Build Your Book
Build Your Book Month
Outline your entire novel in just one month
Every writer’s process is different, but whether you love detailed plans or prefer to discover the story as you go, having a flexible roadmap can make the writing journey smoother.
This October, join bestselling author Becca Day and a line-up of expert workshop leaders for a month of step-by-step guidance that will help you shape your story idea into a clear, usable outline that works with your writing style.
Across 8 interactive online workshops, you’ll…
Turn your spark of an idea into a strong, workable concept
Shape characters, worlds, and arcs that drive the plot forward
Build a flexible outline that balances structure with creative freedom
It’s plotting… made bingeworthy!
Build Your Book Month is free for Premium Members. Not a Premium Member? You haven’t missed out! You can join our Flex plan for £30 if you only want access for Build Your Book Month — remember you can cancel after your first month.
In addition to the workshops, you’ll also receive replays (so no worries if you miss one live), written transcripts of each session, post workshop forums to chat and share work and TONS of extra bonuses worth over £1,000!
Learn plotting secrets from “been there, done that” experts
Wish you could sit down with a published author (or group of authors) who know exactly how to plot out a successful novel?
That’s exactly what you get with Build Your Book Month. Take a look at the line-up for this year.
Designing Characters that Drive the Plot with Liz Monument
Great stories grow from great characters. Learn how to build plots around your protagonist’s goals and flaws, while creating supporting characters who raise the stakes and keep readers hooked.
Structuring Scenes that Build Momentum with Harry Bingham
Every scene should move your story forward. Discover the key ingredients of a strong scene and learn how to stack them so your outline gathers pace and purpose from start to finish.
Multiple POVs Without the Chaos with Becca Day
Writing from more than one perspective? Learn how to outline multiple points of view so each drives the story, fits seamlessly into the structure, and avoids confusion or clutter.
Worldbuilding that Serves the Plot with Madeline Dyer
Too much worldbuilding can bury your story. This workshop shows you how to focus on the elements that matter, weaving them into your outline without slowing the pace.
Mapping the Emotional Journey with Laura Starkey
A story isn’t just about events. It’s about how they change your character. Learn how to outline your novel by pairing external plot beats with an emotional arc that delivers heart as well as action.
Outlining for Pacing with Graham Bartlett
A strong outline balances action and breathing space. Learn how to plan with pacing in mind, so your story never drags, never rushes, and always keeps readers turning pages.
Building Your Book with Becca Day
Bring everything together into a complete outline. Explore different outlining methods and leave with a personalized roadmap that’s ready to carry you into drafting.
Join for just Build Your Book Month
£30.00
- Attend all live online events for 30 days
- Rolling monthly subscription
- Cancel any time
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£150.00/year
Our most popular membership plan. Get unlimited access to all our content & tools, well beyond Build Your Book Month, with a one-year subscription.
- Take professional-level video courses
- Attend all live online events
- Watch 280+ hours of writing masterclasses
- Find your dream agent through AgentMatch
- Get your query letter reviewed by our expert in-house team
- No cancellation within the first 12 months
Pay for a year’s membership in monthly instalments
£15.00/month
Our most popular membership plan. Get unlimited access to all our content & tools, well beyond Build Your Book Month, with a one-year subscription.
- Take professional-level video courses
- Attend all live online events
- Watch 280+ hours of writing masterclasses
- Find your dream agent through AgentMatch
- Get your query letter reviewed by our expert in-house team
- One-year recurring subscription paid in 12 monthly instalments of £15
- No cancellation within each 12 month period
Premium Membership at a glance
Jericho Writers Premium Membership gives you access to:
Weekly Online Events
280+ Masterclasses
Professional Level Video Courses
AgentMatch
Expert Member Advice and Community
Exclusive Discounts
Frequently asked
questions
Can I attend the events without being a Premium Member?
No, Build Your Book Month events are for our Premium Members only. However, you can come along to our first event for free by registering here.
To join, you can purchase one of our membership options. If you would just like to join just for Build Your Book Month, you can purchase a Flex Membership for £30. Once the month is up, you’re free to cancel (though we hope you’ll stay!). Please be aware if you choose the Flex membership option and wish to cancel after one month, we recommend purchasing on 1 October to ensure you get the full Build Your Book Month experience before your 30 day access ends. It’s more cost effective to join us for a whole year, which you can do here.
I’m not based in the UK. Will Build Your Book Month still be worth it for me?
Yes, absolutely. Most events are held at 19:00 BST/GMT but if you can’t make them live, you can always watch on replay. We have members from all over the world and would love for you to join us.
I already have the plot for my novel ready to go. Will the events be right for me?
Yes, definitely. You’ll have the chance to share what you’re working on with us, and your fellow members, before you move forward with your project so that you can polish things up as much as possible.
What genres are suitable for taking part in Build Your Book Month?
Build Your Book Month is primarily aimed at writers working on novels of all genres and age categories. We’ll be working on our stories from the beginning right through to the end as well as looking at emotional journeys, characters, structure, and more. If you are writing creative non-fiction, we think Build Your Book Month will be suitable, but perhaps not for other types of non-fiction.
What’s included in my Premium Membership?
Your Premium Membership includes unlimited access to:
- 280+ hours of Masterclasses; quick tips and replays of past events and workshops, covering all parts of writing, publishing and marketing.
- Video Courses. Learn all aspects of writing, publishing and marketing from the experts with our online video courses. Topics covered include Getting Published, Self-Publishing, Novel Writing and more.
- Weekly Live Events. Watch live via webinar or catch up later. Simply register for events you like the look of to get a link to watch live in your inbox.
- AgentMatch. Our database of every literary agent in the UK, US, Canada and Australia, that makes searching for agents so much easier.
- Expert Member Advice. Get free feedback from our team on your query letter or book a call for support.
- Feedback Friday. Get priority access to feedback from our founder, Harry Bingham, in our weekly feedback sessions.
- Exclusive Discounts. Get 10% off many of our services including Editorial services, Agent One-to-Ones, and select Tutored Courses.
What are the different membership options?
We offer two types of membership – Free and Premium.
Free Membership: join our global community of writers on Townhouse and be the first to hear the latest news with writing newsletters from the Jericho Writers’ Team.
We offer two membership plans for Premium Membership:
Annual Premium Membership: This is an annual subscription. You can choose to pay in one upfront payment or in 12 monthly instalments. For the full terms and conditions, please see here.
Premium Flex Membership: This monthly subscription option gives you full access to our Premium Membership and renews automatically every month for £30, unless you cancel. It can be cancelled at any time, unlike the Annual Premium Membership.
Please be aware that if you intend to use a Flex Membership to just access Build Your Book Month and cancel before the month ends, your access will be limited to 30 days after purchase. You must cancel your flex membership if you do not wish to continue beyond the 30 days, as it is a rolling subscription and will automatically renew.
What happens if I upgraded from a Free Member to the Premium Membership?
Your login details will remain the same. Now as a Premium Member you can access all elements of your membership via your Dashboard or the My Jericho menu. Your Townhouse posts, groups, forums, messages, and friends will be available to you as before.
Can I change from a Premium Flex membership to an Annual Premium Membership?
If you subscribed to Jericho Writers as a Premium Flex for a month and have decided to switch to an Annual Premium Membership (pay upfront or monthly instalments), please follow these steps:
- Go to ‘My Jericho’ in the top right corner of your screen and select ‘My Account’ from the menu.
- Click on ‘Subscriptions’ in the drop-down menu.
- Click on ‘View’ your active subscription and then on ‘Cancel.’
- Now that your previous subscription is cancelled, you can re-join. You can do so by selecting Annual Premium Membership on the Join Us page.
Once you have completed the transaction, your new annual membership should begin automatically and will renew every 12 months.
I’m a Premium Member and I can’t register for the events.
Make sure you are logged in with the account associated with your membership. You can login here and then return to the Build Your Book Month page. If you are still having issues, please email us at info@jerichowriters.com.