Next cohort begins July 9th
"If you have to put your money into one course this year, definitely take this one." — Victoria Stanham
"I learned more in this workshop than in three other writing courses combined." — Melinda W
Write Scenes Readers Can't Forget—in Just Six Weeks.
You’ve spent years perfecting your career, but secretly you’ve dreamed of writing fiction that moves readers and leaves a lasting legacy. Now, finally master the skill that makes your fiction truly unforgettable—and your readers eager for more.
- Weekly Live Training and Group Workshopping
- Weekly 1-on-1 Expert Writing Feedback
- Daily Group Exercises
- Weekly Practice Assignments
- Dedicated Cohort Discussion Channel
- A Small Group of No More Than 30 Students
What do students think?
94%
Course Completion Rate
vs. 15% Industry Average
100%
Students Self-Report
They Became Better Writers
4.8
Out of 5-Star Rating
WHAT IS IT?
Mastering Line-by-Line in Fiction is a 6-week intensive workshop designed for serious writers who want to write scenes readers can't forget.
Limited to just 30 students per cohort, the workshop provides a respectful, supportive environment where you'll receive detailed, personalized feedback from professional editors who deeply understand your writing challenges.
By the end of six weeks, you'll have clearer insights, practical skills, and the newfound confidence you need to keep growing as a fiction writer.
WHO IS IT FOR?
This workshop is designed specifically for fiction writers who are serious about mastering the art of writing memorable scenes. Whether you’ve been writing for years or are finally pursuing your lifelong passion, you’re ready to invest in your craft, receive expert guidance, and take tangible steps toward significant improvement. If you’re committed to growing as a writer, open to constructive, personalized feedback, and eager to experience meaningful progress, this workshop was created precisely for you.
WHY DOES IT EXIST?
This workshop exists because writing truly memorable scenes is a fundamental skill every serious fiction writer needs, yet most struggle to master it alone. Without focused guidance, many talented writers remain stuck—unsure how to create scenes that deeply connect with readers.
We created this intensive, structured program to provide dedicated writers with clear instruction, individualized feedback from expert Story Grid Coaches, and consistent practice. Our goal is simple: we want you to experience the satisfaction and confidence that comes from clearly seeing your writing improve, knowing you're finally writing scenes your readers won't forget.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Each week you'll attend a live 90-minute Zoom session. Week 1 begins with targeted training on essential scene-writing principles and analysis of masterwork examples. For the following five weeks, each session combines focused instruction with practical guidance on applying these principles to your writing.
Between sessions, you'll write and submit scenes directly to your expert Story Grid Coach, who provides detailed, confidential 1-on-1 feedback—highlighting exactly what's working, what's not, and specific ways to improve. You'll also complete short, daily exercises to reinforce new skills, ensuring clear, measurable progress each week.
WHEN DOES IT START?
The program begins with a kickoff call on Wednesday, July 9th at 12pm Pacific / 3pm Eastern. Following that, you'll join one of three weekly cohorts, choosing the day and time that best fits your schedule. The workshop runs for six weeks, with your cohort meeting at the same time each week.
WHERE DOES IT HAPPEN?
Mastering Line-by-Line in Fiction: A Live Scene Writing Workshop is hosted online. The weekly 90-minute training and group workshopping will be hosted on Zoom and the dedicated cohort discussion channel will be hosted on Slack. You will be able to submit your homework for the assignment directly in our software.
Here's How It Works
Weekly Live Instruction
Each week you'll receive clear, expert-led instruction on exactly how to craft scenes that resonate deeply with readers.
Weekly Practice
Each week, you'll submit a new scene and receive personalized, one-on-one feedback from your expert Story Grid Coach, showing you precisely what's working, what isn’t, and how to elevate your writing.
Weekly Group Workshop
Each week you'll sharpen your skills by analyzing masterwork examples and applying proven principles—giving you the confidence to assess and elevate your own writing.
Daily Group Practice
Every weekday you'll complete short, focused exercises designed to steadily build your confidence and reinforce your skills, ensuring measurable improvement week after week.
Cohort Discussion Channel
Throughout the workshop, you'll have access to a dedicated, private discussion channel where you’ll engage with your fellow cohort members, share insights from daily practice, and support one another’s writing journey.
Archive Access
You’ll have lifetime access to all workshop recordings and materials—ensuring ongoing clarity, guidance, and support long after the program ends.
Your Trainers and Coaches
Allison Fairhurst
Coach and Trainer
Allison Fairhurst is a fiction writer, book coach, and story nerd through and through.
She studied Fine Arts in College and Literature and Creative Writing at University. After graduating in 2012, she continued on her path to learn the craft of writing and editing through workshops, masterclasses, many books, and of course, Story Grid.
Though building her print record, she was last published on Lemonhound.com, in Bone Bouquet 5.1, in Dirt Magazine, and in Frog Pond Review (Fall 2022).
Kallista Foote
Coach and Trainer
Kallista Foote is a lifelong student of storytelling. She is a Story Grid Certified Editor, where she mastered the demanding art of diagnosing story problems accurately and recommending effective solutions to authors. She also studies book coaching through Author Accelerator, where she’s learned how to cultivate a writer’s potential.
Her passion lies in providing authors with the structure needed to continually build competence, fostering a safe environment for them to learn from mistakes, and maintaining high standards of excellence. This ensures that every writer she works with can approach the market with their head held high.
Julia Blair
Coach and Trainer
Julia Blair is a developmental editor and story coach whose mission is to help writers strengthen their commitment to craft, improve technical skills, and develop storytelling expertise. Specializing in action and worldview genres, her manuscript wish list includes character-driven novels, epic and urban fantasy, pre-modern historical fiction, found families, redemption arcs, and reinterpreted fairy and folk tales.
One of the original SG Certified Editors, she believes the Story Grid method is among the most effective tools a writer can leverage.
Tim Grahl
Tim is the CEO of Story Grid Universe and the Publisher of Story Grid Publishing.
He has written five books including the novel The Shithead and the nonfiction perennial sellers Running Down a Dream and Your First 1000 Copies.
For the last nine years, he has studied under Shawn Coyne, world-class editor and writer, and helped thousands of writers create books they are proud to have written.
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Our Guarantee
We know there are countless writing programs out there making big promises—often without backing them up. We respect your investment of time, energy, and trust, and we’re genuinely committed to your growth as a writer.
If you show up, submit your scenes weekly, and don’t feel that you’ve clearly become a stronger, more confident writer by the end of this workshop, we’ll happily give you your money back—no awkward questions, no hassle.
We’re in this to help you finally see clear progress. If we don’t deliver, we haven’t done our job.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When are the weekly meetings, and what if I miss a session?
Weekly cohort meetings are held consistently at your chosen time slot, Thursdays at 9 am, 3 pm, or 8 pm Eastern, for six weeks. If you miss a live session, don't worry—you’ll get a full recording within 24 hours and can still submit your scene for personalized feedback. You’ll always have clear guidance and support, even if life gets in the way.
Do I need to be an experienced writer?
Not at all! In fact, learning these fundamental skills of scene writers will save you years of trying to figure it out on your own.
How much actual writing will I do?
You'll submit one new scene per week (five total), receiving detailed, personalized feedback each time. This structured process helps you immediately apply insights, rapidly improve, and ensures you leave the workshop with tangible, confidence-boosting results.
How does the feedback work?
Each week when you turn in your scene, a Story Grid Coach will read and analyze the scene using the Story Grid Methodology. They will annotate your scene and record a video walking through what you did right, what you did wrong, and how to improve in the coming week.
How do the writing assignments work?
The first week, you will be given an assignment to write a scene that is a maximum of 800 words. You will have 5 days to turn submit your scene to your coach.
From then on, your coach will give you an assignment each week to match what you need to improve on based on the feedback they give to you.
Will I receive feedback every week?
Absolutely. Your Story Grid Coach provides detailed weekly feedback via personalized video and scene annotations. This clear, step-by-step feedback ensures you'll know exactly how you're improving and precisely what next steps to take—no guesswork, just clear, supportive guidance.
Should I submit scenes from my current work-in-progress?
We strongly recommend writing fresh scenes based on the assignments we provide. This ensures you're applying concepts effectively without prior baggage or frustration—accelerating your learning and giving you the freedom to experiment, learn, and build your skills safely.
How do I sign up for the workshop?
We recommend you apply for your spot as soon as possible. This will ensure we create the best learning environment possible for all of the students.
Is there a guarantee? What if I'm not a better writer at the end?
We offer a 100% money-back guarantee. If you get to the end of the six weeks and feel that you have not improved as a writer, we want you to ask for your money back.
However, the only way this workshop will work for you is if you go through the weekly training and complete the writing assignments. Therefore, when you ask for a refund, we will ask you to send us your completed assignments so we can see you actively engaged in the program.
We recommend you do not join the program if you cannot commit to going through the weekly 90-minute training and completing the weekly writing assignments.
What if I have more questions?
Email [email protected] and we will get back to you quickly.