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You have an idea for a book. Maybe it's been with you for years. Maybe you have expertise, stories, or experiences you know could help others, but you haven't found the time, structure, or momentum to bring them together.
Draft Your Book is a four-week live writing and accountability experience designed to help you turn your book idea into a clear concept, develop your structure, and make meaningful progress toward your manuscript.
Together, we'll move beyond thinking about writing and create the conditions to actually do it.
Through guided exercises, group coaching, writing milestones, and accountability, you'll clarify what you want to say, identify who you're writing for, and build a realistic plan for moving your book forward.
Unlike simply reading about writing or trying to motivate yourself alone, you'll have dedicated time, a supportive community, and a structure to help you follow through.
You don't need to have everything figured out before you begin. You need a starting point, a commitment, and a process that helps you keep going.
Move from a book idea to a clear direction, a writing practice, and meaningful progress.
Define what your book is about, why it matters, and what you want readers to take away.
Get clear on who you're writing for and the transformation, insight, or experience you want to offer them.
Organize your ideas into themes, chapters, and a preliminary outline that gives your manuscript direction.
Identify realistic writing windows and create a rhythm that works with your existing commitments.
Recognize the patterns that keep you from writing and develop strategies for building momentum.

Author, TEDx speaker & coach. Hosted 1,000+ events; delivered 250+ talks.
The Aspiring Author
Has been thinking about writing a book for years and is finally ready to turn an idea into a concrete plan.
The Expert with a Message
Has years of professional experience to share and wants to turn it into a book that expands their impact.
The Storyteller
Has meaningful personal experiences and insights to put into words but needs structure, clarity, and accountability to begin.

Live sessions
Learn directly from Stephanie Thoma in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
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