Hi there,

I've been thinking about what makes holiday books special, and I keep coming back to one thing: they have staying power.

While most novels might have their moment in the sun and then fade into the background of your catalog, Christmas cozies are different. They return each holiday season, finding new readers year after year.

The Evergreen Appeal of Holiday Mysteries

Have you noticed how readers actively seek out seasonal reads as the holidays approach? There's something comforting about curling up with a Christmas mystery when the weather turns cold.

That's why I'm hosting the Christmas Cozy Mystery Novella Workshop in June—it gives you the perfect runway for holiday publishing success:

• Complete your draft by the end of June
• Revise in July
• Polish in August
• Prepare for publication in September
• Be perfectly positioned for holiday sales!

Community Makes Creativity Flow

One thing I've learned after years of teaching is that writing doesn't have to be a solitary journey. Our weekly calls create a space where ideas flow freely, obstacles become manageable, and progress happens naturally.

"Natasha's class is awesome! It's a great way to connect with other authors and to learn about plot. I highly recommend taking this!”

The Framework That Makes It Possible

I've designed this workshop with a clear, step-by-step approach that makes novella writing easy and enjoyable. Especially for discovery writers. We'll work through:

• Creating the perfect Christmas setting that readers will love
• Developing characters that feel like old friends
• Crafting a mystery that's engaging but solvable
• Weaving in those cozy holiday elements that readers crave

One of my students mentioned, "I've been publishing romances for more than thirty years, and yours is the best explanation of plot I've ever seen."

The workshop kicks off on June 1st, with our first live office hours on June 4th at 3pm Eastern. After that, we'll meet weekly on Wednesdays at 2pm Eastern.

If you've been thinking about adding a holiday title to your catalog, now is the perfect time to start.

​Click here to join the Christmas Cozy Mystery Novella Workshop!​

Looking forward to creating Christmas magic together,

Natasha

P.S. Remember, this workshop only runs once this year. Join us and have your Christmas cozy ready for this holiday season!

Past students are always welcome to attend any and all of the live Zoom calls and join the accountability group for the month!

Now available with both Christmas and Halloween workshops, a bonus "Marketing Your Novella" module, and hours of pre-recorded Q&A sessions at your fingertips. Join the Workshop Today!

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