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Book Chapter Shortcut: May 19 to July 24, 2026
Welcome!
How We'll Work
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Introduce Yourself Here
Intake Survey
Before the Workshop: Visit Your Primary Sources (optional)
Lesson 1: Describe Your Evidence
Week 1: Take Stock of Your Evidence
Welcome to Week 1!
Lesson 1: Notice, Ask, Wonder
Lesson 2: The 4x3 Exercise
Lesson 3: Visit Your Argument
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Week 1 Discussion Board
Week 2: Assemble Your Draft
Lesson 1: Map the Chapter
Lesson 2: Assess and Reflect
Lesson 3: Paste Evidence and Paragraphs Into Sections
The BCS Method: A Table to Download and Annotate
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Week 2 Discussion Board
FAQ
Bonus: Katelyn's Scrivener Drafting Process
Week 3: Assemble Your Draft
Lesson 1: Paste Evidence and Paragraphs Into Sections
Optional Lesson 2: Write New Paragraphs
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Bonus: Allison's Sample Collage
Week 3 Discussion Board
Week 4: Evaluate Your Draft
Lesson 1: Read Your Draft
Lesson 2: Continue Assembling Your Draft
Optional Lesson 3: Bold Key Sentences
FAQ
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Week 4 Discussion Board
Author Feedback Form: Early Draft
Week 5: Fill In Your Draft
Lesson 1: Move Forward with Your Draft
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Week 5 Discussion Board
Bonus: Handling Background Material
Author Feedback Form: Early Draft
Week 6: Fill In Your Draft
Optional Lesson 1: Reverse Outline with Key Sentences
Lesson 2: Incorporate Secondary Sources
Lesson 3: Keep Going
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Week 6 Discussion Board
Bonus: Videos About Working with Secondary Sources
Week 7: Fill In Your Draft
Lesson 1: Revise for Paragraph Shape
Lesson 2: Complete Manageable Tasks
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Week 7 Discussion Board
Week 8: Revise Your Draft
Lesson 1: Argument Check
Lesson 2: Reverse Outline on Paper
Lesson 3: Annotate Your Outline
Lesson 4: Synthesize Your Notes
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Week 8 Discussion Board
Bonus: Editorial Assessment of a Chapter
Week 9: Frame Your Draft
Lesson 1: Learn About Introductions
Lesson 2: Map Your Introduction
Lesson 3: Apply the Old —> New Principle
Lesson 4: Complete Manageable Tasks
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Week 9 Discussion Board
Week 10: Tie Up Loose Ends
Lesson 1: Reflect on Your Work
Lesson 3: Write Your Introduction
Lesson 3: Draft Your Conclusion
Week 10 Discussion Board
Bonus Materials
Deciding When to Let Go
Mini-Workshop on Book Proposals
Pinpointing and Sharpening Your Book Argument: A Free Workshop
Ideas on Fire Publishing Series: Publishing Your First Book (videos)
Ideas on Fire Publishing Series: Publishing Your First Book (videos)
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