Over six monthly sessions, you'll master the exact skills that separate aspiring writers from published authors. This includes creating characters readers can't forget, building plots that grip from start to finish, and polishing your manuscript to professional standards.
By the end, you'll have the tools and confidence to approach agents and publishers with a manuscript that stands out. Or you'll have all the right tools to indie publish. This masterclass will help you transform your writing and achieve your publishing goals.
Why This Masterclass?
Every year on Page Turner Awards, we see talented writers bravely submit their work to writing contests - stories brimming with potential and heart. Yet many struggle to identify what's holding their manuscripts back from success.
You know your story has something special, but pinpointing exactly what needs strengthening can feel impossible when you're so close to your own work.
After countless writers reached out asking for guidance on how to elevate their craft, the Book Doctor Masterclass was created specifically in response to your requests.
This is a clear, focused program that identifies and fixes the most common issues we see holding promising manuscripts back from publication.
Whether your characters need depth, your plot needs tightening, or your opening needs punch, this masterclass will show you exactly what to enhance and how to do it. We know how challenging it can be to take your manuscript from "good idea" to "agent-ready."
The Book Doctor Masterclass - a focused, practical 6-month program designed specifically for writers who are serious about getting published.
Book Doctor Masterclass 6 Monthly Sessions to Transform Your Manuscript
What You'll Learn:
Over 6 months, you'll master the essential skills that separate published authors from aspiring writers:
Each month includes:
One focused 60-minute session Simple homework assignment Essential resource guide
By the end, you'll have: A manuscript ready for agents or publishers, with the core skills to succeed as a professional writer.
MONTH 1: CREATE UNFORGETTABLE CHARACTERS
- The 3-dimensional character test (surface/internal/backstory)
- Giving each character a distinct voice
- Character wants vs. needs - the engine of the story
- Making secondary characters matter
- Common character mistakes that flatten your story
MONTH 2: BUILD A PLOT THAT GRIPS
- The story structure that works (setup/confrontation/resolution)
- Every scene must change something
- Eliminating the "sagging middle"
- Connecting scenes with conflict (not "and then")
- Subplot integration without distraction
MONTH 3: MASTER SHOW DON'T TELL
- When to show vs. when to tell
- Translating emotions into physical sensations
- Using dialogue to reveal (not explain)
- Environmental storytelling
- Cutting filter words and distance
MONTH 4: WRITE CHAPTERS THEY CAN'T PUT DOWN
- The science of page-turning
- Chapter ending formulas that work
- Building micro-tension in every scene
- Pacing rhythm and variation
- The cliff-hanger spectrum
MONTH 5: POLISH FOR PUBLICATION
- The 3-pass editing system
- Common manuscript killers (POV slips, dialogue tags, filter words)
- Professional formatting standards
- Query letter essentials
- Synopsis structure that sells
MONTH 6: HOOK THEM FROM PAGE ONE
- Your opening line promise
- First page requirements (character/conflict/voice)
- Avoiding the slow start
- Opening chapter structure
- Final manuscript assessment
Seats are limited.
Live & Recorded Sessions
You get the most benefit from doing the live sessions, but as we all live in all the nooks and crannies of the world, that may not work for all true story writers and memoir writers.
The Book Doctor Masterclass will run on Wednesdays each mid-month from Jan to June, with the two bonus sessions as recorded.
- Dates: Wednesday 28 January, 25 February, 25 March, 29 April, 27 May, 1 July (this is June's session)
- Times: 19:00 CET, 18:00 GMT, 10:00 PST, 11:00 MST, 13:00 EST
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Ready to Take Your Book From Manuscript to Published Book?
The Book Doctor Masterclass - a focused, practical 6-month program designed specifically for writers who are serious about getting published.