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“Writing is hard.”
If I had a nickel for every time I either read or heard this phrase uttered by another author, I’d have a whole mountain of nickels.
And you know what? Authors are not to blame! We’ve heard that “writing is hard” from everywhere. Teachers, industry professionals, other authors….
“Writing is hard” has become the doomsday drumbeat that bangs in the background of our lives.
Then we begin to believe it, and hear ourselves repeating those words to explain away our fears, our disappointments, and our struggles.
Why do we say it?
Because it feels true.
Well, I decided it doesn’t have to be true for me. And you can also decide it doesn’t have to true for you.
What if you nurtured a new belief?
One that actually served you?
What if…
Writing was FUN?
What if you sat down each day and felt invigorated to write?
What if ideas and conversations from characters woke you in the middle of the night, instead of that tight panicky feeling in your chest that makes you believe you’re not good enough?
What if you knew (as you were typing the next chapter in your book) that this was the makings of the masterpiece?
That certainty is everything.
Listen, I started my writing journey over 15 years ago, and committed to learning everything I could about how to write a book. I studied and researched and went to meetings and talked to industry professionals and fellow aspiring authors for 2 1/2 years before I signed my agent. During those 2 1/2 years, I wrote 5 books.
Then, in 2012, my shiny new agent had three interested parties in my two-book series. Two weeks later, I was under contract with a traditional New York publishing house.
My dream had come true. ✨
Over the years, I have written dozens of books, with different publishing houses. I have an established imprint of my own under which I self-publish books now.
I’ve learned a metric ton about publishing along the way.
When I first began blogging about my journey to becoming a published author, I loved sharing what I was learning online. That hasn’t changed. I still love it.
But a quiet voice deep inside of me whispered that I had more to share than a social media or blog post could handle.
Encouraging and supporting writers in an industry that is largely perceived as “tough” continues to be my passion.
Write for Fun 101 was born out of that passion.
✅ If you started writing your book and have no earthly clue where to go next, this course is for you.
✅ If you have begun to doubt yourself, asking “Am I any good at this???” this course is for you.
✅ If you have had an idea tucked away in your heart for months or even years but haven’t had the courage to write it down, my friend, this course is for you.
It’s time to turn your doubt into confidence.
Invest in your creativity and in yourself.
It’s time to Write for Fun. 💛
Hi, my name is Jessica Lemmon.
I am a #1 Bestselling romance author with 47 books under my belt. I have been published with several traditional publishers and have watched as my books have been adapted into audiobooks as well as interactive gameplay on apps. Heck, once James Patterson paid me to write a book for him! Point being: the sky is the limit when it comes to the book you’re longing to write.
And I believe that the book inside of you begging to be written has come to you for a reason: so that you will write it.
You have the idea, you are excited…but you also have no idea what comes next!
That’s where I come in.
My Write for Fun 101 course is so much more than the sum of its parts. This self-taught, lifetime-access course allows you to go at your own pace, but with support. You will receive:
Over 20 video lessons taught by me
Custom-made printable worksheets
Journaling questions to go deeper
Articles that expand on lessons for even more guidance
and more!
And, while my schedule can support it, I am offering you a lifeline with your course enrollment. During this Zoom call, I will help you detangle yourself from your plot knot, or crack open a stubborn character.
You don’t have to do this alone.
FAQs
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I created Write for Fun 101 for writers like you who are just starting on their journey. This includes those of you who have an idea but aren’t sure how to turn it into a finished novel, as well as those of you who have started writing, but feel stuck.
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This course will guide you from idea to finished first draft. There are over 21+ videos, among them:
- Where ideas come from
- Creating compelling characters
- Plotting (even for you pantsers!)
- Overcoming “Writer’s Block”
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The course is designed to be flexible. You can move through it at your own pace, but I would suggest allowing at least 1 hour per module (including doing the homework and watching the video).
That said, a good time estimate for finishing this course is 4-6 weeks.
(For more in-depth topics, such as Synopsis and Character Development, you may find retaking the lessons or allowing for additional time helpful.) -
It depends on your schedule. In this course, I cover how to schedule your writing in a way that works for you. You will learn how to set your own pace, and calculate how much time you need to write your first draft.
Whether you work full-time or have children, or are making writing your new career, you will be able to create a schedule that works for you.
That’s the beauty of this process—you can do whatever works for you! -
I didn’t take a course to finish my first book. But I also spent over 2 ½ years gathering information, joining writing groups, and developing the skills I needed to write what became my debut novel, Tempting the Billionaire.
It took many books, and years beyond that, to come up with templates for characters and plotting strategies, and attain the knowledge I used to teach this course.
Going it alone is an option, but with Write for Fun 101, you’re going to have a fast track—I will show you exactly the steps to take to write a novel. Through journaling, worksheets, and video examples, you will learn my approach. From there, you are welcome to duplicate it, or cherry-pick what works best for you.
Want a sneak peek?
Click below to watch the first course video!
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What you’ll learn in Write for Fun 101
Write for Fun 101 will help you to trust the process.
To find the joy of creating, you must let go of the control aspect and trust the process.
Do you know what helps you enjoy the process?
Nuts-and-bolts, real-world, applicable tools of the trade.
You want a synopsis cheat sheet? I created one for you.
You want to know how to overcome “writer’s block”? I have essential mindset shifts for you.
You want to know about beginner “mistakes” every new author makes? I. Got. You.
In addition to knowledge, how about some encouragement?
This is where I excel.
Signing up for the Write for Fun course will put you front-and-center with my energy.
Not only will you be hearing my words and seeing my face, but you will also be using some of the exact tools I use to prepare to write my novels.
I’m a storyteller.
So I’m also going to share a lot of personal stories with you on how these methods have worked for me.
And I’m going to do all of this with a fun, encouraging vibe.
Why?
Because you have an idea for a book.
It’s a good idea.
It might even be a great idea.
And you deserve the chance to express yourself.
You deserve the opportunity to share your deepest feelings with the world.
Fellow writer, we have not been called to suffer for our art.
We were called to write.
Writing is a form of channeling. Ideas and dialogue and scenes come from seemingly nowhere. During the time we’re writing we can become lost in the process. The next day we read what we wrote and stumble across sheer brilliance… Did that come from me? we ask.
Because of the magic involved in the creative process, we must trust ourselves and the words that flow out of our pens or through our keyboards. We must be brave and express our deepest sense of self to the world.
And what better way to express that than through the lives of our characters?
Your book idea needs you so that it can be birthed into the world.
I can’t write it for you because that idea came to you.
It came to you for a reason.
It’s yours.
You understand it better than anyone.
Let me ask you this:
Are you ready to grow?
Are you ready to become a better writer?
Are you ready to Write for Fun?
During your writing journey, you will discover new layers of you that you may not know exist.
I have had the opportunity to express myself in lots of different ways. I have brought characters to life that are some of my readers’ favorite people.
From the woman who accepted a marriage of convenience from a billionaire to a cocky rock star who refuses to give up on the prickly woman he loves.
I have honed the writing skills needed to sell hundreds of thousands (maybe a million?!) books.
I have learned how to write a spicy bedroom scene, heart-wrenching emotions, and funny, relatable characters that make readers laugh out loud.
My gift to the world is hope, laughter, and love.
What is your gift?
What will the words you write make others feel?
Beyond shining reviews and signing autographs, I have created a life from writing. I am writing this in bed, wearing my pajamas while snow falls outside my window.
That’s freedom to me.
What about you?
Whether you are dreaming of a writing career or if you just want to dip your toe in the writing water, I want to be a part of your journey.
Write for Fun 101 is a great start either way.
I would love to join you on your journey, and celebrate you writing “The End!”
Meet your instructor
Jessica Lemmon
A #1 Bestselling Author, Jessica Lemmon has been published both by traditional publishers as well as published books under her own publishing company, Lemmon Ink. Her romance novels deliver the emotional gut-punch readers love, while offering the perfect amount of sizzle romance readers crave.
more FAQs
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If you write, you are a real writer! And to answer your question: YES!
I created this course with beginner writers like you in mind. Write for Fun 101 covers the basics and goes beyond. We’ll talk mindset as well as dive deep into what you want out of your writing.
The worksheets, journaling questions, and blogs included were designed to give you the confidence and skill so that you can write the book of your heart. -
I’d be lying if I said I never doubted myself. Which is why I titled this course “Write for Fun”.
The aim is to enjoy and trust the process. You will write better the more time you spend writing, so let’s get you writing!
Saying yes to this course is an act of courage—you’re saying you believe in you, and know you can do this! I already know you can, and have complete faith in my course. But it’s not enough for me to believe it, you have to take action on your dream. -
Because of the way this course is designed, you will have full and immediate access to the worksheets and course material after purchase, so there are no refunds.
Remember that your enrollment is for life, has no time limit or expiration and includes a 15-minute Lifeline Call with me! -
Yes! Once you enroll, you’ll have lifetime access to all course materials.
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Yes! You can schedule a Lifeline Call with me at your convenience. You can ask a specific plot or story question, brainstorm with me, or simply share your excitement about your book. (I can’t wait to hear from you!)
Students who would like to schedule additional Zoom time, or get feedback on their manuscript can do so on a case-by-case basis for a fee. Just ask! -
By the end of this course, you will have all the tools, guidance, and motivation to enable you to complete your first draft. Whether you finish during the course (or shortly after!) is up to you. You can count on lifetime access to the materials, which means you can rewatch at any time for a refresher. I also provide email support throughout the course, and don’t forget to schedule that Lifeline Call with me!
Let’s do this.
Gain the insight, information, and encouragement you need to finally finish that novel you're writing.
