A book map is an overview of a book that helps writers analyze a manuscript, chapter by chapter and scene by scene. It’s a powerful way to get the distance you need to see a book the way a reader will and work on a book at any stage of the creative process. In this class, you’ll learn how to create a book map for picture books, chapter books, middle-grade, YA, and adult novels; diagnose and solve problems regarding plot, character development, theme, and more; and use the book mapping process throughout the development of the book.

I first gave this class as a keynote for SCBWI, and I’ve been teaching a month-long version for EFA for several years. Now you can understand book mapping and how it applies to your work in less than an hour, plus you’ll get a handy dandy workbook!