Behind the Scenes:
Revise a Book with Me
Unprecedented Access to the Mind of a Multi-Published Author...
Through the Entire Revision Process.
Join me behind-the-scenes while I actively revise the (very, very bad) first draft of my 2027 novel.
I have 90 days until the book is due, and I'm offering you a front row seat to see exactly how I meet that deadline...without hustle, burnout, or falling into a pit of despair.
"How do you stay confident when your first draft feels like literal garbage?"
"How do you know when you actually need more rest vs when you're just coming up with excuses not to write?"
"What do you do on the days when you genuinely hate your book and feel like a total hack?"
I get these questions all the time.
Instead of explaining these concepts in theory, I'm inviting you behind-the-scenes while I actively revise the first draft of my 2027 novel.
You'll get a raw, unedited look at the way I stay on top of my (anxious, ADHD) brain through all the ups and downs of revising a book.
This isn't a "how to revise" course.
It's full transparency about all the fears, triumphs, and breakthroughs of revision. You'll see how I talk to myself at each step of the process, how I go from freaking out to creative breakthroughs, and how I navigate all the life stuff that can get in the way of a writing a novel.
Most importantly, you'll see what it looks like to build a sustainable writing life that centers creative joy... even on deadline.
Meet the Author
Hi! I'm Isabel Sterling.
I'm the author of These Witches Don't Burn, This Coven Won't Break, The Coldest Touch, and With All My Haunted Heart (which comes out Sept 8, 2026).
After recovering from major author burnout in 2020, I made it my mission to burnout-proof my career (and help other authors do the same).
Through personal heartbreak and professional setbacks, I've done exactly that. My writing life is full of joy and creative breakthrough. I've helped dozens of authors get back their love of writing, too.
Now, as I embark on the initial revision of my next traditionally published book, I'm providing an intimate look at the day-to-day work of loving the writing process, even while on deadline.
What You Get When You Join
- Exclusive online access to a video library where I detail every milestone, breakthrough, and challenge throughout the process: from the initial read through to the day I turn the book into my editor.
- Videos will be recorded and added to your library as the revision process unfolds
- The number of uploads each week will vary, but you can expect at least one per week (but likely more - I'm chatty)!
An interactive comment section under each video where you can ask questions and request the types of insights I share next.
- Reminder: this isn't a "how to revise" course! I won't be teaching my process. Instead, I'm focusing on how I maintain confidence and joy through all the frustrating parts of being a writer.
A transparent look into my writing life. This won't be the kind of curated highlight reel you see on social media. You'll get to see all the unfiltered ups and downs of the process.
