Finish Your Manuscript with Coaching That Works

For writers who are serious about getting their book done.


Need Help With Your WIP?

Feeling stuck? Not motivated? Overwhelmed by drafts that never seem to end?

Three Ways Draft to Done Studios Will Help You Finish Your Work in Progress

GUIDANCE

You don’t have to navigate the book-writing process alone. I’ll help you map the path from rough draft to finished manuscript one clear step at a time.

CRAFT

Learn the tools and techniques
that make books work. I’ll teach you the fundamentals of storytelling, structure, and
writing craft so your story shines.

FINISH

Writing a book is hard. I’ll help you stay focused, accountable,
and moving forward until your manuscript is done.

Hi there,
Abby here.

The Draft-to-Done Manuscript Coach

I’m Abby L. Vandiver, a hybrid, international bestselling author of more than thirty books and short stories. I’ve helped scores of writers bring their stories to life, and now I’m here to help you do the same.

Drawing on decades of writing experience and a deep understanding of the creative and publishing process, with my proven methods, I guide writers through the steps that turn ideas and drafts into finished manuscript.

No matter where you are in your writing journey, you can take your book from draft to finished. Your story deserves to be told clearly, polished, ready and shared with the world.

Book a free consultation with me and let’s get your book done.

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Choose the Path That Helps You Finish Your Book

At Draft to Done Studios, you’ll get the guidance, accountability, and support you need to finally finish your work in progress. If you’re a writer who’s ready to commit the time and put in the work, I’ll help you turn your draft into a completed manuscript.

Are you ready to get your book done?

Choose the level of support for what you need and let’s get started.

For writers who just want to learn the craft and write with less help. Book Basics is your starting point. Get expert instruction, answers to your questions, and the tools to keep writing confidently.

Book Basics

For writers ready to finish their manuscript. If your WIP has been waiting too long, this is your path to completion. With structured coaching and accountability, you’ll move through each stage of your manuscript and finally get it done.

6-Month Finisher’s Boot Camp

For writers who want fast, hands-on coaching. If you’re ready for a more immersive experience and want results quickly, the 90-Day Intensive is perfect. High-touch coaching, craft instruction, and accountability will move your manuscript forward fast.

90-Day Intensive

Draft to Done Studios

Learn the craft. Finish the book.

Why Draft to Done Studios Works

  • Customed tailored to your writing needs. To write a good book you need to ensure you understand the craft of writing.. That’s why Abby begins every coaching plan with the fundamentals of writing a book. She will help you:

    • Identify and discuss the book’s scope, content, themes, and concepts

    • Teach you writing techniques that will craft a story that readers won’t want to put down.

    • Organize the manuscript’s content so there’s no guesswork. You start writing with a clear understanding of where your story will go.

    • Uncover your publishing and marketing goals to determine the optimal strategy for achieving them

  • Together we’ll implement structured milestones and scheduled progress updates. This system helps you stay committed so your book doesn’t get pushed aside by everyday life. You’ll learn to say “goodbye” to unfinished drafts.

  • you’ll have the support and encouragement needed to keep moving forward.

  • Novel Fundamentals
    This set of lessons introduces the core elements every strong novel needs. You’ll learn key concepts like narrative arc and the principle of “show, don’t tell,” helping you create a story that feels engaging, vivid, and emotionally compelling.

    Protagonist’s Problem & Goal
    Every great story begins with a character who wants something and faces obstacles along the way. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to define your protagonist’s central problem and goal so your story has clear direction, tension, and purpose.

    Plot & Scene
    This lesson breaks down how stories move from idea to page through effective plotting and purposeful scenes. You’ll learn how to structure events and write scenes that drive the story forward, keeping readers invested from beginning to end.

Your Book Won’t Write Itself—Work With A Coach Who Gets You Writing