INSIDE THE COMPLETE FAST DRAFT PROCESS

The Fast Draft Novel Writing Process includes a uniquely organized set of video coursework, visual guides, action steps, detailed resources, and surprises.

All 40+ lessons are available on YouTube and this domain, so you can access them anywhere, any time.

Of course, the alternate options are the Print Playbook or the Digital Playbook which both house the entire online course inside a paperback workbook or editable workbook (PDF).

To create the lessons for the Fast Draft Process, I analyzed the story structure inside best-selling novels and movies – observed the work of pro storytellers – gathered feedback from fiction writers – determined what worked best all around – and loaded it into the current course’s materials.

From sorting your ideas – to focusing on the right things – and implementing it all into a story that inspires, changes, and entertains readers.

It’s crazy how easy it is to swim for years without knowing exactly how to set up characters in a plotline from beginning to end.

It’s ridiculous how often we finally make time to write a cool scene, only to get stuck inside our own heads, and end up leaving our writing sessions with the same blank pages.

With all of that in mind – the Fast Draft Process provides Eight (8) Comprehensive Modules including 40+ Videos, 30+ Action Steps, and One-of-a-Kind Visual Story Maps:

Module 1: Core Ideas

• The classic concept vs. premise conundrum: A simple approach even if you’re not sure you have either
• How to discover the story idea you want to tell – and more importantly, the reasons behind the story you are creating (Hint: It can change over time and affect your inspiration/ motivation)
• Strategies to expand your ideas into a story that keeps you writing until “The End”

Module 2: Story Heart

• Unite your core ideas to create the heart of your story
• Solidify your non-negotiable characters, their story goals, and how they will deliver the primary conflict in your storyworld
• Step-by-step breakdown to define your story’s stakes – using a clear-cut “stakes formula”
• Transform your Story Heart into a simple Story Summary – to equip you with an elevator pitch that you can easily share with agents, editors, friends, etc.

Module 3: Feedback Loop

• Why gathering feedback is one of the most helpful decisions you’ll ever make
• How to develop a process for requesting feedback – without worrying about someone stealing your ideas
• How to navigate criticism and use it to your advantage – including what positive, neutral, and negative feedback really means

Module 4: Cast of Characters

• Exercises to help you brainstorm, create, and further develop your most important characters
• The necessary steps and layers required to position your make-believe characters as believable
• How to make sure you cast the right characters in the right roles – and which roles are non-negotiable

Module 5: Plot Blueprint

• In-depth examination of the plot structure used in best-selling novels and movies – including one-of-a-kind videos that illustrate the plot structure being built, and showing you how the pieces connect
• Analysis of the exact big picture framework that best-selling novelists use to drive their protagonists from Hook to Climax
• Step-by-step strategies that show you how to take the proven framework and apply it to your unique story

Module 6: Scene Blueprint

• Dissection of the scene structure used in best-selling novels and movies
• The scene writing patterns you need to keep your story moving forward – displaying scenarios such as what it really means when people claim each scene must have a beginning, middle, and end –  and how to position multiple Point of View Characters in a story –  and how master storytellers blend scene types
• My exact recommendations on how to create, build, and outline every scene – including a Plot Outline Guide detailing how to position your scenes inside Module 5’s Plot Blueprint

Module 7: Writing Plan

• In-depth analysis of your writing time and how to maximize it
• Step-by-step walkthrough showing you how to design your writing schedule
• Create a prewriting checklist that works for you – so you can achieve your daily and weekly writing goals

Module 8: Mindset for Success

• The psychology of writing fiction: How to silence writer’s block, stop being perfect, and keep writing – fast
• Why you don’t have to be a master storyteller to find and release your true writing voice – and how to overcome fear, self-sabotage, and distractions
• Everything your writing psyche needs to stay productive – and more importantly, everything you have my permission to NOT worry about

Just try the Fast Draft Process online without email registration or paying for the Print or Digital Playbook. If your story doesn’t experience any meaningful improvement or change, I request you let me know where things stalled, and I’ll improve the course for others.

Please let me break down why I want to make this pledge to you.

Straight up, I’ve invested tens of thousands of dollars and thousands of hours learning what I’ve packed into the course materials. It’s kind of embarrassing sharing those numbers behind what it took me to get here.

I thought about erasing these disclosures – but I won’t.

Because on the other side of embarrassment lives another truth – I’m proud of everything I’ve put into my writing and editing dreams. 

My twisted road gave me the confidence to keep moving forward, helped me write one-of-a-kind stories, and resulted in the creation of this course, and my impending debut novel.

Yes, the Fast Draft Process isn’t just about organizing ideas, absorbing plot and scene structure, and writing with a bold mindset. It’s about equipping fellow storytellers with a step-by-step playbook that guides you to tell the story you want to share.

That’s why I let this course sit around for two years after it made thousands during two open carts. And now I’m giving it away online to help you create your story with purpose.

Also, I know the process works, that’s why I want to make sure we’re good all around.

It’s simple and straight up:

Participate in the course and see for yourself. If the online materials don’t help you, then no worries because you didn’t even lose an email address.

If you purchase the Digital Playbook and decide it didn’t help you create in new ways, just shoot me an email, and I’ll refund you – 100% – and you get to keep the editable workbook (PDF).

Or if you buy the Print Playbook at Amazon, well, we’ll work it out through Amazon. 

Here’s all I ask, just make sure you continue to explore your story. I request you keep creating and stay on your path to impact audiences.

IS THE FAST DRAFT PROCESS RIGHT FOR YOU?

I care about my current and long-term reputation.

I want to help storytellers shave months and years off their journey to publication.

The challenge is that while some storytellers are committed to doing the work, this course isn’t necessarily for the folks who aren’t quite ready to give the craft a bit more attention.

So please read this carefully, because this should help you choose if you should invest your time and money in the Fast Draft Process.

THE FAST DRAFT PROCESS IS NOT FOR YOU IF…

• You’re looking for a magic bullet (a course that manufactures best-selling novels). You’ll have to put in the work of expanding your ideas, being open to new advice, learning the intricacies of storytelling frameworks living inside fiction, and adjusting your mental approach to your writing sessions.
• You think one solid story will take you to financial freedom. Novel writing and storytelling is all about the long game. It’s about understanding what it takes to finish a story you’re proud to share with the world, actually accomplishing that once, and then doing it all over again.
• You already have a story and you aren’t willing to change your ideas or anything about it. If you oppose feedback, how can anyone help you?
• You’re simply looking for a “kick-in-the-azz” or some “super inspiration” to finish your story. I believe your purpose starts inside you and I’m here to support your calling, so while I’m open to giving you solid frameworks, unique support, and healthy psychological approaches to writing, I’m ultimately worried if your dreams aren’t already being inspired from within.

THE FAST DRAFT PROCESS IS RIGHT FOR YOU IF…

• You’re ready to invest in yourself to write a story that you’ll be able to take to “The End.”
• You’re patient, focused, and deliberate. You’re committed to putting in the time to design a unique story and writing plan, and you understand this will not happen overnight. You know that if you put in 5-10 hours per Module/Chapter and do the intentional work up front, you can create a writing process you can use again and again, novel after novel, and deliver readers with impactful stories again and again.
• You’re looking for a fun playbook, not repurposed storytelling shortcuts.
• You’re open to to navigating the life-changing journey of writing a novel. As Oscar Wilde said, “The heart was made to be broken.” Except Oscar Wilde also said, “Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes.”