What You’ll Learn
- Why the traditional “read more, write more” advice keeps most writers stuck for years.
- The little-known reason your scenes aren’t connecting with readers—even when the idea is great.
- How to know if your writing is actually getting better (most writers guess—and guess wrong).
- How to slash your learning curve from decades to just a couple of years.
Who This Is For
- Writers who have been working on a novel (or several) for years but still feel like their skills aren’t improving fast enough.
- Authors frustrated that reading more craft books and writing more pages hasn’t delivered the breakthrough they expected.
- Writers who are serious about mastering their craft and are willing to put in focused effort to get results.
- Fiction writers of any genre who want their next book to be something they’re truly proud to share with the world.
Your Host
Hosted by Tim Grahl, bestselling author and CEO of Story Grid. In this session, Tim shares the hard—earned lessons from his own writing journey, why the traditional “read more, write more” approach kept him stuck, and the surprising shift that finally allowed him to write a novel he’s proud of.
“After years of producing writing I knew didn’t work—but couldn’t figure out how to fix—this program finally gave me the structure, support, and feedback I needed to break through. I’ve written a short story I’m proud of, and I’m halfway through a novel that finally feels right. For the first time, I know what I’m doing—and I have the confidence in my writing to know I can finish.”
— Brent S
“Out of everything I’ve tried in the writing world, Story Grid has helped me the most. It’s structured, deep, and incredibly specific. I’m in awe.”
— Kristi S
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I can’t attend live?
No problem. The replay will be available for 24 hours for everyone who registers. You won’t miss a thing.
Is this just a sales pitch?
No. This is a teaching-first workshop. You’ll learn why the traditional “read more, write more” advice keeps most writers stuck—and what to do instead. At the end, I’ll share how the Writer Mentorship Program can help you apply this faster, but the training itself will be valuable on its own.
Do I need to have a finished draft to benefit?
Not at all. Whether you’re on your first novel or your fifth, this workshop will help you understand the real skill gap that’s been holding you back—and how to start closing it right away.
How long does it take to see results?
Writers who apply what I’ll show you often see the difference within weeks. It doesn’t take years of trial and error—once you focus on the right kind of practice, your writing improves much faster.
