THE DRAFTING CIRCLE

Draft your story in 12 weeks

ONLINE FROM ALMOST ANYWHERE
Writers of all Levels are Welcome

You want to write. You have a story to tell. You envision a novel, a memoir, or maybe even a movie. You know you need to write it all down. You want to get it done. You don’t want to do it alone. Let the Drafting Circle begin…

Registration Required ~ Space is Limited to 6 Participants per Circle
Fee ~ US$575
Payment Plans Possible
Payment Options

Winter Session 2025
MONDAY CALLS

January 13th to March 31st, 2024
10 AM to 11:30 AM Pacific Time

Being part of a writing community makes a big difference!

Encouragement
Accountability
Guidance
Support

Get your Project Written!

How it works:

Every Monday we'll meet on a live call to set our intentions for the week. That day and every other day we'll each work on our projects by setting and meeting our word count goals. We'll stay in touch during the week by group email. You'll receive twice-weekly encouraging emails with an optional writing prompt to jumpstart your daily writing session.

The program is designed to help you write the beginning, middle, and end of your story. Story structure and character development guidance are touched on during live meetings, and some individual coaching occurs within the small group format.

Writers do not give or receive written feedback during this program because the point is to try to generate as much of each writer's story as possible, and for some that will be a full manuscript within this timeframe.

Requirements:

* A computer with wifi access to connect to the live calls.

We will use the Zoom platform. A link and instructions to download the application will be provided (very straightforward).

* A notebook and pen for certain warm up exercises and notes.

* A story idea you're curious and passionate about! 

* Time to devote to your writing--anything from 15 mins to an hour or two per day will do. 

* You might want a pair of headphones nearby.

Praise from Past Participants of The Drafting Circle

"April is a devoted and naturally gifted story midwife. Before I participated in the drafting circle, I knew I had a story to tell, but I was full of doubts whether I had what it takes for it to finally manifest on paper. With April's profound knowledge on everything that concerns story, combined with her psychological insights plus the encouragement and the ongoing support the drafting circle provides, my story finally came to life."
~ Sabrina G., Hamburg, Germany

"After half a year spent trying to gain traction on my memoir project, it wasn't until meeting with April that I started writing pages. She is holistic in her approach and gave me the profound reminder that writing work is heart-led, not head-led. I feel very seen by April's guidance and, as we discuss in Drafting Circle, the writing journey itself is a hero's journey. As with any heroic arc, mentors are needed to cross the threshold. April is that mentor! She demystifies writing into an actionable process and drafting is the first step. Drafting Circle is heads-down writing, and, if you have been blocked on your project like I was, this group will open the door. April provides the big-picture story structure for your project so you can put pages down with confidence you're heading in the right direction. I'm amazed that in three months I'll have a first draft of a manuscript. Come get your word count!"
~ K.C.N., Vancouver, BC 


"Embraced by  the expertise of  April Bosshard's creative coaching, the drafting circle shook me up!  Through April's insightful feedback, thoughtful questioning, and intentional meditations,  my story gained momentum and so too did my self confidence in trusting the process of getting the writing done. Being part of an intentional community where we all held space for each other brought about a new awareness level of how I conceptualized myself as a writer and the value of my writing.  Any writer or artist seeking to share their process and be held accountable for it, should consider joining the Drafting Circle. Get ready your life is going to change!"
~ Jen C-J., Chicago, Illinois, USA

 

"April is a writer’s gift. She inspires from a known place in her own journey. Her advice is generous and specific and infused with the wisdom of her lived experience and knowledge as a story teller. I feel blessed to be working with April. She is a coach who offers more than good ideas and strategies. She brings a presence that targets the right comments that realigns you to what you need next.  She is a magnificent group leader who steers the group so each one of us stays on track as she orients us to be faithful to our own writing journey. There is accountability, support, and inspiration. She is a class A delivery service. "
~ Catherine C., Toronto, ON

About April

April Bosshard is a writer and story coach with extensive experience in the fields of filmmaking, writing, and visual arts. She teaches workshops locally and internationally to help writers, filmmakers, and other artists achieve their creative goals. More about April.

 

To contact April, please email: deepstorydesign@gmail.com