What You'll Learn

✔ The "and so" method—A step-by-step process to uncover the deeper psychological layers of your characters (not just surface emotions)

✔ How to close narrative distance—Learn which words are killing intimacy in your prose and how to eliminate them instantly

✔ The character voice technique—Transform bland narration into vivid, personality-driven prose that reveals who your character really is

✔ Specific action beats & dialogue —Move beyond generic emotional responses to show your character's unique internal world through what they do and say

✔ The power of free indirect speech—Master this secret weapon that lets you convey thoughts without italics or thought tags (third-person writers, this changes everything)

✔ How to fix info dumping—Turn backstory dumps into natural, compelling interiority that keeps readers engaged

✔ When to use interiority—Know exactly when to spotlight a moment and when you're overdoing it

Plus: Hands-on practice exercises

You'll work through real examples and practice the techniques during the webinar and can compare my revision to yours.

Who This Training Is For

This webinar is perfect for:

➔ Fiction writers who've received feedback about "needing more interiority" from agents or editors
➔ Authors who want readers to feel deeply connected to their characters
➔ Writers whose manuscripts feel technically sound but somehow lack that emotional punch
➔ Anyone writing in first or third person who wants to master POV intimacy
➔ Both drafting writers and those in revision who want to level up their craft

Bonus Materials Included

When you register, you'll receive:

✨ Complete presentation slides for future reference
✨ Practice exercises with my edited versions so you can see the techniques in action
✨ Additional resources guide with links to craft books, blog posts, and tools
✨ Access to my Author Resource Center with both free and paid resources for every stage of the writing journey

Plus, webinar students receive 30% off my new Manuscript Checkup service—a bridge service before professional editing that helps you identify exactly what your manuscript needs.

This comprehensive training doesn't take long, but the techniques you'll learn will transform how you approach character development forever!

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Looking for a job is stressful enough. You don’t need to deal with constantly handing in your resume and never getting an interview. Your resume is a powerful career marketing tool; thus, it should be a persuasive marketing piece that helps sell you, not a dull career biography.

Selling yourself is what you need to do daily: you sell yourself to your date, your boss, your child, your friend, and even to yourself! But for many, they struggle to sell themselves in writing.

I have heard many say, “I have applied for several jobs, but I don’t have any interviews lined up.” It all begins with your cover letter and resume. While I do not always get the job, I have always gotten the interview, even over those more skilled than I. Why? Because resume writing is an art, and I have mastered that art.

So, learn from me and don’t let your resume go unnoticed. Take charge, and follow this course to learn how to get your foot in the door and market your greatest commodity: yourself. In 28 short lessons, you will learn how to revise, write, design, and format your resume in the best way possible to sell yourself. And you can opt to receive individualized feedback from me!

Make sure your resume stands out by learning these key topics

  General Knowledge: words to avoid, how to show not tell your skills, and how to write with flair

  Content: what to include and what not to include, how to sell your unique skills, and how to write each section

  Design and Layout: general guidelines and use of formatting

Bonus Section: watch me transform a resume from start to finish and learn how I can help you further

Check out what students are saying  

“Resumes are tough and trying to stand out on paper seemed almost impossible before this course.”

“By the end of the course, you have a super improved resume that will be noticed.”

“I took lots of resume and cover letter classes on Udemy. This is by far the best of the bests. Nearly every other course parrots the same cliché advice over and over again, not this one.”

“Impressed with her appearance, energetic enthusiasm, and passion for the topic.”

“I run live courses for local people seeking employment, and I will recommended this course to them because it is so comprehensive.”

“Specific examples on how to write from scratch or revamp a resume.”

“Katie is a good professional teacher so she puts her points across clearly and with such enthusiasm that she carries you.”

“Showed several before and after examples, which I loved.”

“Amazing instructor!”

“Changed 4 star rating to 5 after teacher added a lecture based on my feedback.”

“I’ve learned so much valuable information.”

“Very well laid out, she is funny, but gets to the point.”

“Best instruction that I have had on Udemy; and I have experienced some god ones.”

“Appreciate that she broke it down to three sections: newly in the job market, professional, and changing to a new industry.”

Resume writing skills are a comprehensive career boost

Since this course is solely focused on resume writing, it is a complete guide, giving you more in-depth guidance on the art of resume writing than other general courses available. After taking this course, you will be able to build a professional resume that will help you stand out from the crowd, getting your foot in the door and landing interviews.

There is no time like the present to take charge of your career. Take this course and start your job hunt in the most effective way.

See you inside the course!

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They help you with writing elements like

✍️showing, not telling

✍️manipulating narrative distance

✍️creating deeper interiority

✍️enriching characterization

✍️creating variety

✍️playing with tension

In this 60-minute webinar, you will learn what they are, when to use them, and the common mistakes to avoid with these tools. 

Plus, you will get:

❇️A PDF of the slides with examples
❇️A handout with more examples
❇️Links to more resources on this topic
❇️Exercises to practice the concept and my answers

This webinar was taught live to the women in the Quill & Cup writing community.

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You became an editor because you love perfecting prose, not because you wanted to juggle 15 different admin tasks for every single project.

Yet here you are—losing track of client deadlines, drowning in disorganized emails, and spending more time managing projects than actually editing them.

What if you could run your editing business with the same precision and flow as your best editorial work?

This comprehensive 70-minute training (50-minute webinar + 20-minute recorded Q&A) eliminates project management overwhelm and creates bulletproof systems that work on autopilot so you can focus on what you do best while your business runs smoothly behind the scenes.

Transform your project management in 70 Minutes:

• The Complete project pipeline—foolproof systems that ensure nothing falls through the cracks from first inquiry to final follow-up
• Inquiry to quote mastery—handle initial contact and pricing conversations that convert prospects into paying clients
• Seamless Client Onboarding—email management and project scheduling systems that set clear expectations from day one
• Efficient fditing workflows—document preparation and editing processes that maximize your productivity
• Professional project completion—finishing touches and follow-up strategies that generate repeat business and referrals
• Email management that actually works—template systems, organization methods, and automation that cut admin time by 75%
• Time management breakthrough—planning, scheduling, and tracking systems that help you work smarter, not harder

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Are you spending 2+ hours daily writing endless client emails, chasing down postponed projects, and managing communication chaos instead of doing the editing work you love?

Most freelancers lose 15–20 hours weekly to inefficient client management, time that could be spent on billable work or growing their business.

This comprehensive 55-minute webinar will transform how you interact with clients and streamline your entire management process.

What You'll Learn:

• • A solid client intake system—Prevent constant emailing and get off on the right foot
  • How to interact with clients in a professional but personal way–Create a relationship, not just a transaction
  • Email management mastery—Template systems, automated follow-ups, and organization methods that cut email time in half
  • A client action framework—Never miss follow-up actions or let client emails fall through the cracks again

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What if managing your freelance finances could be as straightforward as editing a well-structured document?

This comprehensive 60-minute webinar transforms financial chaos into a clear, manageable system so you can spend more time crafting brilliant content and less time wrestling with spreadsheets and tax anxiety.

Master your money in one hour:

• Software solutions that actually work—live demons of the best financial tools (with honest pros and cons for each)
• Foolproof bookkepping system—simple data entry methods, smart category setup, month-end processes, and tax-ready reports
• Tax strategy made simple—understand deductions you're missing, calculate what you actually owe, and never scramble at tax time again
• The payment formula —exactly how much to pay yourself and set aside for taxes (no guesswork required)

BONUS: Resources from my Financial Management toolkit

Everything you need to implement immediately:

• Complete Slide Deck with Real Examples—Step-by-step visual guides you can reference anytime
• Software Comparison Guide—detailed breakdown of pricing and features for every platform I recommend
• Exclusive Video Demo Library—my personal walkthroughs of each software option
• Tax Calculator Excel Workbook—-pre-built formulas to determine your exact federal effective tax rate
• Payment Planning Excel Workbook—automated calculations for monthly and quarterly tax payments

Stop letting financial confusion steal your creative energy and business confidence.

Join this training and transform from money-stressed to money-confident in just 60 minutes.  Your future self (and your accountant) will thank you.

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