Are you yearning to take your fiction writing to the next level? Are you only at the beginning of your career? Are you seasoned, even published, but….?
You're frustrated because...
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You’ve more than taken the leap and have dedicated time to write on a steady basis, but now you're stuck
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Your outlines are stiff and confining
You're not sure what kind of fiction you want to write: Genre vs Literary Mainstream Fiction, Short Story vs Long Form
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Endless notes leave you swimming in the deep end
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You're frustrated with your material and yearning for a reliable, reproducible way to "set up" your book(s), which will serve as the launching pad for your writing?
You're wondering if it's worth it
I get it.
I relate!
During many years of being a freelance writer, editor, and instructor, I’ve had seasons where I’ve struggled with the same problems you have and have even gone dormant with my own creativity.
These struggles led me (and my students and clients) to craft real-time solutions.
I’ve originated a number of tools for myself and hundreds of writers to bring their creative dreams into reality.
I’ve used these tools myself and enjoyed the tremendous benefits they bring to writers I work with at every level!
Imagine what it would feel like to...
INSPIRATION
Learn how to use your blazing imagination
to shape your ideas into form
APPLICATION
Use your new, unfailing tools to grow your book
REALIZATION
Re-iterate your book ideas into the finished design you've dreamt of
All without feeling ungrounded, without imitating others’ structures, without the rigid box of outlines
*This is a unique and proven course offering you a clear path to your book design
Introducing
“Designing Your Fiction Work” is a multi-module, self-study online course for writers who are ready to create every kind of fiction work. Included is a Step-by-Step Workbook that accompanies each level of creation in the course, taking you from nascent ideas or a wealth of material into the perfect book design for you!
Testimonials
I've helped hundreds of writers realize their dreams, whether in non-fiction, fiction, or doctoral dissertations. Here are what a few of them have said:
Gwyneth Kerr Erwin's remarkable capacity to understand writers and guide them on the road toward understanding themselves and their writing craft is simply masterful. She is a writer's writer, par excellence!
Alitta Kullman, Ph.D., Psy.D., LMFT
Author of Hunger For Connection: Finding Meaning in Eating Disorders
A hundred kisses to Gwyneth Kerr Erwin for coming into my life with her green-inked suggestions and her perceptive questions forcing me to make my ideas clearer .... your understanding of me and your care of these teen mothers for the right words made this book possible.
Elaine Bell Kaplan Ph.D.
Author of Not Our Kind of Girl: unraveling the myths of black teenage motherhood
Gwyn is able to transport people out of their personal stasis. I know because she was my teacher. She provided the wisdom to move me from being a mediocre writer to the point now of beginning my eighth book.
Steven Frankel, M.D., FACP, DFAPA
Author of Complexity in Health Care: A Contemporary Paradigm for Clinical Practice
At the end of "Designing Your Fiction Work" you'll walk away with:
A design structure that truly fits your ideas and materials for every kind of fiction writing
Opportunities for re-iterating and changing your mind
Clarity on first writing steps
Be ready to take the deep dive into writing
How to shift between writing and editing
Expert support through One-On-One Calls
Here's what you'll be learning:
INTRODUCTION: Are you lost? blocked? or not sure where to begin with writing the Fiction you long to create? Would you like to have a mentor, guide, teacher, or coach? Have you been 'burned' or disappointed by so-called writing coaches before? Are you looking for a writing coach you can trust?
My Introduction will help you get to know me and what I have to offer you!
Session 1: The Protagonist
Who are The Main Characters in your book (or short story) and how do they become the driving forces of your story, especially in Literary Mainstream Fiction? In this First Session, we focus on The Protagonist, who leads the story arc, and the three essential requirements they must have.
Session 2: The Antagonist
Who is the "foe" of your Protagonist, the second of the Main Characters in your story? The Antagonist is the character who will initiate and build up the challenges and obstacles that The Protagonist must face. Like The Protagonist, The Antagonist has three essential requirements, as well as the fatal flaw that can defeat her or him.
Session 3: The Love Interest(s)
Did you know that love interest(s) are optional?
So why do we include them in our fiction work? In this session, we'll discover how they add depth, greater involvement for the reader: intrigue, mystery, while complicating the lives (as they do in true life) of The Protagonist and The Antagonist with whom they are aligned.
Session 4: The Supporting Characters
How do your Main Characters get the support they need in their individual quests? Session Four reveals the role and power of Supporting Characters:
Catalyst Characters are those who help "make things happen" in juicy, catalytic, and active ways.
Helper Characters are "sidekicks." They may assist any of the other characters with whom they are aligned.
Session 5: Story Elements (a) (b)
Session Five delves into the Basic Five Story Elements that add vital layers and textures to the life of your fiction book: WHO, WHAT, WHERE (and WHEN), WHAT, and WHY.
Session 6: Advanced Story Elements
Of the many possibilities of advanced story elements, there are three that you cannot do without! Find them here and enrich your work into an engrossing fiction that will profoundly engage our readers: Point of View, Tone, and Style.
"The Necklace Metaphor" worksheets give you a dynamic visual map
for your fiction.
Session 7: Answering Your Biggest Qs
Gwyn answers the 8 biggest questions you might still have!
What you get when you join the
"Designing Your Fiction Work" Course
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A multi-module self-paced course
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Free downloadable "Designing Your Fiction Work" Workbook, including the fiction version of "The Necklace Metaphor"
- Booking one-on-one calls
Join "Designing Your Fiction Work" Course NOW!
PAY IN FULL
(BEST VALUE)
ONE PAYMENT OF:
$397
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Complete "Designing our Non-Fiction Book" Course
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Downloadable Guided Workbook
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Supportive Private Facebook Community
PAYMENT PLAN
(MOST FLEXIBLE)
3 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF:
$133
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Complete "Designing Your Non-Fiction Book" Course
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Downloadable Guided Workbook
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Supportive Private Facebook Community
I'm so confident you'll love my "Designing Your Fiction Work" Course," but if you are not fully satisfied, I offer a 7-day Money Back Guarantee
Is this program right for me?
This program is a fantastic fit for you if:
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You have an meaningful idea that you want to commit to and materials to begin shaping
- You are feeling stuck or unsure how to structure your material
- You're ready to try a tested process
- You feel there is a market for your book
This program isn't the best fit for you if:
You're still new to the writing experience
Your ideas are vague
You're NOT willing to commit your time and energy YET
(You can still BOOK A One-on-One Call!)
Maybe you're wondering...
I don't have enough time or money
This Course is self-paced, so you can take all the time you need AND since you have lifetime access you can start whenever you are ready
My focused process will save you hundreds of frustrating hours trying to figure out your book on your and
thousands of dollars spent on private editing
What if... I get stuck or overwhelmed?
If you need extra help along the way, you can book a one-on-one call with me, or email me. I'm here to companion you on your writing journey!
And be sure to join our private Facebook Community for support from other authors as well as guidance from me. You can succeed!
What if it doesn't work for me?
I totally get it! You've tried so many approaches that have been misleading (empty promises) or haven't worked at all! In "Designing our Fiction Work" you'll discover why every writer who has worked with my method has not only benefited but actually produced a design that leads to writing a publishable book
Does this Course apply to every kind of Fiction writing?
YES! While there are differences between Genre and Literary Mainstream Fiction and between Short and Long Form Fiction, the elements of the course will not only support your writing in any of these forms, but clarify and guide you in all of your fiction writing
Other Questions?
Email me at drgwynerwin@gmail.com and
I'll help you decide if this Course is right for you!
Here's what happens when you join:
1. You'll receive an excited email from me welcoming you to the Course.
2. You'll get immediate and lifetime access to the Course and the "Designing Your Fiction Work" Workbook, including the fiction work version of "The Necklace Metaphor" so you can begin as soon as you are ready!
Before you go...
If there's one thing I want you to remember, it's this:
Trust your heart's desire!
I understand doubts! I understand time constraints: jobs family, life necessities. My mother was a many times published author, who always cautioned me that while I needed "to have something of my own" also said, "You'll never make any money as a writer." There are many such echoes in all our heads.The answers to those voices are: "My voice DOES matter! I have something meaningful I need to say!" and "This is valuable to me and helpful to others!" Even if you second guess yourself, let's brave this together. I will help you succeed.
If you're worried you're not ready yet, or still aren't 100% convinced that "Designing Your Fiction Work" is the perfect fit - reach out to me at drgwynerwin@gmail.com
I'll be totally honest about whether I think this program will help you with realizing your dreams!
You've got everything to gain!
So What Are You Waiting For?