Susanne Dunlap

Author & Book Coach

Introducing the Historical Romance
Virtual Intensive

Get started—or make progress on your historical romance in this series of four 3-hour, interactive workshops, taught by award-winning author and book coach Susanne Dunlap.

Four Saturdays in April full of craft tips, coaching, and camaraderie!

Come to all four, or choose the ones that interest you. 

Each week we’ll focus on a different craft and beat element, with lively discussions and insight to help you get that historical romance written! You’ll have time to write and share. If you sign up for all four, you’ll get a 15-minute 1:1 coaching session as well.

These are only open to a small group of writers, so sign up today! 

April 6, April 13, April 20, April 27

9:30 am–12:30 pm

Choose any or all of the workshops for $99 each!

This is a small group experience and space is strictly limited!

Work with me 1:1 on your novel!

Discover, Draft,
Dare to Succeed!

A 3-deadline, 1:1 coaching program for writers
who want to get their best book written—and into readers’ hands!

You’ve read all the books. You’ve attended the webinars and the workshops. You’ve gone to the writing conferences. Maybe you even have a critique group. But somehow all that isn’t getting you where you want to be with your book.

It’s time to take the next step, and work with a seasoned professional. And this program could be just what you’ve been looking for. 

Are you ready to
Discover, Draft,
and Dare to Succeed?

If any of these describe you, chances are you’re more than ready:

👉🏻 You’ve got an idea and (maybe) a start on your manuscript—but you need some input to take it further.

👉🏻  You’ve begun writing in a flurry of inspiration and enthusiasm—and gotten stuck partway through, not sure how to move forward.

👉🏻 You have a complete manuscript that you know needs to be revised—but you’re not sure how to get beyond just tinkering with words on the page.

“The wisest thing I’ve ever done was to recruit Susanne Dunlap to be my book coach. She helped get me out of my rut and writing again. She helped me to see what my book was about, and where it could begin … and end. In short, she helped me to see the path forward, and will help to keep me on that path. Susanne is a wonderfully intuitive editor, but more importantly, she well understands both the writing and publishing process. I highly recommend her!” 

Sandra Gulland, Author of the internationally bestselling Josephine B. Trilogy

What do I bring to the table—as an author and a book coach?

I know how hard—and rewarding—it is to create a novel from your first inkling to holding a published book in your hands. I’ve worked with big-five publishers, hybrid publishers, and I’ve self-published too. No matter which path you choose, I can help you write a book you can be proud of.

I specialize in historical fiction, historical romance, and multiple timeline fiction—as you can see from the picture here. But storytelling is storytelling, and I’ve worked with dozens of aspiring and accomplished authors writing mystery, memoir, fantasy, and thrillers, in addition to historical novels and historical romance, helping them write the book of their heart.

Here’s what this intensive, 1:1 program can do for you:

Help you dig deep into character motivations, beliefs, misbeliefs, wants, and needs.

Put your plot to the test for logic and narrative drive.

Give you a way to troubleshoot the messy middle—or avoid it altogether.

Offer you a view of your whole story that will help you stay motivated and dedicated
as you complete your draft or revision.

In short, help you achieve your novel-writing dreams!

Program Price:

$1,600

(Price will increase to $1,800 on April 1)

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