CRAFT YOUR STORY
FROM STORY IDEA TO DISTRIBUTION
For the storytellers ready to get unstuck, finish their projects, and share their work with the world.
What if the missing link between the idea in your head and a finished project ready for distribution isn't more willpower, but a clear, step-by-step roadmap?
I don’t have to tell you that bringing a story to life can feel completely overwhelming. You have a brilliant vision for a book, a documentary, or a course. But translating that vision into a finished product that you can actually launch is a massive, confusing journey.
By the time you finish this course and complete the action steps inside, you will have a finalized, polished project ready to launch out into the world.
The Reality of Doing This Alone...
You can see it so clearly—your book on a bookstore shelf, your film on the screen. You might even have a messy manuscript draft saved on your computer or a hard drive full of raw footage.
But you’re stuck in the "messy middle," and you're tired of:
Endless Googling, clicking a million links that only half-answer your questions.
Calling industry veterans for advice, only to find they want to gatekeep their secrets instead of helping you.
Expensive, generic workshops that don't actually apply to the specific bottleneck holding your project back.
The sinking realization that you did things out of order, meaning months of your hard work might not even be usable.
You don’t need more information. You need clear direction—step-by-step actions to make sure nothing is missed, and your project will land. You want to spend your valuable time working on your project, not trying to figure out how to work on it.
You want to stop talking about what you’re writing or shooting, and finally be able to send a distribution link to your friends, family, and ideal audience—with the total peace of mind that you didn’t miss any critical steps along the way.
What Happens When You Have a Blueprint?
When you have a concrete plan of action, the creative anxiety completely vanishes.
Thoughts no longer ping-pong through your brain.
You stop feeling guilty for leaving your project file unopened for months or years.
You break out of indefinite pre-production before discouragement makes you give up entirely.
You’re taking the initiative to fast-track your project to completion. You turn your creative vision into a tangible reality. You finally get to hold your published book in your hands, or watch your finished film up on a screen.
Maybe you’re thinking:
"Can’t I just figure this out on my own by googling?"
Yes, you can. That’s exactly what I did! But trial and error is incredibly expensive—it drains your time, your energy, and your budget. This course puts everything you need in one centralized place at your fingertips, saving you so much time so that you can finish your project.
"Can’t I have someone else figure this out for me?"
You can if you have a studio or publisher. Most independent filmmakers and authors don't have a corporation's resources or advisors. If you are self-distributing, you have to wear every hat. But you don't have to do it completely alone. This course is designed specifically for independent creators who need a professional framework.
"What makes this different from other creative courses?"
This isn't a course on theory. It is a streamlined, battle-tested blueprint built directly from real-world execution. If you follow the simple step-by-step framework and complete the deep-dive workbook prompts, you won't just learn about storytelling—you will walk away with a finished project ready for commercial distribution.
Storytell Initiative Course
Taking your story project from an idea to distribution.
Fast-track your story project from a stuck idea all the way to release!
A roadmap that guides storytellers from stuck story ideas to celebrating their release days.
If this is you, I can’t wait to see you inside the course!
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6 video modules that guide you to discover your story, your why for sharing it, tips for maximum impact, mediums you can create in, making it relevant, and how to structure it. Each module includes real-life examples from Angela’s personal storytelling journey, what pitfalls to avoid, necessary administrative steps, and insights that will lead to lightbulb moments for you!
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Workbook Prompts that will get your creative juices flowing, along with writing exercises.
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Blueprints for 5 Different Mediums:
-Steps for Getting Started: Book
20 action steps from inception to release
-Steps for Getting Started: Course
14 action steps from inception to release
-Steps for Getting Started: Documentary
16 action steps from inception to release
-Steps for Getting Started: Song
10 action steps from inception to release
-Steps for Getting Started: Visual Medium
8 action steps from inception to release
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Industry referrals
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Practical tips right down to what kind of tea to drink when recording your audiobook!
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Ongoing community support through our Facebook Group
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Bonus features: Angela’s actual Query Letter and Proposal to literary agents, and Submission Letter to film distributors
EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH BONUS: The 1-on-1 Project Breakthrough Call (Value: $100)
I want to see your project cross the finish line. When you enroll today, you will get a private, 30-minute Zoom coaching session with me. We can use this time to workshop your story concept, map out your publishing process, or break through whatever specific creative wall is holding you back. You don’t have to do this alone.
Note: To ensure I can give every creator my full attention, this 1-on-1 bonus is strictly limited to the next 5 storytellers who join.
The "Finish Your Project" 100% Risk-Free Guarantee
I poured everything I know into this course because I know it works. That’s why I am taking all the risk off your shoulders. Go through the modules, fill out the workbook prompts, and apply the medium-specific step-by-step framework to your story. If you do the work and still don't have a finished project ready for distribution at the end—just show me your completed workbook and step-by-step checklist within 30 days, and I will send you a full, 100% refund.
Either you finish your project, or you get your money back. It’s that simple.
Testimonials:
“Storytell Initiative Course is great! You truly share every step, and whoever follows it will be able to come out with a finished project. I think so much is just starting or having the confidence that you know the next step. You can tell how much of yourself that you put into it and you truly want people to succeed.” -Katherine
“This course is not a surface level “funnel” just designed to get people to keep buying more. I loved that it’s not like that at all. I could go step by step, follow your advice, put in the effort, and succeed! It’s actually designed with intent and love, and the desire for people to succeed.” -Lauren
“What I appreciated a lot is how you wove story into your course on storytelling. I loved the personal examples for context of how you navigated situations or said no to circumstances. There’s so much relatability in that and it kept me engaged. You gave a lot of great actionable things for people to do. I can tell how much work and love and devotion you poured into this. Every module complements the others so well. I got so much value from this course!” - Ewelina
Why me?
I’ve made all the mistakes so you don’t have to. I’ve always been a storyteller, but my giftings came alive after my transformative experience of being on a sailboat in the middle of the Pacific during the outbreak of COVID. I had an incredible story to tell, which I did through creating my documentary Quarantine at Sea and my memoir Worst Tits Ever. I had to start from the drawing board, figuring out how to bring both story projects from idea to distribution in two different industries, film and publishing. I’m passionate about fast-tracking the process for others to find their story, speak their truth, and connect to their audience in order to impact the world. There’s no gatekeeping here. You’ll get full transparency from me, who has done it all before and can share every tip, resource, and short-cut I know with you!
Why you:
🔥 You have an idea for a project- a book, a film, a course… but you’re stuck.
🔥 You want to get it from inside your head or on your computer out into the world.
🔥 You’re a self-starter, you just need some guidance.
🔥 You believe in yourself and the importance of the story you have to tell.
🔥 You don’t know what you don’t know.
🔥 You’re ready to have a distribution link to share with people so they can purchase it!
What You'll Get
Experience-Backed Content
6 video modules that break the story process down into simple, tangible steps so you never feel overwhelmed. As you progress, you’ll develop both your story and your confidence. Sometimes it’s as simple as knowing your next step.
PDF’s with every single step of a story project from inception to distribution for 5 mediums: book, documentary, course, song, and visual medium. Loaded with resources and referrals for trusted industry professionals.
Workbook Prompts to complete after each module to get your creative juices flowing. Nail down your exact story, your why, your target audience, and the best medium for it. You’ll overcome obstacles that have kept you stuck and fast-track into your momentum.
Ongoing access to the Storytell Initiative Course Facebook Group Community, where you’ll be able to connect with Angela and other storytellers to share ideas and ask questions. Trusted feedback in real time.
A message from Angela on what to expect in the Storytell Initiative Course
Storytell Initiative Course
Begin by watching the video in the module, then click the button in each section for the module workbook prompts. Complete the prompts before moving on to the next module to get the most from the course. The full lecture content is also available as a PDF for visual learners.
Be sure to check out the Additional Resources for the Steps for Getting Started for Book, Course, Documentary, Song, and Visual Medium. The full Course Packet for easy printing, and sample submission letters are there as well.
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How it All Started
Angela shares why storytelling became so important to her, and how she took her story projects from idea to distribution. She prepares you for your storytelling journey ahead. You will evaluate what’s keeping you stuck, what unique story you have to share, and who your target audience is.
Angela shares why storytelling became so important to her, and how she took her story projects from idea to distribution. She prepares you for your storytelling journey ahead. You will evaluate what’s keeping you stuck, what unique story you have to share, and who your target audience is.
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Importance of Story Telling
Sure, you understand how important story is or you wouldn’t be here! But in this module we’ll break down all the ways that storytelling heals, connects, solves problems, and makes an impact. You’ll explore how stories have already affected you, how vulnerable you’re willing to be with yours, and what problems your story can solve for others.
Sure, you understand how important story is or you wouldn’t be here! But in this module we’ll break down all the ways that storytelling heals, connects, solves problems, and makes an impact. You’ll explore how stories have already affected you, how vulnerable you’re willing to be with yours, and what problems your story can solve for others.
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How Do You Know and Connect With Your Story?
You may have a general idea of what your story is, but this module will offer many thought-provoking questions you will ask yourself that will nail it down. You will begin to develop it, along with your why for sharing. You will get clear on the value you can offer to others through telling your story.
You may have a general idea of what your story is, but this module will offer many thought-provoking questions you will ask yourself that will nail it down. You will begin to develop it, along with your why for sharing. You will get clear on the value you can offer to others through telling your story.
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Find The Medium To Tell Your Story
This module explores your options for creating in various mediums. You will determine which one will be the best for your story project, and then begin implementing the first step towards creating it.
This module explores your options for creating in various mediums. You will determine which one will be the best for your story project, and then begin implementing the first step towards creating it.
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Tips for Success and Making Impact
You may think your story project is ready to go, but there might be a few key things missing. This module guides you through the process of ensuring your story project will have the greatest impact once distributed. You don’t want to have done all the work to release your project, and then find that no one is connecting to your story. You will explore how to make it relatable, who your story is for, and how to begin creating a community around your story project before you even launch.
You may think your story project is ready to go, but there might be a few key things missing. This module guides you through the process of ensuring your story project will have the greatest impact once distributed. You don’t want to have done all the work to release your project, and then find that no one is connecting to your story. You will explore how to make it relatable, who your story is for, and how to begin creating a community around your story project before you even launch.
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From Your Mind to the World
This module explains the actual steps you’ll need to take to get your story distributed. The goal is to lock in on an action plan that’s right for you. You will evaluate what outside support, tools, legal protections, and investors you will need to make it happen.
This module explains the actual steps you’ll need to take to get your story distributed. The goal is to lock in on an action plan that’s right for you. You will evaluate what outside support, tools, legal protections, and investors you will need to make it happen.
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Your Life is a Great Story, Live It
The closer you get to crafting and sharing your story, the more imposter syndrome will start to kick in. This module will inspire you to turn those nerves into something you can use to level up! It will empower you to get excited about sharing your story and offer a formula to guide your structure so that you don’t get lost.
The closer you get to crafting and sharing your story, the more imposter syndrome will start to kick in. This module will inspire you to turn those nerves into something you can use to level up! It will empower you to get excited about sharing your story and offer a formula to guide your structure so that you don’t get lost.
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TAKE THE INITIATIVE
You now know your story, understand how important it is, and know how and why you want to share it. Take everything you’ve learned and share your story with the world!
You now know your story, understand how important it is, and know how and why you want to share it. Take everything you’ve learned and share your story with the world!
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Steps for Getting Started: Book
20 action steps from inception to release
Steps for Getting Started: Course
14 action steps from inception to release
Steps for Getting Started: Documentary
16 action steps from inception to release
Steps for Getting Started: Song
10 action steps from inception to release
Steps for Getting Started: Visual Medium
8 action steps from inception to release
Plus the full Course Workbook for easy, one-time printing, and sample submission letters as well.
Steps for Getting Started: Book
20 action steps from inception to release
Steps for Getting Started: Course
14 action steps from inception to release
Steps for Getting Started: Documentary
16 action steps from inception to release
Steps for Getting Started: Song
10 action steps from inception to release
Steps for Getting Started: Visual Medium
8 action steps from inception to release
Plus the full Course Workbook for easy, one-time printing, and sample submission letters as well.
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A Message From Your Coach
I believe that everyone has a story to tell. It all begins with an idea. Most ideas get stuck somewhere along the way because it’s hard to bring them to the finish line. I know, I’ve done it multiple times while finding my way in the dark each time. But it doesn’t have to be that hard. Let me share everything I learned along the way and save you time. I’ve poured my heart into the Storytell Initiative Course— your success is my goal. I can’t wait to lead you on this journey!