ADVANCED ALCHEMY
A 6-MONTH BOOK WRITING COURSE TO HONE YOUR CRAFT AND POLISH YOUR PAGES
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Advanced Alchemy is designed for Literary Alchemists who have written a strong draft and are ready to polish their pages and prepare their book for publishing. It is the second course in a year-long journey to find your gold and forge your essential story.
The course is also offered by invitation only to other soon-to-be authors who are experienced writers and have a strong book idea or those who are experts in their field and are ready to translate their vision into book form.
Class runs from January 27-June 23 2021
THE BEST OF 20+ YEARS OF WRITING AND BOOK COACHING EXPERIENCE: I will serve as your to guide to offer insights into the structure of narrative, boots-on-the-ground know-how to get you from outline to a strong first draft, craft tools, exercises in meditation and mindful awareness to explore your role as narrator, deadlines and encouragement every step of the way.
CRAFT CLASSES and READING WORKSHOP: We meet two Wednesday a month from 4-6pm pst/ 7-9 pm est for a Craft Class and Reading Workshop where you share your pages and get feedback from fellow Alchemists.
1-on-1 SESSIONS: Each month you will submit up to 20 pages for review. We meet for a one-hour, 1-on-1 session to discuss your work and writing process in depth.
A PAGE A DAY (and more if you're inspired): You will write a page a day with the goal of writing 60,000 words in 6 months to complete a publish-ready manuscript.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO WRITE A BOOK: Classes will be structured to guide you on everything from outline, information organization and research, honing your vision, finding your voice, scene study, character development, the role of awareness in writing and more.
A FINISHED MANUSCRIPT IN YOUR HANDS: Literary Alchemy will help you to gain an understanding of the scope of your vision, the process and path to express it, insight into working with inner and outer obstacles, support when you want to quit, an inspired and committed community of writers and, at the end of it all, the profound satisfaction of holding a finished manuscript in your hands.
Writer. Teacher. Lover of alliteration. Meditator. Tree Dreamer. Alchemist.
So much more than I could have dreamt of or expected.~ Ardith, California |
Literary Alchemy changed my world.~ Barbara, Sydney, Australia |
Kristin is a creative, eloquent, super-organized, resourceful and positive genius! I loved every module, all the reading selections—especially as they illuminated the lessons at hand, which built upon one another beautifully. If one truly wants to write a book, one needs tremendous emotional, psychic and structural support. Kristin is an unbelievably magical teacher, a kind of flashlight shining light in dark places and coach in this process. |
Like the alchemy practices of old, turning base metal to gold, this class turned my base thoughts about 2020 into the gold of growth and learning. This class is a life changing experience and Kristin is a masterful teacher. |
Literary Alchemy gave me tools, accountability and confidence to make being a writer a reality.~ Tressa, Oregon |
I couldn't have asked for a better experience.~ Karen, Arizona |
I don't usually buy online courses, but there's much more here than just a course. Literary Alchemy not only gave me the tools, accountability and confidence to finally make becoming an author a reality, but it changed how I hold my power and the way I see writing. Take this course and anything else this goddess offers. You'll discover more about yourself, too. You'll be guided into the actual pages of your book. You'll finally get it done and be ready for publishing. You will grow as a human being and connect with other people you didn't realize you needed until you are cheering each other on through writing, reading and learning together. I've made lifelong friends here, I know myself better and I'm taking the course again because there's more to write and this is the best way to be expertly supported to get it done and out in the world. |
It's amazing to look back six months and see how far I've come in my writing process. Kristin has a real gift for guiding aspiring writers. Her positivity and intuitive ability have taken me to such a different place than I originally had in mind. I'm grateful for all of it. I highly recommend this course to anyone who is considering writing a book and learning about the elements that go into creating your first draft. |
LESSONS for ADVANCED ALCHEMISTS
COURSE OVERVIEW and IMPORTANT DETAILS
RECORDED ZOOM
Goal-setting and Your Writing Partner
GOAL-SETTING: Book Plan
GOAL-SETTING: Monthly Plan
How to Have a Good Writing Day
WRITING BETWEEN SESSIONS
Confidentiality Agreement
Signed Confidentiality Agreement
Schedule Your Session
Upload Pages for 1-on-1 by February 7
ZOOM RECORDING
On Patterns and Seeing and Writing Ourselves
TouchingEnlightenment - Dr. Reggie Ray
Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit - Intro: Jeanette Winterson
Re-Flying Over Your Life
On PUZZLING and WRITING and PUZZLING over WRITING
WRITING BETWEEN SESSIONS
The Winged Energy of Delight
ZOOM RECORDING
RockBottom--KarenSolt
Marywatching-MauraConlon-McIvor
an open letter from your soulmate-tressa
UPLOAD your pages by 3pm EST.
Schedule Your Session
Upload Pages for 1-on-1 by March 7
ZOOM RECORDING
QuickRoute-MartinShaw
12SecretNames- MartinShaw
BecomingAPoem-MarkNepo
The Brand New Ancients - Kae Tempest
HowtoFeedYourDemons--LamaTsultrimAllione
Literary Alchemy is for writers who are committed to writing the first draft of their book. The goal is to write 60,000 words in six months, which is roughly equivalent to writing a page a day. The course is structured to support you in setting goals and providing step-by-step guidance. You will need to carve out time to write, whether it is each day or in dedicated chunks of time during the week. Deadlines and consistency are key.
I like to keep the class small and have a maximum limit of 10-12 students.
Literary Alchemy offers step-by-guidance, tools and support to guide you on your book writing journey. I will read up to 15 pages of your work in preparation for each of our 1-on-1 sessions, but the course is not designed for a full manuscript review or edit. Additional 1-on-1 sessions and a full manuscript review can be booked for additional coaching and support.
Cancellations are accepted until 14 days before the start of class for a full refund. If you need to cancel after the cancellation period, but before class begins, and I am able to find a replacement for your spot, I will be happy to refund your course payment. If I am unable to fill the spot, then you can choose between the course fee applied as credit toward future Alchemy courses or a 50% refund. (All refunds will be issued minus applicable credit card fees.) After the course begins no refunds will be provided (including for fees scheduled on payment plans), except in cases of medical necessity or emergency.
Literary Alchemy offers a limited number of financial hardship discounts on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact me directly if you are interested.
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