Online Program: Your Path to a Page-Turner

I know exactly how you feel. In my career as an author, I’ve faced every challenge you’re facing now. Writing a compelling novel does take commitment, and some serious work, but I’m pretty sure you’re ready for that. The rewards are so worth the effort.

Let me tell you a true story. Years ago, like every new writer trying to break in with their first novel, I sent queries to literary agents, then waited and hoped. One morning, I got a call from a New York agent who said she was so excited by the description of my book, she wanted me to send the full manuscript immediately. Ecstatic, I sent it that very afternoon. Soon after, I got her terse written reply: “Alas, the manuscript did not live up to my expectations.” Those were her exact words. I was devastated. Tears flowed. Then weeks of agonized self-doubt. Maybe I didn’t have what it took to be a writer. I was ready to give up.

Then, a few days later, that same query attracted legendary agent Al Zuckerman of Writers House, New York, who has shepherded dozens of bestsellers. He, too, asked for the full manuscript. He read it – and loved it! He offered to represent me, I eagerly signed the contract, and within weeks Al sold the book to Audrey LaFehr at Penguin, who said it was the best historical novel she had ever read. Amazing, isn’t it – from “alas” to “the best.” That book sold 75,000 copies and became the first in my seven-book Thornleigh Saga series. My sales have now topped over half a million books. So I’m here to tell you that although the journey to write a book and get it published can hit you with heartbreaking moments, it can also bring joyful surprises. If you persevere, success can be yours.

Just imagine this:

• Getting a call from a top literary agent telling you, “I absolutely love your book and I want to represent you.”
• Receiving an offer from a major publisher
• Signing a lucrative publishing contract
• Seeing your publisher promote your book as one of their top titles
• Inviting your family and friends to the launch party for your book
• Hearing that your agent is negotiating foreign rights to your book, and film rights
• Reading fan mail from readers who’ve loved your story
• Receiving healthy royalty payments from world-wide sales of your books

I can’t guarantee fulfillment of all those dreams, of course, but I can guarantee this: the lessons in the Your Path to a Page-Turner Program will guide you to write the kind of book that agents and publishers are seeking, and that readers crave.

No longer will you feel:

• Fearful that you don’t “have what it takes” to write a book good enough to get published
• Discouraged that you’re not making progress
• Uncertain about how to get started, what to do next, how to “go the distance.”

To quote the Eagles song: “Don’t let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy.” There is a clear path forward. The journey is an exciting adventure, and I’d love to help you along it.

Plus, you’ll get:

• Written transcripts of all the videos. Not everyone learns the same way. That’s why I created videos and transcripts. The transcripts are print-ready, so you can print them and read at your leisure all the material I cover in the videos. They’re also handy to refer back to whenever you need a reminder.
• Worksheets with my unique “Practice Like a Pro” exercises, each one related to a video lesson to help you perfect specific skills of writing craft.
• An invitation to join my private Facebook group, “Writers on the Path to a Page-Turner.” Joining this group is like having me as your personal writing mentor. I’ll answer your questions, give tips, and share resource links (such as new agents who are seeking clients). It’s a private group, open only to people participating in the program, so you can share your writing journey – the challenges and joys – with me and with your fellow emerging writers who are as serious about writing as you are. (If you prefer not to join the Facebook group, that’s fine; it’s totally your choice.)
• Unlimited access to all the materials, so you can review them at your own pace, and as often as you like.

You’ll finish the Program with:

The Your Path to a Page-Turner program has one purpose: to give you the practical, in-depth information you need to write a richly engaging story that can attract a major publisher. I’ll be your mentor to guide you, but you are the hero of this story. The word “hero” in the classic literary sense means someone who’s on a quest, a challenging one, and on the way learns something profound. And the word “mentor” in the classic literary sense means someone who prepares the hero to embark on that quest. Your desire to perfect your craft as a writer is a meaningful quest. In fact, I consider it a noble calling, because humanity lives by its stories. And nothing makes me happier than having a writer I mentor experience a new clarity of vision – “a light bulb moment,” as one said – that inspires them to write a wonderful book.

Years ago, when I was querying agents about my first novel, I read an interview with top agent Al Zuckerman in which he was asked, “What’s the single most important piece of advice you’d give a new writer?” His answer was, “Be willing to work your ass off.” Aha, I thought (in my naiveté) he means the book launches, media interviews, and book tours. Nope, he meant the actual writing. I was thrilled to sign with Al, and he has represented me ever since, through the publication of ten novels. And how right he was: succeeding as a writer takes serious work. But it’s exciting work, and the rewards are so very satisfying. Those rewards – representation by a well-connected agent, a book contract with a major publisher, and global book sales – are what I want for you.

This Program is right for you if:

• You want to feel excited again about writing
• You know you can benefit from working with a pro
• You’re tired of having your work rejected
• You want to produce a book that will attract agents and publishers
• You’ve had enough of going it alone
• You’re eager to move forward from “emerging writer” to “published author”

This Program is not for you if:

• You think your writing is already perfect and you just need help “getting published”
• You’re happy with the way you’re progressing
• You don’t believe your writing can be improved
• You aren’t ready to invest in your writing, and in yourself