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Learn the fundamentals of character and plot structure, and lay the groundwork for a complete and satisfying novel.

Weds., Oct. 23, 2024
Online: 7:30pm-9:30pm, EST
$75

You have an idea for a novel, but you don’t know where to start—or maybe you’ve started writing and stalled out, or completed a draft but don’t know how to revise. What drives a great work of fiction? How do you create a story strong enough to sustain a novel? And how do you write 70, 80, or 90,000 words?

This two-hour intensive class tackles the fundamentals of character and conflict; the elements of a satisfying narrative arc; and practical strategies for completing that first draft and beginning your second. Our time together will include presentations, guided writing, and discussion. In the end, you’ll leave with fresh ideas and concrete plans for your novel, as well as three worksheets to apply to this and future writing projects.

Enroll via the Writing Co-Lab.

Questions? Email me at sbf at stephaniefeldman.com.

This June, I’m relaunching my four-week course on structuring the novel at the Writing Co-Lab.

This course—open to those who have yet to start writing, and those who are revising full-length drafts—uses readings, writing exercises, and outline workshops to help you write a detailed synopsis for your work-in-progress.

Four Wednesdays, June 7-28
Online: 8:30-10pm, EST
$250

Read more details and register at the Writing Co-Lab.

Questions? Email me at sbf at stephaniefeldman.com.

This summer, I’m excited to launch a new, one-day intensive and bring back my four-week boot camp, both for aspiring and dedicated novel-writers.

• Laying the Groundwork for Your Novel Intensive
  June 12, 1-4pm EST
• Solve Your Novel’s Structure Boot Camp
  Thursdays, July 8-29, 8:30-10pm EST

For aspiring novelists who who have an idea but don’t know how to start, Laying the Groundwork tackles the fundamentals of character and conflict; the elements of a satisfying narrative arc; and practical strategies for completing that first draft. Our time together will include presentations, guided writing, and discussion. In the end, you’ll leave with fresh ideas and concrete plans for your novel, as well as three worksheets to apply to this and future writing projects.

Solve Your Novel’s Structure takes a more in-depth approach. Over four weeks, we will use written guides, writing exercises, assigned stories, and discussions to move from idea to detailed synopsis, identifying universal principles that will make your distinct story a satisfying read. Writers will leave with outlines for their works-in-progress and a toolkit of strategies for future projects. The course is designed for both students who have yet to start writing and those who are revising full-length drafts.

Sign up for the three-hour intensive and receive a 10% discount on the boot camp.

Read more on Laying the Groundwork for Your Novel Intensive and Solve Your Novel’s Structure Boot Camp and/or ask me a question.

After six years of teaching and editing, I’m excited to offer a suite of editorial services to new clients, including:

• full and partial novel reviews,
• short story critiques,
• coaching sessions for beginning, evaluating, and jump-starting fiction projects,
• and query letter editing.

My goal is to help you identify your story’s core, develop character and conflict, and create a complete and satisfying arc. I want you to walk away with a concrete plan—and renewed excitement—for the revisions to come. I read both literary and genre (and genre-bending!) fiction.

I think of editing as a conversation. I love a back-and-forth over email, phone, or video; dialogue can unearth our greatest insights. I’m also happy to create custom packages to fit your needs and budgets.

Here’s a little more information on my experience, my philosophy, and my rate.

If you’d like to discuss working together, email me at sbf AT stephaniefeldman.com with some details on your work—what it’s about, where you are in the process–and what you hope to gain from a consultation.

With excitement for all the new stories to come in 2021–

Stephanie