Craftsman

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Course Information

 
  Jerry on the Craftsman Course

Master your writing in the Guild’s most advanced and demanding course. There are no shortcuts here. This course requires passion, commitment, and determination.

  • Take your novel or nonfiction book from the proposal stage to the finished page
  • Receive exclusive instruction, encouragement, and support from an experienced mentor via email
  • In-depth live coaching from Jerry B. Jenkins, DiAnn Mills, and other experts at a special residency

Materials

Develop your writing through lessons written and mentored by industry professionals, handpicked by Jerry B. Jenkins.



Lessons

Fiction

Nonfiction

 

Proficiency Exam

All students must complete a proficiency exam before enrollment is granted. Read the details and submission instructions.



Student Bonus

As a current Craftsman student you may attend the annual Writing for the Soul conference at a one-time discount. You’ll also get first pick of editor and agent appointments and enjoy a VIP breakfast with Jerry Jenkins and other mentors.

Craftsman alums also get a discount on our CWG Publishing package and can wave the Published course.



Join Our Community

Become part of the Guild’s family of writers and gain access to all member benefits for the duration of your course, including discounts, tips, and opportunities.



Ready to get started?

 

Craftsman Fiction Lessons

  1. Brainstorming Your Book, Finding Your Theme 2. Your Synopsis and Structure 3. Plotting 4. Characters 5. Point of View and Voice 6. In the Beginning… 7. Scenes – The Guts of your Novel 8. Showing vs. Telling 9. Location, Location, Location 10. Dialogue – Say it Like You Mean It 11. The Finale – Bringing Down the Curtain 12. Crafting Your Proposal; Checklist for Success

Craftsman Nonfiction Lessons

  1. You, the Nonfiction Author 2. Planning Your Nonfiction Book 3. Foundational Elements of Nonfiction Writing 4. Getting Down to Business 5. Writing Devotional Books 6. Personality Profiles and Interviews 7. Writing and Selling Humor 8. Writing Your Own and Others’ Stories 9. Collaborating and Ghost Writing 10. Queries and Proposals 11. How to Promote, Market, and Publicize 12. Where Do You Go From Here?