How To Write A Novel Based On Your Life And Get It Published

Learn every step of the process to write your hit semi-autobiographical novel - from concept through getting it published - with New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Corso!

PLUS! You'll receive a copy of the first chapter to Suzanne's NY Times best-selling novel BROOKLYN STORY and prologue to her novel SUITE LIFE!

***Flexible Learning: if you cannot attend any of the sessions live don't worry - you will be sent the links to the recordings of each session within 48 hours of the live session and you will have direct access to Suzanne on email to ask her any questions so you can keep up at your own pace and schedule.***

Payment plans available - contact edu@stage32.com for details

Oftentimes, the best fictional stories are based on your own truth. Writing a novel based on your own life has been a pathway to success for authors for decades. Readers and publishers can’t seem to get enough of real people’s stories as expressed in a novel.

However, while the best autobiographical novels are effortless to read, they require an incredible amount of work to properly structure, get out onto the page and ultimately deliver to the world. Writing your own story as a novel can seem daunting. Where do you start? What should you include and what should you not? How do you develop a strong point-of-view and all your characters to reflect a version of reality that fits into a narrative story? And, once you’ve finished your novel, how do you get it published?

In this exclusive Stage 32 4-part class, you will learn how to approach your own semi-autobiographical novel - from the why of your story, to developing your characters, to the outlining and editing and revisions process and, finally, how to work with agents and publishers.

Teaching you how to execute your novel is NYT bestselling author Suzanne Corso, whose critically acclaimed novels about her own life’s journey, BROOKLYN STORY, THE SUITE LIFE, and HELLO HOLLYWOOD, have all been published with Simon & Schuster. Suzanne has also produced for the New York and London stages, has executive produced two documentaries, and has written the successful children’s book SAMMY AND SUE GO GREEN TOO. She was a contributing TV Film Correspondent to THE TODAY SHOW on NBC, as well as a columnist for Downtown Magazine and Hamptons Magazine, and is currently working on a three-picture deal for her best-selling novel trilogy. Suzanne is excited to share her vast wealth of knowledge on the craft and business of writing your own semi-autobiographical novel exclusively with the Stage 32 community.

Over 4 interactive sessions, Suzanne will teach you how to identify which parts of your story are best for the novel, how to craft a compelling story, and how to iterate on your work with notes from editors and publishers. You will walk away from this course with the skillset you need to write your novel and have a solid start to your work with assignments catered to your specific piece. If you’re ready to write your novel based on any of your life's experiences, this class is a must!

PLUS! You’ll receive an exclusive copy of the first chapter of Suzanne’s best-selling novel BROOKLYN STORY and more!

Praise for Suzanne's Stage 32 Teaching

"...I've been saying I wanted to write my book for years now and learning from Suzanne has solidified my game plan - I'm going to start today! I'm glad I learned from her before. There's so much I didn't know about the craft and business of writing novels." - Melissa M.

"I've had one book published and have to say, I learned a ton from Suzanne. She's a great teacher and a fantastic writer." - Phil G.

"Suzanne is amazing. Seriously. She knows her stuff and isn't afraid to share it, which is refreshing for people who are successful in entertainment. Love her!" - Kaitlin B.