The Writer’s 60-Day Platform Glow-Up
$59.00

Build your platform in 20 minutes a day—without the cringe or burnout

A step-by-step system to grow your audience, polish your presence, and create real momentum in 60 days.

What it is:

A guided 60-day sprint. Each day: one clear, 20-minute task that stacks into visible progress—no perfection required.

Miss a day? Start fresh the next day and save the missed task for the end of the challenge.

Who it’s for:

  • Debut & emerging authors building from zero or rebooting

  • Writers with big dreams who want a sharp online presence to build from

  • Busy, ambitious creatives who need sustainable structure

How it works:

  1. One task/day (~20 min). Progress > perfection.

  2. Catch-up days built in. No guilt, just momentum.

  3. Start within 48 hours. Buy today, you’ll be on your way in two days or less.

  4. Writer-centric. Everything serves your writing—building an audience of readers while protecting your writing time.

Testimonial:

“This program was exactly what I needed to get out of my head and start taking action in building my writer's platform. There are so many "experts" out there telling us all the things we should be doing to build a platform—Twitter/X, Threads, IG, Facebook groups, Substack Notes, podcast pitching, newsletter sending, ugh! It’s completely overwhelming. The genius of Courtney’s program was its simplicity—one small daily action, every day. It never felt hard because she told us exactly what to focus on every day—no more decision fatigue. And all we had to do was that one assigned thing and keep chipping away, 1% at a time. But 60 days later, looking back, all those tiny daily actions together really moved the needle! Without Courtney’s program and coaching, I would've for sure stayed stuck and paralyzed by overwhelm from all the things I “should” be doing. But now I know that platform-building doesn’t need to be soul-crushing and can absolutely be done in a sustainable way. Thanks, Courtney!”

- Alison Heilig

(No refunds.)

 
Writer’s Platform & Career Audit
$99.00

Are you a copywriter who dreams of writing for SNL? Getting ready to query agents or take your book on submission? This focused 30-minute 1:1 consultation goes beyond platform tweaks—it’s about positioning yourself for the next chapter of your writing career.

Courtney will help you fine-tune your author brand, zhuzh up your online presence, improve discoverability, and most importantly, strategize how to reach your next career milestone. You’ll leave with a personalized, actionable plan that aligns your efforts with your creative ambitions.

Platform-building doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or cringe. In this focused, half-hour session, we’ll take a strategic look at your digital presence and make sure it reflects your voice and brand, your long-term goals, and your next chapter as a writer.

You’ll walk away with:

  • An honest assessment of your author platform (website, Substack, social, etc.)

  • Personalized feedback on your bio, content, and calls-to-action

  • Career-focused strategy to help you advance to your next level

  • Specific, prioritized action steps to strengthen your online presence

Perfect for:

Writers preparing to query agents, pitch editors, launch a Substack, announce a book, or anyone wanting a fresh set of eyes and expert guidance to level up their platform and career trajectory.

How it works:

  1. You’ll receive a Calendly link via email within 24 hours of purchase.

  2. Book your session AND complete a short intake form—must be completed at the same time.

  3. Meet via Zoom for your 30-minute live audit.

  4. Within 48 hours, you’ll receive your action plan and access to a recording of your audit for ten days.

Book your audit now and get a personalized blueprint to elevate both your platform and your career.

(Audit must be completed within 45 days of purchase. No refunds.)

 

OTHER CLASSES

RETURNING SEMINAR: Start a Newsletter to Supercharge Your Platform, Network & Business

Kick your newsletter strategy into high grade in the new year! Join Courtney for her one-day newsletter seminar with Writing Workshops on October 4th. In this workshop, she shares all her hard-earned wisdom for developing a newsletter that can be a foundation for your career or business.

RETURNING SEMINAR: Land Big Bylines by Writing for Columns

On October 18th, Courtney will deconstruct how to land bylines at top publications by writing for columns. She’ll explain the crux of popular columns. You'll do a brainstorming exercise for each, and there will be an opportunity to workshop your ideas and ask questions. You'll receive a list of potential columns and editor contact information for each. By the end, you'll have a game plan for landing your best bylines yet!

NEW SEMINAR: So You Want to Start a Podcast?

Thinking about starting a podcast but not sure where to begin? Or maybe you want the big-picture blueprint before diving in? This one-day intensive will give you everything you need to understand the essentials—without the overwhelm. You’ll get a high-level overview of the process plus practical tips that can save you time, money, and headaches. Plus, because podcasting doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing, you’ll learn easy ways to dip your toe in and test out podcasting on Substack—so you can see if it’s the right fit before committing fully.

RETURNING CLASS: Podcasting for Writers: How to Start, Sustain & Grow Your Podcast

Starting a podcast can be a daunting task, but this four-week class is the perfect kickstart. You’ll refine your concept and get started from recording to editing and promotion to monetization. If you have an existing podcast, but you want to upgrade the quality and/or you’re struggling to gain traction, this course will help you take it to the next level. Courtney will save you time, money, headaches, and answer all your burning questions.

NEW SEMINAR: Edit & Elevate: Revision Intensive

Bring up to three essays or your memoir manuscript-in-progress. Girl Gone Wild author Courtney Kocak will lead a focused, hands-on revision session drawing on lessons she learned while revising her debut memoir. Through guided exercises, you’ll refine your structure, deepen your context, strengthen your dialogue, heighten emotional resonance, and polish everything from sentence rhythm to grammar.

RETURNING SEMINAR: The Multi-Passionate Writer's Life

Are you allergic to the “pick a lane” advice? This workshop offers you a blueprint for developing and adapting a story or concept across multiple mediums. Learn Courtney’s tips and tricks for iterating across passions and formats for a sustainable, multi-platform writing career.

NEW SEMINAR: How to Make 2026 Your Best Writing Year Yet: Manifest Your Writing Goals

2026 is just around the corner, and writer/instructor Courtney Kocak wants to help you get intentional about your writing goals for the new year. If you’ve got a million ideas swirling around in your head but aren’t sure how to focus, or if you just need a jolt of inspiration to kick yourself into gear, this 90-minute workshop will set you up for success. Courtney will guide you through a reflective process to review 2025, clarify your priorities for the year ahead, and translate your creative dreams into an actionable plan so you can have your most intentional and productive writing year yet.

RETURNING SEMINAR: How to Build a “Platform” for Writers Who Shudder at the Thought

Sign up for Courtney’s writing platform seminar—back by popular demand on January 3rd—a one-day intensive through Writing Workshops on building your writer platform by leaning into your joys and strengths (and no, you don’t need to start your own podcast).

 
 

CONSULTING

Courtney is not currently taking on consulting clients. The Writer’s Platform Audit is her only one-on-one offering at this time.