THE INNER CIRCLE STORY LAB

NEW DELUXE NINE-MONTH PROGRAM!
(Six-month option still available.)

Looking for high-level craft instruction from industry pros, a supportive community, and real, substantive feedback on your work?

Consider joining THE INNER CIRCLE STORY LAB.

You’ll be amazed at the progress you can make
in nine months.

NOW TAKING DEPOSITS FOR OUR NEXT SESSION!
JANUARY 13 - OCTOBER 13, 2027

See details and registration info below.

Inner Circle Deposit for Either Program. Inner Circle Deposit for Either Program.
Inner Circle Deposit for Either Program.
$500.00

This serves as a deposit for either program.

Six-Month Inner Circle Six-Month Inner Circle
Six-Month Inner Circle
$2,495.00

Payment for Six-Month Inner Circle session.

Nine-month Deluxe Inner Circle Nine-month Deluxe Inner Circle
Nine-month Deluxe Inner Circle
$3,595.00

Payment for 9-month session.

Nine-month Deluxe Inner Circle - Payment Plan Nine-month Deluxe Inner Circle - Payment Plan
Nine-month Deluxe Inner Circle - Payment Plan
$425.00 every month for 9 months

Payment Plan for Nine-month Deluxe Session.

Six-Month Inner Circle Payment Plan Six-Month Inner Circle Payment Plan
Six-Month Inner Circle Payment Plan
$425.00 every month for 6 months

Payment plan for Six-Month Inner Circle session.

Limited to thirty participants, this is a deeply collaborative, communal, and inspiring program, geared toward helping you bring out the best in your story. We’re here to hold you accountable, support you every step of the way, and help you take significant leaps forward as a writer.

New for 2027: You’ve asked for a longer program, and we’re here to deliver it! Now offering both nine-month and six-month options.

This robust program offers:

  • TWENTY+ two-hour webinars (for nine-month session; 12+ for six-month session), recordings, handouts, and PDF presentations as offered by top industry pros. See current webinar page for list and descriptions of current session offerings (Thursdays, 7:30 PM ET - 9:30 PM ET) to get an idea of speakers and caliber of topics.

  • Detailed editorial feedback from editor/author Lorin Oberweger on 5,000 words per month (approximately 180 pages total for nine-month session; 120 pages total for six month session).

  • Detailed editorial feedback from editor/author Brenda Windberg on 5,000 words per month (approximately 180 pages total for nine-month session; 120 pages total for six month session).

  • Half-hour individual check-in/story development consultation with Lorin each month via Zoom.

  • Bi-weekly writing sprints with Brenda.

  • Nine or six-month access to THE TROVE, featuring 80+ webinar recordings, helpful handouts, and more!

  • Complimentary FULL registration for the 2027 Story 360 Virtual Advanced Fiction Workshop, a virtual writing conference, which will be held in June 2027, featuring a day-long masterclass with Donald Maass and additional classes from some of the best craft instructors working today (details TBA).

  • Twice-monthly group check-ins, Q&A, brainstorming and writing practices via Zoom (Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 PM ET).

  • Small group critique pods with other program participants.

  • Monthly goal setting.

  • Dedicated group forum/message boards for sharing pages, asking questions, talking shop, offering inspiration, providing resources and bolstering each other’s motivation.

  • Support, accountability, and community, as promised!

Pricing:

$425 per month for nine months or $3595 if paid in full.
$425 per month for six months or $2495 if paid in full.
Currently accepting deposits of $500 to reserve spots in the next program.
Those paying in installments will be charged automatically each month.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Full refund minus $200 cancellation fee if registration is canceled prior to launch of program. Unfortunately, we are unable to refund those who drop out during the course of the program unless it’s early on and we’re able to fill your spot.