Idea to Manuscript Programme

Have you been carrying a book idea inside you for years? Maybe you’ve jotted down notes, outlined a few chapters, or talked about it over coffee, but the manuscript still isn’t written.

This 12-week programme is designed to change all that. It’s a practical, intensive container to take you from scattered thoughts to a structured, complete second draft. Now is the perfect time to make good on that promise to yourself.

What’s included:

Six one-hour 1:1 virtual sessions

Together, we’ll shape your idea into a compelling, well-structured book tailored to your ideal reader and the needs your book will meet. These sessions are equal parts creative strategy and practical planning, planting your creative seed and letting it bloom.

Weekly chapter deadlines + accountability

Each week, you’ll submit a chapter based on our agreed schedule, which will keep you accountable. I’ll offer light feedback as you go, giving you enough to keep you confidently on track without overwhelming your momentum.

Full manuscript developmental edit

Once all chapters are complete, I’ll conduct a full developmental edit of your manuscript. You’ll receive detailed, tangible feedback to help you strengthen any sections that need reworking, so you’re not left wondering what’s working and what isn’t.

By the end of the programme, you’ll have:

• A complete, revised draft of your manuscript

• A clear understanding of your book’s structure, purpose, and reader

• The confidence and clarity to take your next steps—whether that’s polishing your manuscript further, finding an agent, or preparing a proposal for publishers

The Investment: €3,000

Email me at elaine@elaineoneill.ie for more information and availability.