Jessica Hassan

Fatema Hakim

Anse Najiyah Maxfield

Anse Afshan Malik

Anse Dr. Saadia Mian

Ustadha Aisha Hussain Rasheed

Claudia Seise

Dr. Anna-Maria Ramezanzadeh (AM Ramzy)

The Ultimate Bundle: 9 Literary Workshops!

Rabata Cultural Center

For one incredible price, you get live access and recordings to all 9 events, featuring Daybreak Press editors and acclaimed authors!

NaNoWriMo Events - Collection

Get ready to power through your 50,000 words with our NaNoWriMo speaker series! Every Saturday in November, you'll be inspired by five of our celebrated Daybreak Press published authors!

Preptober Workshops

Get ready to write your novel! Join our 4-week Preptober workshop series led by professional Daybreak Press editors. Master story fundamentals, craft unforgettable characters, and learn key organisational skills. Stop dreaming and start plotting!

This bundle includes events on Saturdays from October 4 through November 29, 2025. <h3>Please pick any date when purchasing a ticket - you will be sent Zoom links for all 9 of the workshops after your purchase regardless of date chosen. </h3>

Your entire journey from first idea to "The End" is right here. Don't just attempt NaNoWriMo—conquer it with an unparalleled support system. This is the ultimate all-access pass, combining our foundational Preptober workshops with our inspirational November author talks. Get the plan, the motivation, and the community to write your entire novel this fall!

<h3>THE ULTIMATE NANOWRIMO EXPERIENCE</h3>

For one incredible price, you get live access and recordings to all 9 events, featuring our very own Daybreak Press editors and acclaimed authors. This is your blueprint, your cheer squad, and your masterclass all in one.

<h3>YOUR PREPTOBER GAME PLAN: Build Your Foundation (October)</h3>

Plan your novel with the experts who edit for a living.1) Story Lab: Part I with Associate Editor, Jessica Hassan (Oct 4)<ul><li>Unlock the elusive secret of "story" and ensure your manuscript has the spark that captivates readers. </li></ul>2) Methodology &amp; Planning with Editorial Assistant, Fatema Hakim (Oct 11)<ul><li>Get the practical, step-by-step blueprint to organize your thoughts and build a writing plan you can actually execute. </li></ul>3) Power in Fiction with Head of Publishing, Anse Najiyah (Oct 18)<ul><li>Master nuanced character dynamics to create tension and relationships that are utterly unforgettable. </li></ul>4) Story Lab: Part II with Associate Editor, Jessica Hassan (Oct 25)<ul><li>Collaborate and refine your story ideas in a hands-on critique session with your peers.</li></ul>

<h3>YOUR NANOWRIMO MOTIVATION: Learn From Authors (November)</h3>

Write your novel fueled by wisdom and inspiration from published authors.1) Mapping Your Story Idea into a Realistic Writing Journey with Anse Afshan Malik, Author of Pieces (Nov 1)<ul><li>Learn how to transform a spark of inspiration into a structured, achievable writing plan that balances creative vision with real-life commitments.</li></ul>2) Overcome Overthinking and Get Your Book Out Into the World with Anse Dr. Saadia Mian (Nov 8)<ul><li>Break free from perfectionism and self-doubt with practical strategies to silence the inner critic and sustain a joyful, consistent writing rhythm.</li></ul>3) Writing Islamic Non-Fiction For Children with Ustadha Aisha Rasheed Hussein (Nov 15)<ul><li>Discover how to create engaging, faith-centered non-fiction for young readers that captures their imagination while staying rooted in Islamic values.</li></ul>4) Pen and Purpose: Making Writing a Spiritual Practice with Dr. Claudia Seise (Nov 22)<ul><li>Reframe writing as a spiritual discipline with tools for setting intentions, cultivating discipline, and aligning creativity with closeness to Allah ﷻ.</li></ul>5) Poetry: Experiences in Amber with Dr. Anna-Maria Ramezanzadeh (AM Ramzy) (Nov 29)<ul><li>Explore the art of poetry through discussion, examples, and creative exercises that help you capture personal experiences in poetic form.</li></ul>

<h3>WHY THIS IS THE ULTIMATE DEAL</h3>

<ul><li>Massive Savings: This bundle is priced at a significant discount. Getting all 9 sessions for $59 is an undeniable value (less than $6.60 per session!).</li></ul> <ul><li>Recordings Included: Life happens. Your ticket includes access to the recordings of every single session, so you never miss a thing.</li></ul> <ul><li>Learn from the Best: This is unique access to both the acquiring editors who know what makes a manuscript work and the successful authors who have been in your shoes.</li></ul> <ul><li>The Complete Arc: This isn't just a collection of talks; it's a curated journey. We guide you from planning (Preptober) through the grueling writing month (NaNoWriMo) with consistent, expert support.</li></ul>

This bundle includes events on Saturdays from October 4 through November 29, 2025. Specific times for each event are listed on the individual event pages.

All sessions are held online, live on Zoom. Access links will be provided via email after registration and before each session.

<h3>This is the only resource you need to write your novel.</h3>

Stop piecing together your motivation. With this bundle, your plan, your inspiration, and your support system are secured in one click.Invest in your story. Invest in your success. Buy the Ultimate Bundle.

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