When I was completing my first draft of my first novel, I looked at it and thought, I have no idea what to do next. I turned to the Internet and got lost in a rabbit hole of information. Then I stumbled on Mary's program. In her program, I decided to start a new novel using her Four Notebooks Method…in a brand new genre I never thought I could do. That manuscript landed me a literary agent on the one year anniversary of when I started the program, and now A Deadly Game will be out in December 2023.

Gayle Brown
Former Program Member

I joined The Book Incubator™ after working on my book for eight years, so finishing my first draft this week is a very big milestone for me. I feel connected to the other writers inside the incubator, and consistently showing up to meetings makes my writing more consistent. Thank you for all that you do, Mary, you’re awesome!

Autumn Raine
Current Program Member

I was making very slow progress on my draft and thinking too much about about querying agents while I was still drafting. The Incubator gave me the support I needed to finish my draft. A lot of programs have an overwhelming amount of content, but Mary makes sure she is only giving us valuable lessons and not cutting into precious writing time. The Book Incubator™ was the best investment ever!

Fiona Campbell
Current Program Member

For the first time in more than a decade, I feel hopeful. Before, I couldn’t get started and keep the momentum going. This program gave me permission to write—to sit down even when I'm having a bad day or there are a million other things to be done. If you’re thinking of giving up on your writing dream, invest in yourself and give this program a chance. I can promise that you won't regret it. This is not just a writing course. It's a course in mining the courage to turn your life around.

Mel Brown
Former Program Member