Get your novel ready for readers.
Let me guess, you’ve…
✅ Read all the craft books.
✅ Taken more DIY writing classes than you can count.
✅ Signed up for every summit & virtual conference you can find.
…but somehow you’re no closer to actually finishing your book and sharing it with readers.
You want readers to love your book, but revision feels impossible.
You just need a revision process that feels doable, not overwhelming.
Learn to revise your book like an editor, so you can stop second-guessing every sentence and finally create a book you’re proud to share with the world.
As an editor, I see where my clients start—flat characters, saggy middles, and subplots that go nowhere.
But I also see where they end up: multi-book deals with big-5 publishers, self-published books with dozens of 5-star reviews, and most importantly, books they’re proud to share with their readers.
They didn’t need to be special or magical or born with natural talent.
They got feedback and support that allowed them to create an amazing book.
Now, I’ve taken the process I use with my editing clients and turned it into a step-by-step process you can use to turn your messy draft into a book readers actually buy, love, and recommend.
Here are a couple of those success stories in action…
Here’s what my students have to say…
Olivia was my editor and field guide through this manuscript. She understood the story I was telling from our very first conversation and helped me shape it into the best version it could be. She navigated my anxiety spirals and rambling emails with grace, and her input was invaluable on every page. She's a gem, the person in my corner I didn't know I needed until we met.
Karah Mina, Fantasy Romance Writer
Editing Client & RRR Student
In my 16-week live course, Reader Ready Revisions, you’ll use my 4-phase revision method to turn your draft into a reader-ready novel without spiraling or taking a sledgehammer to your book—no matter how messy it is right now.
I created this program to support writers through every step of the revision process.
I won’t just hand you a list of problems to solve; I’ll come alongside you so that we can brainstorm, strategize, and problem-solve together.
The best part? This program was built with the flexibility that writers need. No strict deadlines. No rigid writing “rules.” No scrambling to pull a submission together before you lose the chance to get feedback completely.
Just the support you need to create a process that works for you and stick with it until your revisions are done.
Here’s what my students have to say…
The Reader Ready Revisions course gave me the tools and a consistent framework for first analysing a draft in depth, and then formulating a plan to resolve all the problems discovered without getting stuck in my usual loop of "Ah but if I fix this, now I have an issue over there instead." Before, even when I tried to use a reverse outline, I didn't know what questions to ask beyond checking if “this sorts of feel off" which means beta-readers often ended up pointing out developmental problems later, when they're much more difficult to fix. The worksheets with all the questions were so helpful, and the additional handouts also make it very easy to refer back to the material.
Additionally, during the entire course, Olivia was always here, encouraging and helpfully answering questions. I'm really grateful that the course included her professional feedback. Her comments were thoughtful and constructive, often offering multiple options, all to help me tell the story I want to tell better. Now, I not only feel a lot more confident about tackling my current project, but also like I'm in a much better position to revise future novels, which I'm very excited about. To anyone else who's ever struggled with revising a novel, not knowing where to start, or how to organise the work: I cannot recommend this course highly enough.
L. Farland, SF & Fantasy Author
RRR Student
Here’s the plan:
Phase One: Visualize Your Finished Book (June 1st- June 21st)
By the end of phase one, you’ll know exactly what shelf your book belongs on, who it’s for, and what will make those readers love it — so you can stop revising in circles and start writing toward a clear target.
That looks like…
Profiling your ideal readers
Locking in your genre & subgenre
Drafting your dream 5-star review
Crafting a north-star blurb
Understanding your book’s job
Getting feedback on key assignments to make sure you’re 100% ready for phase two
Phase Two: Analyze Your Draft (June 22nd - July 12th)
By the end of phase two, you’ll know exactly what’s happening in your draft right now—the great, the not so great, and everything in between—so you can approach your revisions with focus and clarity.
That looks like…
Creating a snapshot of your story to simplify your revisions
Analyzing key elements of your manuscript with a step-by-step process based on the trends I saw in 50+ client novels.
Bite-sized lessons on conflict, character arcs, structure, and more!
Examples based on real, unrevised books so you can see what developmental issues look like on the page and how to fix them
Phase Three: Strategize Your Revisions (July 13th - August 9th)
By the end of phase three, you’ll know the root causes behind your draft’s biggest problems and have a clear, strategic plan to tackle every issue holding your book back.
That looks like…
Making strategic changes to your reverse outline first so you can test revisions in a fraction of the time it takes to revise your entire draft
Learning to address multiple issues at once so you can fix your whole book, not just individual elements
Feedback on your revised reverse outline so you can make sure your revision plan works before touching a single word in your manuscript
Phase Four: Revise Your Manuscript
In the final phase, you’ll follow your strategic plan, revising your novel scene-by-scene with the confidence that comes from knowing exactly what you’re fixing and why.
By the end, you’ll have turned your messy draft into a story you’re proud to share with the world.
That looks like…
Evaluating and rewriting scenes with a simple step-by-step process because your novel is only as strong as the sum of its parts (and scenes are those parts).
Using the work you’ve already done to revise efficiently and effectively.
Preparing to face the most common revision pitfalls in advance so they don’t trip you up later and knowing exactly what to expect in future rounds of editing.
Weekly accountability emails after the live course ends to help you keep your momentum going for the next year.
Feedback on 10k+ words of your revised manuscript so you know exactly what is and isn’t working in your story. The best part, this course is designed for flexibility. You’ll have 2+ years to submit your work so you never have to rush your revisions.
Here’s how you’ll learn in each phase of this course:
Group calls to extend your learning and get all your questions answered—no matter how specific (we’re here to workshop your specific story, after all)
Bite-sized video lessons full of specific examples & step-by-step guidance
Downloadable cheat sheets to reference as you work
Printable + editable worksheets to guide your analysis
Plus, learn your way with downloadable audio to listen on the go, captions for all videos, and printable, edited transcripts for each lesson
Plus, you’ll get these bonuses:
The Genre Research Walkthrough: The best way to understand what readers want is to see what they’re saying about books they already love. In this 30-min, over-the-shoulder walkthrough, I’ll show you how to use Amazon & Goodreads to research genre expectations and set reader experience goals.
Structure System Guide: Not sure which structure system is best for your book? I’ll walk you through the pros & cons of popular structure systems and my suggestions for picking the one that will work for your book.
Bonus Module - The 8 Elements of a Scene: In this bonus series, I’ll walk you through the eight elements of a scene. Plus, I’ll share annotated examples from published books in multiple genres so you can see varied examples of scenes that work because one size does NOT fit all.
Slack Community (100% Optional): Ask questions, get support, and chat with your fellow students. But don’t worry, there is NO peer feedback in this course so you get to spend 100% of your time focused on your writing.
Featured Testimonial
Working with Olivia has been one of the most important investments I’ve made in my novel. Her editorial eye is nothing short of exceptional: sharp, thoughtful, and deeply attuned to the heart of the story. Her attention to detail is outstanding, and her feedback is the perfect balance of direct and nurturing. She doesn’t just point out what needs work, she proposes solutions and helps you elevate what's already working well. I can say with full confidence that I won’t trust my future manuscripts with anyone else.
Maddison Dawn,
Editing Client
Hi, I’m Olivia, and I help writers!
Once upon a time, I was an English & Reading teacher, trying my best to turn struggling students into confident writers.
Then, I started writing fiction and realized that everything I was teaching my students was the opposite of what professional writers were actually doing to succeed.
Now, I help fiction writers unlearn the misconceptions keeping them stuck and master the skills that actually matter to their success.
After helping over 50 writers as a developmental editor & book coach, I’ve poured everything I know about teaching and supporting writers into this group program so you can turn your writing dreams into a reality.
Reader Ready Revisions IS for you if…
✅ You write genre/commercial fiction and want to create high-quality books worthy of your future readers
✅ You have a draft that’s at least 75% done
✅ You’re willing to do the hard work to make your book great, not just looking for shortcuts to become a bestseller overnight (spoiler alert: those don’t actually exist!)
Reader Ready Revisions is not for you if…
❌ You write memoir, creative non-fiction, or literary fiction. I still want you to succeed, but I’m not the right editor or teacher for these genres.
❌ Your draft is less than 75% done. Don’t worry, I’m running this program again in the future and I’ll be here when you’re ready.
❌ You want someone to do this work for you. No sweat if that’s you, just check out my editing services instead.
Here’s what my students have to say…
Reader Ready Revisions simply started me looking at the tasks one at a time, and each step was introduced in a timely manner so that the writer sticks to the process at-hand, instead of wandering off down rabbit holes before seeing the WHOLE picture.
Something else one should know about this workshop: You get a gem in Olivia. She is a natural educator as well as a genuine and experienced support system for each writer, no matter how different their projects. Despite my moving more slowly due to outside distractions, she has remained a source of inspiration and a fount of knowledge. Her attitude encourages me to keep moving forward.
Sunny Peace
RRR Student
This isn’t another DIY course that you’ll forget you signed up for.
When you join Reader Ready Revisions, you’ll walk away with…
A personalized vision of success—no more generic advice about what “good” books do. We’re defining greatness for your genre, your readers, and your goals.
A revision process customized to the way you work best.
Actionable feedback on key phase one assignments, your revised reverse outline, and 10,000+ words of your manuscript.
Confidence in yourself as a writer so you never have to worry that you’re making your book worse.
Support through every mental block and revision pitfall that comes up along the way.
Ongoing email-based support so you don’t have to struggle alone when the course ends.
A coach rooting for your success and a community of writer friends cheering you on from the sidelines.
Here’s what Reader Ready Revisions students are saying…
The next cohort starts in October.
Apply now and revise with confidence!
Everyone who joins Reader Ready Revisions will get:
Lifteime access to all 5 modules & bonus lessons ($497 value)
16 weeks of live support + 14 group calls ($1,300 value)
Feedback on your reverse outline ($97 value)
Feedback on 10,000 words of your manuscript ($320 value)
One year of email-based support after the live course ends ($400 value)
Bought separately, these services would cost $2,614.
But you can enroll in Reader Ready Revisions for just $996.
Payment plans available starting at $170/mo.
Want feedback on your entire book?
Ugrade to Extra Support and add…
A revision evaluation - my feedback on your entire revised draft up to 150,000 words ($1,500 value)
Feedback on a second reverse outline ($97 value)
4× 30-min 1:1 coaching calls with Olivia ($140 value)
Total value = $4,351
Your investment = $2,496.
Payment plans available starting at $420/mo.
Featured Testimonials
Ready to join the next cohort of Reader Ready Revisions?
The next cohort starts October 5th.
Just fill out the short fit-check form below, and I’ll be in touch within 24 hours to let you know if Reader Ready Revisions is the right fit for you, right now.
Want to talk it out before joining? Book a call with me!
Frequently Asked Questions
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No, but that’s intentional.
One of my main goals is to make revision manageable and for you to actually finish this course. To me, that means releasing content on a schedule that pushes you to do the work for each step, without expecting you to work on your book 24/7.
Here is a sample of the module release schedule from the Spring/Summer 2026 cohort:
Welcome Module: Instant Access
Module One: June 1st (official course start date)
Module Two: June 22nd
Module Three: July 13th
Module Four: August 10th
Module Five: August 31st
Cohort Ends: September 25th
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This isn’t your average DIY course.
It’s a high-touch done-WITH-you course that includes extensive, personalized feedback from me.
The Ultimate Support tier includes feedback on your entire manuscript. I’ve set a per-cohort limit to ensure I have enough time, mental space, and schedule flexibility to give excellent feedback to every student who enrolls.
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Coaching calls are Sundays at 3:00pm Eastern (NY/USA).
Can’t attend live? You’ll be able to presubmit questions, and replays will be posted by 8pm Eastern on the day of the call.
We’ll meet 14 times over the course of the program, but we’ll also take breaks at the end of each month. During those times, I’ll still be available for questions in Slack and via email.
Here is a sample coaching call schedule from a previous cohort:
June
6/4: Call #1: Orientation, Intros, Why
6/11: Call #2: Genre Questions
6/18: Call #3: Blurb Workshop
6/25: Call #4: Reverse Outline Troubleshooting
6/29-7/3: Integration Week, No Calls (first week of July instead of last week of June because I’m off this week)
July
7/9: Call #5: Using our module one goals to analyze
7/16: Call #6: Revisions Big & Small
7/23: Call #7: Open Q&A
7/27-7/31: Integration Week, No Calls (may swap with week of 7/20 if I end up attending a conference that week)
August
8/6: Call #8: Review & Refine Outline WS
8/13: Call #9: Rewrite a Movie WS (scene writing exercise)
8/20: Call #10: Scene Revision WS
8/24-8/28: Integration Week, No Calls
September
9/3: Call #11: Scene Hot Seats
9/10: Call #12: Open Q&A
9/17: Call #13: Comprehensive Revision Plan + Open Q+A
9/24: Call #14: Celebration + Next Steps
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Peer feedback is great, but it’s also time-consuming. That’s why this course is built around professional feedback.
You don’t have to read anyone else’s work, and you don’t have to submit to your peers, at all, ever.
If you make a writer friend and decide to trade pages, great; you can do that outside the course. It’s just not something we’ll do within Reader Ready Revisions.
The Slack community is also 100% optional. While it’s a great place to interact and ask questions, you can also use email, and no core content will be delivered via Slack.
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If your book is over 150,000 words:
Great! I love working with epic-length books.
If you need more words, you’ll have the option to add extra words for your revision evaluation for an extra fee. That option is only available for Extra Support.
If your book is shorter:
That’s great too! Just know that 150k is the cap for a single manuscript. You cannot submit multiple projects for feedback and you will not be refunded if your manuscript is under the threshold. But don’t worry, you’re still saving hundreds compared to purchasing these services individually.
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First, you’ll get short written responses to the following phase one assignments:
your why & point
your north-star blurb
your ideal reader profile
your genre expectations research.
Then, you’ll get detailed comments on your revised reverse outline & a short written summary of my feedback.
You’ll also get comments on 10,000 words of your manuscript & a short editorial letter summarizing my feedback. Basically, it’s a mini version of a developmental edit without the book map.
If you upgrade to Extra Support, you’ll also get an additional manuscript evaluation of your full draft (up to 150,000 words) after you revise the whole thing.
That round of feedback will include a detailed editorial letter explaining what is and isn’t working in your updated draft.
If you would like commments on your manuscript at this stage, you can upgrade for an additional fee.
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Absolutely not!
I created this course to incorporate the best parts of live & self-paced courses. That means you get the instructor guidance & feedback of a live course + the flexibility of a self-paced course.
The Essential Support & Extra Support tiers have 2 years from the end of the course to submit their reverse outline & manuscript pages (deadline = 9/24/2028) and the Ultimate Support tier has 3 years (deadline = 9/24/2029).
Need even more time? If extenuating circumstances prevent you from finishing on time, extension requests can be granted on a case-by-case basis.
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This course was designed for writers of commercial fiction only.
That means all genre fiction (e.g., fantasy, romance, science fiction, mystery, thriller, etc.) and general fiction written for a broad audience (e.g., women’s fiction or historical fiction).
This course is NOT designed for literary fiction, memoir, or creative nonfiction. If you aren’t sure whether you’re a good fit for the course, please fill out the short application above and I’ll let you know if you & your book are a good fit.
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You’ll get lifetime access to the course content (recorded video lessons, worksheets, cheat sheets, etc.). That means you can come back to review the course content over-and-over again as you revise future books.
Certain course benefits do expire (e.g., coaching calls, feedback, email-based support, etc.). Please see the descriptions above for the duration and deadlines associated with each of these live elements.
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Yes! My goal is for this course to fit your life in every way.
Note: All prices are in USD.
The course costs $996 and has the following payment options:
Full Pay ($996)
2x Payments ($500 each)
4x Payments ($250 each)
6x Payments ($170 each)
Extra Support costs $2,496 and has the following payment options:
Full Pay ($2,496)
2x Payments ($1,250 each)
4x Payments ($625 each)
6x Payments ($420 each)
In addition to the payment plans above, I have also enabled third party split pay options, which enable extended payment plans for all tiers. Please review the terms & requirements of these services carefully to make sure this option is right for you.
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Reader Ready Revisions is a cohort-based coaching program. The next round starts October 5th, 2026 and the session after that won’t start until February 2027.