Idea to Book
Investment: $1,000
You have an idea you want to turn into a book and a general plan of how the story will go but still have some plot holes to work out.
Idea to Book is a guided process for writers who want to map the whole story out before they spend months drafting or revising.
Best for writers who:
have an idea and want build it into a book
stall halfway through writing because the pieces don’t connect
still have a lot of ideas and want to see how the scenes withing the big story
want a strong outline to refer back to and build on as they start writing
Idea to Book is grounded in the foundational text Blueprint for a Book by Jennie Nash and the Author Accelerator Method. You’ll receive access to a digital copy of the book, along with the workbook you will use to complete your own story blueprint. You will also receive a workbook on world building to help establish the setting and context of the story.
We start with a short goal-setting call. This call is to establish what story you want to tell, specific areas you are having issues with, and how you work as a writer. This helps us agree on a pace and rhythm that fits your life.
Prior to each coaching call, you will submit pieces of the blueprint for review. Earlier sections are revisited as you craft more of your story. Each new section is built on earlier work. This method lays out all the pieces so each scene makes sense for the big story and plot holes are plugged. By the end, you will have a solid foundation as you move into drafting your story.
What the process looks like
What you get
The Baseline
An exploratory worksheet of what you have so far and what you know about the idea. Used as context for the session.Initial Goal-Setting Call
A conversation to talk through the book, your frustrations and goals, and create a schedule that fits your life. We will set expectations and go over how to submit work and receive feedback. One 30-minute call scheduled before the process begins.Coaching Calls
Dedicated calls to talk through the feedback, ask questions, and work through any sections that you are having trouble with. Five 60-minute calls scheduled across the process.Blueprint Materials and Guidance
You’ll receive access to a digital copy of Blueprint for a Book by Jennie Nash, along with a workbook to build your own story blueprint. I also provide written guidance around world building to support the setting and context of the book. Access provided after booking.Feedback on Your Submissions
For each section of the blueprint you submit, you’ll receive written feedback that reflects what’s working, what needs more attention, and how each piece supports the story. Revised sections are reviewed alongside new ones so everything in the story is connected. Delivered within 5 business days of each submission.Email Support Between Sessions
Ongoing email support for questions and continuity between calls. Available throughout the four-month working window. Any questions that take more than 10 minutes of research will be answered at the next coaching call.Audio Recordings
Delivered within 2 business days.Four-month completion window
To be completed within four months of booking.
What this isn’t
Writing the book for you
A line edit or manuscript critique
A promise of a finished draft
A rigid outline you have to follow
If you’re interested in Idea to Book, the first step is a free discovery call.
This call is to talk about your goals, get to know each other, and evaluate if we are a good match. Book Coaching is based on building trust. This call is an important first step in that relationship.