The Layer Cake Method of Revising Your Novel

About the Workshop

You did it! You completed the first draft of your novel. Now it’s time to revise, revise, revise. But how do you do that without getting lost in all those words you spent months or even years writing? While there are many methods of revising, Robin Henry, book coach at Readerly.net, and Colin Mustful, founder of History Through Fiction, are going to teach you the layer method. You baked a beautiful cake but now it’s time to add the flavor. In this virtual workshop you’ll learn how to identify the five layers of revising to help you craft a compelling narrative that has your readers asking for another slice of cake! 

The Basics

Where: Zoom Meetings Platform
When: Thursday, June 22, @ 12pm US Central Time
Length: 1.5–2 hours
Cost: $49
Deliverables: Complete Slideshow with Links, PDF of the course curriculum, PDF of the Readerly Revision Checklist
Add-on: Free access to the Outlining Mini-Course for writers, a $20 value

The Layers

  • Structure

  • Intention

  • Character

  • Curiosity Seed Planting

  • Details

  • Plus breakout sessions and writing exercises!

Other ways to attend

If you’re not available to attend the live session, you can access all of the Deliverables plus a private YouTube link of the recorded session by joining our Member-only Content Area. Or, if you’d like to be first in line for our next live session of The Layer Cake Method of Revising Your Novel, you can sign up for the Waitlist.

Meet Your Instructors

Colin Mustful is the founder of History Through Fiction. As a traditional publisher, he works with authors who want to share important historical stories with the world. He is also an indie author who writes about the tumultuous and complex periods of settler-colonialism and Native displacement in American history. He has an MA in history and an MFA in creative writing. He believes that learning history is vital to understanding our world today and finding just, long-lasting solutions for the future.

Robin Henry is an Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach and holds an MLS and MA in Humanities. She is a librarian, adjunct professor of Humanities, independent scholar, and book coach who is also a definite fan of the Oxford comma. As the Acquisitions Editor for History Through Fiction, Robin reviews and selects short stories for publication in HTF’s digital member area. Robin’s favorite pastime is gathering friends for an animated book discussion and afternoon tea.