Writing Life Page to Pitch: From Idea to Pitch-Ready Manuscript

Plot It Out: Guided Worksheets to Plan Your Novel

• Start Date: Monday May 5
• End Date: Sunday May 25

Turn your story idea into a solid plan with guided worksheets designed to walk you through the essential elements of novel-building. In this three-week event, you’ll map your plot, develop characters, explore your world, and define your GMC step by step.


Write It in 60: Draft Your Novel in Two Months or Less

• Start Date: Monday June 2
• End Date: Sunday July 27

You’ve got the plan—now it’s time to write the book. This focused, fast-paced phase is all about momentum. Daily word count goals, check-ins, and motivation will help you finish your first draft in 60 days or less.

*There is a two week break scheduled between writing and editing to allow for writers to catch up if needed.


Edit Like a Pro: Shape, Refine, and Polish Your Novel

• Start Date: Monday August 11
• End Date: Sunday September 14

Your first draft is just the beginning. In this stage, we’ll guide you through the full editing journey—from big-picture revisions to final polish.

*There is a two week break scheduled between editing and pitch package to allow for writers to catch up if needed.


Pitch Perfect: Get Your Novel Ready to Query

• Start Date: Monday September 29
• End Date: Sunday October 19

You’ve written, revised, and polished—now it’s time to get your book out into the world. In this final phase, we’ll help you craft a query letter, write a synopsis, and create your pitch.

Autumn Pitchfest: Wednesday October 22 to Friday October 24

Savvy Authors' workshops are held on a forum: a bulletin board based system. You will receive a reminder notice one day prior to the start of the workshop that includes instructions on how to access the workshop forum. If you have not received instructions by the day the workshop begins, please check your spam filter.

The forum will be available the morning (EST) of the day the workshop starts and will remain accessible to all participants thereafter. You will also be given simple instructions on how to create a PDF of all your discussions along with our privacy and data retention policy.

Please note that you do NOT need to be online at a specific time to access the lectures. This is NOT a live video based class.