Turning Words Into Windows®: Beyond the Sill 

Every story begins with a spark. This course helps you shape that spark into something lasting—guiding you from idea to outline, from scattered thoughts to words with form. Over 6, 9, or 12 weeks on Zoom, you’ll study storytelling craft, learn from the voices that came before you, and practice turning thought into clear expression. Here, words cross the threshold—moving from the windowsill into the world.

What You’ll Get

  • ✺A Clearer Voice

    Learn to put your thoughts into words that reflect who you are.

  • ✺Tools for Expression

    Exercises and frameworks to help you give form to your ideas.

  • ✺Confidence in Communication

    Practice sharing your writing aloud and presenting with clarity.

  • ✺Guided Practice

    Step-by-step workshops to move from spark → draft → refined piece.

  • ✺Personalized Feedback

    Instructor and peer input to help you grow as a writer.

  • ✺Flexible Pathways

    Choose between group sessions for community or 1-on-1 for deeper focus.

What’s Inside:

Module 1: Finding Your Voice

Discover your unique voice through guided writing exercises and group discussions. Learn how to turn sparks of ideas into meaningful first drafts.

Module 2: Building the Frame

Explore structure, flow, and narrative design. Through interactive workshops, you’ll develop outlines and draft pages, with live feedback from peers and instructor.

Module 3: Bringing It to Life

Revise your work with intention, practice reading aloud in Zoom sessions, and learn how to communicate your ideas with clarity and confidence.

CHOOSE YOUR TRACK

Flexible live online options — start where you are and grow at your own pace.

6-Week Track:
Opening the Sill

$750

12 sessions
(2 per week, 90 mins each)

What you’ll get:

  • Clarity of Voice - express your thoughts with confidence.

  • Creative Practice – short exercises to turn ideas into words.

  • Manuscript Foundations – outline (TOC + synopsis) and a first draft chapter.

  • Literary Inspiration – study short works that sharpen your craft.

  • Feedback – guidance on how to revise and improve your writing.

Outcome: Leave with your first chapter and a clear writing voice.

Best
Value

9-Week Track:
Framing the View

$1000

18 sessions
(2 per week, 90 mins each)

What you’ll get:

  • Everything in the 6-week track

  • Deeper Structure – build a stronger outline and connect chapters.

  • Emerging Manuscript – produce two full chapters (20–25 pages).

  • Analytical Skills – learn how to break down style, genre, and form.

  • Public Reading Practice – share your work aloud with confidence.

Outcome: Leave with two full chapters and stronger narrative structure.

12-Week Track:
Building the House

$1500

24 sessions
(2 per week, 90 mins each)

What you’ll get:

  • Everything in the 9-week track

  • Expanded Writing – draft 2–3 polished chapters (30–40 pages).

  • Professional Tools – create a book proposal or query letter.

  • Advanced Revision – peer and instructor-led editing strategies.

  • Author’s Voice – refine style, pacing, and clarity.

  • Capstone Presentation – present your manuscript excerpt and vision.

Outcome: Leave with polished chapters and a professional proposal package.

Prefer a private learning experience? All tracks are also available 1-on-1 at the same per-session rate.

✺ Frequently Asked Questions ✺

  • Not at all. This course is designed for anyone with an idea they want to explore—whether you’re new to writing or have pages of drafts waiting to take shape.

  • All sessions are live on Zoom. Each class runs 90 minutes and combines discussion, guided exercises, and workshop time.

  • Yes. Each session will be recorded and shared with enrolled students. That way, you can review the lessons later or catch up if you have to miss a class.

  • Just a notebook, a pen, and a device with Zoom access. All readings and resources will be provided digitally.

  • The 6-week track focuses on foundations and your first draft chapter. The 9-week track expands into structure and two chapters. The 12-week track is the most comprehensive—producing 2–3 polished chapters plus a proposal package.

  • Yes. Every student receives personalized feedback from the instructor and has the chance to give and receive peer feedback during workshops.

  • Absolutely. One of the most valuable parts of this course is the community you’ll build. Each Zoom session includes time for discussion and sharing, and you’ll also be paired for peer feedback. Many students find that the relationships they form here last well beyond the course itself.

  • Yes. If you prefer individualized attention, the course can also be taken as 1-on-1 private sessions. This option allows you to work closely with the instructor, focusing on your unique goals, schedule, and manuscript progress.