Writing is only the beginning.
Great! You can write
50k in 30 days.
But then what?
NaNoWriMo was great for inspiring bursts of words to create a novel. But there was no support when the month was over. You were left with a draft collecting dust.
Introducing your structured solution:
Write. Rest. Revise.
This is your 3-step system to move from spark to story AND draft to done in just 90 days.
Your 90 Day Author's Journey
Write. Rest. Revise.
Phase I
Write (30 Days)
Goal: Complete Your First Draft
(50K+ Words)
This is a focused high-accountability daily sprint, perfect for kickstarting momentum or capitalizing on your previous NaNoWriMo success. Focus on drafting 1,667 words daily without fear of imperfection.
Key Focus: Habit Stacking, Daily Word Count Tracking, Overcoming Drafting Friction.
Goal: A completed, messy, beautiful first draft. 50,000+ words that lead you to "the end" of your story and the proof of your passion: you are a writer!
Phase II
Rest (30 Days)
Goal: Objective Distance and Revision Prep
Revision is impossible without objective distance. This essential, mandatory break is where your subconscious does the heavy lifting, preventing the common post-sprint burnout. We train your "reader eye" to diagnose structural flaws.
Key Focus: Mental Recovery, Diagnostic Training Lab, Cultivating the Reader's Eye.
Goal: A fully refreshed perspective, a toolkit for evaluating your own manuscript, and the ability to apply precise, bias-free critique to your own work.
Phase III
Revise (30 Days)
Goal: Execute a Strategic Second Draft
This phase turns aimless editing into a series of targeted sprints. Each module breaks down a specific revision skill, from fixing sagging middles and auditing character arcs to tightening dialogue and elevating sensory details.
Key Focus: Structural Fixes, Pacing Correction, Character Connection, Dialogue Polish, Scene Revision Strategy.
Goal: A stronger, more purposeful second draft, with targeted revisions that prepare your manuscript for the next stage of feedback.
A Novel Solution for Your Novel Problem
Who This is For
Newbies
You're a writer without a book and you're tired of hiding behind fear and shame.
NaNoWriMo Participants
You've written with NaNoWriMo before and you were devastated to hear they closed down.
Writers and Authors
You struggle to get the spark, fear Imposter Syndrome, or don't know what to do when the story is done.
Write. Rest. Revise.
Free to members of The Writers' Forge!
All members receive free access to
Write. Rest. Revise.
The Writers' Forge
Join now for $49/month or $500 annually
Starting November 2, 2026,
membership rate increases to $69/month or $690 annually
ABOUT Your Book and Editing Coach
I've been there. I've done it. I've written the short stories and ignored the call to be a novelist. I've cringed at hearing me call myself a writer, even though my works had been published.
And then one day, I joined NaNoWriMo. And I wrote my first novel. And then my next. And another one after that. I discovered it was really easy for me to write a novel in a month. And do it every year.
It was even easy to call myself a writer that way.
But then I started feeling guilty about the digital dust that settled on my stories. I realized that NaNoWriMo was great for the spark, but not for the fire. Without the next steps, those books weren't going to go anywhere.
I needed structure and support. That is where NaNoWriMo failed. And where we succeed. Together. Write. Rest. Revise.
Forge ahead, wordsmith!
Your Forgemaster's Credentials
M.A. in Literature
B.A. in English
Certificate in Writing for Children and Teens
Lifelong Member, Sigma Tau Delta
Author of 10+ novels, dozens of short stories, poetry
Meet Rebecca E. Schmuck
You can't tell, but this is me wearing my NaNoWriMo shirt.
Testimonials About Rebecca E. Schmuck
What Other Writers are Saying
From the Dedication of A Journey into the Himalayas: Flannel, Flights and Footprints by Pirela L. Cross:
"To Rebecca E. Schmuck For your unwavering support, keen editorial eye, and relentless pursuit of clarity.
You read, reread, edited, re-edited, and hunted down errors with the precision of a literary sleuth. More than that, you helped me become a better writer. This book would not be the same without you."
"I entrusted the manuscript of my newest book to Rebecca E. Schmuck for feedback as a beta reader, the last step before publication. She did a great job of proofreading, finding some errors I had missed despite reading it dozens of times. More importantly, she was able to offer observations about the overall structure and organization of the book as well as the emotional impact, letting me see the effect my work might have on readers in the general public. Rebecca's critique helped me to understand what in the story was working—and fix what wasn’t. I was able to go back and see my work through her eyes in making those critical, final edits. I highly recommend Rebecca and The Write Author to anyone seeking editing, proofreading, or general feedback."
— Lauren Henry Brehm, Author of The French Court: Essays from One Family’s Legacy of Mental Illness
(also acknowledged by the author in the Acknowledgments section)
I really appreciated Rebecca's help shifting my focus to weekly goals when I couldn't hit my daily. She made my target seem manageable and I actually got my book done! Her insights from her Manuscript Review Services were brilliant and made the revision process so much easier. I can't wait to publish my first book!
— Thomas T., Author (Debut novel coming 2026!)
What Else Do You Need To Know About Write. Rest. Revise.?
You Ask, I Answer!
✨ When does the Write. Rest. Revise. group program start, and how long does my access last?
The 90-day program officially begins on November 1st, 2026. Access to both the Write. Rest. Revise. curriculum and The Writers' Forge runs continuously as long as your membership remains active. Joining before Nov 1 gets you instant access to everything inside The Writers' Forge.
✨ What happens if I fall behind or need to take a break?
Because Write. Rest. Revise. is housed inside your ongoing membership rather than locked behind a rigid schedule, you can move entirely at your own pace. If life gets busy and you need to step away from your drafting, your access remains active as long as you are a member, and you can pick right back up whenever you're ready. If you need help getting back on track, drop a message on the Bench (or reach out to your Forgemaster directly). That's what mentorship is for!
✨ What happens to my access if I cancel my membership in The Writers' Forge?
If you decide to cancel your recurring payments for The Writers' Forge community, your membership access—including the Write. Rest. Revise. program materials—will conclude at the end of your billing cycle. Your locked-in rate is also surrendered upon cancellation, but you are always welcome to join again at the then-current standard price.
✨ Can I find out more about The Writers' Forge?
Of course! Click here for the full details.
✨ Do you guarantee I will finish my book and/or publish it?
As much as I would love to guarantee it, I can't commit for your role in the program. It's up to you to do the work. But if you follow the program, you can accomplish finishing and revising your first draft.
I'll see you at the anvil. Forge ahead, wordsmith!
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