Nov 10 - Dec 22 | $150The indie author school intensive
Seven Weeks ~ Seven Live Workshops ~ Seven 1:1 Sessions
What to Expect
Wherever you are in your author journey, I’ve condensed the most salient lessons from all of the Indie Author School courses into this seven week intensive. Partnered with weekly 1:1 sessions to workshop your work in progress, we will get you on the right path to your future bestseller.
❋ Intentional StructureA curated lesson plan of the most salient points from all of the Indie Author School Courses.
❋ Dedicated SupportWeekly 1:1 sessions with each participant to provide feedback, work through problem areas, and most importantly move your novel forward.
❋ Expert FacilitationLed by the Founder of The Indie Author School, Bestselling author and award-winning educator, Emily Elizabeth Baker.
❋ A Supportive SpaceThe Intensive prioritizes a safe an respectful learning environment—so you can show up as who you are and fully engage in the process.
In order to provide the highest level of support, each intensive is limited to a select number of participants. Register today to ensure your spot. Don’t worry if you miss the cut for this one, though, there will be more. You can always take one of the IAS Courses in the meantime!
Stop waiting for someone else to hand you your dream, and learn how to turn your story into a future bestseller today.
Week OneIntroduction and Developing a Routine
In this introduction to the intensive we will get to know each other, our current works-in-progress, and the habits that build a writing routine designed to finish a novel, not just start one.
Introductions15 Minutes
Writing Prompt + Share20 Minutes
Lesson15 Minutes
Questions10 Minutes
1:1 SessionScheduled on a day and time each week that works best for you.
Week TwoPlotters and Pantsers: Story Structure + Methods for planning your book
Every story starts with an idea. Whether you like to plan or prefer to go where the words take you, in this lesson we’ll learn the elements of structure in every story and methods for mapping them out.
Writing Prompt10 Minutes
Share10 Minutes
Lesson25 Minutes
Questions15 Minutes
1:1 SessionScheduled on a day and time each week that works best for you.
Who better to learn bestseller indie publishing from than someone who did it all herself?
Week ThreeDevelopmental editing exercises that will transform your writing
Just writing a book is an incredible feat in itself, but the difference between a good story and a great book is in the editing. This week we dive into exercises in developmental editing: building characters readers will love, story arcs that take readers on a journey, and how to fill all those plot holes with substance.
Writing Prompt10 Minutes
Share10 Minutes
Lesson25 Minutes
Questions15 Minutes
1:1 SessionScheduled on a day and time each week that works best for you.
Week FourThe ingredients to a book that sells
It is one thing to produce a book, but another entirely to produce a book that sells. There are a number of factors that impact this that come long before you even think about a marketing strategy. In this lesson we dive into the four key ingredients.
Writing Prompt10 Minutes
Share10 Minutes
Lesson25 Minutes
Questions15 Minutes
1:1 SessionScheduled on a day and time each week that works best for you.
Week FiveHow to query an agent
Even though you’re here, you may not be totally sold on Indie Publishing. That’s okay! I wasn’t either. I queried 130 agents before I decided on Indie Publishing. In this lesson we look at the formula for a query letter and tools that will help you in your quest for a literary agent.
Writing Prompt10 Minutes
Share10 Minutes
Lesson25 Minutes
Questions15 Minutes
1:1 SessionScheduled on a day and time each week that works best for you.
There are readers out there waiting for your story.
Week SixIndie Publishing for the aspiring career author
Believe it or not, it is possible to turn your book into a full time career as an author. In this lesson we look at the step-by-step process of indie publishing and the tools that help you format a beautiful book, so that you can do it again. And again. And again!
Writing Prompt10 Minutes
Share10 Minutes
Lesson25 Minutes
Questions15 Minutes
1:1 SessionScheduled on a day and time each week that works best for you.
Week SevenMarketing and beyond
Unfortunately for any author (even those with traditional publishing deals!), publishing your book isn’t the end of the road. Fortunately for the Indie Author, you get to build that road yourself and decide exactly where it goes. In this lesson we look at marketing strategies to expand your audience, how to get your book in bookstores and libraries, and building a custom marketing plan.
Writing Prompt10 Minutes
Share10 Minutes
Lesson25 Minutes
Questions15 Minutes
1:1 SessionScheduled on a day and time each week that works best for you.
That’s Not Enough.. I Want More!
Graduates of the Intensive will also receive:
A free 6-month subscription to The Indie Author School Substack
A 50% Discount Code for any one of the IAS Courses (to get all the lessons!)
FAQ
-
Fill out the Registration Form using the button below or at the top of the page. If you are selected, you will receive an invitation to pay and the Google calendar invite for our lessons.
-
In order to provide everyone with the best possible support, each Intensive is limited to a small number of participants. If you weren’t selected it’s only because it filled up before you were able to apply. Don’t worry, there will be more and your application will be prioritized. I will personally reach out to you before applications are opened to the public.
Can’t Wait? The Intensive is a compilation of lessons from The Total Package course. You can always register for that or other courses in the meantime :)
-
Payment plans are available. Fill out the registration form and check the box to receive more information on paying over time.
-
Don’t worry, every lesson is recorded and will be emailed to all participants after.
-
Yes! Don’t worry if this timeline doesn’t work for you. Be sure to subscribe to our Substack newsletter (Free!) and we’ll keep you informed on upcoming dates.