Live Cohort: How To Write a Nonfiction Book

In this Pathway, go from blank page to finished manuscript with guidance from published authors and industry experts! In these eight focused lessons, you’ll learn how to develop a framework for your book, craft a strong chapter structure, write compelling content, refine your book, and do more. Whether you're aiming for traditional publishing, planning to self-publish, or writing to preserve your story for family, this Pathway will help you start and finish your nonfiction book with confidence.

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This course closed on December 17, 2025.

This live cohort is available for enrollment to COMPEL Pro members only.

Webinars

Course Instructors

Susan McPherson Senior Author Acquisitions Editor at David C Cook and Women’s Community Lead for Esther Press

Alice Crider Author, Coach and Editor

Kia Stephens Author and Speaker

Lysa TerKeurst Adams President and Chief Visionary Officer at Proverbs 31 Ministries

Lysa TerKeurst Adams is President and Chief Visionary Officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries and the author of eight New York Times bestsellers, including I Want to Trust You, but I Don’t; Good Boundaries and Goodbyes; Forgiving What You Can’t Forget; and It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way. She enjoys life with her husband, Chaz, and her kids and grandkids. Connect with her at www.LysaTerKeurst.com or on social media @LysaTerKeurst.

Amanda Hayhurst Author

Sharon Jaynes Author and Speaker

Sharon Jaynes is a conference speaker and the author of 26 books including When You Don’t Like Your Story: What if Your Worst Chapters Could Become Your Greatest Victories? and Enough: Silencing the Lies That Steal Your Confidence. She is a frequent guest on podcast, radio, and TV programs such as Focus on the Family with Jim Daly and Takeaways with Kirk Cameron. Sharon’s passion is helping women live a better story with Jesus as the hero.

Linda K. Taylor Assistant Professor — Professional Writing, Taylor University

Ruth Schwenk Assistant Director of COMPEL Pro and Bestselling Author

Ruth Schwenk is the Director of COMPEL Pro Writers Training and has partnered with Proverbs 31 Ministries since 2015. A bestselling author and founder of multiple thriving online communities, she has spent over 15 years mentoring writers and creatives and building meaningful platforms. She is the author of several books, including The Love Your Life Project, Trusting God in All the Things, and The Better Mom Devotional.

Live Cohort: How To Write a Nonfiction Book

Webinars

Course Instructors

Lessons

Refining Your Book Idea

Creating a Framework for Your Book

Writing From Healing Rather Than Trauma

How To Weave Your Overall Message Throughout Your Book

Developing Your Authority as an Author

How To Write a Chapter and Bonus Material

Fine-Tuning Your Manuscript

Getting Your Book Published