Preptober-Only Bundle: 4 Workshops to Plan Your Novel

This bundle includes events on Saturdays from October 4 through October 25, 2025.

Please pick any date when purchasing a ticket - you will be sent Zoom links for all 4 of the workshops after your purchase regardless of date chosen.

Ready to write your novel but not sure where to start? Stop staring at a blank page and start building a rock-solid foundation for your story. This exclusive Preptober bundle gives you access to all four of our expert-led workshops, designed to equip you with the tools, confidence, and plan you need to succeed.

Your journey from idea to outline starts here.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS BUNDLE?

This bundle grants you live access and recording links to all four of our Preptober workshops:

1) Story Lab: Part I with Assistant Editor, Jessica Hassan

Date: Saturday, October 4

Time: 11am – 1pm CST

Focus: Demystify the core element of "story." Move beyond just plot to learn how character, setting, and theme fuse together to create a narrative that captivates readers from the very first page.

2) Methodology & Planning: The Building Blocks of Writing a Book with Editor, Fatema Hakim

Date: Saturday, October 11

Time: 11am – 12pm CST

Focus: Finally bridge the gap between idea and execution. This practical, step-by-step session provides the blueprint to organize your thoughts, develop your narrative, and build a writing plan you can actually stick to.

3) Power in Fiction: Who is in Charge Here? with Head of Publishing, Anse Najiyah Maxfield

Date: Saturday, October 18

Time: 11am – 12pm CST

Focus: Explore the subtle and complex dynamics of power between characters. Learn to write relationships fraught with tension, conflict, and depth that will make your characters utterly unforgettable.

4) Story Lab: Part II with Assistant Editor, Jessica Hassan

Date: Saturday, October 25

Time: 11am – 1pm CST

Focus: A collaborative and hands-on critique session. Share your story ideas and help refine others' in a supportive environment. Strengthen your own concepts by examining the raw building blocks of story from multiple perspectives.

BUNDLE BONUSES

• SAVE significantly compared to purchasing each workshop individually.
• Get ALL recordings. Can't make it live? No problem. Your ticket includes access to the recordings after each session, so you can learn at your own pace.
• Learn from the experts. Our instructors aren't just teachers; they are professional editors from Daybreak Press who work with authors every day. You're getting insider knowledge directly from the source.
  
  

Date & Time

This ticket bundle provides access to all four workshops happening on Saturdays throughout October:

• October 4
• October 11
• October 18
• October 25

Times vary (see details above).

Location

All workshops will be held live virtually via Zoom. The link to join will be sent to your email after registration and again via email reminder 1 hour before each workshop begins.

Get the Expert Advantage!

Don't just plan your novel—plan it with the guidance of publishing professionals. This bundle is your all-access pass to building a story that is structured, powerful, and ready to write.

Invest in your craft. Secure your bundle today!