Whether you’re staring at a blank page, fine-tuning your final draft, or preparing to pitch your book to publishers, our workshops give you the tools, strategies, and insider knowledge you need to move forward. Led by award-winning authors, each session is packed with practical tips and proven methods to help you:
Break through writer’s block and finish your story
Master story structure, character development, and pacing
Edit your manuscript—even on a shoestring budget
Write query letters that grab an agent’s attention
Build the skills and confidence to publish successfully
From quick wins you can use today to deep dives into the publishing process, these workshops are designed to meet you exactly where you are in your writing journey and help you take the next step toward becoming a published author.
25 Hot Tips
to Write a Book
Get the insider scoop from an award-winning author on what it takes to write a book that sells. With 25 impactful tips, you'll learn how to overcome obstacles like lack of time, knowledge, and confidence.
Learn from experts on what it takes to get it done and be that successful author.
Get Must-Know information, such as:
Story structure and must have components
Mindset and effective time management
Crafting compelling stories that sell
Editing tips and so much more!
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Editing on a
Shoestring Budget
Get professional results without the professional price tag. In this workshop,
you’ll learn budget-friendly ways to polish your manuscript so it’s submission-ready without spending thousands on editing.
Including additional sources to get your book in its final format that fits in your budget. This is your final chance before others see your work, so don't skip this stage.
In this workshop you'll recieve:
10 essential self-editing tools every author needs
How to find and work with beta readers
Incorporating feedback to improve your draft
Affordable resources to format your final manuscript
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How Do I Know
I Can Write a Book?
If you’ve dreamed of becoming an author but aren’t sure if you can do it, this workshop will give you the clarity, tools, and confidence to start your journey.
By the end, you will have resources and tools you need to write and publish a book and you’ll also have a survey that will reveal if you have what it takes to become a published author.
Get Must-Know information, such as:
Learn how long books should be
How to start your story based on your genre
How to keep going to produce that story that sells
What key components you must have to write and publish your book, and more.
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How Do I Know
My Manuscript is Ready?
One of the most intimidating stages for writers is the submission stage. We second-guess whether our story is “perfect,” so we review… and edit… and edit again. This workshop teaches you how to break that cycle and finally gain the confidence to submit your manuscript to publishers with clarity and purpose.
By the end, you’ll know exactly what publishers look for, how polished your draft truly needs to be, and the steps required to make your story submission-ready.
Get Must-Know information, such as:
10 essential self-editing tools
Genre-specific word count guidelines
Editing strategies to help you move forward
How to build credibility that attracts agents
The Editor’s Checklist to finish your story right
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How to Write a Query Letter
Learn to get your book at the top of the submissions pile. Create attention-grabbing hooks for the literary agent and/or publisher to get your book into the editor's room for consideration.
Sound like a professional author and understand what agents and publishers need to know for your book.
Get Must-Know information, such as:
How to build credibility for your book
The do’s and don’ts of query writing
Examples of successful query letters
A step-by-step checklist to get it right the first time
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Scene and Character Development: What Fiction Writers Must Know
Ever wonder how a story becomes truly captivating—or even a bestseller? This webinar reveals what many first-time authors don’t know, what makes a story successful, and how to bring all the elements together with confidence.
By the end, you’ll understand the core building blocks of storytelling and have the tools to create scenes, characters, and momentum that keep readers turning the page.
Get Must-Know information, such as:
Essential rules for crafting a strong story
Scene fundamentals that move your plot forward
Tools to keep characters consistent
How to connect readers to your scenes
and characters
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What People Are Saying...
CLAIRE // IOWA
“Working with Jackie, I feel like I'm getting somewhere. Jackie combines encouragement and discipline in that creation process. I would highly recommend Dream To Author for your writing project.”
JARED // VIRGINIA
"Dream To Author has been invaluable to me as I draft
my non-fiction management book."
LINDSAY // FLORIDA
"I have been impressed with Jackie's dedication to
follow through and get things done. She is always
extremely helpful and has a wealth of knowledge on
writing, publishing and marketing her books."