From the first consultation to the final revision pass, each stage of the program has a clear purpose and a defined duration. Here is what you can expect week by week, where the checkpoints fall, and how much time you should set aside for the work between sessions.
A clear sequence from your first inquiry to a finished, revised manuscript. Each stage has a defined purpose, a concrete deliverable, and a realistic time frame.
You send a short note describing your project, plus the first five pages of your current draft. Within two working days, you receive a written assessment of your manuscript's strengths and the structural issues we would address first.
We schedule a forty-minute call to discuss your goals, your timeline, and the specific problems you want to solve. You leave with a written workshop plan that names the modules, the revision targets, and the weekly schedule.
Each week focuses on one element of narrative architecture: scene pacing, character motivation, dialogue subtext, or chapter transitions. You complete a worksheet and submit a short exercise that applies the framework directly to your own manuscript.
Every Friday, the cohort meets for a live session where we review submitted exercises, answer questions about your specific scenes, and discuss annotated examples from contemporary fiction. You also receive written feedback from two peers in the group.
After the modules, you submit a revised section of your manuscript. You receive margin notes on structure, pacing, and character consistency, plus a summary letter that prioritizes the changes for your next revision pass.
We close with a one-on-one session to review your revision letter, discuss what to tackle in the following months, and decide whether you need a second feedback pass or are ready to start submitting your work. You leave with a clear roadmap, not just a pat on the back.
Practical details, boundaries, and expectations before you begin.
A module is considered complete once you have submitted the assigned worksheet and attended at least one live Q&A session tied to that module. Worksheets are reviewed within five working days, and feedback is returned through your account dashboard. You can move to the next module before receiving feedback, but we recommend waiting so your revision work builds on the notes.
No. The program is split into two tracks: one for writers drafting their first short stories, and another for authors revising full-length novels. If you are unsure which track fits, the onboarding questionnaire will place you based on your current draft length and experience. You can switch tracks once during the first two weeks without losing access to completed worksheets.
Manuscript feedback is booked on a first-come, first-served basis at the start of each month. Each session covers up to 5,000 words or one full chapter, whichever comes first. You will receive a written margin-note document and a 30-minute video call to discuss the structural issues. Sessions must be used within 60 days of booking or they expire.
The live Q&A is a 45-minute group call held every Thursday at 6:00 PM IST. It is not a lecture; it is an open floor where you bring specific scenes, outlines, or character sketches for discussion. Questions are collected in advance through the community board, and the most common ones are answered first. If your question is not addressed, you can post it again the following week.
Yes. All downloadable worksheets, annotated examples, and recorded Q&A sessions remain accessible for 12 months after your enrollment ends. The community forum stays open for active members only, so if you want to keep posting drafts for peer review, you will need an active subscription. The archive itself does not require renewal.
Workshop fees are refundable in full if you cancel within 14 days of purchase and have not submitted more than one worksheet. After that window, refunds are not available, but you can transfer your remaining sessions to another writer once. Transfers must be requested in writing through the support form, and the recipient must meet the same track requirements.
A clear sequence of stages, from your first outline to a finished manuscript. Each phase has a defined goal, a set of exercises, and a checkpoint so you always know where you stand.
You map your premise, protagonist, and central conflict. By the end of this stage, you have a one-page outline that identifies the turning points of your narrative.
We break your outline into individual scenes and examine pacing, tension, and transitions. You practice rewriting one weak scene each week using annotated examples from published fiction.
Focus shifts to voice, motivation, and subtext. You complete dialogue exercises and revise a key conversation to reveal hidden layers of your protagonist's personality.
You submit a complete draft or a substantial portion of your manuscript. Your assigned mentor provides margin notes on structure, pacing, and consistency, followed by a live Q&A session.
Using the feedback, you work through a structured revision checklist. The final session covers common revision traps and how to polish your prose without losing your voice.