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!

The Novel Intensive - a one-day workshop for writers

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