Coven of Books
Developmental Editor and Story-craft Mentor
From Seed To Story
It's time to say yes to being your own main character and writing your book.
You've Been Holding Onto This Idea
For Days . . . Months . . . Years . . .
You know you want to write a great book but, maybe:
You don't have to stay stuck. You can write the book you daydream about.
This is where the support of a story-craft mentor comes in.
Picture yourself . . .
Taking your character, plot, or fiction world idea and creating a complete road-map so you have the clarity to finish your first draft.
Knowing exactly what you need to work on next rather than spending months trying to figure it out on your own.
Mapping out intense emotional climaxes and the moments that will make readers obsessed with your books.
From Seed To Story
Cultivate an outline to be like a trellis for your story to grow from.
From Seed to Story is a story development program for fiction writers who want to go from scattered idea to intentional, structured story plans without losing the soul of their creativity.
Writing isn't linear. It's a cycle.
In this program, we focus on the first phase (The Seed Phase) of the Fiction Creation Cycle.
The Seed Phase
This is where your idea is planted and nurtured into something strong and full of potential.
Through my four-part framework, you’ll learn how to:
Prepare Your Story Soil
Define your genre, story promise, narrative style, protagonist, and antagonist.
Nourish Your Narrative
Explore worldview (yours and your protagonist’s), expand your world-building, and identify your core scenes.
Weave Your Plot
Map out your main plot and subplots, align them with your character arcs, and create a flexible roadmap.
Sustain Your Draft
Establish a writing ritual, build a writing plan, and create a book grimoire (your creative command center).
The Curriculum
Week One
September 22
Why Write This Story?
During this week we dig deep into your reasoning why you must write this story.
Week Five
October 20
Key Scenes
During this week you'll receive the key scenes to help you start writing your story.
Week Nine
November 17
How to Map out a Scene
You'll learn how to map out a scene.
Week Two
September 29
Dream Readers
Week two, we focus on the promise you're making to the readers through genre and why this is important.
There is a live Q&A this week.
Week Six
October 27
Subplots
During this week you'll learn how to map our your subplots.
There is a live Q&A this week.
Week Ten
November 24
Writing Rituals, Book Grimoires, & What's Next
In this final week you'll create a writing plan and writing ritual to complete your story in your ideal timeline. We'll also talk about how to stay organize and what's next in the process.
Week Three
October 6
Protagonist, Antagonist, Side Characters, & Narrator
During Week Three, we discuss your protagonist, antagonist, side characters, point of view, and more.
Week Seven
November 3
Integration Week
You'll receive a lot of information during the first six weeks. This week is for rest and integration so you can hit the ground running in week eight.
What's Included?
Four live Q&A sessions
Free entry into the Coven of Books community
Weekly bookwork assignments & resources
Week Four
October 13
World-building & World-view
Whether you're writing a fantasy or not, knowing how to world-build and solidify your characters' world-view can make a huge difference in how you'll write your story.
There is a live Q&A this week.
Week Eight
November 10
Full Outline Process
You'll receive my suggested outline process to help you finish your first or next draft with clarity.
There is a live Q&A this week.
Bonuses!
Ten Weeks of 1:1 Voice Memo Mentorship
(Value of $1,000)
Outline Review
(Value of $625)
Maximum participants: 13
INVESTMENT
Valued at $3,122 . . . But get the program and all bonuses for only . . .
$1496
Four Month Payment Plan Option: $380 per month
Enrollment Ends September 22, 2025
What Other Writer's Have Said About Working With Victoria:
You’ll find yourself in your element in From Seeds to Story if . . .
🌿You're ready to nurture your story idea and write it.
🌿You're ready to move past spending months trying to do it alone and have the confidence and clarity to finally write your manuscript.
🌿You may have scenes written, partial outlines, character sheets draft, or world-building notes, but you're ready for accountability and guidance to finish.
I’m a pantser, not a plotter . . .
How will this help me?
Writing is like nature—expanding, shifting, and growing. While discovery writing has its magic, an adaptable outline acts as rich soil, giving your story a foundation to thrive while leaving room for creativity. Lisa Cron’s Story Genius explores the myth of plotting vs. pantsing, showing that stories need deep roots to flourish. The From Seed to Story outline is designed to support, not restrict your process. An outline isn’t a cage—it’s a trellis, helping your story grow strong and free.
Will this course help if I’ve already started writing my story?
Absolutely! From Seed to Story is designed to meet you where you are in your writing journey. If you’ve already started writing your series, this course will help you: Strengthen your existing ideas. Reignite your creativity and help you see your series from a fresh perspective. Identify any gaps in your series structure, character arcs, or long-term plot threads. Align the books you’ve already started with an overarching series vision.
After From Seed to Story, you'll walk away with . . .
🌹A fully developed story roadmap, making the drafting process smoother and more enjoyable.
🌹A sustainable writing plan and rituals to stay consistent and avoid burnout.
🌹A community of writers like you.
🌹The knowledge to rinse and repeat this process.
Who Is Your Story Guide?
My name is Victoria Krouse
If we haven’t met yet, hello! I’m a compassionate fiction developmental editor with a background in editing fantasy, romance, horror, and paranormal manuscripts. I’ve also helped authors outline their stories, navigate revisions, and prepare to pitch to agents.
My goal is to support you in finding clarity and confidence in your creative process. I believe that storytelling often benefits from embracing a slower, more intentional approach to crafting your narrative. I’m here to guide you in weaving your ideas into something truly magical and uniquely yours.
