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Are You Ready To Finally FINISH Your Book?
Learn the Secrets of Successful Authors to Complete Your First Draft, Revise and Edit Your Manuscript and Market Yourself and Your Book.
Get ready to have the published author career you've dreamed of!
The Book Finishers Summit
This 5-day virtual event will teach you new tips and techniques so that you can finally complete your first draft, revise and edit your book (so it's a book you're proud of!)
Learn new ways to publish and market your book so you can reach your Ideal Readers!
Over 30 Accomplished Authors and Speakers Show & Tell Their Expert Strategies To Help You FINISH your book, revise, publish and market it as well.
25-29 June 2026
The Book Finishers Summit 2026
5-Day Event! Runs 25-29 June 2026
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Let's Get Out of Overwhelm
Finishing a book can be a long journey and sometimes we trip into overwhelm. This makes the process even longer, as we write, stop writing, then write again a few days, weeks, or even MONTHS later.
Eventually, we begin to doubt that we have what it takes to finish the book.
Every other writer seems to know what it takes to finish, while we're left wondering if it's possible for us.
But it doesn't have to be that way for you...
Gain Book Completion Clarity!
The Book Finishers Summit is a 5-day virtual event specifically designed to get you out of overwhelm and into action so that you can finally FINISH your book and get it out into the world to meet your Ideal Readers.
We'll share presentations and talks from over 30 authors and writing experts. They'll share the secrets of successful writers to save you time, effort and the agony of overthinking. FINISH sooner and with greater ease!
Gain clarity on exactly what it takes to FINISH your book and get it into the world to meet your Ideal Readers.
Any of This Sound Familiar?
You've got a great idea for a book, one that excites you. But somewhere between the idea and the finished book out in the world, things go off-track.
Suddenly, it's taking longer than you thought and the way forward isn't as clear as it once seemed. Join The Book Finishers Summit to get clarity on:
- how to finish a first draft quickly and with ease
- how to overcome your writer's resistance
- how to revise and edit the manuscript once the draft is done
- how to market the book and yourself as an author.
- how to build the published author's career you've dreamed of!
Event Details
Things You Need To Know
3 Reasons Why You Should Attend
Your time is precious. Here's why The Book Finishers Summit is a good investment of your time and energy...
Learn from Experienced and Successful Authors
Others have gone before you to finish and publish their books. Let them show you the way!
Build Community with Fellow Writers
You don't have to go it alone. Join in sessions with fellow writers who share the same issues you're facing so that you can build your author community.
Get Some Darn Writing Done!
Each day, we'll host Community Co-Writing sessions, with prompts provided. Join other writers to lay down some new pages or revise, putting what you've learned in the Summit talks to immediate use!
Free Access To All Summit Presentations
When you register for The Book Finishers Summit, you'll have free access to all Summit presentations -- both the pre-recorded and live sessions, including the Community Co-Writing and Networking sessions.
Sessions will be available for free from 8am Eastern Time each day until 8am Eastern Time the following day. (If you need more time, consider the All Access Pass!)
30+ Expert Author Speakers Delivering Top Tips, Advice, and Insights
Open the door to the published author life you've been dreaming of! You will discover new perspectives and shift your thinking about your book and your writing life in ways that make the book completion journey easier, faster and more fun!
Join us at The Book Finishers Summit and find the answers you need to make a FINISHED book your reality!
Meet Our Awesome Speakers!
Learn From 30+ Accomplished Writers and Book Coaches Here To Help You FINISH Your Book!
Ainsley James
The Audacious Author Method: Set Goals Like a Badass
Day 1 -- available at 8am ET
Lisa Kessler
What if I don't plot? (No outline, no problem!)
Day 1 -- available at 8am ET
Traci Skuce
Creative Sovereignty: Trusting Yourself as a Writer
Day 1 -- available at 8am ET
Bailey Lang
Your First Draft is Magic: Writing Without Creative Shame
Day 1 -- available at 8am ET
Laura Jevtich
Create Your Ultimate Writer's Life Using the PLOW'G Method
Day 1 -- available at 8am ET
Sloan Fiffer
Start Now: Lessons from Grant Writing to Banish Writers' Block
Day 1 -- available at 8am ET
Rhonda Douglas (Your Host)
Create a Personalized Writing Ritual
LIVE on Day 1 -- 2pm ET
Lewis Jorstad
What if Your Plot Problem Is Actually a Character Problem?
Day 2 -- available at 8am ET
Romy Sommer
Page-turning Tension: Crafting Stories Readers Can't Put Down
Day 2 -- available at 8am ET
Gala Russ
The Female Gaze: Writing Emotion, Attraction, and Intimacy That Readers Feel
Day 2 -- available at 8am ET
Savannah Gilbo
Scene Structure Made Easy: How to Write Scenes That Work
Day 2 -- available at 8am ET
Kate Johnston
How to Develop Scenes that Drive Your Story Forward
Day 2 -- available at 8am ET
Gabriela Pereira
Perfect Your Plot, Structure Your Story
Day 2 -- available at 8am ET
Talia Stone
How to Write Dialogue Like a Pro
Day 2 -- available at 8am ET
Megan Fuentes
Why Your Characters Aren't Listening to You & How to Make Them
Day 2 -- available at 8am ET
Wendy Dale
There Are Only Two Ways to Create Plot
LIVE on Day 2 -- 11am ET
Julie Cameron & Eva Fox Mate
Essential Editing: A Guide to Polishing Your Manuscript
LIVE on Day 2 -- 1pm ET
Mia Botha
How to Troubleshoot Your Manuscript
Day 3 -- available at 8am ET
April Gardner
Layered Reaction Blocks: The Five-Beat System for Deep POV Reactions
Day 3 -- available at 8am ET
Paula Judith Johnson
Pacing Mastery Mini-Course
Day 3 -- available at 8am ET
Liz Mugavero
Make It Real: A Writer's Guide to Creating Fictional Worlds Readers Never Want to Leave
Day 3 -- available at 8am ET
Miranda Darrow
Developmental Editing Made Easy
Day 3 -- available at 8am ET
Stacy Juba
Smart Line Editing: How to Strengthen Your Writing One Sentence at a Time
Day 3 -- available at 8am ET
Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer
How To Earn Readers' Trust When Portraying Native American Characters
Day 3 -- available at 8am ET
Karyn Fischer
Narrating the Unsaid: Language, Silence, and Your Character's Interior Life
Day 3 -- available at 8am ET
Ana del Valle
After the AI Gold Rush: What Actually Works for Serious Writers
Day 3 -- available at 8am ET
Rhonda Douglas
The 4 Secrets to FINISHING
LIVE on Day 3 -- 2pm ET
Lauren Sapala
How to Grow an Email List: What Actually Works for Authors
Day 4 -- available at 8am ET
Shelby Leigh
Market Your Book While Writing It
Day 4 -- available at 8am ET
Kimberley Grabas
Doing Everything Right... But Still Not Getting Readers? Here's Why
Day 4 -- available at 8am ET
Sarah Ramsey
How to Build Name Recognition (and an Audience) Before You Publish
Day 4 -- available at 8am ET
Valerie Peterson
Your Publishing Success Framework
LIVE on Day 4 -- 2pm ET
Anna Leitensdorfer
It's a Jungle Out There: How to Find the Right Illustrator For You
LIVE on Day 4 -- 3pm ET
Kat Caldwell
Comp Titles and Keywords: Publishing Like a Boss
Day 5 -- available at 8am ET
Beth Barany
Branding for Novelists: Draft Your author Branding Statement
Day 5 -- available at 8am ET
Linda Ruggeri
From Draft to Discoverability: How Networking Becomes Your Most Powerful Book Marketing Tool
Day 5 -- available at 8am ET
DL Croisette
The Key to a Successful, Panic-Free Book Launch: 8 Steps to Build Demand, Connect with New Readers and Keep the Momentum Going
Day 5 -- available at 8am ET
Nat Connors of Kindletrends
Book Marketing as Storytelling: Finding your Neighborhood
LIVE on Day 5 -- 4pm ET
Rhonda Douglas
Book Coach Q&A Session
LIVE on Day 5 -- 2pm ET
Meet Your Host
Rhonda Douglas
Resilient Writers
Rhonda is an award-winning author of poetry and fiction. She completed her MFA in Creative Writing at the University of British Columbia in 2012 and has another graduate diploma in creative writing, along with an English degree.
A former literary magazine editor and longtime book coach, Rhonda is also the creator of the First Book Finish program and the host of The Resilient Writers Radio Show. She lives in Ottawa, Canada with her cocker spaniel, Mr. Darcy.
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Sian Thomas
"I now have the longest run of sitting in my chair to work on my novel (in some form or other) that I have achieved in years! I know that a lot of this is down to the lessons I have learnt from you."
Robin McDonald
"Rhonda provides the tools and support necessary to manifest your project. She holds a deep care for and commitment to writers and the craft, which includes making space for a life that includes writing."
Melinda Roy
"My biggest win is seeing my scattered collection turn into a book that has structure, clear themes and a point-of-view."
Event Agenda
Daily Event Schedule
Included In Every Ticket
Expert Sessions Led by Experienced Authors and Book Coaches: A mix of live and pre-recorded sessions by writers and writing mentors who know what it takes to finish a book.
Daily Community Co-Writing Sessions: Write in community on Zoom, with writing prompts provided, and immediately put your learning into practice.
Live Q&A Sessions: Both our "Ask the Book Coach" and our "Ask the Agent" live sessions allow you to bring your specific questions and get the answers you need to move forward with your book.
Virtual Swag Bag Of Freebies: A set of writing-related goodies you can use as needed to make your book even better and your writing practice more joyful.
Frequently Asked Questions
You have questions. We've got answers! Find the details below.
How long are the Summit talks free?
Is this for all genres?
What if I can't attend the Live sessions?
How do the Community Co-Writing Sessions work?
How do I access the free Virtual Swag Bag?
Can I get a print out of the schedule?
Let's get that book all the way FINISHED....
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The Book Finishers Summit is the perfect opportunity to learn the secrets of successful authors and get the support you need RIGHT now so you can finish your book and start living the published author life you've always dreamed of!
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