So, you want to write a book? Do you know where to start or how to stay the course, and if you complete your manuscript, what do you do with it when it's finished?

These are questions I am asked frequently when people find out I am a writer. They say there have always wanted to write a book but don't know how to go about it.

They tell me their story, their BIG idea for a book. We arrange to meet and then. . .

A lot of people say they want to attend a workshop or an on-line course, but when the time comes, something else always comes up.

Writers are also notoriously poor! They can't afford to sign up for one-to-one coaching or day long workshops, but they still need help. Does this resonate with you?

I will talk you through the essentials of getting from the blank page to completing a manuscript and submitting it to a traditional publisher, so you can see your name on the front cover.

The BIG idea
Doing the research
Shaping your characters
The synopsis
The first 40 pages
Constantly reviewing your progress
The finish line is in sight
Submission