Ready to dive deep into your novel? To finally get started on that idea that's been rattling around in your head? Or are you set to kickstart a brand new story?
The Novel Intensive is a focused, energising one-day workshop for fiction writers who want to shape their story, strengthen their craft, and build serious momentum. Whether you’re stuck in the middle of a draft, starting fresh, or circling a half-finished idea, this day is designed to move your writing forward with clarity and confidence.
💡 What you’ll get:
- Story structure: Learn a simple framework to shape your novel and help you get your ducks in a row
- Character development: Explore compelling, layered characters from literary and contemporary novels and develop tools to bring your own fictional folk to life
- Conflicts & paradox: Inject tension that drives your story and pin down the paradox at the heart of your work
- Dialogue that flies: Make your characters speak with purpose and personality
- Pitching to agents: Understand what makes a strong pitch — and how to position your book
🎯 Who is this workshop for:
This workshop is ideal for:
- Writers working on a novel (also suitable for memoirs)
- Writers who’ve started a draft but lost momentum
- Anyone ready to get serious about fiction (no previous course required!)
🎁 What makes it special:
- Practical, hands-on sessions
- A warm, supportive environment for creative risk-taking
- Proven techniques from an award winning writer and experienced book-coach
- Leave with tools, insight — and a clearer sense of where your book is going
Includes post-workshop group coaching call on Zoom and discounted 1-1 online mentoring sessions.
🔗 Let’s get your manuscript moving
Places are limited to 20. Give your book the love it deserves!
