Write a Book Workshop - January 2023
The Write a Book Workshop is a 6-week virtual workshop series where I will teach you the fundamentals of writing and publishing your first book.
In the workshop, you will learn . . .
how to narrow down a topic and niche for your book
how to outline, structure, and organize your book
20 essential writing tips for beginner and intermediate writers
how to identify and appeal to your target market
hacks to help you stay motivated and complete your first draft
the basics of self-publishing vs. traditional publishing
and more!
This workshop is for you if . . .
-you have been dreaming about writing a nonfiction book (like self-help or memoir) but you aren’t sure where to start.
-you tend to get writer’s block or struggle with organizing your ideas.
-you need a little support, accountability, and personalized attention and feedback to get the ball rolling.
-you are passionate about a certain topic or have a personal story to share that will inspire others.
-you want to publish a book to gain credibility and help build a business or brand.
The Logistics
The workshop will consist of 6 weekly Zoom calls over a period of 6 weeks. Each workshop session will be 90 minutes.
We will meet virtually according to the schedule below:
Session #1 - Wednesday, January 25, 2023 (6:30pm to 8pm CT / 7:30pm to 9pm ET)
Session #2 - Wednesday, February 1, 2023 (6:30pm to 8pm CT / 7:30pm to 9pm ET)
Session #3 - Wednesday, February 8, 2023 (6:30pm to 8pm CT / 7:30pm to 9pm ET)
Session #4 - Wednesday, February 15, 2023 (6:30pm to 8pm CT / 7:30pm to 9pm ET)
Session #5 - Wednesday, February 22, 2023 (6:30pm to 8pm CT / 7:30pm to 9pm ET)
Session #6 - Wednesday, March 1, 2023 (6:30pm to 8pm CT / 7:30pm to 9pm ET)
Workshop sessions will consist of a 45-minute lesson followed by 45 minutes of Q+A, exercises, and group conversation to help you apply what you learn.
The Investment
$200 per person for all 6 sessions. Payments can be made via Venmo to @Marissa-LaRocca. Please fill out the form at the bottom of this page and wait for an email reply from me before paying.
Receive a 15% discount if you enroll with a friend! The enrollment deadline is January 15, 2023.
Meet Your Instructor
Marissa LaRocca is an award-winning writer, speaker, coach, and the author of two #1 Amazon bestsellers, Starving in Search of Me (Mango, 2018) and Everyone Is a Freak (2019).
She graduated from the SUNY Purchase Creative Writing Conservatory in 2009, then spent a decade working for The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City where she helped pioneer, develop, and manage the Launch Your Dream Book writing course. Marissa also served as a mentor for the course, supporting hundreds of students from around the world to write, publish, and promote a book.
Additionally, Marissa has worked one-on-one with dozens of authors as a book coach, editor, and ghostwriter.
She has been featured in Go Magazine, Self Magazine, Glam, Elite Daily, The Nashville Voyager, Different & Able, Well+Good, Topic, Pretty Progressive, The Chrysalis Reader, and the Chill Times.
Marissa lives in Nashville, Tennessee with her fiancée and several potted plants. She is currently working on her third book.