Valentine Giveaway!

It’s almost Valentine’s Day! Time to celebrate people we love, people we like, and people we feel warm affection for.

You know who my favorite person is? YOU. I like everyone who reads this blog and I wish I could buy each of you a present. I can’t buy everyone a present, but I did put together two gift boxes that I will be mailing to two blog readers.

This year, I’m once again highlighting a how-to book from my favorite writing teacher of all time. THE LIAR’S COMPANION by Lawrence Block is one of his more personal how-to books, detailing his own struggles and triumphs in the era before he was a household name. You’re going to love this book!

This gift box also includes…
•  A blank notebook
•  “You are a badass” sticky notes
•  A coaster
•  And a stand-up pencil holder

But wait! There’s more! It’s Valentine’s Day, when things come in pairs, so of course there are two gift boxes.

The second gift box features CREATING CHARACTER ARCS by K.M. Weiland. More than any other recent book, this one helped me get super clear on the way that plot and character go hand-in-hand. This book will supercharge your writing craft!

I’m also including the most fun blank notebook I’ve seen lately. That gemstone on the cover has LED lights in it and when you push a button on the cover, the gem lights up. I wish I could explain to you how cool it is, but you will have to see it for yourself.

This gift box also includes…
•  A set of cute erasers
•  A fridge magnet
•  And a list pad to track goals

Want to win one of these gift boxes? Just leave a comment below telling me two things: what is the most recent how-to book you’ve read, and a place I can contact you. (Email, website, or Twitter.)

I’ll draw two random names from the comments to this blog post on February 14, 2020 at 22:00 EST so be sure to comment before then!

And of course I have not one, but two notes.

First note: You don’t have to subscribe to my blog or follow me on social media to enter, but I’d be pleased if you did. (I’m @ AlexKourvo on insta and the twitterz)

Second note: This giveaway is open to everyone but I can only mail stuff to US addresses. If you live outside the US and I draw your name, I’ll send you a $10 Amazon ecard so you can buy Lawrence Block’s book or K.M. Weiland’s book yourself.

Leave me a comment with a book recommendation, and I’ll announce the winners on Valentine’s Day.

xxoo,
Alex K.
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Update: the winner of the Lawrence Block book is Bridget McKenna and the winner of the KM Weiland book is Catherine Stein. Congratulations to the winners!

I’m Teaching a Free Class, and You’re Invited!

It’s time to type those two magic words: THE END. And I’m teaming up with author Lara Zielin to help you do exactly that.

If you’ve ever struggled with “What should I write?” or “What happens next?” or “Gah, I’m not sure I can do this!” then this class is for you. It’s a self-paced, online class. It’s easy, fun, and super affordable.

So what do you get for $39.95? You get five classes of awesomeness, that’s what you get. And the first class is on me! That’s right. The first class is totally free for you, and you don’t have to sign up or create an account or any of those other silly things. Just click and watch, friends!

I’m bringing the nuts and bolts of the novel-writing METHOD to the table, including plot points and character development insights.

Lara is bringing the breakthrough book-writing MINDSET front and center, using the Author Your Life method to help you connect to your highest, most creative self. She will show you how to overcome any obstacle that is keeping you from the page.

I’m telling you, this is a winning combo!

If you’re doing National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) this year, or if you just need some help jump-starting your novel, then you’ll want to sign up for our entire series called Yes We Can-owrimo!

It’s time to lay the foundation for getting your novel done, once and for all.

See you in class!

Your friend,

Alex K.