Calling All Up-And-Coming Authors
New Author Boot Camp 2023
This comprehensive online experience guides you step-by-step through the process of successfully writing, publishing and marketing your first book.
Here's a quick message from me, your Boot Camp leader
I'll walk you through how to:
Write Your Book
Master the essentials of plots, characters, and captivating storytelling. Find and develop a schedule and method that works for you
In 7 weeks, you'll have your first 10,000+ words written and professionally edited.
Publish Your Book
Get expert help on choosing your publishing path and timeline. Learn critical dos and don'ts for first-time authors.
You'll create a plan, a timeline and get all your questions answered.
Market Your Book
Decide how to price, promote, and distribute your novel.
You'll develop a pre-promotional plan and have a clear path to getting in front of more readers.
Here are the top frustrations I hear from new authors...
"I don't know where to begin or what to do when I get stuck." 😔
“I’m not sure how to best plot my story, develop my characters, and write a killer first chapter.” 🤔
"I don't know my options once my book is finished or how I should be preparing for marketing and publishing as I write." 🤯
“I have a lot of questions and feel like I'm going about this all alone” 🥺
And here are some common questions I hear...
- How do I plot my novel effectively?
- How do I create rich characters that my future readers will connect with?
- How do I write scenes and bring my plot to life on the page?
- How do I work with editors and use their feedback to rewrite and improve my novel?
- What is the difference between self publishing and traditional publishing and the pros and cons of each?
- How do I publish my novel?
- How should I be using social media now to prepare for my book release?
- How do I market and price my novel?
- How do I decide on my author brand and platform?
Any of that sound familiar?
You're in the right place!
With Boot Camp 2023, I'm going to solve all those frustrations and answer those questions, and more.
Plus I'm going to give you a clear and proven path to quickly and successfully write, publish and market your first novel.
Introducing Inkers Con Boot Camp 2023
You'll get all kinds of support like:
Live Q&A twice a week
I'll be going live answering your questions on Sunday mornings and Thursday evenings. This is a perfect time to get personalized feedback and advice.
Video Training & Workshops
Each week you'll get access to a new portion of the curriculum. These trainings are led by me and other writing and business experts.
Professional Editing
You'll submit 3 portions of your novel, which will be reviewed by an expert editor. You'll get tons of feedback, suggestions, and best practices.
Tons of Connections
2x/week you can meet with other Campers, getting and giving feedback, support and advice. You'll build a crew that will be your go-to support system.
Boot Camp Weekly Agenda
September 30th - November 18th, 2023
Every Week:
- 2 Live Q&A sessions with me (Sundays at 10 a.m. ET and Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET)
- 2 Boot Camper Networking Chats (following the Q&As)
- 1-2 New video training modules (released every Saturday)
- An action assignment to implement what you've learned
Week 1:
Plotting Your Novel
This kickoff week is about your novel's storyline, timeline, and plot. We’ll discuss all the elements of a great story, and how and when to unveil them.
You'll learn how to outline your story specifically for your creative style. This proven process of plotting your novel will serve you for the rest of your career.
Week 2:
Compelling Characters
Next up, we’ll dive into your story’s characters - how to create backstories, personality types, dialogue, and how to speak from your character’s viewpoint.
These are the essentials to creating emotion-eliciting characters and plot lines.
Week 3:
Storytelling and Scenes
Learn the best practices for creating a first page and opening chapter that will enchant readers and get them turning the pages.
By the end of this week, you’ll submit your first chapter for expert editorial review & feedback.
Week 4:
Publishing Your Novel
Let’s talk about everything PUBLISHING!
There are so many things to consider: copyrights, pseudonyms, the financials of traditional vs self publishing. At the end of this week, you’ll have your publishing plan and timeline all mapped out.
Week 5:
Marketing Your Novel
Learn about (and make!) the 4 major marketing decisions about your novel.
We’ll dive into branding, messaging, social media, and you’ll develop your pre-release promo plan which will perfectly complement your publishing plan and timeline.
Week 6:
Improving Your Writing
Learn how to avoid the most common (and disastrous) writing mistakes rookie authors make, so your first drafts are even better.
We’ll also guide you through our tried-and-true rewriting and self-editing process.
You’ll also be working 1-1 with an expert editor on your first 10,000 words.
Week 7:
Staying Inspired & Productive
With the foundations laid for your successful first novel, we’ll dive into more of the mindset, motivations and stumbling blocks of turning “authoring” into your full-time profession.
You’ll submit your marketing and publishing plans to the team for review, and get all your final questions answered.
In your hands you’ll have your publishing route and timelines, your marketing and pre-launch plan, and the first 10,000 words of your novel professionally edited.
So exciting! 🥳
Take a look at the value...
14 live Q&A sessions with Alessandra Torre ... $697 value
3 Editorial critiques of your writing samples...$497 value
Step-by-step video training modules..................$297 value
Community feedback, support & events............$197 value
Bonus: Setting Up Your Online Presence...........$297 value
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Total Value......$1,985
Your investment - $697
(Or 4 monthly installments of $175)
BONUS: Setting Up Your Online Presence Challenge
Setting up your online presence is so important for a new author.
But it can be confusing and time-consuming, so we created this incredible (but optional!) challenge for our 2023 Boot Campers.
By the end of this challenge, you'll have:
- Created your author website (we make it easy!)
- Created your author social media accounts (and learned what to post!)
- Started your email list (and learned what to send!)
These are some essential steps for kicking off your author career, so let's go ahead and get them accomplished!
About Alessandra
Alessandra Torre is an award-winning New York Times bestselling author of twenty-five novels. Torre has been featured in such publications as Elle and Elle UK, and guest-blogged for the Huffington Post and RT Book Reviews. She is also the Bedroom Blogger for Cosmopolitan.com. Her New York Times bestseller Hollywood Dirt was produced as a full-length movie in 2017. Two more of her books have been optioned for film, and her books have been translated into fifteen different languages, in over twenty-six countries.
Alessandra has signed multiple six-figure publishing deals with industry giants Hachette and Harlequin, yet found her greatest success with self-publishing, hitting the New York Times list seven times, all with self-published novels. Alessandra is a popular public speaker and presents frequently to universities, conventions and author groups.
In addition to writing, she is the CEO of Authors.AI and BingeBooks.
What people are saying...
“I've made friendships here that I know will last for years to come. This whole experience has been so nourishing to my heart and soul - especially during this otherwise so crazy time. Thank you, Alessandra and fellow campers! This experience has been priceless, and absolutely worth every penny I've invested!”
- New Author Angie K.
“This training you have provided far exceeds anything I have done before. I’ve never been able to get a book started based on previous training. With what I have learned from you, I am almost 10,000 words into a story I have been trying to write for years!” - New Author Teresa B.
The camp really gave me the motivation that I needed and a schedule and focus to my writing. It was the first time I had instruction on how to build characters and improve my scenes and my writing really improved. It was also my first experience with working with an editor, and I really connected with one of them and plan to use them on my future books. My new book (which I just finished final edits on and are publishing soon) is so much better than my first attempt and I now have a clear path on my next steps to take and what I need to do to help it succeed. - Marco Bracci (Military Sci-Fi)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is This Program Right For Me?
This Boot Camp is for motivated authors to help them jumpstart their careers and publish their first novel. You'll need to spend 4-6 focused hours a week to get the most out of this Boot Camp. It's perfect for people intent on having a clear path for all next steps in their author career.
How exactly do I participate?
This Boot Camp is 100% online and accessible from any country. You'll tune in via Zoom for the Q&As and events and your training videos will be housed inside your member portal. You'll also stay in touch via the private Boot Camp community.
I have a full-time job. Will I have time for this?
Yes! Carving out time to be an author is hard for almost everyone. This program will require about 6 hours a week of your time. Most of our Boot Campers have full time jobs. If publishing your first novel is one the biggest goals in your life right now, then you absolutely have to make time for yourself.
How Much Does The Program Cost?
You can choose from a 1-time investment of $697 or 4 monthly installments of $175.
Your investment includes twice-weekly Q&A sessions, professional editing of your writing, a video training course, and a supportive community.
Should I Just Do This Alone?
You can absolutely write, publish and market your book without any help, or just using assorted free trainings out there. To be frank, it will most likely take you quite a bit longer though.
What this Boot Camp offers is a fast and clear path to successfully becoming an author. Some people just know that they work better when they have a proven plan, all the relevant information, personal feedback, accountability, and a support system... and that's what we're offering.
Is There A Refund Policy?
Yes! If you join Boot Camp 2023 and don't think it's a fit for you, simply request a full refund within the first 3 weeks of the program.
What if I can't attend a Q&A Session?
All live Q&As will be recorded and available to watch at any time from your member portal. You'll have access for 6 years to all training and Q&A sessions.
Can you tell me a bit more about what kind of editorial feedback I can expect to receive in the Boot Camp?
You will have three different editorial sessions with three different editors.
The first session you would submit your plot outline and your first chapter and get developmental level feedback on the plot and first chapter.
The second round of editorial feedback would be on a 10,000 word excerpt. Most campers choose to submit their first 10,000 words, but you could submit a different portion of your novel if you wanted to. This round is more focused on helping you with your storytelling skills and scene writing.
The last round is another 10,000 word excerpt, and can be the same excerpt or a different one, since you will be working with a different editor. That round is also focused on your storytelling and writing style.
How do I protect my unpublished work during camp?
You will send your excerpts to the editors, who are all professionals and covered under our contract. You also have the option to submit your work to your fellow campers in critique circles Some campers choose to participate in that and some do not. It is completely up to you.
Do I have to have an already written manuscript to join?
Typically, around a quarter of our campers have already finished their first draft when they attend the camp. Some of them already have one or two books that are written but not yet published. The rest are starting fresh. We just ask that you come to camp with an idea and we will help you flesh it out.
What if I have more questions or need special accommodations?
We welcome all your questions. Please send them to Terezia@inkerscon.com
Are you ready?
Jumpstart your author career!
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