Story Alchemy
In this eight-lesson self-paced course, you’ll learn how to master the fundamental elements of creative writing so you can create strong stories that connect with your ideal reader and require fewer revisions. Ditch the doubt and the drafting overwhelm so you can write with confidence and clarity.
Unsure how to start revising your novel?
➤ You aren’t sure how to begin tackling your revisions.
I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL
BUT IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE LIKE THAT
Are you ready to rock your revisions with an easy system you can use on repeat?
Develop a simple plug-and-play revision spreadsheet you can use for every book you write.
Master the fundamental creative writing elements to strengthen your storytelling.
Learn how to critique your own work and read critically.
➤ Revisions feel overwhelming and uninspiring.
➤ You can’t self-diagnose what needs fixing in your novel.
INTRODUCING
Story Alchemy
THE ART OF SELF-EDITING
Revolutionise your revisions in just 6 weeks!
Ditch the self-doubt.
Overcome the perfectionism.
Remove the frustration.
Refine your writing so you
can tell your best story.
I will walk you through the process of self-editing your book and teach you essential creative writing skills along the way that you can implement in every book your write and revise.
What we’ll cover inside
module one
In this first module we’ll examine the pulse of your story and exactly what you’re trying to say in your book.
✔ Understanding genre conventions
✔ Exploring themes and tropes
✔ Finding the “heart” of your story
module Three
Learn how to deconstruct your story into a story map and read your work critically.
✔ Learning to story map
✔ Understanding the plot and character arc relationship
✔ Identifying plot holes and missed opportunities
module Two
Deep dive into strengthening your story’s structure.
✔ Scene and chapter structure
✔ Plot and story structure
✔ Identifying subplots
✔ Understanding tension, stakes, and pacing
module Four
Master essential prose elements such as internal monologue and “showing versus telling” to enhance your writing.
✔ Conducting small scale content edits
✔ Understanding creative writing element essentials
✔ Creating a style guide
Plus!
Story Alchemy combines the best of self-paced modules with submittable work and 1:1 feedback opportunities.
✔ Get my personalised feedback on your first chapter and story map spreadsheet.
✔ Join a private community of fellow writers.
✔ Submit questions for fortnightly recorded Q&As.
What you can expect
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14 bite-sized recorded lessons available to watch in your own time.
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Fillable Google Doc worksheets and a plug-and-play revision plan spreadsheet.
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An intimate Discord community so you can connect with fellow storytellers.
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Personalised feedback opportunities on your first chapter and revision plan.
Wondering if this is the solution for you?
This course is not for you if…
✘ You’re looking for a done-for-you edit of your novel.
✘ You don’t have the time to watch the videos and submit work for feedback.
✘ You already have a revision system that works for you.
This course is for you if…
✔ You’re eager to learn a sustainable approach to revising your books.
✔ You work well with a mix of deadlines and self-paced learning.
✔ You want to learn alongside a community of fellow writers.
Learn a fool-proof approach to self-editing your novel and master the essential creative writing skills you'll need to write and revise your books with ease.
MEET YOUR TEACHER
I’m Isobelle Lans — book editor, writing coach, website designer, and life-long fiction writer.
I used to hate revising. Really hate it. Once a first draft was complete, I’d shelve the book and start something new because I never wanted to revise.
And while I still prefer drafting, I’ve come to appreciate revising (and sometimes even look forward to self-editing!).
What changed? My approach. I found a system that worked for me. One that made revising feel easier and more manageable. And it’s this that I want to share with you. I want you to be able to unlock your storytelling potential by having a fool-proof system for revising your books.
Why I combined self-paced learning with submittable work…
I know life is busy. I know you have other commitments, and making time for your writing isn’t always easy. That’s why my course is broken into bite-sized videos that you can fit around your daily schedule. These recorded lessons are available for you to watch at your own pace.
But to help you get the most out of this course, I have introduced submission milestones. Every couple of weeks you’ll have the opportunity to submit work to me to keep you accountable and keep you moving forward in the course.
In my experience as a writing coach, people need both accountability and flexibility, and I aim to provide both so you can learn in a way that gets you the best results.
Learn a fool-proof approach to self-editing your novel and master the essential creative writing skills you'll need to write and revise your books with ease.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This course includes self-paced videos for you to watch in your own time as well as submission deadlines for feedback.
Each module consists of a video lesson – between 5-30 minutes long – and a fillable Google Docs worksheet. Module One lessons will be available immediately after purchase.
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Story Alchemy is for writers who struggle to revise their books. Whether you’re a new writer or a seasoned storyteller, if you haven’t got a revision process that works for you, it will be hard to make progress. Story Alchemy will give you a clear revision roadmap you can use on repeat.
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The suggested course timeframe is 6 weeks. However, you will have access to the module lessons, downloadable worksheets, and Discord community for 6 months, giving you plenty of time to complete the course work.
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Due to the digital nature of the course content, this course is not refundable. If you have any questions or concerns about purchasing Story Alchemy, you can drop me an email at hello@inspiredcreativeco.com.
