Here's the Problem:

You need to boil your 80,000+ word manuscript down to a short and punchy summary. How on earth are you supposed to do that when you've got multiple characters, multiple plotlines, and multiple themes being explored? Sooner or later, no matter which publishing model you choose, you'll need to tell readers what your book is about. Traditional Publishing Model? You'll need to query an agent using a one-sentence pitch (25 words), and a 300-word plot summary. Indie Publishing Model? You'll need a one-sentence pitch (25 words) and a back cover blurb (100 words). Sound impossible? It took me 11 years to discover how to do it. You can learn it in less than an hour.

Here's the Solution:

The solution lies in THE HOOK FORMULA. It's the method I developed for boiling an entire book down into the 3 tools every writer needs. Using just 8 KEY INGREDIENTS — which you already have — you can easily develop: 👉 an eye-popping one-sentence pitch 👉 an irresistible plot paragraph for a query letter 👉 an OMG-I-have-to-read-this back over blurb No sales skills needed.

Meet Your Instructor

Valerie Francis is a bestselling author, story editor and co-host of the Story Nerd podcast. Valerie teaches women, who write in all genres, how to craft a book so good that it hooks a reader on page one and never lets them go. Her mission is to show writers that story theory is a valuable tool that can — and will — help them write more, not less.

Curriculum

2 Chapters · 3 Lessons

  1. 1
    1. What's your book about? Free preview
    2. (Included in full purchase)

      The Formula & Its 8 Key Ingredients

  2. 2
    1. (Included in full purchase)

      AI Disclaimer

This is why we do what we do.

We explain story theory in a way that's easy to understand and use because for us, there's no greater buzz than seeing authors finally writing the books of their dreams.

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Working with Valerie has been the BEST decision and investment with respect to writing my first book. From the very beginning, she not only ignited a spark in my manuscript, but she reignited the spark within myself.
Kel D.

Author

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I have learned about the craft of writing and the industry from attending Melanie’s classes. Her broad skills have been an asset to me.
Rebecca S.

Author

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I just wish I had discovered Valerie years ago. I think a lot of the mistakes I made along the way and just getting that first draft down I mean, I think I had to do that just to get it out. But I think if I understood story well a little bit more as I was doing it, it would have saved me a lot of time. Valerie is the best.
Kathy M.

Author

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There is no one better at talking story theory in applicable and relevant terms than Valerie Francis.
J.W. Judge

Author

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Valerie saw the problems with my manuscript but unlike me, she managed to work around them. What a relief! Some of these things I've been thinking about for years now.
Vanessa A.

Author

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I'm so impressed with Valerie's work ethic and her dedication to the craft. It started with what she's invested in going to study in New York and L.A. to become a better writer, and then her years of honing her skill to help other writers. Having read her novel Masquerade, I can say her writing is not only solid, but her execution of a compelling and unputdownable read is impeccable. It's obvious she really knows story.
Mark Leslie Lefebvre

Stark Reflections Podcast

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Valerie is a phenomenal person to learn from. She thinks very deeply about story.
Julie Strauss

Best Book Ever Podcast

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I have listened to many of the Story Nerd podcasts and I think Valerie and Melanie are superb. They are my go-to Story Guru Duo. Their stuff is exciting and entertaining but hits the sweet spot of useful information.
Caroline L.

Author

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Melanie gave me confidence that my book would be free of errors and look professional when published. I would highly recommend Melanie to anyone.
T.M. Rosevere

Author

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Rewatching the recording of "Hook Your Reader in 10 Pages or less" by Valerie Francis today, I had a breakthrough on making the antagonists of my WIP more interesting.
Roger A-G.

Author

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I’ve known and have worked with Val for years, and I can honestly say, she knows more about how stories work than just about anyone I know. She's serious about the writing craft, and about explaining story theory in a way that writers can understand and use. Writers have a lot to learn from her.
J. Thorn

founder of TheAuthorLife.com

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Melanie is one of my most trusted critique partners and I value her insights over anyone else’s.
Yvonne M.

Author

Do yourself a favour.

You've put a lot of hard work into your story. Now get people to read it. 

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