About The Course
Do you struggle with finishing the first draft of your book?
Do you get tied up in knots in the middle of your first draft and, feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, abandon it?
Then this course is for you!
Finishing your first draft is crucial if you want to get your book out there for readers to enjoy. But it can also be a daunting process filled with distractions.
This mini-course will explain 3 of the most common pitfalls writers can fall into when trying to complete their first drafts and give you strategies to help you avoid them so you can get through to THE END!
Blank Mind, Blank Page
You'll learn about how the blank page can be the least of your challenges if you don't approach it with a completely blank mind. I'll show you ways you can come to the blank page with confidence about what you want to write.
The Research Rabbit Hole
The research rabbit hole can be a writer's best friend - or it can be a writer's worst enemy. You'll learn how to avoid going down the research rabbit hole as you write to avoid being pulled away from your work.
Editing - But Now?
Have trouble resisting the temptation to go back and do an editing overhaul before finishing that first draft? You'll learn about some ways you can avoid this for a smoother first draft!
Example Curriculum
Your Instructor
Tam May is an author, blogger, teacher, and lover of all things classic. She’s been self-publishing since 2017 and has 8 books published, several of which hit the top 5 in their category on Amazon. She also taught college writing and tutored EFL students for 15 years. She loves helping writers on their journey to self-publishing their books and contributing to their growth and creativity.