editing spelling and grammar
Learn how to edit for spelling and grammar.

Week 12: Cover design 
Design your book's cover

Week 13: Fill in book information
Fill in information about your book such as the book blurb, and learn how to use tags

Week 14: Formatting
Learn how to format your book 

Week 15: Formatting your cover
Learn different ways to format the cover you planned out

Week 16: How to publish!
This week we will learn different ways to publish our books!