draft #1

A story that isn't finished yet
will be finished

A course and personal mentorship for authors stuck somewhere between the first sentence and the final period. Structure instead of a blank page, an editor by your side — instead of fear of showing your text.

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Sound familiar?

Four things that stop almost every author

It's not a lack of talent. It's a lack of structure, support, and an honest outside view — exactly what we work on.

×1

Finding ideas

You open a blank document — and nothing. Yesterday the idea felt like a finished book, today the screen is empty.

×2

Editing

The text is written, but something's off. You sense what's wrong — and don't know how to fix it on your own.

×3

Fear of criticism

Show your draft to someone? Easier to keep it in a drawer for another year than hear "something's not quite right here."

×4

Commercial success

The book is almost done. What's next — how do you stand out among a million other titles on the shelf?

How we solve it

Not a one-night burst of motivation, but a system that gets you to the finish

A step-by-step plan instead of a blank page

Every week — a concrete task: from plot structure to the first chapter.

Text review with a mentor, not abstract advice

Your excerpt is read and commented on in detail: what works, what's worth rewriting, and why.

A private community for your first feedback

A safe space where showing your draft feels normal, not scary.

Publishing and promotion strategy

A finished text is only half the journey. The other half is how readers find it.

Format

8 weeks, one text, one result

Group sessions, individual review, and mentor support between meetings — so your draft finally becomes a book.

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Our offer

The "From Draft to Book" Course

Most popular format

8-week course with personal mentorship

For authors who've already started writing but can't finish on their own.

  • Weekly structure and plot review
  • Personal editing of two chapters by a mentor
  • Access to a private community of authors
  • A publishing plan after the course ends
500+
authors trained
50+
published books by graduates
8 years
of experience in writing education
92%
finish the course to the end

For three years I couldn't get past chapter five. In 8 weeks I finished the full first draft.

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Olena K.
novelist

The most valuable part — honest feedback without humiliation. I finally understood what wasn't working in my dialogue.

M
Maksym T.
non-fiction author

The course community gave me what I'd been missing for years — people I can show a draft to without fear.

I
Iryna V.
short story collection author
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Who runs the course

A team where everyone owns their part of your journey

We're a structure mentor, an editor, a community curator, and a publishing strategy consultant. Together we have 8+ years in writing education and know firsthand where authors get stuck and what actually helps them move forward.

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Questions

Before you sign up

Yes. The first weeks are dedicated to finding your idea and structure — you can start from a blank page.

On average 4–6 hours: sessions, writing, and working through the mentor's feedback.

The course gives you structure and a regular writing habit — it stays with you after the program ends. Access to materials and the community continues.

Yes, a 2–3 payment plan is available. Details are on the courses page or on request via the contact form.

Next step

Ready to finally finish your book?

Leave your details — we'll get in touch, discuss your situation, and find the right format for you. The consultation is free and comes with no obligation.