Online: Writing Mind, Body, Spirit with Maggie Hamilton

What sets popular inspirational books apart? What key skills help get you over the line when writing a motivational book? What are mind, body, spirit readers looking for right now? Join author Maggie Hamilton to deep dive into the mind, body, spirit genre.

In this lively, hands-on course for writers of all stages, discover how best to describe inspirational experiences and approaches, and how to build on these insights to keep busy readers focused and engaged. Learn what to leave in, and what to edit out. Find out how best to arrive at your own voice, and to weave in the voices of others.

Topics Covered

• Current mind, body, spirit trends

• Understanding your audience

• Common mistakes mind, body, spirit writers make

• How to draw up a solid chapter outline

• The secrets of an impactful opening

• What to do when a chapter or section feels thin

• When to consider using case studies

• The rules around interviewing

• Why layering matters

• Essential editing tips

• How to keep your readers with you to the last page

• What to look for when soliciting feedback

• Preparing your submission to publishers.

Expected Learning Outcomes

In this course, you will:

1. Learn to write to your specific audience

2. Learn how to fine tune your ideas and polish your manuscript

3. Gain an understanding of when your manuscript is ready for submission.

Participant Requirements

• Internet access and confidence using basic computer software are essential for this program.

• There will be a couple of essays and a small amount of work to prepare beforehand. You will be emailed the details the week before the course. 

The course takes place on a user-friendly website called Wet Ink, designed specifically for writing courses. Each Monday during the course, a new lesson will be posted online. Participants will have the week to work through the content and post responses to exercises designed to put the theory they’re learning into practice.

You do not need to log into the course at a specific time and there are no live meetings.

Is this course right for you? Please read our FAQ> for important information before enrolling.