Classes FAQ
What are the classes like?
Classes are primarily text based. You read the lessons and do the homework. There are Discord forums where you can ask questions and interact with teachers and other students. Start the class when you want, finish when you want. Come back later and review. Check in on your progress.
Classes are hands-on interactive. You can be social with the other students or lurk. It is your choice. There will also be group sessions where you can meet with teachers online and ask questions.
For example: in the social media class, you’ll work on your social media presence. In the website class, you’ll build one!
What teaching platform are you using?
Classes started on World Anvil, but are now mostly on the ThriveCart Learn+ platform. Eventually all classes will be moved to Learn+. While World Anvil was a lot more fun, students were having too much trouble getting into class, and that did not fit with our No Stress goal!!!
How do I sign up for World Anvil?
The signup process is easy and free! Click this link*.
Click here for a step-by-step walk through of the signup process!
*This is an affiliate link. There’s no charge for the freeman level account, but this lets them know that you came to World Anvil with me.
What if I already have a World Anvil account?
You don’t need to sign up again! There’s no minimum account level required for most of the classes.
Note: you will need at least a Master level account for the “How to Write a Novel in World Anvil” class. This class teaches you how to use features that are not available at the Freeman level.
How do I sign up for ThriveCart Learn?
Just purchase the class through the link on the school site and you’ll be automatically signed up and enrolled. If you already have an account on ThriveCart Learn, your new class will be added to your dashboard. (Note: your account will be linked to your email address.)
Is there a time limit on how long I can be in the class?
No! There are no time limits. You will have immediate access to the class. You can take it at your own speed and review it whenever you want. This type of class is referred to as “evergreen” – meaning that as long as the platform lasts, you’ll have access to it. When we update the classes, you’ll have access to the updates.
What about one-on-one meetings?
In the past, I included a lot of one-on-one meetings with my classes. This meant I could only help a few people at a time. When I got a bigger class, I was exhausted! It became hard for people to find a time on my schedule.
I’ve decided to no longer include one-on-one meetings in the classes, but don’t worry! I’m replacing them with group meetings. When I see a group of people active in a class, I’ll schedule these group meetings. You can also request one! I will be scheduling these for different time zones so that everyone has a chance to participate. When you sign up for a class, you’ll be added to a mailing list for students of that class. I’ll notify everyone on the list when I schedule a meeting. You are free to unsubscribe from these lists.
I’ll still be providing support for the classes in the Discord forums and via email if you want to ask a question in private.
Some classes also offer video tutorials.
What about coaching classes?
We’re now offering a selection of coaching classes that are designed for you to have one-on-one meetings with your teacher.