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The directions you've been needing.
The Writer's Map is a focused, six week experience that cuts the overwhelm, stalling, and endless rewriting so you can finally write The End...for real.
Give yourself six weeks and I'll give you a stronger, better story.
YES. I WANT MY WRITER'S MAP
You're stuck between "I know it's good" and "why isn't it working".
You know you can write. You know you have amazing ideas and your drafts are clean. But you're stuck, either not finishing the way you want or getting rejected and still not sure why. Here's the tea:
You are just so beyond basic advice. You have outgrown it.
You need help that's sharper, deeper, and has you making the right changes in the right order. You need specifics and guidance so you can get out of the No Man's Land of drafting → guessing → rejections.
Because when you know what to fix and why, everything changes.
The writing is easier. You make decisions faster. Your momentum naturally builds. You finish stories that actually deliver on their promise and you can move forward with so much confidence.
This is the difference between people passing you by or you actually
accomplishing your goals.
Demi actively re-worked her story in less than a month and landed an agent.
"I cut a lot, really tightened the plot and an agent read my book in three days and offered rep!"
Aimee went from non-writing misery to writing daily with joy.
"I couldn’t write at all. It was making me so miserable. And then your course came along...and I could write again after that. Completely changed the way I would write forever."
Mattea nailed technique that alluded her for years and landed an agent.
"It was the first time it felt like I had nailed character in the draft and didn’t need to go back and try to reconstruct or make it feel deeper."
Chrissy went from full of second-guessing and doubt to knocking out a book in three months and landing an agent.
I was hurting. Wanting it so much, but not knowing what I was missing. Now I know and it was lifechanging. I knocked my book out in three months because of it and am now agented!
– CHRISSY DAVIS, MG AUTHOR & Writer's map grad
clarity. momentum. completion.
Here's your process to achieve manuscript bliss.
The Writer's Map is all about igniting your creativity, not caging it. Making it infinitely better, not boxing it in. And that's why you won't find a fill-in-the-blank template or you-can-only-do-it-this-way process in sight. Instead, TWM is built on radically questioning and digging deeper with your story. And in that powerful excavation, you find the answers you've been needing to make yourself and your books stronger and better than ever.
Karen wrote two books and published her debut in just one year.
"Bethany knows ‘story’ so well! She is there for writers (plotters and pantsers!) at any point in their process, whether it be planning, drafting or revising a novel. Her methods and materials will help them use their own writing styles to find the heart of their stories, draft scenes that are fun and that really matter, and revise a completed story to make it the best it can be."
Karen Kent, debut author and Writer's Map grad
Module two: the heart of your story
The Story Compass
With your recharged excitement, it's time to get to the big questions of your story. This is where you gut check everything and see it from all angles, where you don't let anything pass your notice. Here's where your story upgrade turbocharges.
Some things you'll learn:
- A bulletproof way to make sure your character is a true MC and not just a list of traits.
- How to turn all your external action into internal emotion, stakes, and tension that actually move the story forward in the most entertaining way.
- Why character "wounds" are out and what to use instead.
- And much more!
This module will help you end the "start over loop", eliminate misaligned characters to plot, and lock in the emotional core of your story.
Some tools in this module to help you along the way include my revolutionary Story Compass, a brand new and exclusive Bear Beatsheet, and Story Compass case studies of four popular movies and tv shows.
Emily finished her revisions in less than six months and got agented.
“Bethany’s unique writing [lessons] are NEXT LEVEL! With her help, I was able to sculpt my novel and get agented. She really knows her stuff!!”
Emily Rae, represented by Mushens Entertainment and Writer's Map grad
Module three: the nitty gritty
Building Pages That Work
A well-structured book isn’t enough. If your pacing is off, tension is weak, or scenes don’t pull their weight, readers lose interest fast. Never fear, because here, we zoom in on the tangible elements that mkae your pages feel alive, exciting, and unskimmable.
Some things you'll learn:
- Pacing, tension, and immersion, oh my! You'll learn the super fun, sneaky ways to enhance and turbocharge them for max reader emjoyment.
- Advanced scene economics that'll show you how to cut the fluff so every moment in your book counts.
- Info dumps and saggy middles got you down? You'll learn my fool-proof method to turn the "boring" parts into high value set pieces!
- And much more!
This module will help you craft scenes that work on multiple levels, avoid stalled pacing, and build and maintain story momentum that makes your readers truly care what happens next.
Some tools in this module to help you along the way include my amazing goof proof scene cards, and Springboards and Trampolines diagnostic.
Emily revised and published her debut book.
"Bethany helped me the most with the daunting revision process. The roadmaps and exercises helped with making me rethink my characters and returning to what exactly I had in mind when I started the draft. They’re a very useful tool for a high-level overview and a way to outline before starting the first draft to limit the amount of future revisions Thank you again!"
Module four: making it a standout
Strengthening the Draft
Here, it's all about refinement, adding texture and tension, and making the story unmistakably yours. No more endlessly reworking because something feels off. This is where you'll truly elevate your book from a "kind of working" draft to one that delivers big time.
Some things you'll learn:
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The easy fix that instantly tightens your narrative distance, while also enhancing your your voice and style.
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Make your readers love (and hate!) you by using my powerful framework that deepens emotional impact and keep readers up all night.
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The six letter strategy to instantly increase world immersion, so your readers dream about living there.
- And much more!
This module will make amplify your story's voice and tone, turbocharge it's insivible "story electricity" and make your worldbuilding so clear and dynamic readers will never want to leave.
Some tools in this module to help you along the way include Director's Chair Worldbuilding Discovery Doc, and a special masterclass from guest editor, Rachael Waldburger.
A.D. got out of her own way and excitedly revamped her story.
Honestly just three quick chats was enough to help me grow! I suddenly had this new way to plot, I had a better feel for the beats that should happen to propel my story forward. She's fantastic!
A.D., YA author
Module five: reader delight
A Better, Stronger Book
By this stage, the core of your novel is solid and the story elements are really singing. Now, we're going to bring even more richness, nuance, and themes of your story to life. These are "secondary" aspects of storytelling that are often overlooked but here, you'll make sure they resonate and matter.
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Chemistry? It's not just for science class. Learn how to make character relationships explosive with this surprising 3 part question.
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How to make sure your side characters and subplots serve the story, not take away from it with this can't-miss exercise.
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Discover the easy method to fix dialogue, worldbuilding, and flow so your book is as immersive as can be.
- And much more!
This module will help you elevate the entire reading experience and make sure every plot thread and twist and character decision has payoff and feels earned and oh so satisfying.
Some tools in this module to help you along the way include Story Completion Scale and The Sideplot Sanity Checker.
Alex outlined, wrote, and edited her novel in less than six months.
I came to Bethany with all of the pieces that I had been working on; they felt broken and vulnerable, and also scary. She scooped them up, turned them over carefully and gave me the honesty of her thoughtful and careful feedback. You know how some people say they’ll look over your story with a fine-tooth comb? Bethany’s is micro-sized! I’m talking fine-toothed and filled with laser beams! She then helped me to organize every character, every theme, and all the essentials and held my hand through the process of outlining my entire manuscript and character journeys.
Alex, YA author
How many more passes...how many more years...do you want to endure not getting it right?
I DON'T WANT TO WASTE ANOTHER MINUTE
After being stuck and stalled, Erica transformed her story and is querying.
"One of the most transformative classes I've ever taken. Not only did she make me realize the exact issues within my current WIP, but she also presented solutions to resolve those problems. These solutions truly gave me lightbulb moments. Plus, Bethany is a literal sweetheart who is capable of encouraging you to face your revision fears while cheering you on as you make your story stronger. I could not have asked for a better writing class or a better teacher."
– Erica O, YA AUTHOR and Writer's map grad
Show Up. Do the Work. Walk away with progress you can see.
I know there's so many writing courses out there, but this isn't about generic advice or rah-rah cheerleading that leads nowhere. It's about getting you writing the best version of your book so then you can move to the next level. And if you show up and do the work, you'll know exactly how to make your book better, stronger, and much more readable.
Where will you be six weeks from now?
Working on the same scene you've been working on for the last four months? Or barely even writing because you're so frustrated that you can't figure it out?
Or will you be done? Your book revised and finished and finally the way your heart always saw it? Will you be querying or self-pubbing? Will your readers finally have your book in their hands?
YES. I WANT MAJOR BREAKTHROUGHS!save yourself years of expensive trial and error.
Choose the plan that's right for you.
Enrollment is open now for the very last live round of The Writer's Map. But the actual members portal opens on May 17, 2026, when class begins.
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"Worth every penny."
Bethany talked to me about the good, the bad, the ugly, but all in ways that were digestible, encouraging, and uplifting. She gave me true guidance on what I should keep doing, and where I should take more time. Not only is she a great professional, but she's a great human being.
Vanessa Fowler, Author
“Her feedback is smart, thoughtful and always helps make for a better book. I highly recommend Bethany’s service to authors in need of an extra set of eagle eyes attached to a very astute mind.”
– tiffany reisz, bestselling author of the original sinners series
Bethany is a gem. In the few weeks I’ve known her, she has: helped me make the right decision in choosing an agent, helped me get unstuck with my WIP, and generally pushed me to do better in my writing career. I’ve spent over $1,000 on a professional editor for one of my books, and her input was nowhere near as helpful as Bethany’s. I can go on and on about how insightful and brilliant Bethany is, but TL;DR: Bethany is the best and if you want to improve your MS you need her!”
Jesse Sutanto, bestelling author of Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers series
“Bethany truly cares about writers. She wants to make the manuscript better but she also wants to make the writer better. Which is what she’s shown me to do in my editing. She’s thoughtful and considerate, as well as an enthusiastic and wonderful editor. I highly recommend her, especially if you’re looking to level up in craft.”
– yasmin angoe, bestselling author of her name is knight series
“When I needed her most, Bethany came to my rescue with succinct edits and a can-do attitude. Her suggestions were thoughtful, insightful, and made my work shine in a way I never would have been able to do on my own.”
Bethany’s feedback is just what I needed. She helped me with my novel, giving me encouraging comments as well as notes on how to make my prose, dialogue and action stronger. She is insightful as a reader and has a great mind for how to play to an author’s strengths.”
Catherine Bakewell, YA and MG author repped by New Leaf Literary and Media, Inc.
It is so rare to work with someone who appreciates the subtle nuance of different beliefs and cultures. Bethany worked with mine to elevate the story and characters. I wouldn’t trust anyone else, hands down.”
George Jreije, MG author repped by Azantian Literary
Your future readers are waiting.
Enroll now if you:
- know in your bones your story is good, the premise is good, YOU are good, you just need a bit more help to make the story shine.
- feel like you’re drowning in feedback from beta readers, editors, and critique partners, but no one is telling you exactly how to fix your book.
- know something isn’t working in your story, but you can’t figure out what or how to fix it without making everything worse.
- dreamed of holding your book in your hands, flipping through the pages, and knowing you finally finished it.
❌ If you are not willing to do the full work inside the Writer's Map, this course is not for you.
YES. I BELONG IN THE WRITER'S MAP
"Bethany has an amazing perspective on what makes a story tick!
Her class gave me new ways to approach story-telling and character creation, as well as the confidence to apply them!
Susannah, author
A’s to your Q’s
I've already revised my book a few times. Will this still help me?
I don't have a lot of time. how will this fit into my schedule?
Can't I just learn this on my own for free?
Will I have to start over again?
WILL I RECEIVE PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK FROM BETHANY?
what if i get stuck while doing this?
WILL THIS WORK FOR ME IF I'M A NEW WRITER or a non-fiction writer?
Is this worth the price?
WHAT IS YOUR REFUND POLICY?
I've already taken writing courses. How is this different?
You can make your story better starting today.
I WANT TO MAKE MY STORY BETTER
Since 2008, I've been paid to look at books and tell the author what's working and what's not.
Then together, we build a clear plan so they can make their book everything they always wanted it to be.
And inside The Writer's Map, I'll be guiding you through every exercise, method, blueprint and cheatcode that I've been using with hundreds of 1:1 clients -- which have taken them from twinkle-in-their-eye ideas to full realized, ready-to-publish (or query) manuscripts.
What you'll learn inside is NOT theory. It's not cliche. It's not the same ol' same ol' you've heard a billion times and still aren't sure how to apply it.
This is the exact decision and creative process I use when a story needs to stop "kind of working" and start delivering big time.
I can't wait to personally welcome you into the Writer's Map. We're going to have a blast!
The trainings, methods and editorial coaching now inside The Writer's Map have helped hundreds of writers succeed. They can help you, too.
I'M READY TO JOIN*DISCLAIMER: Please note that by taking this course, I do not guarantee any offer of representation, book sales, agent interest, chart placement or any other measure of success, either monetary or otherwise. By signing up, you also understand that due to the live nature of this program, there will be no refunds given at any time for any reason. Finally, you agree to the terms and conditions outlined here, which includes no bullying behavior/language or behaving in anyway that is threatening, disrespectful or disrupting to the class. If you do become disruptive or go against anything outlined in the terms and conditions, you'll be mmediately removed from the program without refund.
