Let's fit your novel around your life.
You've always wanted to write your novel. Not for anyone else. Just for you.
Not someday, not when things calm down. It's been in the back of your mind for years, but at some point, you stopped bringing it up because you didn't want to admit you still hadn't started. There's work, the commute, family, the endless chores...
The truth is, things don't calm down. And at some point, we start using that as a reason not to begin. Because starting makes it real, and real means you can fail.
But this isn't about failure. It's about finally giving yourself the chance to do the thing you've always wanted to do. And I genuinely believe you can. I'm going to help you do it.
The reality is...
I know what it's like to be desperate to write, to know you have it in you but not be able to get it out. I was working full-time when I wrote my first novel, squeezing it into mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Over five years, I wrote four novels and completed an MA in Creative Writing at City University London, all while working full-time. I've since published a four-book series with Hodder & Stoughton and am represented by AM Heath.
The difference wasn't time. It was the system I built. And now I want to hand that system to you.
The 9-5 Novelist is that system.
What The 9-5 Novelist is,
and what it isn't.
This isn't about learning theory for theory's sake. It's about building a writing life that actually works, one that fits around your job, your family, and your real life.
If you have the idea and the drive, The 9-5 Novelist gives you the structure and tools to actually get to the end. You'll go from blank page to a completed 50,000-word first draft — around your life, not instead of it.
Inside the course
The course includes 15 short video lessons, all under 25 minutes, with accompanying worksheets and templates. You can go at your own pace, and you'll have lifetime access to all materials and updates.
Each lesson gives you a clear action so you always know what to do next.
Phase 1: Foundation (0–10k)
Build your writing life, develop your idea, create your outline, and write your opening scenes. You'll end Phase 1 with a plan strong enough to carry you through the hard parts and 10,000 words under your belt.
Phase 2: The Middle (10k–30k)
This is where it's so easy to give up and walk away. But I'll help you push past the 20,000-word wall, keep your momentum, and keep going even when life gets in the way.
Phase 3: The Finish Line (30k–50k)
You'll finish your first draft and get to hold it in your hands — and you'll truly understand that you can do it all over again.
You're not doing this alone.
You'll have direct email access to me for feedback and guidance, plus a private community of writers who are on the same journey. Check-in emails throughout the course keep you on track, and I'm available for 12 months from your date of purchase.
By the end of The 9-5 Novelist, you'll have:
- A complete 50,000-word first draft
- A repeatable writing routine that fits your life
- A clear plan for revising and next steps toward publication
What previous participants have said
"I've never gotten this far before in a first draft. I actually have the makings of a book in my hands — I don't think it's fully dawned on me yet."Participant, The Novel Hustle Workshop
"Patricia's calm presence, strong support and feedback helped me overcome my struggles and gave me the confidence to keep writing. I've actually completed a first draft."Participant, The Novel Hustle Workshop
"I was hesitant at first because I get very anxious. But it was surprisingly easy to communicate with Patricia — she has a comforting presence. I've never made this much progress before."Participant, The Novel Hustle Workshop
The Early Bird Offer
The 9-5 Novelist opens on 1st July 2026.
Join before 18th June and you'll get the full course for £197 — plus personal outline feedback from me. I'll read your outline (up to 2 pages) and give you written notes so you know your story works before you spend months writing it.
After 18th June: the price rises to £297 and the outline feedback is no longer included.
This is your chance to start your novel with structure, support, and a clear plan — and to know you're not doing it alone.
Is this for you?
This is for you if
- You have a novel idea that won't leave you alone
- You've written before, even if you've never finished anything
- You're serious about publication
- You're ready to stop waiting and actually do it
This is not for you if
- You want a course focused on craft or writing theory
- You struggle with self-paced courses
- You're not in a place right now where you can commit to showing up consistently
What you'll walk away with
- A completed 50,000-word first draft
- Proof that you can do this
- The first step into your publishing journey
That draft is yours. Nobody can take it away from you. And once you've done it once, you know you can do it again.
The 9-5 Novelist · Full price £297 from 19th June 2026