Hi friends,
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If you’re getting this email, it’s because I count you amongst my friends, fam, and fans, my treasured former students, colleagues, and clients-- as someone cool I've connected with somehow, somewhere. And now I want to tell you about something new I’m building.

For years, I’ve kept most of my writing news, workshops, and creative projects scattered across Gmail, Instagram, and Substack. That's about to change.

This is my dedicated Kat O’Brien author email list—a space where I can share more about my writing and workshops that I'm offering, so we can stay connected, work together more, and for those of you just here to support me (thank you!) -- so you can keep on cheerleading. (Knowing you're rooting for me and believing in me really moves me and keeps me going. I need my people.)

And there’s a reason I’m doing this now.

The Dream. The Goal. The Deadline.

I’m working towards being ready to release my first novel next year.

If you're following me on Substack and Instagram, you know that this debut novel has been in the works for awhile. Like, four years. This year, I made 100% progress from endlessly revising five chapters to drafting and endlessly revising five more. This book is halfway done, y'all!
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Although I didn't finish the manuscript over the summer before school started, I'm not giving up yet. Summer doesn't officially end until Libra season kicks off, and the way this Super El Niño's shaping up, summer may never end. It's definitely giving Groundhog Day, and I'm here for it.

My novel is a comedic and heartfelt what-if beach read about a failed writer mom who gets the opportunity to rewrite her life and of course, hijinx ensue. (If you're wondering, is this auto-fiction? and will there be wild celeb appearances, an exorcism, and spycraft? The answers are yes and obviously.)

It’s also a story about what happens when we stop trying to optimize our lives—and start living the one we actually have.

So: 2027 is the goal.

I’m making that goal bold and writing a newsletter about it because for me, the best way to make something real is to tell everyone I'm doing it. I also wanted to build my author newsletter. I talk about the walk as I'm walking and talking. It's improvised, I'm playing it by ear, but when I'm living my life out loud, I make it happen -- and I'll be sharing the journey here.

And while I’m at it…

I have some workshops this fall that I think you might enjoy.

Free Webinar | THE HOLLYWOOD PITCH

#1 NYT Best Selling Author and Co-Founder of The Onion Scott Dikkers and I unpack the 6 Mistakes That Can Kill A Great Idea, take pitches, offer immediate feedback, and host a Q&A. Don't miss it!
Avail on YouTube until September 7.

WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

4-Week Intensive Training | $499 $199 | THE HOLLYWOOD PITCH

Together with Scott Dikkers, we're sharing 30 Secrets To Getting Your Ideas Seen, Heard & Sold. This is how you get in the room and keep on getting invited back. We'll be workshopping your pitches during the final two weeks and the course comes with +$6K value of bonuses. We meet online Wednesdays September 9, 16, 23, 30 from 10am-12pm CT.

LEARN MORE / REGISTER HERE

Online $10| HARNESSING IMPROV FOR SCRIPT DEVELOPMENT

This Sundance Collab Advisor Studio is a one-time, two-hour workshop on Thursday September 17 from 12pm - 2pm CT. We will generate ideas for new work and develop strategies for conceptualizing, drafting and revising existing work to address specific story problems and creative blocks. You will also gain insights and industry-savvy advice, embrace a creative abundance mindset, and practical strategies to ignite, foster, and sustain your project momentum.

LEARN MORE / REGISTER HERE

Online $395 $355.50 | Drafting Your Feature Screenplay in Five Days

In this five-day intensive workshop, I'll help you unlock the cinematic potential in your storytelling and kickstart your next feature draft. Each rigorous class session is designed to teach you the beauty of the writing sprint, incorporating writing exercises, peer breakout sessions, and table reads of your initial pages. Whether you’re an experienced screenwriter or seeking to expand your writing toolkit, this intensive will help you conceptualize, outline, and draft a viable feature-length screenplay.

LEARN MORE REGISTER HERE

Thanks for being here. It really means a lot to me!

And if you’d rather not receive these updates, no hard feelings, I get it -- there’s an unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email.

But if you’re curious about what I’m making next…

I’ll see you in the inbox. Reliably inconsistently. Only when I have something relevant to share.

Fired up and ready to go, Kat

P.S. Revision Mode isn’t going anywhere. I’m keeping that space focused as a way to offer free and accessible creative coaching for everyone exploring their personal and professional reinventions. This list is where I’ll share about my writing and my workshops.
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