Writers
Draft Builder Phase 3: Finishing the Draft
This four-week, beginner-friendly program guides writers through completing their manuscript by refining the plot, crafting a strong climax and ending, and clarifying next steps, with focused feedback to ensure emotional payoff, narrative resolution, and a clear path forward after the draft is complete.
Member$856.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Guest$1,070.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Meeting Times
- Mon, 5/11/2026 12:00 AM - 05/31/2026 12:00 AM
Mon, 5/11/2026 - Mon, 6/8/2026
About
Our Writing Coach series, Draft Builder, is a three-month series split into three different phases, Foundation and Story Blueprint, Drafting, and Finishing the Draft to help writers at any stage of their writing process. In each phase, a writer will work one-on-one with Writing Coach Chrystal Lester to get the most out of the coaching experience.
The third phase, Finishing the Draft, focuses on helping writers bring their story to a satisfying conclusion while maintaining momentum through the final stretch. Writers revisit and refine their outline, complete the bulk of the manuscript, and focus on writing a strong climax and meaningful resolution. Throughout this phase, targeted feedback helps ensure the story delivers emotional payoff, clear pacing, and a cohesive ending.
In the final weeks, writers complete their draft, reflect on the work as a whole, and begin planning what comes next. This phase includes guidance on revision options, editing paths, and publishing considerations, along with space to acknowledge the accomplishment of finishing a draft. By the end of Phase 3, writers leave with a completed manuscript and a clear, confident plan for moving forward.
Each phase will include: a weekly 60-minute call or an in-person meet-up on Bainbridge Island with Chrystal, and daily email/chat support.
(Previous coaching phases are not a prerequisite to this class.)
The third phase, Finishing the Draft, focuses on helping writers bring their story to a satisfying conclusion while maintaining momentum through the final stretch. Writers revisit and refine their outline, complete the bulk of the manuscript, and focus on writing a strong climax and meaningful resolution. Throughout this phase, targeted feedback helps ensure the story delivers emotional payoff, clear pacing, and a cohesive ending.
In the final weeks, writers complete their draft, reflect on the work as a whole, and begin planning what comes next. This phase includes guidance on revision options, editing paths, and publishing considerations, along with space to acknowledge the accomplishment of finishing a draft. By the end of Phase 3, writers leave with a completed manuscript and a clear, confident plan for moving forward.
Each phase will include: a weekly 60-minute call or an in-person meet-up on Bainbridge Island with Chrystal, and daily email/chat support.
(Previous coaching phases are not a prerequisite to this class.)
Project
Meeting dates and times will be arranged between student and instructor.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Fill out the Accommodation Request Form before any class for which you require an accommodation. Email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org if you have any questions.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. BARN is not an allergen-free facility. If you have concerns, please email info@bainbridgebarn.org.
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