Ames (IG: @emailrebelle)

I finished a 4-hour Masterclass with Margaret Atwood and 3 hours of Brandon Sanderson, AND I LEARNED NOTHING!

Char's first 3 modules have taught me 1000x more than 7 hours from two masters...

I'm blown away and beyond thankful for finding Char and her course because it's seriously one of the best things I've done for myself. THANK YOU!

Eve van der Ploeg

IG: @evevanderploeg

I wrote a whopping 500,000 words, and after editing that for the 3rd time, I felt a little lost. When I started Char's program, I learned not only what my book was about, but also how to turn it into a compelling story.

Only the first module of the Pro at Prose curriculum has already taught me so much about showing instead of telling that I now notice this principle in every book I read.

Ishleen (IG: @hxneyscribbles)

As a pantser, this program has been a life-changer.

I am only a few modules in, but I am absolutely in love with this academy, and all the helpful advice Char has given me through detailed videos and interactive worksheets. I cannot wait to learn more from her.

This is an immediate 5 stars for me.

Michelle Deimos

IG: @authormdeimos

This is a simple and easily digestible program that will help you nail down all of the essentials of creating the perfect story from start to finish!

Even when I feel like I lack some ideas to completely plot out my next book, Char's step-by-step plotting method always manages to save the day and get me to jot down all the info I need to start writing my next novel!

Even if you're a pantser, your story will eventually need to follow a conventional story structure if you're writing genre fiction, and for that, I highly recommend NPA to give you all the tools for an engaging and satisfying tale for your readers!

Courtney Bauer | Thriller

IG: @courtneylbauer

Char is a godsend! She never doubted my ability to finish my book, which allowed me to have that same confidence in my novel. She is detail-oriented, thoughtful, and upbeat. Every time we met, her suggestions added value to my writing or my story as a whole. (Also, I was impressed by her ability to remember pieces of my story from weeks or months prior... especially with how much she reads!)

I enjoyed brainstorming with Char because she knew which new ideas made sense versus which ideas would deter from my overarching vision. My favorite part of working with her is that she encouraged me to keep going.

She never gave up on me, even when I took a long break while having my 3rd child. I wouldn't have finished this novel without her. Because of Char, I have a full first draft and the confidence to revise and keep moving on this project. I can't thank her enough!

Leah | YA Fantasy

IG: @ltellisauthor 

I had a basic, underdeveloped plot with little understanding of the basic story beats. Now I have fully fleshed characters and a great plot that I feel excited to continue to write.

Char has been informative, encouraging, and fantastic at problem solving. For the first time in writing I didn’t feel alone in the overwhelming process of crafting my novel. She's helped me with learning to enjoy the journey and discard the pressure of perfection.

Laur (IG: @laurart_uk)

Your course has made a HUGE impact on my confidence. It's really helped me focus on things in the right order. You're the first coach to help me get such a solid understanding!

The templates force you to 'trim the weeds' and keep to just the most relevant things, which in my case was sorely needed as my old character sheet was 4 pages long, and now fits neatly on one page - I can always refer back to it for tiny, less important details.

It helped me separate out my protagonist's character arc from my plot and story so I have a nice concise version that focuses on their inner journey, which in turn helped me refine the story. I feel really motivated to keep going!

Alexis | Thriller/Mystery

My project was in need of a rewrite because of a saggy middle.

While working with Char, my character development and plot have changed immensely and all for the better. I found her feedback incredibly helpful and really enjoyed brainstorming with her. She showed enthusiasm toward my story and helped with my confidence moving forward.

I have learned that I'm someone who needs peer/editor feedback in order to remain engaged and motivated with my story. I found Char's knowledge and expertise invaluable and I no longer feel like I'm spinning my wheels.

Gianna | Historical Queer Romance

I was so scared to actually start writing and dive into these characters because I didn’t want to screw it up, but I feel confident in what I have now.

Char has been nothing short of amazing — she’s been so flexible and understanding in working with me. I genuinely could not have asked for a better coach to take this from an idea to a real book. She walked me through every step of the process and gives me thoughtful, actionable feedback in every meeting.

I became so attached to my characters that I felt if I actually wrote them into a story, I would somehow fail them. Char helped me understand that I would be failing them even more by never giving them a chance in a manuscript :)

Noelle | Fantasy

My story was an incomplete draft and my plot was very messy. I had lost the true meaning amongst everything I had added in.

After working with Char, my plot is solid and the story has proper direction and purpose. I feel that this has taken my story from a general idea/direction to a strong plot with all the key points nailed down.

She really helped me think more broadly about certain aspects of my project and story that I hadn't considered. She was always available to support with any questions I had.

Vanessa | YA Supernatural Romance

From the first call, Char’s knowledge of the writing craft proved to be a game-changer. She unraveled all the issues with the plot, character’s relationships, and story development.

Char challenged me to dig deeper and create well-rounded, relatable characters with clear motivations, goals, and conflict. Her plot grid is the best I’ve seen; she walked me through each section until I had an outline that worked for my story.

Alex E. | Contemporary Romance

Since I started working with Char, I feel like there was a lot of growth in the project from the original story idea.

Char was priceless during this time, giving suggestions and listening to me overthink while also making it clearer on what I need to develop in the project, and the biggest thing I learned through this process was that I can write.

Johanna

I have read so many writing books, taken and completed online courses, followed podcasts, and even wrote a little story here and there.

But it wasn’t until I found the Novel Plotting Academy that I finally found my voice. It offers just the right blend of information and resources to quickly grasp the main concepts of a good story, and best of all, you get started right away. There is no fluff or delay. You learn and you write, all in just a few hours. I am a fan for life!

Savanna G. (IG: @behind_the_name_)

Before NPA, my MG fantasy series was an insanely disorganized pile of notebooks, index cards, sticky notes, and plot holes. Trying to plot felt like an overwhelming task, and there were times when I just wanted to give up. But then NPA came along! By definition, NPA is mind-blowing awesomeness! The modules, workbook, plot grid, character sheets, chapter trackers… everything that NPA had to offer has helped my story so much!

I felt so confident and enthusiastic during my plotting experience because I just knew that NPA was exactly what my story needed! The modules and lessons were so organized and easy to follow, and I especially enjoyed being able pause and playback the videos whenever I needed to. The best part was that it only took me few weeks of plotting, not the many, many months or even years that I thought it would take for my story to come to life.

Novel Plotting Academy is like the sunlight and water to your seedling of a story idea. I recommend it to all writers looking for an enjoyable and fun way to plot their novel!