Choose and Refine Your Idea
Guidance and Activities to Help You Select the Perfect Idea for your Book
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When it comes to writing a book, not every idea is a good idea right out of the gate, but every idea can become a good idea. This class shows you how to create, connect with, and clarify your idea. Make sure your idea has got what it takes to sustain a book, whether a novel or memoir.
Your Instructor
Jess Lourey teaches, travels, and writes about secrets.
She's the bestselling Edgar, Agatha, and Lefty-nominated, Anthony-winning author of nonfiction, children's books, YA adventure, magical realism, romcom mysteries, and thrillers. Jess is a retired professor of writing and sociology, a recipient of The Loft's Excellence in Teaching fellowship, a Psychology Today blogger, a leader of writing retreats, and a TEDx presenter. Check out her TEDx Talk to discover the surprising inspiration behind May Day, her first published novel. In addition to her online courses, she teaches face-to-face writing workshops for all and leads transformative writing retreats for women.
When not traveling, reading, writing, or hanging out with her family, you can find her dreaming of her next story. You can find out more about Jess on her website and by signing up for her newsletter.