Five Phases to Build a Novel or Memoir
Free in-person workshop with popular book coach and developmental editor
📅 July 19 · Noon · Fort Vancouver Artillery Barracks, Vancouver, WA
Why Attend?
Clarity on Your Process • Avoid feeling stuck by understanding the distinct stages—from generative drafting to sentence-level polish—so you don’t put all the pressure on your first draft.
Build a Solid Writing Foundation • Mastering exploratory/generative writing frees you to create raw, instinctive material without overthinking it.
Shape Your Story Intentionally • The Story Fundamentals phase helps you define your timeline, character arc, and central story question—essential to crafting a cohesive plot.
Learn How to Use Scenes Effectively • Each story needs “real-time” scenes. The Narrative Technique phase teaches you when to show vs. tell so readers fully experience your world.
Elevate Your Craft Elements • Develop important details—setting, dialogue, voice, POV—in the Narrative Craft phase, bringing your story to life on each page.
Sharpen with Purpose • The Sentence Structure phase isn’t just about editing—taking time to refine verbs, vivid nouns, and imagery lifts your writing from good to great.
Prevent Draft Overload • Each phase builds on the last—so you won’t hammer through endless revisions without clear goals at each level.
Gain Confidence & Reduce Frustration • Knowing what to focus on at every stage reduces overwhelm and boosts your confidence in making real progress.
Save Time & Revisions • A segmented approach ensures you don’t waste time perfecting sentences before your story’s structure and scenes are solid.
Get Expert Feedback in Context • This workshop gives you guidance on where you are in “the pyramid”—whether you’re generative, structural, craft-focused, or polishing—so feedback feels timely and relevant.
About Abigail Raeke
📅 Date: July 19, 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Fort Vancouver Artillery Barracks – Vancouver, WA
💲 Cost: Free (seating is limited—RSVP now!)
Part of the Northwest Book Fair – 60+ authors, workshops, and family fun!