TELL IT ANYWAY

Have you ever told YOURSELF that your dream of being a published author is unrealistic? 

That you don't have what it takes to be a "real writer"? 

Do you find yourself constantly second-guessing if your story's draft is actually good or not? 

Have you been told that your story idea is "too niche" to sell? Too raw? Too bold?

That your authentic voice isn't "professional" enough for people to want to listen to?

We've been there. From the other side, our answer to these lies for you:

Because here's the truth:

Fiction communicates hard truths better than any other medium.

Someone needs the story only you can tell to heal their heart.

Telling your story will heal YOUR heart. 

Storytellers like you are the only ones who can actually change our world for the better—but only if you are brave enough to embark on the journey of sharing your book with the world.

You have a story burning a hole in your chest, and it is screaming at you to tell it. Now, more than ever, our world needs to hear the voices of the silenced. We need your art to help us bridge the gap.

Maybe your story idea has sat hidden away in a drawer (or your Google Drive) for years on end because you are too scared to let your words see the light of day.

Or maybe because you are overwhelmed by the publishing process and don't even know where to begin.

Maybe you are paralyzed by all the conflicting options and advice thrown around on writertok.

We created this course to help you slay the villain of all the naysayers (including the pesky one living in the back of your head) and personally guide you through every practical step of the process to become a published author—from getting your story onto paper, to editing, to publishing, to sharing your book with a world that needs your truth.

Because the pen is mightier than the sword.

‘TELL IT ANYWAY’ is an 8-week online group storytelling course for marginalized fiction writers who are tired of performing to fit into the narrow box of what the industry gatekeepers have told us is acceptable. No matter the genre, this program guides you through identifying the story the world taught you not to tell, finding the power of your authentic voice, and shaping it into a story that resonates deeply with readers.

We teach you how to show up authentically and successfully in every facet of the publishing process when the odds are stacked against you.

Over the course of 8 live coaching sessions with story coaches, editors, indie authors, traditional publishing consultants, weekly structured assignments, strategic guidance, and emotional accountability, you will walk away with:

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• A creative development process that brings your story from idea, to draft, to polished manuscript
• Story structure knowledge that helps you deliver your message resonantly
• A solid first draft you can be proud of
• Preparation and guidance through the revision and editing phases
• Breakdown of the publishing process and advice on which path is right for your story
• Every tool you need to build your successful author business on your authenticity, not performance polish
• Coaching through building an author platform and developing a marketing plan, 
• A personally completed playbook that defines your narrative voice in a way that stands out from the noise
• Insight on how to use your story as a world-changing catalyst that heals hearts—including your own
• Confidence to own your voice, beat your imposter syndrome, and overcome self-doubt
• A life-long, supportive community of passionate storytellers and a network of creative professionals that are excited to help your story be shared with the world

This is more than just a writing course—it is a narrative liberation experience. A chance to radically reclaim your story, find your voice, and weaponize your truth against systems built to erase you.

Passionate, marginalized creatives and fiction writers across all genres who have a story on their hearts. Creatives who are tired of being told to play it small and go along with the crowd. This program teaches trauma-informed narrative clarity, guiding participants through un-learning the lies that have kept them silent and stolen their power.

One Brilliant Arc's story team facilitates this program, bringing their 50+ years of combined professional experience in writing, editing, filmmaking, publishing, entrepreneurship, and trauma-informed coaching along with lifetimes of personal experience fighting for our own voices. We also bring in multiple guest speakers with impressive repertoires from various realms of the industry PLUS a unique experience of learning how to bet on themselves when no one else would.

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We understand what you are fighting because we are you, and we want you to win.

We keep each cohort small—between 8-12 participants—so there is limited space. Register today to secure your spot in our next cohort!