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Tina Akhian

Author & writing coach helping new writers draft with clarity and confidence.

First Draft Breakthrough Mini-Course

First Draft Breakthrough Mini-Course

Unlock a clear, simple, and motivating guide to building your first draft from the ground up. This mini-course walks you step-by-step through brainstorming, structuring, and writing your novel so you can stop feeling overwhelmed and start making real progress.

Perfect for new writers, stuck writers, and anyone who wants a solid foundation before diving into their draft.

WHAT'S INSIDE THE MINI-COURSE

Module 1: Introduction & What to Expect

Get grounded with a quick overview of the writing journey and learn exactly how to use the course to get the most out of it.

Module 2: Brainstorming & Idea Generation

Turn sparks of inspiration into strong, workable story ideas. Includes guided prompts and exercises to help you choose (and refine) the right story to write.

Module 3: Structuring Your Novel

Learn the essential story beats, plot frameworks, and tools that keep readers engaged. You’ll walk away with a clear, working outline, even if you’ve never created one before.

Module 4: Drafting Your Novel

Practical tips and mindset strategies to help you finally start drafting. Learn how to stay consistent, overcome writer’s block, and write without overthinking every page.

Module 5: Final Thoughts + Worksheets

Wrap up with encouragement, next steps, and a collection of worksheets designed to support your writing long after you finish the course.

WHO THIS MINI-COURSE IS FOR

  • Writers starting their first novel

  • Writers overwhelmed by too many ideas

  • Writers who want a step-by-step roadmap

  • Anyone who feels stuck, confused, or unsure where to begin

  • Writers who want structure without a long, complicated course

This is your shortcut to clarity.
Your permission to start.
Your roadmap to a completed first draft.

RESULTS YOU CAN EXPECT

✔️ A strong, refined story idea
✔️ A structured outline you understand
✔️ A clear path for drafting your novel
✔️ Confidence in your writing process
✔️ Momentum to finally finish

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