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 4 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.
7-10 November 2025
The Book Finishers Summit 2025
4 Day Event! Runs 7-10 November 2025
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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 4-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 midnight 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!
Rachael Waldburger
How to Handle Writing as a Busy Parent
Day 1 -- available at 8am ET
Gabriela Pereira
Running Micro-Experiments To Enhance Your Writing Process (The VITAL Method)
Day 1 -- available at 8am ET
Bailey Lang
The Habits of Mind that Contribute to a Sustainable Writing Practice
Day 1 -- available at 8am ET
Bethany Hensel
Made for More: Become the Writer Your Dreams are Waiting For
Day 1 -- available at 8am ET
Dani Fankhauser
Make Writing Fun by Activating Your Authentic Voice
Day 1 -- available at 8am ET
Liz Mugavero
How to ...
Day 1 -- available at 8am ET
Jessica Abel
Do Less, Finish More: Using Your Top 3 to Finish Your Book Faster
LIVE on Day 1 -- 1pm ET
Rhonda Douglas (Your Host)
Create a Personalized Writing Ritual To Improve Your Focus
LIVE on Day 1 -- 2pm ET
Sarah Selecky
Write Endings with Grace and Power
Day 2 -- available at 8am ET
Stacy Juba
How to Think Like a Writer AND an Editor in the Drafting Process
Day 2 -- available at 8am ET
Paula Judith Johnson
Balancing Dialogue and Narrative
Day 2 -- available at 8am ET
Lisa Kessler
What if I don't plot?
Day 2 -- available at 8am ET
Miranda Darrow
Unputdownable Openings
Day 2 -- available at 8am ET
Nadine Shaw
Kiss! Bang!...Meh? A Guide to Making Your Romance Land
Day 2 -- available at 8am ET
Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer
How to Use Dictation to Finish Your First Draft
Day 2 -- available at 8am ET
Rebecca Pickens
Subplots as Story Engines: Adding Texture and Tension to Drive Your Story Forward
Day 2 -- available at 8am ET
Daniel David Wallace
When Your Darlings Don't Love You Back
Day 2 -- available at 8am ET
Ana del Valle
Before and After AI: How Creative Writing has Changed FOREVER
Day 2 -- available at 8am ET
Wendy Dale
The Memoir Engineering System
LIVE on Day 2 -- 11am ET
Mia Botha
How Not to Rush the Draft
LIVE on Day 2 -- 1pm ET
Rhonda Douglas
Book Coach Q&A Session: Ask Me Anything!
Live on Day 2 -- 2pm ET
Savannah Gilbo
Genre: It's Not Just a Label
Day 3 -- available at 8am ET
Talia Stone
How to Get to Know Your Character Better
Day 3 -- available at 8am ET
Traci Skuce
Why Your Body is Your Best Ally in Revision
Day 3 -- available at 8am ET
Sarah Elle
Lost in Time, Space and Genre: Resolving Missing or Unclear Contextual Clues
Day 3 -- available at 8am ET
Rachel McMillan
Ask the Agent - Live Q&A
LIVE on Day 3 -- 2pm ET
Heather Davis
Feeling is Believing: Using Interiority to Captivate Readers and Agents
LIVE on Day 3 -- 3pm ET
Sarah Ramsey
PR for Authors: Why the Best Time to Start Doing PR is Before You Publish
Day 4 -- available at 8am ET
Beth Barany
Heart-Centered Marketing for Fiction Writers
Day 4 -- available at 8am ET
Alexa Bigwarfe
Collaborative Marketing for Authors
Day 4 -- available at 8am ET
Marcy Pusey
Don't Make These Self-Publishing Mistakes!
Day 4 -- available at 8am ET
Gala Russ
From Idea to Market -- How Comp Titles Guide Your Writing and Hook Your Readers
Day 4 -- available at 8am ET
Marvin Wey & Genesis Davies
AuthorScale: The Easy Way to Grow on BookTok!
Day 4 -- available at 8am ET
Leanne Janzen, Friesen Press
How to Self-Publish with the Aid of a Service Provider
LIVE on Day 4 -- 2pm ET
Laura Jevtich
LIVE on Day 4 -- 3pm 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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