If you want to write a novel in 2023, NOVEL RESOLUTION is for YOU!
This high-energy program provides writers (at least 18 years old) with accountability, group coaching, and educational content over the course of the year. In this program, writers will be working towards common goals, which will give the community a great sense of unity and support. As a participant, you will be able to receive instruction on novel writing, join monthly “Ask Me Anything” coaching calls, have access to a private online community, and enter to win prizes in our accountability check-ins.
All this is available to you for a fraction of the cost of private book coaching!
Develop A Plan
Learn how to create a writing plan based on reasonable expectations.
Write Your Novel
Receive support through instructional webinars and monthly group coaching calls with a certified book coach.
Finish Your Book
Commit to doing the work. Take advantage of weekly and monthly accountability check-ins to finish writing your book in 2023.
Hi! I'm Sara Gentry.
I'm a Math Ph.D. turned Author Accelerator certified book coach. I use my analytical brain and problem-solving skills to help writers find the solutions they need to write a book they love.
I created the Novel Resolution program because I couldn't find the type of writing program I thought would best help support me as a writer. By combining my love of goalsetting with the systems I use as a book coach, I am able to guide writers through the process of writing a novel over the course of a calendar year.
FAQs
Do I have to be on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter to access the community? Nope! Educational content is hosted in Teachable, and the community is hosted in a private community hosted through Mighty Networks.
Is this program for suitable for young students? No. All participants must be at least 18 years of age.
How much time will this program take? You can watch the educational content, attend (or watch the replay of) the monthly Q&A call, and participate in all the accountability check-ins in just 2-3 hours per month. You are welcome to spend more time in the online community, but that is to your discretion. Novel Resolution is purposely designed to give you solid information in a short time frame so that you can spend the majority of your time WRITING.
Will Novel Resolution work for me if I am writing something other than a novel? Novel Resolution is designed for novelists. It will work for those writing for adult, young adult, and middle grade audiences, across genres. If you are writing a memoir or biography, then the program might work for you - please use the contact form on my website (linked below) to ask about your situation and I will tell you the pros and cons based on your specific project. Novel Resolution is not a good fit for those writing board books, picture books, early readers, early chapter books, short stories, essays, poetry, nonfiction that is not memoir or biography, or collections.
Will Novel Resolution work for me if I have already written my first draft? Yes. Look above to see the outline of the program. The planning content in January and February is applicable for every stage of the book-writing process. We will focus more on drafting in March through May, but you may work on your revision during this time. Use the contact form on my website (linked below) to ask questions about your specific circumstances. I want to make sure you join a program that will work for you.
May I write more than one novel? May I write a half novel? Of course! The program is structured to help writers plan, draft, and complete the first revision of their novel by the end of the calendar year. Having said that, each writer is different. Maybe you'll focus on finishing your first draft for 2023. Maybe you'll focus on revising your novel until it's ready to pitch. Maybe you'll write a full series. Novel Resolution is focused on helping you reach "The End," but you set your own goals and pace for getting there. We will support you along the way!
When may I join? Enrollment closes at the end of January so that we can form a strong, cohesive cohort for the entire calendar year. Once the deadline passes, you will not be able to enroll until 2024.
Can you guarantee I will finish writing my novel? Nope. Only you can determine what you can finish or not (and sometimes life likes to make things interesting as well). Novel Resolution will provide you with resources, support, and accountability to give you a better chance of reaching your goals, but only you can take action to get it done.
Will I receive written feedback on my work? Maybe. Winners of the monthly check-in drawings may receive the prize of written feedback, but no participant is guaranteed feedback on their writing. If you are looking for consistent feedback, then consider private book coaching.
How long do I have access to the materials? You will have access to the educational content in Teachable for 12 months from your date of purchase. You will have access to the community through December 31, 2023.
How many people will participate in the 2023 Cohort? Hard to say. I anticipate the cohort will be small-class size (less than 20), but there is no cap on enrollment.
Have questions? Please use the contact form on my website and I will be happy to answer.