Idea to Editor
AN 8-WEEK MANUSCRIPT WRITING MASTER COURSE
IS IT TIME TO WRITE YOUR BOOK?
Today is the perfect day to invest in yourself. We can help with that!
NEW DATES ANNOUNCED!
2025 Sessions
Quarter One: January 9 - February 27
Quarter Two: April 3 - May 22
Quarter Four: October 2 - November 20
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Sessions are held weekly on Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm Central (unless otherwise noted)
ABOUT THE COURSE
As children we are the ultimate masters of storytelling. Our minds were primed for creative exploration. But, the older we get, the more adulting seems to get in the way of that creative journey. Let's turn those ideas loose together in, "Idea to Editor," our manuscript writing master course!
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In this accelerated, eight-week online course, you'll dissect the foundations of a strong manuscript, map your outline, and with the help of our guided prompts and activities write your way to a completed manuscript. We won't pretend that it's going to be a cakewalk. However, if you're willing to commit to writing daily for the duration of two sitcoms during the week, and at least one Disney movie per day on the weekends, we're willing to help you on your journey to build from Idea to Editor.
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Together we'll guide you through the LaunchCrate method we've successfully used for years to help authors finish their manuscripts. Course sessions meet Thursday evenings, for 90 minutes each. Keep scrolling to check out the weekly outline.
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Check out the course sessions and sign up today.
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Idea to Editor Outline
WEEK 1
FOUNDATIONS
Brainstorming, Identifying the Readers' Outcome, Outlining Your Book & Research
WEEK 5
FINISHING STRONG
Finishing to Be Done vs. Completing the Mission
WEEK 2
WRITING 1 CH.
Writing One Chapter at a Time, Finding Your Voice, Fleshing Out a Chapter, and Staying Focused
WEEK 6
EDITING IN REVERSE
Working Backwards to Connect the Dots
WEEK 3
ADDING DEPTH
Weaving a Powerful Story Throughout Your Book
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WEEK 7
ANOTHER P.O.V.
Receiving "Shield Down" Feedback to Create a Powerful Title
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WEEK 4
GETTING UNSTUCK
Curbing Writer's Fatigue
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WEEK 8
FINAL DRAFTS & NEXT STEPS
Celebrating your Work & Publishing Options
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WHY NOW?
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We're at a moment in time where things are fluid and ever changing. If the 2020s have taught us anything, it's that we only have this moment, right now.
You've likely postponed the writing of your manuscript for a while, which might have led to feelings of discontent, overwhelm or frustration. Usher in a sense of relief and triumph, while reigniting the childlike sense of exploration within you. Exercise your might and learn the value of your own willpower as you give yourself the gift of opportunity.
WHAT WOULD I GAIN?
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Establish Your Expertise
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Build Your Brand
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Additional Income Stream
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A New Title, Author
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Connect with a Network of Writers
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Launch Your Light Into the World
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WHAT'S THE INVESTMENT?
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12+ hours of combined instruction & 1:1 coaching (a $3600+ value)
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Your Investment: $2502​ (flexible payment options are available)
WHAT'S MY NEXT STEP?
LET'S CHAT​
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Zoom with the Coach, or
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Book your session below
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MEET YOUR COACH
BY DAY, C. L. Fails is the Founder & CEO of LaunchCrate Publishing - a company created to help writers launch their work into the world while retaining the portion of profit they deserve.
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BY NIGHT, C. L. is the author and illustrator of the Ella Book Series, The Christmas Cookie Books, and the Raine the Brain Series, and the author of the Sugarplum Romance Trilogy, and "Decoding Joy." She also crafted the Modern Memoir, "So Okay...," which transports you to her grandfather's couch to hear parts of his life story from his own mouth. Additionally, she is an educator - certified in online learning, with more than 20 years experience serving pre-school through college students in her hometown of Kansas City. Always an agent for equity, she has dedicated her career to helping others learn to follow their internal compass, and thrive despite challenge.
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Outside of LaunchCrate she is an active advocate for education, having served as a past member of the Board of Directors for the Children’s Campus of Kansas City, current member of the Board of Directors for Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City, and K-State in KC Task Force, as well as Chair Emeritus of the Multicultural Alumni Council at Kansas State University.
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When she’s not working on a book, you can find her doodling on whatever object may be nearby.
