A Novel Idea: Spring + Summer 2016 Students

FOR SPRING + SUMMER A NOVEL IDEA STUDENTS ONLY

A Novel Idea

If you're interested in upgrading to Tier Three of A Novel Idea, you'll get these bonuses + any others that come up during the course of the Fall 2016 launch.

If you decide to upgrade CLICK THIS LINK.


TIER THREE is the choice for Ninja Writers who want extra one-on-one support from Shaunta and to take their book to the next level with the Traditional Publishing module. You'll learn how to write a query letter and synopsis and how to find agents and publishers to submit your book to.

You'll get everything in Tiers One and Two, plus:

Three 30 minute phone calls with Shaunta over the course of the year.

You'll be able to send ten double-spaced pages for Shaunta to read and respond to before your calls.

A subscription to Query Tracker to help with your submission process when you're ready.

The first 20 people who sign up for Tier One and can make it to the Ninja Writer Live Event will get a bed at the venue.

The Traditional Publishing module of A Novel Idea, available on January 1, 2017.



Your Instructor


Shaunta Grimes
Shaunta Grimes

Hi! I’m Shaunta Grimes.

My novels have been published by Penguin and MacMillan. I’m one of Medium’s top-earning writers. And I created Ninja Writers, one of the most amazing writing communities on the Internet.

I believe that a good story, well told, can change the world. And I am passionate about helping you become the kind of writer you want to be.


Course Curriculum


  Welcome to A Novel Idea!
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  The Plotting Workshop: 30 Scenes
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  The Plotting Workshop: Plot Board
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  The Plotting Workshop: Synopsis
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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