Upcoming Courses
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Turn your idea into a novel plan you can actually draft from!
Kick off the new year right by making a commitment to begin your writing journey! A novel idea can be exciting and still feel impossible to organize. You might know your characters, your world, a few big scenes, or even the ending — but still feel unsure how everything connects.
This live course helps you turn a loose story idea into a clear, flexible outline with direction, pressure, and emotional shape.
Together, we’ll build your novel step by step: premise, genre promise, protagonist arc, opposition, supporting cast, relationship arcs, structure, major turning points, and a beginning, middle, and ending that work together. You’ll learn how to find weak spots, strengthen causality, raise stakes, and design an ending that feels earned!
Not a strict plotter? No problem. This course is for plotters, pantsers, and plantsers. The goal is to give you a working map so you can draft with more clarity and confidence.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a complete novel outline package and drafting plan.
Come ready to explore your story, ask questions, and build a stronger foundation before you draft!
COURSE DETAILS
This course is limited to ten students.
This course begins Monday, January 24, 2027 and runs for 10 weeks.
COURSE TIMES: Monday evenings, 6pm - 9pm PST over Zoom.
There is no class February 15, 2027.
DISCLAIMER: We do not allow submissions generated by AI. We strive to operate as beginners in all things. Trust your own voice and your ability to grow as a writer, and bring only your original work to the course.
Interested in joining? Apply below and tell me a little about your project and where you are in the outlining process!
Have you taken my courses in the past? Please contact me via email for your returning student discount!
Find Your Story.
Get thoughtful guidance, practical structure, and clear next steps for your novel!
Writing a book can feel exciting, overwhelming, and impossible to untangle from the inside. Trust me, I’ve been there! Whether you’re starting with a brand-new idea, revising a messy draft, or trying to figure out why your story isn’t working yet, you don’t have to do it alone. Through live courses and one-on-one coaching, we’ll work together to strengthen the foundation of your story: premise, plot, character arcs, structure, pacing, stakes, relationships, and emotional impact.
Rather than forcing your novel into a formula, we’ll focus on understanding what your story is trying to become and building a path that helps you get there.
What People Are Saying
“Writing a novel has been a lifelong dream, but I have always really struggled with getting beyond the having a cool idea phase. In ten weeks, Lillie's class took me from 'I really wish I could write this' to 'holy cow, I have everything I need to write this!' This course does something really special - the class content and exercises open doors in your mind and invite your imagination to walk through them, unlocking the shape of the story you want to tell.“
— Canyon Williams, Novel Outlining Intensive“I learned so much! I cannot believe how much my story grew. At the beginning of the course, I had a concept but was having trouble turning it into a strong story. By the end, I had a full working outline and a clear plan for writing my first chapter. Lillie provides thoughtful, constructive feedback and asks questions that really help you think about what direction your story is heading. Highly recommend!”
— Nicole B, Novel Outlining Intensive“As a fledgling writer this course was a godsend. It taught me how to think systematically about novel writing and provided essential starting points and a practical structure for building a working outline of the book I wish to write. […] Her style is informal and engaging and she’s a natural teacher, sharing her considerable professional skills at my level as well as that of her more advanced students.”
— Wayne Thatcher, Novel Writing Workshop and Novel Outlining IntensiveWriting Courses and Workshops
Develop an outline, get careful feedback on your work in progress, or revise an existing draft in one of our ten week intensives LIVE on Zoom.
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Our courses are designed to get you from story seed to drafting. We also feature ten week novel writing workshops in which students share and critique each other’s work in a thoughtful environment.
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This live course helps you build your novel from the ground up: premise, protagonist, opposition, supporting cast, structure, major turning points, and a practical drafting plan.
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Together, we’ll workshop your works in progress, exploring character development, plot, pacing, and the emotional impact of your story. You’ll learn to recognize what’s working, understand where readers get lost, and turn feedback into concrete next steps. Reading and discussing your fellow writers’ work will help sharpen your eye for your own.
Story Coaching Services
This monthly coaching service is for writers who want a steady outside eye, accountability, and light developmental guidance.
Includes:
One 60-minute coaching call per month
Up to 10,000 words reviewed per month
Light big-picture feedback on plot, pacing, character, clarity, and reader engagement
Email support between calls for questions, check-ins, and accountability
Best for writers who are drafting, rebuilding momentum, or looking for regular guidance without intensive editing.
A month of coaching for writers who want more hands-on feedback while drafting or revising.
Includes:
Two 60-minute coaching calls per month
Up to 15,000 words reviewed per month
In-line notes on the manuscript
Structural feedback on scenes, pacing, character arcs, tension, and overall story
direction
Email support between calls
Best for writers who are actively revising, preparing for a full draft, or trying to solve deeper story issues while still making forward progress.
If you would like to extend to a three month term, contact me about my discount package!
A month-long coaching intensive for writers who want close, high-touch support through a major draft or revision.
Includes:
Weekly 60-minute coaching calls
Up to 20,000 words reviewed per month
In-line notes on the manuscript
Structural feedback and revision strategy
Support with plot, pacing, character arcs, scene function, emotional continuity, and reader experience
Email support between calls
Best for writers who want a true developmental partner during an intensive drafting or revision period.
If you’d like to extend your coaching period, contact me about extension discounts!
Have a Question?
Need a custom coaching plan? Want to know more about the courses I offer? Send me a note and let’s figure things out together.