It's the final day to sign up for The Wild Draft!
Finish your novel with accountability, writerly joy and creative devotion
Today’s the last day to join The Wild Draft — my 6-month novel-writing cohort for writers who are ready to stop going it alone and finally finish their book with structure, support, and sustainable creative momentum.
I’ve poured so much heart into this experience, because I know how hard it is to keep writing when you're stuck or feel alone in your frustrations. And I also know what can happen when you’re part of a small, thoughtful community that believes in your story even before it’s finished. Amazing things!
Here are a few of my favorite things about this cohort:
✨ It’s built for creative rhythm, not pressure. We meet biweekly so there’s space to live your life and still write consistently.
✨ You get deep, generous feedback. I read and comment on the first 50 pages of your novel — not with a red pen, but with care. This will give you a solid foundation and starting point for when you are ready for your next revision.
✨ You get to show up as you are. No writing degree required. No perfect outline. Just your voice, your story, and the willingness to show up.
✨ The group becomes your anchor. There’s real magic in writing alongside people who are doing it too.
We start in June and write through November. You’ll leave with a full draft and a practice you can return to again and again.
The draft you complete here is just one outcome of the journey. What you’re really building is a creative practice: a way of thinking, noticing, and returning to the page with intention. The pages are evidence, yes—but the real magic is what you’ll carry forward: deeper trust in your voice, a framework for finishing things, and a rhythm you can return to again and again.
This experience is a container for your full creative growth. You’re not just investing in a draft. You’re investing in your writing life.
The Practical Bits
Time frame: June — November
Live Meetings: Biweekly Wednesdays, 7–9 PM EST (starting June 4, 2025)
Group Size: 6–8 writers
Enrollment closes TODAY
Payment Plans: Pay in 4 monthly installments here OR 6 monthly installments here
You’ll Thrive in This Cohort If You Are…
Ready to explore, commit, and finish a draft
Open to feedback, revision, and discovery
Curious about your own voice and process
Excited to be part of a creative community
Able to dedicate 4–6 hours per week to writing and reflection
Willing to hold things loosely and trust the journey (even the messy middle)
What people love about working with me
I give thoughtful, encouraging feedback that helps you move forward
I create writing spaces that feel warm, fun, and pressure-free
I help writers believe in their work again — especially when they’ve been stuck
What’s Included in The Wild Draft
13 biweekly live Zoom calls combining traditional and unconventional craft lessons—featuring writing exercises, readings, and creative assignments—with time for open discussion, check-ins, and community connection. Part workshop, part creative circle.
One 1:1 session with Kailey (scheduled when it makes the most sense for you during the cohort) to dive into your project, answer questions, or focus on any area where you need extra support. (1 hour)
Feedback the first 50 pages of your manuscript: an editorial letter highlighting your strengths and areas that need attention plus margin notes.
A personalized revision roadmap
Accountability check-ins and structured support
Cohort Timeline
June —Orientation, project mapping, embracing messiness
July — Act 1: stakes, setup, characters
August — Act 2, Part 1: escalation and discovery
September — Act 2, Part 2: deepening tension and pivots
October — Act 3: endings and prepping for final push
November — NaNoWriMo support + wrap-up and what's next
this sounds like a great program you’ve put together 💖 unfortunately, the year of wedding planning takes priority over fun writing programs for me, but if you run this back again, i’d love to consider next year !!