What is this?

A workshop designed to help you continue to develop, research, write, sell, market, and edit your book. This is geared toward folks who have a clear vision of what their book is about, are midway through drafting or revising, or are in the process of sending the book out for submission. The workshop provides discussion of advanced topics in book writing, dedicated time to workshop problems, and focused writing exercises. For writers who would like more guidance getting started with book writing, check out “So You Want to Write A Book.”

Who is the instructor?

Me—Kelly Clancy, PhD. I am an editor, consultant, the author of two books, and I’ve edited and consulted on dozens of books, including ones published with and under review by publishers like Oxford University Press, University of Chicago Press, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge Elements, UNC Press, Jossey-Bass, Routledge, and Palgrave Macmillan. As a writer, editor, and book coach, I know what it takes to write a book that people will want to read.

I know that writing is particularly challenging when you’re negotiating the stresses of academia, managing writing with family obligations, and/or writing with an intensive teaching load. Because I’ve written, and helped people write, through all of these circumstances, I know what it takes to get things done.

What will we do?

This hybrid model is built around monthly 1.5-hour meetings, weekly co-writing sessions, and daily support on Slack so you’re never far from the book—or your community. You also have the option to add one-on-one meetings and discounted editing with me.   

These sessions are based on a new writing model I’m developing. In order to complete your book, you need four things: words, ideas, time, and swagger (WITS!). Our discussions will focus on advanced dimensions of these four areas. In addition, each session will provide directed writing assignments and the option of submitting writing for feedback.

Registration Options

Application available here.

Year-long Program: May 2026-April 2027
(can be paid in quarterly or monthly installments)

Tier I: $1000

• 12 monthly 1.5-hour-long group sessions

• Workbook, assignments, and templates to support your book at each step with written feedback each quarter.

• Weekly co-writing spaces.

•  Slack channel for ongoing support.

Tier II: $1500

The workshop plus: 6 hours of one-on-one coaching calls with me, scheduled as you like to best support your book, with specific comments on pages in progress.

All participants are eligible for a discounted rate for stylistic and/or developmental edits on their books—contact me to discuss.

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