April Dávila

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April Davila - Author

YES, YOU CAN FINISH YOUR NOVEL!

You have a story to tell, but there are so many aspects to writing that sometimes you feel overwhelmed... plot, structure, character development, world building, and point of view, not to mention the finer points of diction, descriptions, and dialogue. Sometimes it feels like you're so far from finished that you might never get to "the end." 

It can be frustrating sometimes. I know. I've been there.

That's why we created the

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PATH TO PUBLICATION

This program is designed for writers who have at least 20,000 words of a novel and are aiming for traditional publication.

It includes support at every level including daily writing sessions, weekly Mastermind Q&As, monthly feedback on your pages, quarterly private coaching sessions, and comprehensive notes on your completed manuscript.

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GET ALL THE SUPPORT YOU NEED IN ONE PLACE

TELL YOUR BEST STORY

We believe deeply that fiction matters and your voice deserves to be heard. That's why we're committed to helping you write the best possible version of your story through craft lessons, personalized feedback, and one-on-one coaching.

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WITHOUT ALL THE GUESS WORK

The Path to Publication program guides you through the entire process of writing your novel, while building your presence as an author so that when your work is published you already have a growing audience of readers.

TO LAND A PUBLISHING DEAL

With the Path to Publication, we aim to land you an agent who will represent you in the marketplace and manage the business side of publication so you can focus on being a writer.

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LEARN MORE

Book a time to talk with us about this unique program. If it's not a good fit for where you're at with your writing, we will happily recommend other resources.

Let's talk!

LET'S GET SPECIFIC - WHAT'S INCLUDED?

THE SAVVY FICTION WRITER'S FIELD GUIDE

Start your journey off right with the Savvy Fiction Writer's Field Guide. This 5-week intensive course the covers both craft and mindset to set you up for success in the months ahead. This course is a total game changer.

A $1,850 VALUE

DETAILED NOTES ON MONTHLY PAGES

Once a month you will turn in the pages you've written (up to 12,500 words - roughly 50 pages) for supportive feedback in the form of detailed line edits.

A $3,600 VALUE

AUTHOR PLATFORM VIP PROGRAM

Enjoy a truly unique and powerful VIP experience when we build out your website, newsletter and social media presence in one day.

A $2,450 VALUE

FULL MANUSCRIPT REVIEW

Submit your finished draft for a full manuscript review including both line and story edits. Members of Path to Publication get priority scheduling for manuscript reviews.

A $4,500 VALUE*

*based on 90,000 word manuscript

PITCH PERFECT QUERY BOOTCAMP

While we edit your manuscript, you get access to course materials that guide you through the process of writing a kick-ass query letter that will grab the attention of agents.

A $1,200 VALUE

AND SO MUCH MORE

In addition to the above, you get support in ways that are hard to put a dollar value on:

  • daily writing sessions with our amazing community of writers
  • weekly support at our Mastermind Q&A sessions
  • morning check-ins via text to keep you motivated and on task
  • a book on craft delivered to your door every month
  • a library of Scrivener tutorials
  • an ever-expanding collection of meditations created specifically for writers

YES YOU CAN FINISH YOUR NOVEL!

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April Davila

If you're having trouble finishing your novel, you are not alone... 

When I first started out I was working full time and had two little kids. I wasted a lot of time on things that I didn't need to do, classes that didn't really help, and books that never got to the point, but you know what? Over the course of a decade, I gradually figured out a lot of things.

I finished the book. I found an agent. I wrote a second (far more complex) novel in a fraction of the time it took me to write the first. A short story I wrote was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. My first novel won the WILLA Award for Women Writing the West.

In short, everything is different now. I've trained myself to engage, at will, in a deep state of focus that helps me to be super creative and productive. Writing is still challenging, but in a fun way. I absolutely love what I do and I've made it my mission to help other writers land in the same place - in far less time. Give me nine months and I will make you a writer.

LET'S TALK ABOUT HOW I CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR WRITING

LET'S TALK ABOUT YOUR WRITING

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TESTIMONIALS

I've taken classes, worked with beta readers, been part of several writing groups, and even hired other editors, but I've never gotten feedback that was as useful and supportive as what I received from April.

Michelle S.

What's really been good about working with April is the continuity of a daily process. Writing daily keeps the story running in my head, and I find myself working out issues that have come up earlier in my writing practice, even when I'm not actually writing. I jot down ideas and solutions as I go about my regular day, and I 'm loving this writing life. Thank you, April!

Meredith

Working with April has changed my outlook on getting my novel finished, and has given me renewed energy, enthusiasm and commitment to my writing practice... Before working with April, I had all but given up hope that I could finish my novel, much less get an agent and get my book published. Then, after signing on to a 12 week intensive writing term, with April checking in with me 5 days a week, and available for support, I have managed to make so much greater progress towards completion than I ever did over the past many many years.

Mayer

April is a thoughtful, considerate, fun, gentle, and genuine ally in this challenging, meaningful quest. No "magic recipes," no demanded "steps for success," just really thoughtful help and guidance.

Marjie

Writing isn’t a struggle for me. It’s kinda what I always want to be doing, but life gets in the way. A kid comes in or there’s some emergency and then I’m out of the writing zone and I just forget it. With this program I could lock the door and tell the kids “it’s going to be one hour.” I’d get it done for the day and it just became a habit… I’d recommend April’s program for any writer looking to get that first draft on the page. With the discipline and the feedback from the classmates, you can’t help but succeed. If you’re debating whether to take April’s class, you must. She will inspire you on a daily basis to get your but in the chair and do your writing and be creative and unlock all of your potential.

Eric

Even though I don't meditate regularly, practicing mindfulness before writing puts my mind in the present. It helps me to decompress and put away guilty thoughts of what I feel I should be doing, like cleaning, or cooking… The thoughtful and thought-provoking feedback I received from my workshop group gave me the confidence to continue writing. It encouraged me and it gave me the positive critiquing I absolutely needed. Most of all it gave me a community, one who inspired me to try to meditate, read and write each day - to make each a habit. Thank you April! I have grown as a writer and am on my journey to finish my story.

Renee

I stumbled upon April's course... somehow. I was about ten minutes into retiring from my day job and turning to my writing full-time. However I found her, I got extremely lucky when I did. She's a thoughtful, considered, fun, gentle, and genuine ally in this challenging, meaningful quest. Before working with April I really wasn't sure where to even focus my energies. Her course helped me determine that for myself. No "magic recipes," no demanded "steps for success," just really thoughtful help and guidance.

Marjie

April did a great job of creating the materials and a curriculum. The way she led us through the program with the different themes for each week slowly took us deeper into our writing. She has a great presence.

Carolyn W.

April was extremely supportive, one of the most encouraging people I’ve ever met. She gave me a lot of things I’d been looking for that other courses just didn’t. They either didn’t give me enough on craft or they didn’t give it in a way that was meaningful to me, that was actually going to get the book DONE. I can’t thank her enough for everything I gained.

Pamala

I had never experienced a productive collaborative effort such as this, and I loved it! Before working with April on this workshop, I spent most of my writing efforts working in a haphazard manner, producing output, but not working toward an achievable goal. April's program worked for me to take a step toward publishing my work. Without such a commitment, my inspiration and motivation may have waned or my work may have gotten lost in the weeds.

Buck

April has been able to refocus my novel by seeing possibilities for the trajectory of the story that I couldn’t see for myself. She also led me into a more compassionate relationship with myself as a writer through her mindfulness approach. This training was much needed after a decade of workshops and an MA in fiction writing. April has developed her own holistic niche for struggling writers.

Dawn

Before working with April I felt like I had no direction with my current project. I was stuck and unmotivated. With [April's] encouragement I was able to improve my piece, and find confidence as a new writer.

Monica

In the initial 6 weeks I went from 5,800 words to 70,000 which was my goal for this draft. I added all those words… This program is a great opportunity to learn a different way of doing things. The craft lessons alone were worth it. April was a great facilitator. She was able to provide constructive feedback that was both gentle and a good nudge where I needed to go… I really liked the self-pacing because I still have a day job to pay the bills and have a lot of responsibilities outside of work. I loved the weekly workshops both for the community and the accountability. This was a really welcoming community that helped me overcome my fear of rejection.

Anne

April's comments on my writing have been very helpful and specific... I'm much more focused and eager to keep going on my novel.

Gail

Taking a group workshop with April reignited my love of reading, and boosted my own confidence in writing by sharing my writing with others and assuring me that it's okay to write in the slivers when all you have is slivers of time

Lindsey

What I liked most about the 6-week challenge was the format. I liked having an assignment every day. Every day of the week for the whole six weeks, I knew exactly what I needed to do every morning. The meditation helped me learn some of the patterns of my mind that I hadn’t ever had awareness around before. The pacing of the program was perfect. It was really great to have the lesson, then the five days of writing, then the day off. The thing the program really helped me with was establishing a daily writing practice and being consistent with it. Having the discipline of those six weeks really helped me to continue the practice.

Barbara

I so loved creating with April. I have gained so much from her extensive knowledge and her gift of explaining the in's and out's of writing! Also, her free guide, "Write More Suffer Less" is priceless! 

Susan

April’s lectures were great, both in advice regarding the craft of writing and in the practice of meditation. I never felt lectured to. I’m not sure how she did that, but it was really easy to absorb the information that she offered. April has quality training in meditation and also in the critique of our writing as her students, I was tremendously impressed. I can give it my hearty recommendation. Clear, focused, interesting, stimulating, challenging. None of these words are exaggerations. This was a very worthwhile course for me as an emerging writer.

Rex

The thing that I liked best about the program was the mindfulness aspect of it... April’s program really pushed my writing to the forefront. It gave me permission to actually block out time to do my writing and say “this is important, it’s not just a hobby.” I definitely recommend April’s program. It give you tools overcome obstacles that you weren’t even aware existed, to overcome your inner critic, and open up your schedule. I really enjoyed it.

Jennifer

I'm feeling a massive guilt at how much editing you had to do in this thing, but you're SO FUCKING GOOD AT THIS that I'm very, very appreciative.

Marjie

Since starting the Path to Publication program just 7 weeks ago, my writing has progressed even better than I had imagined it might! I've written over 80 pages already!

Linda W.