Next Level Novel Writing Courses
Take Your Novel from Rough Draft to Polished Manuscript
Writing a novel is no small feat—but turning that rough draft into a page-turner? That’s where the real challenge begins.
The Next Level Novel Writing course series is designed to help you revise and power up your manuscript, one key craft element at a time. Whether you're prepping for submission, publication, or self-publishing success, each course in the series offers bite-sized, practical lessons you can apply straight away.
Taught by author and writing coach Pamela Cook, these courses are perfect for writers ready to revise with purpose—and elevate every page.
Course Snapshot
5 short modules
Practical strategies
Immediate impact on your draft
Just $37 each
What’s inside each course?
Course 1
Elevate Your Opening
Hook Your Reader From the First Page
Your opening pages are your novel’s first impression so you need to make them count.
In this short, powerful course, you’ll learn what makes a compelling opening scene and how to grab your reader from the very first line. Whether you’re pitching to agents or self-publishing, this is your chance to make those first pages shine.
You’ll Learn How To:
Craft an irresistible hook
Introduce character, setting and tone with purpose
Set up key story questions and stakes
Edit your opening for maximum impact
Course 2
Character in Conflict
Make your characters leap off the page
Flat, predictable characters are a fast track to reader disengagement. This course helps you deepen character development and drive your story forward through internal and external conflict.
You’ll Learn How To:
Build believable, layered protagonists
Establish meaningful goals, motivation, and conflict
Balance backstory with forward momentum
Use character arcs to strengthen your plot
Course 3
Power Up Your Plot
Keep the pages turning
If your story meanders or stalls, it’s time to supercharge your plot. This course gives you the tools to build a strong narrative spine and maintain momentum all the way to the end.
You’ll Learn How To:
Identify and avoid common plot pitfalls
Use cause and effect to drive the story
Raise stakes and increase tension
Plot and plan your story like a pro
Course 4
Structure for Suspense
Shape your story like a pro
Even the best ideas fall flat without the right structure. Learn how to use proven story structures to keep your reader engaged—and make your story feel cohesive, purposeful, and satisfying.
You’ll Learn How To:
Understand and apply key story structure frameworks
Hit the right beats at the right time
Map turning points and story arcs
Refine structure during the editing phase
Strengthen every scene
The scene is the building block of your novel. In this course, you’ll learn how to shape each scene to serve your story—while keeping readers immersed in every moment.
You’ll Learn How To:
Set up purposeful scenes that move the plot
Balance action, description, and dialogue
Nail scene openings and endings
Polish scenes to a professional standard
Course 5
Scenecraft – Level Up Your Writing
Are these courses for you?
These courses are perfect for you if:
You’re in the drafting or revision phase
Your scenes feel too slow or “nice”
You want readers to feel something with every turn
You’ve been told your novel needs more tension—but not how to fix it
You’re ready to write tighter, leaner, more compelling prose
What’s included in every course?
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Lifetime access to the entire course including short, focused lessons
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Video tutorials with real-world examples
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Downloadable worksheets, exercises and checklists
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Practical tools you can use immediately in your writing
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Expert guidance from multi-published author and writing mentor Pamela Cook
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Plenty of resources from different genres to inspire you
What students are saying about the courses
Frequently Asked Questions
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You can finish the course in an afternoon—or stretch it out to suit your writing schedule. Each lesson is short and actionable and includes exercises to apply to your own manuscript.
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The course is accessible for writers of all levels, especially those working on a first or second novel draft.
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While the techniques work beautifully for suspense and thrillers, they’re just as powerful in romance, literary fiction, women’s fiction, and more.
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This is a self-paced course without personalised feedback. However, you can revisit the materials as often as needed.
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Due to the digital nature of this course, all sales are final.
Enrol now for lifetime access
Enrol now for lifetime access
About Pamela
I’m an author, podcaster and teacher who writes page-turning contemporary women’s fiction, delving deep into the psychology of my characters and the complexity of relationships in all their forms.
I’ve been where you are and know exactly how you feel.
Even though I'd already published books through a trad publisher, I wanted my novels to have a more page-turning impact on the reader.
That's when I started studying how to create tension in my writing. And the more I discovered, the stronger my writing became.
As a teacher with many years' experience, I wanted to share what I'd learnt with my students. Many of my students have had the same issue before doing the course. Until they discovered how to add tension to every page.
Before you go…
If there's one thing I want you to remember, it's this:
Trust your gut!
If you've read this far, I have a feeling these novel writing courses could be exactly what you need. So don't second guess yourself.
If you're worried you're not ready yet, or aren't 100% convinced these courses are the perfect fit - reach out via pamela@pamelacook.com.au.
I'll be totally honest about whether I think these programs will help you with your next phase of getting your manuscript to a publishable standard.
You've got nothing to lose.
So what are you waiting for?