The Novel Blueprint Program

The Novel Blueprint Program is an eight-session coaching engagement designed to take a novel from idea to completed outline. 

Through a combination of guided exercises, personalized feedback, and one-on-one coaching, we’ll work together to develop your story’s premise, protagonist, structure, character arc, major turning points, and scene-by-scene roadmap before drafting begins. 

By the end of the program, you will have a complete blueprint for your novel and a clear plan for writing the first draft. 

Investment 

$1,200 

Payment Options: 

● One payment of $1,200 at enrollment; or 

● Two payments of $600, with the second payment due at the midpoint of the program. 

What’s Included 

The program consists of eight private coaching sessions. 

Sessions may be scheduled weekly or twice weekly, depending on your availability and desired pace. 

Each session includes: 

• One 60-minute Zoom coaching call 
• Review of submitted planning materials 
• Personalized feedback and recommendations 
• Homework and action items for the next milestone 

Program Curriculum 

Session 1: Genre, Audience & Premise 

• Genre and market positioning 
• Comp titles 
• Audience expectations 
• POV, tense, and word count considerations 
• Premise development 

Session 2: Protagonist & Story Throughline 

• Protagonist development 
• Goal, conflict, and outcome 
• Why this character? 
• Why now? 

Session 3: Character Arc & Theme 

• Internal conflict 
• Misbeliefs and growth 
• Theme development 
• Character transformation 

Session 4: Worldbuilding & Setting 

• Setting as a source of conflict 
• Story-specific worldbuilding 
• Environmental pressures and opportunities 

Session 5: Anchor Events 

• Inciting Incident 
• All Is Lost 
• Climax 

Session 6: Major Turning Points 

• Key Event 
• First Plot Point 
• First Pinch Point 
• Midpoint 
• Second Pinch Point 
• Second Plot Point

Session 7: Connecting the Dots 

• Escalation 
• Story logic 
• Cause and effect 
• Genre convention check 

Session 8: Scene Blueprint 

• Scene-by-scene roadmap 
• Drafting plan 
• Final outline review 

Client Responsibilities 

To receive the greatest benefit from the program, clients agree to: 

• Complete assigned exercises between sessions 
• Submit completed materials at least 24 hours before each coaching call 
• Attend scheduled coaching sessions 
• Participate actively in discussions and decision-making 

The quality of the final outline depends on the quality and completeness of the work submitted throughout the program. 

Boundaries & Limitations 

To ensure focused, productive coaching, the program includes the following boundaries: 

• Feedback is developmental in nature and focuses on story structure, character development, plot construction, pacing, and related craft concerns. 
• This program does not include line editing, copyediting, proofreading, or full-manuscript evaluation. 
• Email communication between sessions is limited to scheduling and brief clarification questions regarding assigned exercises or feedback already provided. 
• Additional coaching sessions outside the eight-session program may be purchased separately. 
• Coaching provides guidance, recommendations, and professional opinions. Final creative decisions remain the author’s responsibility. 
• While this program is designed to strengthen your story and planning process, no specific writing, publishing, representation, or sales outcomes can be guaranteed. 

Scheduling & Policies 

Sessions will be scheduled at mutually agreed-upon times. 

Materials must be submitted at least 24 hours before the scheduled coaching session to allow adequate review time. Materials submitted less than 24 hours before a session may require rescheduling. 

Because this program is based on coaching sessions rather than calendar weeks, the overall timeline may vary depending on scheduling needs, client availability, and other circumstances. 

Missed sessions without at least 24 hours’ notice may be forfeited. 

Deliverables 

By the conclusion of the program, you will have: 

• A refined premise 
• Genre and market positioning 
• A defined protagonist and character arc 
• Major structural turning points 
• A scene-by-scene drafting roadmap 

In short, you will have a complete novel blueprint designed to guide the drafting process from beginning to end. 

Next Steps 

Once enrolled, you’ll receive onboarding materials, scheduling instructions, and the preparation materials for Session One. 

Shared Goal 

Our goal is to create a complete, actionable blueprint for your novel before drafting begins. 

Through guided exercises, personalized feedback, and one-on-one coaching, we’ll develop the core elements of your story—from premise and protagonist to structure and scene planning—so that you can approach drafting with clarity and confidence. 

By the end of the program, you should have a completed outline, a stronger understanding of story structure, and a practical roadmap for writing your manuscript. 

All services are provided in accordance with our Policies & Expectations, which are included with your proposal.

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