Welcome to book inc, Project Write Now's community dedicated to novel and memoir writers. Each month, we provide program updates as well as insights and advice on writing, revising, and publishing a book.
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April 3 - Our application period opens for Book Revision Lab II and Book Submission Lab. Go to book inc on April 3 to find our application form. Or email us to be put on our contact list.
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April 19 - So You Wrote a Book, Now What? A free virtual workshop. Join the book inc team to learn about our upcoming Book Revision Lab and Book Submission Lab programs.
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June 30 - Our application period closes.
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This six-month program is designed for writers ready to submit their memoirs or novels for publication.
With a focus on community, the Book Submission Lab provides feedback, support, and guidance for writers ready to take on the challenging process of getting their work out into the world.
Book Submission Lab begins July 26, 2023. Our Application Period opens on April 3, 2023. Visit our website in April to find our application or send us an email and we’ll send you a note when the application period opens.
To learn more about Book Submission Lab, please join us for our free virtual workshop, So You Wrote a Book, Now What?, on Wednesday, April 19, at 7 p.m. ET.
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In my twenties, on an Alpine snowboarding trip, I led two friends beyond a “no entry” sign onto an ungroomed trail. As we descended, I worried we were heading in the wrong direction. I suggested we stop and go back, but my friends took one look up the steep snowy slope and shook their heads, so we continued on down the mountain. Soon we were completely alone, beyond any signs of civilization, surrounded by snow, ice, and rock. Read more.
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In our 12-step recovery meetings, we often talk about our “toolkits.” Obviously, no one is talking about real physical instruments like a hammer or a screwdriver. As a new writer in Book Revision Lab, I’m discovering revising can be a daunting and arduous task. Quitting (in recovery language we’d say “go out”) seems like an ever-present threat. That’s why it’s important to put together a toolkit for revision, too. Read more.
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Not everyone’s doing it (but they want to)! In the weeks leading up to the start of Novel Incubator, I started noticing a trend. Whenever I shared with someone that I’ll be writing a novel this year, I got a similar response. Whether it was a manicurist I’d just met, a friend over a long dinner, or an acquaintance I hadn’t seen in forever, it seemed like everyone responded with, “I’ve always wanted to write a book!” Sometimes, they even shared their amazing ideas. Read more.
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BOOK BLUEPRINT
Build a foundation for your memoir or novel.
During this class, based on the Author Accelerator “Blueprint for a Book” method, you assess, refine, and improve your ideas and works-in-progress by exploring the fundamental elements universal to all good stories. By the end of class, you have a workable blueprint, including a full outline, to guide your drafting and revision and move your story forward.
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THE PSYCHOLOGY OF CHARACTER TRANSFORMATION
Create believable story arcs to wow your readers.
In this class, we explore psychological models behind human behaviors, personalities, life stages, and relationship dynamics. Insight from these models offers deeper layers and nuances to our characters, allowing them to transform in convincing ways. Join us as we learn the psychology behind a believable character arc.
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Analyzing craft to inspire your own writing.
The more we bring an analytic eye to others’ work, the more possibilities open up in our own. In this course, we focus on closely reading the Booker-Prize-winning novel The Promise by Damon Galgut. Over three weeks, we read the book and delve into various craft aspects of the novel, such as point of view, dialogue, place, and interiority.
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Are you interested in writing a book, but not ready to embark on a long-term project? PWN's Writers Institute offers several classes and workshops to help you along.
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Write the story you were meant to tell in Memoir which runs for six weeks on Wednesdays, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET, beginning April 26.
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Get in the fiction writing habit with Exploring Fiction. This six-week class runs on Tuesdays, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET, beginning March 10. Register now.
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About book inc
book inc is part of Project Write Now, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit transforming individuals, organizations, and communities through writing.
Through our community outreach programs, we help youth and adults develop the writing and communication skills needed to build resilience, pursue personal growth, and achieve academic or professional success. We partner with local schools and mission-based organizations* to offer writing workshops and writing services.
*Qualifying school districts and organizations can receive these services for free.
Federal Tax ID: 46-3534268
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