Write Your First Novel (in 90 Days!)

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This intensive course provides a schedule of crafting a novel from start to finish, which you can finish in as little as 90 days! This class will also help you stay motivated throughout the journey. You will learn how to:

select your novel genre and develop a compelling premise
create multidimensional characters and immersive settings
craft a detailed plot outline
manage your time to keep your writing flow consistent
combat common roadblocks including writer’s block
master the art of self-editing: refining your plot, and fixing pacing, dialogue, and characterization problems.
receive constructive criticism from beta readers
explore publishing options

By the end of this class, you will know how to complete your novel and have the knowledge and confidence to move forward with the publishing process. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

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DATES: 1 Friday. October 10, 2025

TIME: 4:00-7:00pm

FEE: $70

LOCATION: Online via Zoom

INSTRUCTOR: LeeAnne Krusemark

QUESTIONS: Contact instructor at leeanne@krusemarkgrinnell.com

Class Schedule – Please Note:
Our class schedules may be subject to change. You can view the most current class status anytime on the Community Programs website. To stay up to date after registering, please monitor your email, as any changes will be sent to the email address we have on file.

Meet the instructor
LeeAnne Krusemark	LeeAnne is an author, speaker, business owner, Chamber of Commerce Past President, and guest instructor at more than 200 colleges and other institutions from Maine to Hawaii, as well as an adjunct online professor of publishing through Ed2Go at more than 2,000 facilities worldwide, including Harvard. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former stand-up comedian at places like The Laugh Factory in Hollywood, is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education.

Meet the instructor

LeeAnne Krusemark

LeeAnne is an author, speaker, business owner, Chamber of Commerce Past President, and guest instructor at more than 200 colleges and other institutions from Maine to Hawaii, as well as an adjunct online professor of publishing through Ed2Go at more than 2,000 facilities worldwide, including Harvard. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former stand-up comedian at places like The Laugh Factory in Hollywood, is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education.