The Novel Intensive - a one-day workshop for writers

Ready to dive deep into your novel? To finally get started on that idea that's been rattling around in your head? Or are you set to kickstart a brand new story?

The Novel Intensive is a focused, energising one-day workshop for fiction writers who want to shape their story, strengthen their craft, and build serious momentum. Whether you’re stuck in the middle of a draft, starting fresh, or circling a half-finished idea, this day is designed to move your writing forward with clarity and confidence.

💡 What you’ll get:

• Story structure: Learn a simple framework to shape your novel and help you get your ducks in a row

• Character development: Explore compelling, layered characters from literary and contemporary novels and develop tools to bring your own fictional folk to life

• Conflicts & paradox: Inject tension that drives your story and pin down the paradox at the heart of your work

• Dialogue that flies: Make your characters speak with purpose and personality

• Pitching to agents: Understand what makes a strong pitch — and how to position your book

🎯 Who is this workshop for:

This workshop is ideal for:

• Writers working on a novel or short story collection

• Writers who’ve started a draft but lost momentum

• Anyone ready to get serious about fiction (no previous course required!)

🎁 What makes it special:

• Practical, hands-on sessions

• A warm, supportive environment for creative risk-taking

• Proven techniques from an award winning writer and experienced book-coach

• Leave with tools, insight — and a clearer sense of where your book is going

Includes post-workshop group coaching call on Zoom and discounted 1-1 online mentoring sessions.

🔗 Let’s get your manuscript moving

Places are limited to 20. Give your novel the love it deserves!