Map Your Book

5 Weeks

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Cohort-based Course

Refine your idea and plan your nonfiction book chapter-by-chapter to get unstuck, find inspiration, and write a book that sells.

Course overview

Plan Your Book So You Never Get Stuck

You've got a message - a story to share that the world needs to hear.


But how do you take that idea all the way from Introduction to Conclusion? How do you fill 50,000 (or more!) words with that idea?


Too many authors start strong but run out of steam because they haven't made a plan. Too many authors have a vision for the end result but don't know how to make it a reality.


We'll help you map your book from start to finish.


Book mapping is at the heart of everything we do. As long-time publishing professionals who have worked on hundreds of books, we know that the best books start with a solid plan.


By creating a visual map of your book's content, you'll always know what to write next and feel confident that you're on the right track.

Who this course is for

01

Thought leaders and experts who know that writing a book is the next step to their big breakout.

02

Aspiring memoirists who have been through the wringer and have a story to tell.

03

Historians, academics, and experts who want to write the next Seabiscuit or The Boys in the Boat.

What you’ll get out of this course

Define your audience and pick a genre

Every book starts with knowing who you're writing for and what you're writing. Your book is no exception! Plus, we'll help you choose great models to learn from.

Get personalized feedback on your big idea

Nailing down your big idea is one of the hardest parts of writing a book! We'll spend lots of time helping you refine your idea into an argument worth writing and defending.

Create a transformative journey for your reader

Every book is about transformation - and it's essential to have clarity about where your reader is starting and where they're going before you begin writing.

Learn how to structure your book from start to finish

For every nonfiction genre, we'll give you tools and templates to find a structure that works!

Outline every chapter for maximum impact

Every chapter should have a rhythm and accomplish a little transformation of its own. We'll help you build a sequence of chapters that lead to your book's ultimate transformation.

This course includes

10 interactive live sessions

Lifetime access to course materials

47 in-depth lessons

Direct access to instructor

11 projects to apply learnings

Guided feedback & reflection

Private community of peers

Course certificate upon completion

Maven Satisfaction Guarantee

This course is backed by Maven’s guarantee. You can receive a full refund within 14 days after the course ends, provided you meet the completion criteria in our refund policy.

Course syllabus

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  • Week 1

    Jul 9—Jul 14

    Week dates are set to instructor's time zone

    Events

    • Jul

      9

      Week 1: Audience, Genre, Comps

      Tue, Jul 9, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM UTC

    • Jul

      12

      Week 1 Workshop

      Fri, Jul 12, 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTC

    Modules

    • Pick Your Genre

    • Define Your Audience

    • Choose Your Comp Titles

  • Week 2

    Jul 15—Jul 21

    Week dates are set to instructor's time zone

    Events

    • Jul

      16

      Week 2: Find Your Big Idea

      Tue, Jul 16, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM UTC

    • Jul

      19

      Week 2 Workshop

      Fri, Jul 19, 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTC

    Modules

    • Find Your Big Idea

  • Week 3

    Jul 22—Jul 28

    Week dates are set to instructor's time zone

    Events

    • Jul

      23

      Week 3: Tell Your Transformation Tale

      Tue, Jul 23, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM UTC

    • Jul

      26

      Week 3 Workshop

      Fri, Jul 26, 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTC

    Modules

    • Tell Your Transformation Tale - Prescriptive Nonfiction

    • Tell Your Transformation Tale - Memoir & Narrative

  • Week 4

    Jul 29—Aug 4

    Week dates are set to instructor's time zone

    Events

    • Jul

      30

      Week 4: Outline Your Book

      Tue, Jul 30, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM UTC

    • Aug

      2

      Week 4 Workshop

      Fri, Aug 2, 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTC

    Modules

    • Structure Your Book - Prescriptive Nonfiction

    • Structure Your Book - Memoir & Narrative

  • Week 5

    Aug 5—Aug 8

    Week dates are set to instructor's time zone

    Events

    • Aug

      6

      Week 5: Plan Your Chapters

      Tue, Aug 6, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM UTC

    • Aug

      9

      Week 5 Workshop

      Fri, Aug 9, 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTC

    Modules

    • Plan Your Chapters - Prescriptive Nonfiction

    • Plan Your Chapters - Memoir & Narrative

  • Post-Course

    Modules

    • Set Readers' Expectations With a Great Introduction

    • Send Them Off With a Compelling Conclusion

What people are saying

        I've made more progress during the MYB cohort than any other guided book writing group I have participated in. Ariel and Liz give thoughtful and focused feedback that helps their clients find clarity and build momentum. What's more, Ariel and Liz coach and encourage in a way that gives writers confidence.
Julie Reyburn

Julie Reyburn

Communications Director
        If you are contemplating joining this course, DO IT! You will thank yourself later for making an investment with such exponential payoffs. I walked away with my whole book mapped out from beginning to end and even a couple of chapters outlined.
Claire Williams

Claire Williams

Executive Coach
        Liz and Ariel know how to write, they know how to teach, and they know the publishing business. They are generous with their knowledge while they support and encourage you to write the book you are meant to write.
Christina Sachtleben

Christina Sachtleben

Director of Spiritual Life
        After finishing this course, I know I will finish my book because I have a map to follow from the intro, through each chapter, to the conclusion. The process has helped me clarify my Big Idea and I can see where it will keep me on track offering my reader solid, transforming information.
Susan Cort Johnson

Susan Cort Johnson

Writer

Meet your coaches

Ariel Curry

Ariel Curry

Former acquisitions editor

Ariel Curry is a writer, editor, and book coach at Ariel Curry Editorial with over 10 years of experience in traditional publishing. For seven of those years, she managed three multi-million dollar publishing lists, acquiring leadership, teaching, and technology books. She now specializes in developing prescriptive nonfiction and memoirs. As an editor, she enjoys brainstorming and outlining new book ideas, bringing clarity and purpose to prose, and helping authors build their self-efficacy. She has collaborated with bestselling authors such as Jeff Goins, TED speaker Sugata Mitra, New York Times columnist Warren Berger, supermodel Genevieve Morton, and TV producer Matt Williams.


When she’s not working on books, you can find Ariel doing yoga, playing piano, beekeeping, or reading with a glass of wine. She lives in Chattanooga, TN, with her husband, foster kids, and rescue dogs, Enyo and Tenaya.

Liz Morrow

Liz Morrow

Bestselling ghostwriter

Liz Morrow is a traditionally-published ghostwriter for entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and business experts. She specializes in personal and professional development and memoir. Though she has experience in every piece of the pipeline—including book ideation, planning, positioning, editing, and marketing—writing has always been the part she loves most. She is proud to have worked with authors such as Grant Baldwin, Jeff Goins, Pat Flynn, and Whitney English and publishers such as Baker Books, Harper Horizon, Harper Leadership, and Hay House.


When she’s not writing, you can find Liz listening to long-form podcasts, rewatching The Office, and drinking margaritas with friends. She lives in Greenville, SC with her husband, two children, and goldendoodle.



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Map Your Book

July 2024 Cohort

$499 USD

Dates

July 9—Aug 9, 2024

Payment Deadline

July 8, 2024
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Course schedule

2-3 hours per week
  • Tuesday Teachings

    2:00-3:30p

    On Tuesdays, we'll teach you that week's lessons and split into breakout groups so everyone has time to share ideas and ask questions specific to their genre.


    Dates:

    May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4

  • Thursday Workshops

    8-9p ET

    We realize that not everyone can make it live to the teachings on Tuesdays, so you can catch up on the replays and come Thursday evenings to workshop your ideas, get feedback, and hang out with your new writer friends!


    Dates:

    May 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6

Free resource

Your Bestselling Book Idea

Watch our favorite webinar to preview the Week 2 teaching in our cohort and start refining your book's big idea!

Watch the webinar now

Learning is better with cohorts

Learning is better with cohorts

Active hands-on learning

This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects

Interactive and project-based

You’ll be interacting with other writers through breakout rooms and workshop time

Learn with a cohort of peers

Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you

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Join an upcoming cohort

Map Your Book

July 2024 Cohort

$499 USD

Dates

July 9—Aug 9, 2024

Payment Deadline

July 8, 2024
|

Bulk purchases

$499 USD

5 Weeks