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8 KEY DECISIONS YOU NEED TO MAKE BEFORE YOU START WRITING YOUR NOVEL
Discover the 8 key decisions you need to make before you start writing your novel in order to give yourself an overarching sense of the novel you're planning to write, decrease feelings of overwhelm, and get you ready to start confidently writing your novel!
Hello!
I'M ELLEN.
I dreamed of being a novelist from the time I was six years old.
I've worked at it almost daily since age 19.
In 2007 and 2011, my first and second novels were published by Random House. My third novel was published by Mariner Books in February 2024. (It was an IndieNext pick and a People best new book!)
I know how to deal with the challenges and setbacks that are built in with the writing journey. And I've done the 25+ years of work to learn how to build a novel that readers will love.
Do you dream of writing and publishing a novel, too? My mission is to help you make that dream come true.
Learn more ->"The exact guidance I needed."
Heather R., Maine
"Ellen really helped me understand the basics and how to find my voice."
Clint G., Texas
Do you dream of writing a novel?
But then there's that little voice in your head:
"There's no time."
"I wouldn't know where to start."
"It's impractical."
"Why bother? The odds of success are so small!"
And yet... it is your DREAM.
My START YOUR NOVEL WITH CONFIDENCE online course will change the story inside your head about what's possible and get you started down the path toward achieving your dream.
I give you the exact tools and structures I've developed and used over the last 25+ years to write the novels I've had published by Mariner (HarperCollins) and Random House -- not only the practical tools I use to outline, plan and start my novels, but also the mindset tools needed to keep going.
You'll develop the perseverance and no-matter-what attitude it takes to succeed -- and start making your dream of writing a novel come true!!
Yes, I want to start my novel! ->
Let's connect!
Aspiring novelists!
If you want to turn your dream of writing a novel into reality, sign up for my self-study online course START YOUR NOVEL WITH CONFIDENCE. Also includes an opportunity for group coaching with me to support and guide you through your writing process.
Writers with a manuscript!
If you've got a draft of a novel (or memoir) completed, I will work with you 1:1 to get it submission-ready. (Currently scheduling about four months out, so get on my calendar now. :)
Readers!
My new novel THE HIDDEN LIFE OF CECILY LARSON was released by Mariner Books in February! I would love to visit with your book club -- just click to learn more about the novel (then scroll to the bottom of the page to email me :).
Here's how to work with me!
1. If you want to start writing the novel you've always dreamed of writing
Grab my self-study online course START YOUR NOVEL WITH CONFIDENCE.
In just 3 weeks, you will:
- have a general outline and an in-depth idea of your main characters
- have a vision and a specific plan and structure for how you will finish your novel by a specific date
- have your first chapter written
- believe you can write a novel and that it's an important dream for you to make come true!
The course also includes monthly Zoom group coaching calls with me, so I can guide and support you along your journey.
Tell me more! ->2. If you've written a draft of a novel and want to take it to the next level
I will edit your novel and mentor you through the process of turning it into one the agents, editors, and readers will love. Previous clients have succeeded in getting agents, editors, and book deals with major publishers.
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"It is a rare experience to find someone with Ellen's intuition, brilliance and kindness."
Terence S., Virginia
"I found Ellen to be extremely perceptive, intuitive and right on point... I am already planning my next opportunity to work with her."
Kristin C., Maine
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8 KEY DECISIONS YOU NEED TO MAKE BEFORE YOU START WRITING YOUR NOVEL
Discover the 8 key decisions you need to make before you start writing your novel in order to give yourself an overarching sense of the novel you're planning to write, decrease feelings of overwhelm, and get you ready to start confidently writing your novel!
START YOUR NOVEL WITH CONFIDENCE!
Get "START YOUR NOVEL WITH CONFIDENCE: 3 WEEKS TO OUTLINE, PLAN AND CONFIDENTLY START THE NOVEL YOU'VE BEEN DREAMING OF WRITING" and get started making your dream of writing a novel come true today!
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