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Ellie Alexander's Author Academy
Online Academy for Aspiring Authors
Courses and coaching to help aspiring authors write, pitch, and market their books on the way toward realizing their dreams of becoming published.
Are you struggling with where to start when it comes to writing? Or maybe you’ve gotten partway through a draft and don’t know what comes next? Perhaps you’ve finished a book and need help navigating the path to publication.
I love teaching and sharing the vast amount of knowledge that I’ve acquired publishing 29 books and counting. I’ve been in your shoes, and I have stacks and stacks of unfinished, terrible, horrible, no good first drafts that will never see the light of day. I’ve taken everything I’ve learned (the good and the bad) and transformed it into a mystery series masterclass. My comprehensive course takes the mystery out of how to craft, edit, and publish a novel with step-by-step videos, tangible assignments and activities, and an engaged and activity private community of writers just like you who will help cheer you on as you pound out that word count.
You can write that novel! It’s time to stop dreaming about finishing the book that’s been taking up space in your head and to start realizing your dream! I’m so excited to help guide and champion you, and can’t wait to see your book on the shelves!
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It has definitely given me tools to help me! I didn’t start writing until I was “ supposed” to according to the course. I’m sure if have issues with my layering/editing & adding to the “middle” of my story, it will be in the other lessons I haven’t reached. I’ve tried to follow the course exactly as it is laid out.
What my course students are saying
Between the course and the community of practice group, I definitely feel like the majority of my challenges are being solved. The Facebook community of Practice group serves as a safe place to share comments and ideas and solicit feedback from both my peers and the instructor. The Community of Practice group also helps me feel less isolated. It is also reaffirming that we are not alone in our writing journey. The combination of the masterclass and writing cohort community of practice group has proven to be the solution to solving my writing challenges, and I look forward to a long and prosperous writing community.
What my course students are saying
The lessons, worksheets, resources, 'Live' sessions, have helped tremendously. I know my characters so much better. I use a calendar and timeline for pacing and moving the plot forward. I have a notebook for chapter fixes and follow-ups. Recently, I've started the first edit of my draft with my critique group.
What my course students are saying
"Great course! I have been struggling to write a murder mystery for a long time. This course walks you through each step so I now know how to proceed to complete my mystery along with guidance to turn a first draft into an edited manuscript. I highly recommend this course to anyone that has dreams of writing a mystery novel.”
Kathleen C.
What my course students are saying
As a result of taking this course, I feel like the cozy mystery idea that I had been thinking about but didn't know where to start has a definitive goal and purpose now. By following her steps, participants are well on their way to completing a book. Thank you Ellie!”
Ginette C.
What my course students are saying
"The lessons, worksheets, resources, 'Live' sessions, have helped tremendously. I know my characters so much better. I use a calendar and timeline for pacing and moving the plot forward. I have a notebook for chapter fixes and follow-ups. Recently, I've started the first edit of my draft with my critique group."
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COACHING
Sometimes you just need someone to walk you through every phase of the journey
Individualized coaching plans available to help aspiring authors at all stages of the writing process.
Have you hit a roadblock in your writing? Do you have questions about plot, character development, setting, pacing? Does the thought of editing send you into a panic? Do you have a book, but don’t know where to find an agent or how to pitch it?
My custom coaching is tailored to meet your individual needs, wherever you’re at in your writing journey. There’s no problem too big or small that we can’t tackle together. Whether you need a creative brainstorming session, help editing a draft, or insider information on the publishing industry, I’m here for you. As a coach it’s my job to nurture you and your stories, while also keeping you accountable and helping you set obtainable goals that will lead to finishing that book or landing a book deal.
I’m honored to be your partner in ushering your stories into the world. Let’s do this!
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WEBINARS
Carving out a career as an author today means wearing about a thousand hats. Writing the book is just the start. Then there’s the maze of marketing, social media, book events, tours, technology, and so much more that we are tasked with as authors. It can be dizzying and exhausting to figure out where to even start.
Ellie and her husband, Gordy (affectionally known as the Tech Guy) collaborate with their extensive experience in author marketing and technology to host webinars on a variety of topics from planning a book launch to deep dives on social media, and what kind of equipment you need for every aspect of your author life. Every webinar is designed to give you the tools you need to market your book or go live on social media without overwhelming you. Plus they’re fun and lively with plenty of conversation and takeaway assignments that will have you feeling like a pro in no time.
