You’ve Been Trying to Improve Your Writing for Years—But Nothing is Working.
Here’s Why 👇
You’ve read the craft books. You’ve taken the courses. You’ve tried to write every day. But your writing still isn’t where you want it to be.
You keep getting stuck, second-guessing yourself, and wondering: Is it too late for me? Am I just not talented enough?
Every time you sit down to write, you feel the weight of unfinished stories, vague feedback, and scenes that just don’t work. You’ve dreamed of becoming a writer since you were young. But life happened—career, family, responsibilities. Now, you finally have the time… and writing is harder than you ever imagined.
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And deep down, you’re asking the question that haunts almost every serious writer:
“Is it too late for me?”
You don’t say it out loud. But you feel it. That quiet doubt. That fear you missed your shot.
Here’s the truth: You haven’t.
You just need the right help—and a better way to grow.
“Out of everything I’ve tried in the writing world, Story Grid has helped me the most. It’s structured, deep, and incredibly specific. I’m in awe.” — Kristi S
The Missing Piece: The Story Grid Writer Mentorship Program
If reading books and writing every day were enough, you’d already be a great writer. But writing isn’t something you can master in isolation.
📝 Expert 1-on-1 Feedback
A mentor who knows exactly what’s holding you back and how to fix it.
🧱 A Structured Path
Builds your storytelling skills step by step through a program tailored to your needs.
🤝 Accountability & Mentorship
You always know what to do next and aren’t left figuring it out alone.
That’s exactly what you’ll get inside the Story Grid Writer Mentorship Program. This isn’t just another online course—it’s a high-touch mentorship program for serious writers who are ready to finally get expert, personal support.
Every week, you’ll write (or rewrite) a scene and get expert feedback tailored to your specific strengths and weaknesses. Every two weeks, you’ll meet 1-on-1 with your mentor for deeper coaching. You’ll join live workshops, analyze great storytelling, and steadily build the skills that will make your writing stronger—not in years, but in months.
You don’t have to keep struggling alone. You can finally get the guidance you need to become the writer you’ve always wanted to be.
“After years of producing writing I knew didn’t work—but couldn’t figure out how to fix—this program finally gave me the structure, support, and feedback I needed to break through. I’ve written a short story I’m proud of, and I’m halfway through a novel that finally feels right. For the first time, I know what I’m doing—and I have the confidence in my writing to know I can finish.” — Brent S
What You’ll Get Inside the Story Grid Writer Mentorship Program
A Structured Path to Writing Scenes That Work—And Using Them to Build Short Stories & Novels
Finally, direct, personalized feedback from a professional mentor who will show you exactly where you need to improve—and how to do it.
Deep-dive into your progress, receive tailored guidance, and work through any roadblocks in your writing.
Analyze masterwork and student scenes, break down why they work, and apply those lessons to your own writing.
Every scene you write will be tied to a real-world storytelling principle you can use for the rest of your writing career.
The only AI trained on Story Grid methodology to help answer your questions and refine your writing.
So you always know exactly where you are, what’s working, and what needs improvement.
This is more than just scene-writing. You’ll develop every skill you need to write compelling fiction: dialogue, exposition, description, character development and worldbuilding.
Surround yourself with dedicated writers working toward the same goal—no more aimless writing groups with unhelpful feedback.
Get instant access to every book we’ve published.
Connect in person with fellow writers and mentors for an exclusive 2.5-day event.
“I can totally see the difference week to week compared to not doing coaching. The personalized practice and feedback create real momentum.” — Alejandro S.
Imagine…
- You sit down to write, and instead of second-guessing, you know exactly what to do.
- Your characters feel real, your scenes have impact, and you finally love what you’re creating.
- You get expert feedback that pinpoints exactly what’s working and what’s not—so you see tangible improvement every single week.
- You share your writing with confidence—because now, you know it works.
- You finally break free from the cycle of endless revisions, confusion, and frustration.
This is exactly what’s waiting for you inside the Story Grid Writer Mentorship Program.
Meet Your Guides—Learn From the Best
When you’re investing in your writing, you need to learn from people who have been there, done that, and know what actually works.
That’s exactly who you’ll be learning from inside the Story Grid Writer Mentorship Program.
Shawn Coyne
Founder of Story Grid, 30+ Years in Publishing
Shawn is a veteran editor with over 30 years of experience in the publishing industry. He’s worked as an editor, literary agent, and publisher, helping launch New York Times and international bestsellers.
As the creator of Story Grid, Shawn has spent decades studying what makes great stories work—and has developed a clear, teachable system to help writers master their craft. His methods have been used by thousands of writers worldwide to improve their storytelling and write compelling, publishable fiction.
Tim Grahl
Bestselling Author & CEO of Story Grid
Tim is the author of six books, including The Shithead, which was praised by New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling authors. As CEO of Story Grid, he’s dedicated his career to helping writers develop real, tangible skills so they can finally write at a professional level.
Tim has personally worked with hundreds of writers, guiding them through the process of developing their skills, mastering their craft, and writing books that resonate with readers.
The Story Grid Mentors—Trained Experts in Storytelling
Unlike most writing programs that rely on peer critiques or generalized feedback, every Story Grid Mentor is hand-selected and highly trained in Story Grid methodology.
✅ Every mentor goes through rigorous training to ensure they can provide expert-level feedback.
✅ Each mentor has real-world experience as an editor, writer, or publishing professional.
✅ You’ll work 1-on-1 with a mentor who understands your specific strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
📌 This means you’re not getting vague, unhelpful feedback—you’re getting actionable, expert guidance designed to make you a stronger writer, faster.
What Do Our Students Think?
Why This Program Works—When Everything Else Falls Short
Here’s Why So Many Writers Struggle—And How We Fix It.
Most writing advice focuses on structure or motivation. But research shows that mastering complex skills requires expert, personalized feedback and short feedback loops—which is exactly what we provide.
The concept of Deliberate Practice is what separates professionals from amateurs in every field—from musicians to athletes to surgeons. Simply practicing without immediate, expert feedback leads to ingrained mistakes. To truly improve, you need a mentor who can spot exactly what’s holding you back and guide you toward real breakthroughs.
In this program, you’re not just getting theory—you’re getting an intentional, structured process for skill-building that has been scientifically proven to accelerate learning.
Even MFA programs (which cost 5X more) don’t provide weekly 1-on-1 expert feedback on your writing.
Many writing programs teach theory, but they don’t give you short feedback loops and personalized coaching. You might get feedback once a semester—or worse, be left to navigate vague critiques from peers who aren’t qualified to guide you.
Other online writing courses offer pre-recorded lessons, but without a mentor analyzing your work and giving you direct, specific feedback, you’ll struggle to apply those lessons in a way that actually improves your writing.
This mentorship solves that problem by providing weekly, actionable feedback from a professional mentor, ensuring that you make measurable progress every single week.
One of the biggest frustrations for writers is not knowing if they’re actually improving. Here’s how we ensure that never happens in this mentorship:
- ✅ You’ll receive detailed feedback on every scene you write, showing you exactly what’s working and what needs improvement.
- ✅ You’ll track your progress through regular mentor assessments, so you always know where you stand.
- ✅ You’ll see real results—writing scenes you never thought you could write just months ago.
This isn’t about vague encouragement or abstract theory—it’s about giving you a clear roadmap and the expert support you need to finally write at a masterful level.
“We’re not just talking about theory—we’re doing the work. The feedback loops push me back to the page with something specific to try.” — Alejandro S
🎯 You’ve Read This Far—Now It’s Time to Take Action
How much longer are you willing to struggle on your own? You’ve already tried books, courses, and writing groups. You’ve seen that they don’t give you the real breakthroughs you need.
- 📌 What if, instead of another year of frustration, you finally had the expert mentorship and step-by-step system to break through?
- 📌 What if, just a few months from now, you were writing your best scenes ever—and actually seeing progress?
- 📌 What if you could finally stop second-guessing and KNOW that your writing is improving every single week?
That’s exactly what this program gives you.
🚀 Spots are limited. Apply today to take your writing to the next level.
The Path to Writing a Novel—Build Your Skills at Your Own Pace
The Story Grid Writer Mentorship Program isn’t just about writing better scenes—it’s a structured, step-by-step path that can take you from struggling writer to accomplished author.
Many of our students start with the goal of simply becoming better writers. Others continue to develop their skills and eventually write, complete, and even publish their own books.
No matter how long you stay, you’ll see real progress in your writing. Some students stay for just a few months and walk away with dramatically improved storytelling skills. Others continue for years, using the mentorship as a professional-level training ground for mastering fiction writing. The choice is yours.
Here’s what that journey can look like:
Before you can write a novel, you have to be able to craft powerful, effective scenes. That’s why we start with universal scene types, breaking down what makes them work and guiding you through deliberate practice until you can execute them at a high level.
✅ You’ll write and refine essential storytelling scenes (inciting incident, climax, big reveal, etc.). ✅ You’ll develop the fundamental writing skills necessary to execute your ideas at a high level. ✅ You’ll work closely with your mentor to ensure you’re progressing at an optimal pace.
Students see noticeable improvements within their first few weeks.
Once your mentor determines that your scene-writing skills are at the necessary level, you may decide to explore crafting complete short stories—learning how to structure a satisfying arc in a condensed format.
✅ You’ll learn how to build a full, compelling narrative in a short form. ✅ You’ll practice refining character arcs and key story moments within a condensed space. ✅ You’ll work through multiple short story drafts with guidance from your mentor.
When you’re ready, we’ll guide you through the process of planning, structuring, and executing longer works—whether it’s a novella, a full novel, or something in between.
✅ You’ll develop a structured plan for your book with expert guidance. ✅ You’ll learn how to sustain narrative momentum and develop complex characters across longer works. ✅ You’ll write and refine your novella under the guidance of your mentor.
There’s no rush and no expectation—you’ll improve as much as you want, for as long as you want.
“It’s hard, but I can do this. I never leave a coaching session discouraged—I leave knowing exactly what to work on.” — Kristi S
From Student to Published Author—A Unique Opportunity
For those who reach the novella stage and choose to publish with Story Grid Publishing, we offer something no other writing training does: free, lifetime access to the Writer Mentorship Program for as long as you continue publishing with us.
📌 Here’s how it works:
- Once you’ve written a working draft of a novella, you may have the opportunity to publish your work with Story Grid Publishing.
- If you publish with us, you’ll continue to receive full mentorship access at no additional cost—so you can keep refining your craft while earning royalties from your books.
- You’ll transition from a student to a published author—while still having expert guidance every step of the way.
📌 Why We Do This At Story Grid, our mission isn’t just to train writers—it’s to help publish masterwork-level fiction.
That’s why, once you’ve reached this level, we don’t charge you anymore. Instead, we work with you as a publishing partner—because your success is our success.
There’s no pressure to reach this stage. Some students stay for a few months, learn the skills they need, and move on. Others continue for years and ultimately publish their books. No matter what path you take, you’ll leave this mentorship a stronger, more confident writer.
“When someone in the group finishes their book, I’m going to read it. We’ve been in this together—especially through the suffering.” — Alejandro S
Invest in Your Writing Success
Most writers waste years struggling on their own—reading books, taking courses, joining workshops—but never seeing the real improvement they crave. If you try to figure this out alone, it could take 10-20 years (if you ever get there at all).
If you join an MFA program, you’ll pay $40,000+ and still not get the weekly, expert 1-on-1 feedback that actually moves your writing forward.
“I’ve done the conferences, the books, the workshops. But nothing has improved my writing like this one-on-one coaching. It’s the best investment I’ve made.” — Dave M
Or you can get 1-on-1 expert mentorship for a fraction of that cost.
✅ $3,900 for 3 months of expert mentorship (That’s $1,225/month—less than most MFA programs charge for a single seminar.)
✅ $1,100 per month after that (cancel anytime after the first 4 months)
📌 Try It Risk-Free for 30 Days
We know this works. That’s why we offer a full 30-day refund guarantee.
If you don’t see real improvement in your writing within the first month, we’ll give you your money back—no questions asked.
This program is for serious writers ready to take their craft to the next level. If that’s you, we’re confident you’ll see results.
How to Secure Your Spot
📌 Limited Spots Available – Apply Before May 1, 2025!
🚨 Every time we’ve opened enrollment, we’ve sold out.
We keep this program small and selective because our mentors aren’t just writers—they’re highly trained experts who go through a rigorous vetting and certification process before working with students. We can only accept as many students as we have qualified mentors.
If you’re serious about leveling up your writing, this is your chance to join before spots are gone again.
Once spots are filled, enrollment closes. This is an intensive, hands-on mentorship—not a mass-market course. We keep the program small to ensure every student gets personal, expert attention.
🔹 Step 1: Fill out a short application (takes 5 minutes).
🔹 Step 2: If your application is accepted, schedule a call with Tim Grahl.
🔹 Step 3: If it’s a great fit, you’ll be invited to join the next cohort starting July 5, 2025.
Don’t Let Another Year Go By Without Real Progress
You can become a great writer.
You just need the right guidance, the right process, and the right feedback.
But here’s the thing:
- 📌 Every time we open this program, it sells out.
- 📌 We don’t increase the number of spots because we refuse to compromise on quality.
This is your chance to finally get the expert mentorship you need—but you have to act now.
📍 Apply Now to Join the Next Cohort Starting July 5, 2025
You can become a great writer. You just need the right guidance, the right process, and the right feedback.
This is your chance to finally get the expert mentorship you need—but you have to act now.
You don’t have to wait years to see improvement. You’ll start seeing real progress this month with the right guidance and expert support.
You don’t have to do this alone. You don’t have to keep guessing about what’s working and what’s not.
With expert mentorship, a structured learning path, and hands-on feedback every step of the way, you’ll finally see the improvement you’ve been working toward for years.
📍 Apply Now to Join the Next Cohort Starting July 5, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Program
Results & Progress
Pricing & Enrollment
“I used to think editors were just for finished books. Now I realize the right editor helps you become the kind of writer who can finish.” — Dave M
Final Questions
How do I know if I’m ready?
If you’re frustrated with your progress, tired of figuring it out alone, and serious about getting real, expert feedback, then you’re ready. The sooner you start, the faster you’ll improve.
How do I apply?
📌 Step 1: Fill out a short application (5 minutes).
📌 Step 2: If accepted, schedule a call with Tim Grahl.
📌 Step 3: If it’s a great fit, you’ll be invited to join the next cohort starting July 5, 2025.
👉 Still have questions? Apply now, and we’ll answer everything on your call!