The Path to Writing a Page-Turner
with BARBARA KYLE
bestselling author and book coach
NEW COURSE:
The Path to Writing a Page-Turner
Create a book that excites publishers and thrills readers
Whether you’re an emerging writer who wants to break in, or a seasoned writer who wants to produce a breakout book, this comprehensive self-study course with bestselling author Barbara Kyle gives you all the tools you need to succeed.
Comprehensive Course
"The Path to Writing a Page-Turner" course comprises 22 video lessons divided into 7 themed modules, plus creative supplementary resources. (Scroll down to see full content details.)
The lessons span over 4 hours of expert guidance covering all the key elements of a compelling story, whatever the genre, whether fiction or memoir, so you can create the kind of book publishers are looking for.
Each video lesson focuses on an essential aspect of writing craft. The lessons are packed with instruction, insights, and inspiration, and enlivened with examples from acclaimed books and films.
You’ll finish the course with a deep understanding of how to develop and enrich your story and leave readers saying, "I couldn't put it down!"
On Demand
All the course lessons are available on-demand.
This lets you progress through them at your own pace, and review them as often as you like.
And, with the app, you can continue even when you’re on the move.
Plus, you get:
- A transcript of every video lesson, to read at your leisure
- Creative prompts, so you can hone and polish your writing skills
- A Manuscript Format Guide so you can correctly submit your book to agents and publishers
- A Certificate of Completion upon finishing the course, so you can be proud of all you've learned
Expert Guidance
I’m Barbara Kyle, your mentor and guide on this exciting path.
I'm the bestselling author of historical novels and acclaimed thrillers. Over half a million copies of my books have been sold worldwide.
As a book coach, I’ve mentored hundreds of writers. Many have become award-winning authors.
I designed this course to distill all the insights I’ve gained from my 30 years in the book business, sharing the creative mastery and practical expertise you need to succeed.
"Barbara Kyle is one of the rare authors who can break down both the art and the craft of writing in a way that is entertaining and easy to understand." - #1 New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong
This course is right for you if:
- You’ve got story ideas but want help getting organized
- You feel you’re toiling away alone, without the expert guidance needed to achieve your writing goals
- You struggle to find time to write while juggling work and family, so you’d like a focused course to keep you on track
- You want to identify possible weaknesses in your writing, with a solid plan for turning them into strengths
- You feel energized by learning from a pro who respects your desire to grow as a writer and succeed
- You'd like help with your memoir. Although this course focuses on fiction, every aspect of storytelling in fiction applies equally to memoirs. (In fact, great storytelling is what makes many memoirs so successful.)
What Does This Course Include?
You will learn how to:
- Invent characters that readers truly care about
- Harness the power of “deep character” to reveal the soul of your book's main character
- Master the 5 essentials of story structure: Hook, Inciting Incident, Reversals, Turning Points, and Climax
- Effectively use conflict that gradually escalates to propel your story's plot
- Build a "storyline" to efficiently focus your creative process and keep you on track
- Create lively, character-specific dialogue, and avoid common errors in writing dialogue
- Maximize the power of setting - your story’s world - to make readers feel the vividness of every chapter
- Choose the point of view (POV) that's most effective for your unique story
- Develop the building blocks of powerful "turning point" scenes
PLUS you'll get:
- Creative prompts, so you can hone your skills
- A transcript of each video lesson, so you can read the content at your leisure
- A Manuscript Format Guide, so you can correctly submit your book to agents and publishers
Imagine this. Completing your book and celebrating, because you've created the kind of book that can attract a top agent and win an offer from a major publisher. There's no satisfaction like that.
Enjoy this sample video
"Characters: Inventing Lives"
from Module 3: "Character Creation"
It's just one of the 22 video lessons in
"The Path to Writing a Page-Turner" course
The Path to Success Lies Here
- If you’re at the beginning of your writing journey, you’ll find inspiration and a clear path forward
- If you’re an emerging writer, you’ll master the skills to move up from “writer’ to “author”
- If you’re a seasoned writer, you’ll learn how to boost your writing to the level of the “bestsellers”
"The Path to Writing a Page-Turner"
Course Syllabus
MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION
Video: You’re the Hero of this Story
Video: Tips from a First Draft Survivor
* Creative Prompt: Observe Like a Writer
* Video Transcripts
MODULE 2: ANATOMY OF A PAGE-TURNER
Video: Anatomy of a Page-Turner
* Creative Prompt: Think Like a Writer
Video: Words: The Pulse on the Page
* Creative Prompt: Personalize Like a Writer
Video: Storylining: Building Your Book
Video: Storylining: Research, Draft Goals
* Video Transcripts
MODULE 3: CHARACTER CREATION
Video: Characters: Inventing Lives
* Creative Prompt: Show vs. Tell
Video: Deep Character: Creating the Compelling Protagonist
Video: Deep Character: Creating Instant Empathy
Video: Deep Character: Creating Enduring Empathy
*Creative Prompt: Character Questionnaire
Video: Making an Entrance: Your Main Character’s First Appearance
* Video Transcripts
MODULE 4: ESSENTIALS OF STORY STRUCTURE
Video: Story Structure: The Hook
* Creative Prompt: Hook Your Reader
Video: Story Structure: The Inciting Incident
* Creative Prompt: Create an Inciting Incident
Video: Story Structure: Focusing Conflict
* Creative Prompt: Employing Conflict
Video: Story Structure: Reversals, Turning Points, and Climax
* Creative Prompt: Story Structure in a Nutshell
* Video Transcripts
MODULE 5: THE ART OF CRAFTING DIALOGUE
Video: Crafting Dialogue: Essential Functions
Video: Crafting Dialogue: The Power of Subtext
Video: Crafting Dialogue: Common Errors
* Creative Prompt: Featuring Dialogue
* Video Transcripts
MODULE 6: THE LITERARY LENS
Video: Secrets to Creating Powerful Scenes
* Creative Prompt: Unlocking the Secrets of Scenes
Video: Mastering POV
* Creative Prompt: Choices in POV
Video: Setting: Your Characters’ World
* Creative Prompt: Focus the Setting
* Video Transcripts
MODULE 7: GETTING PUBLISHED
Video: Getting Published
* Manuscript Format Guidelines
* Video Transcript
Barbara Kyle is the author of the bestselling Thornleigh Saga historical novels and acclaimed thrillers. Over half a million copies of her books have been sold worldwide. Her latest novel is The Deadly Trade. Barbara wrote the screenplay for the feature film Saving Dinah, available on Amazon Prime. As a story coach, she has mentored hundreds of writers and many have secured publishing contracts and become award-winning authors.
