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STARTS April 1, 2026

The Story Sculptor:
Edit Your Novel in 30 Days

Carve out your masterpiece in just 30 days with this supportive guided program.

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Warning

Before You Proceed

SUCCESS REQUIRES DEDICATION AND PERSISTENCE

With 30 days to complete editing your novel, The Story Sculptor moves at a fast 30 day pace. We recommend joining only if you are fully committed both in time and in desire to keep up with consistent progress.

Interaction is key and we recommend you engage with all suggested exercises and live discussion during accountability check-ins.

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The Wordsmith's Guide

Katherine D. Graham

Katherine D. Graham is a USA Today Bestselling Author, university-trained developmental editor, and pitch coach with over 10 years of experience. She has worked with indie authors, querying authors, editors, and publishing houses to help strengthen books for publication on both self-published and traditionally-published levels.

Live session dates and times are:
Session 1 - Wednesday, April 1st, 6:00 pm ET
Session 2 - Wednesay, April 8th, 6:00 pm ET
Session 3 - Wednesday, April 15th, 6:00 pm ET
Session 4 - Wednesday, April 22nd, 6:00 pm ET

If you can't make it to a session, don't worry – recordings will be uploaded for you to enjoy at your own pace alongside the rest of the course! 

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Step inside the STORY SCULPTOR

From First Draft to Solid Edit in Just 30 Days

WARM UP, SPEED UP, AND GET YOUR BOOK DONE WITH THIS 30-DAY NOVEL EDITING PROGRAM

Recommended Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Embark on an exhilarating writing adventure, from the initial draft to the triumphant completion of your novel, all in just 30 days. While you put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) The Story Sculptor program guides you through every step of the novel-editing process in detail.

Dive deep into techniques that help you carve out your masterpiece, from dynamic character development to plot structuring. Learn to infuse your narrative with heart-pounding tension, ensuring readers are captivated from the first page to the last. Discover how to prune unnecessary subplots or diversions that add little to the book. Along the way, we'll help keep you accountable with check-ins and progress updates.

Whether you're a seasoned writer seeking an organized approach or a newcomer hungry for a challenge, The Story Sculptor's live interactive sessions and multitude of hands-on exercises will equip you with the skills and strategies needed to edit a novel faster – and better – than you ever thought possible.

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Explore the Full Curriculum

 

In this foundation-setting introductory module, we’ll :

  • Discuss how to find your core plot and finding your story beats.
  • What makes a compelling character arc and a satisfying cast of characters.
  • How to keep conflict and tension going throughout your book.
  • Tracking your items and characters throughout the story, making sure they stay consistent.
  • How to track plot elements and avoid plot holes or dangling threads that leave audiences frustrated.
  • Examining your pace and scene layout to get the max impact out of your storyline.
  • The biggest word culprits for filler and how to tackle removing them.
  • What about adverbs? When are they helpful and when do they bloat your prose?
  • Getting specific with your language and trimming your descriptions.
  • Learning the multiple forms of repetition and how to spot and edit them out of your book.
  • How to keep your dialogue interesting and engaging throughout your book.
  • Avoiding the dreaded “info dump” and managing your exposition well.
  • Unpacking the sometimes confusing “show don’t tell” writing advice.
  • Examining sentence structure to keep them active, interesting and diverse.
  • Finding inconsistencies in your writing style, including when you may have dipped into the dreaded “purple prose.”
  • What to look for in beta readers or early reviewers.

From First Draft to Polished Novel

Find your flow and get that book done.

Writing

Video lessons, live classes and module assignments.

Creative Supplements

Access to supplements and examples for key learning.

Exercises

Live exercises and tips and tricks to keep you going through your writing process.

Active Support

Enjoy regular accountability with live writing sprints and group progress check-ins with your coach throughout the program.

Group Spirit

Join a group of like-minded authors all dedicated to getting that book done. Nothing motivates more than a shared goal and the will to make it happen!

No Experience Necessary

The Story Sculptor offers both education and motivation. Whether this is your first book or your fifteenth, you'll find all the key requirements for getting it completed within 30 days.

our promise to you

100% Money Back Guarantee

Story Sculptor: Write Your Novel in 30 Days is a complete, high-impact package to help you finish in 30 days.
We think you'll love it.

But if you don’t believe that anything you’ve encountered during the program has helped boost your race to the finish, we’re not going to leave you in the dust. Your purchase is an investment in your skills as a writer – so it’s only fair you expect an improvement in your abilities.

If you feel that hasn’t happened, just let us know within 60 days of purchase and we’ll be happy to offer you a full refund.

Writers Love Our Courses... And You Will Too

I really liked the examples of the concepts in well known novels. It helps with understanding the breakdowns. ​

Dwayne D.
Dwayne D.Author
Love the efficiency and value of the course. The offline work paired with the lessons, then reinforced by the live class, in addition to real-time instructor/student feedback.
Megan L.
Megan L.Author
Daniel is funny and his use of tech was extremely entertaining. The lessons were thorough and interesting. I feel like I learned a lot.
Aly B.
Aly B.Author
These courses are helping me build my confidence and skill as a writer. I love that I keep access to the materials after the class is finished.
Jared S.
Jared S.Author
Daryl M.​
Daryl M.​Author
The guest speakers alone are worth the price of admission. It’s like a writer’s convention in your home. Well worth the time, effort, and investment. ​
Joseph P.
Joseph P.Author
I’ve never felt so welcome and valued in a course before. Both teachers and students were so graceful towards one another from start to finish.​
M.R. Hartman
M.R. HartmanAuthor
Excellent quality, filled with recommendations, advice and content, as promised. There was a LOT more added into it than I was expecting to receive. What an eye opener this was for me!
Jared S.
Jared S.Author
These courses are helping me build my confidence and skill as a writer. I love that I keep access to the materials after the class is finished.
Megan L.
Megan L.Author
Love the efficiency and value of the course. The offline work paired with the lessons, then reinforced by the live class, in addition to real-time instructor/student feedback.

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