The Purpose-Full Writer
MASTERMIND
This MASTERMIND is for you if:
- You are ready to commit to 14 weeks of intense teaching and application of that teaching to a current or new project
- You want help with story and sentence structure; pacing; subplots; deepening your readers' experience; stronger dialogue; organizational and research strategies; AND MORE
- A toolkit to turn to for your current and future projects that applies to all genres, including fiction and non-fiction
- Have a story to tell...and you want to tell it well
THEN this is the MASTERMIND for you!

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Click here to register your interest in securing a spot for the next mastermind that begins the week of September 8, 2025 (exact date and time to be determined).
We will contact you to collect a $100 deposit, but if you prefer to pay the full fee of $650 to ensure your spot, we will BONUS you with 2 personal (not group) 45-minute coaching sessions at times and dates of your choosing according toĀ ailability.
During our 60-90 minutes together online every other week, you will discover community and connection. We will share successes and wins, and we won't ignore the losses and the struggles. This will be a very real mastermind.
We will explore how to deepen your readers' experience through the use of poetic writing, metaphors, similes, and juxtaposition in original ways.
We will discuss why outlines are important, and why even pantsers can benefit from having a roadmap from beginning to end, without stifling creativity.
We will draw on Coach Donna's 20+ years experience to craft compelling scene and chapter openings and hooks.
We will discuss subplots, characterization, sentence structure, writing tools, organizational and research strategies, and more.
What will YOU get?Ā
- 7 online coaching sessions in a group setting
- Opportunities to connect inside and outside of the class
- A toolkit that will equip you to write easier, faster, and better from the first lesson
What do we ASK?
- YOU to commit to doing the assignments and homework
- YOU to show up and participate as you're able, and to view the recordings when you can't
Still not convinced? Check out the credentials of Coach Donna...

Donna Schlachter is a multi-published author of more than 60 books, as well as a Certified Book Coach. She delights in helping folks write and share their stories. With more than 20 years of publishing experience, she has likely been where you are. Donna has been married for 26 years, has two adult children and 11 grands, and loves oil painting Bob Ross style. She lives in Colorado with her hubby and their two cats, who think they rule the roost.