Writing a book is hard when you don’t know how to do it (and even when you do!). Don’t do it alone.
Finish Your First Draft offers a six-month bespoke group learning experience, where you’ll be immersed in a supportive community of peers to plan, write, and refine your book so that you can get your message into the world.
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write your book in three phases
01
Planning
02
Writing
03
Refining
Finish Your First Draft
will help you…
will help you…
Build your self-efficacy (your confidence and competence) as a writer
Identify your distinct audience
Create a comprehensive book plan
Map out your book
Set regular writing goals
Receive feedback from peers on your writing
Celebrate wins and overcome resistance
Refine your draft for clarity, consistency, and cohesion
The goal of the program is for you to “graduate” with a completed manuscript, ready for self-publishing or submitting to a publisher.
Meet your coaches
We’re committed to support you every step of the way!
Jeff Goins
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Jeff Goins is a bestselling author of several books including the national bestsellers Real Artists Don’t Starve and The Art of Work. He is founder of Fresh Complaint, a boutique book production agency that works with thought leaders all over the world.
Ariel Curry
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Ariel Curry is a book coach, editor, and ghostwriter with over ten years’ experience in publishing. She spent seven years as an acquisitions editor at independent nonfiction publisher Corwin, part of the SAGE Publishing group. She works with companies like Fresh Complaint, Wonderwell Press, Corwin, Forbes Books, and Hope*Writers to help authors refine their ideas, make a plan for success, and write their book!
As part of the Finish Your First
Draft program, you’ll enjoy:
Draft program, you’ll enjoy:
Weekly live meetings to share successes, problem solve, and set goals
Recorded lessons available to you at any time
A dedicated Slack channel for sharing work and connecting with members
A welcome package with everything you need to complete the program
Individual book mapping session with Ariel
3 additional one-hour 1:1 meetings with Ariel throughout the program
Monthly office hours for drop-in support
/ $1000 Monthly
$5500 Upfront
Testimonials from
past groups
past groups
“I love the mini lessons and the pacing of the sessions. Ariel, you are a dynamic, caring, and thoughtful coach and facilitator. I am thankful to learn more about the artistry and craft of writing and to have the benefit of your expertise. Thank you.”
Timothy Cusack, Deputy Superintendent, Edmonton Catholic Schools
“You’ve created a really wonderful experience in this cohort and I’m so glad that I’ve had this opportunity. Keep up the great work!”
Shari Kaplan, Writer
“Thank you so much Ariel. I have been completely impressed by all you have brought to the table every time we have met.”
Lori Melton, Spiritual Director
“Thank you so much Ariel. I have been completely impressed by all you have brought to the table every time we have met.”
Lori Melton, Spiritual Director
“You’ve created a really wonderful experience in this cohort and I’m so glad that I’ve had this opportunity. Keep up the great work!”
Shari Kaplan, Writer
“I love the mini lessons and the pacing of the sessions. Ariel, you are a dynamic, caring, and thoughtful coach and facilitator. I am thankful to learn more about the artistry and craft of writing and to have the benefit of your expertise. Thank you.”
Timothy Cusack, Deputy Superintendent, Edmonton Catholic Schools
