# Kim Purcell

> Novelist, Writing Teacher & Creativity Coach

## About

Kim Purcell is a novelist, writing teacher, and creativity coach based in Santa Monica, California. She is the founder of Purcell Publishing, an international writing company that helps writers develop their voice, finish their novels, and move toward publication. Along with Purcell Publishing, she runs the Busy Writer Workshop for adults and Story Studio for kids and teens.

## Books

### Write a Novel in 100 Days: The Busy Writer's Guide to Finishing Your Book Fast
- Publisher: Penguin / Ten Speed Press
- Release: September 2026
- A daily writing guide designed to help busy writers complete their books with a 22 plot point structure, daily skill-building, and the "15 Magic Minutes" method.

### This Is Not a Love Letter
- Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
- Published: 2018
- A young adult novel about a girl searching for her missing boyfriend in a small paper mill town.
- Awards: NPR's Best Books of 2018, A Mighty Girl Book of 2018, Starred Kirkus Review

### Trafficked
- Publisher: Penguin
- Published: 2012
- A young adult novel about a girl from Moldova who is trafficked as a domestic slave in Los Angeles.
- Awards: Bankstreet College Best Children's Books 2013, Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award List 2013, South Carolina Book Award Nominee 2013-2014

## Teaching & Classes

Kim teaches creative writing to kids, teens, and adults worldwide:

- Kids & Teens: Novel writing classes on Outschool.com (300+ five-star reviews)
- Private Lessons: $150 per 55-minute session
- Developmental Editing: $150 per hour
- Adult Workshops: Busy Writer Asynchronous Workshop ($99) and Busy Writer Live Novel Workshop ($25/class)

## Speaking

Available for speaking engagements, workshops, school visits, and literary events on topics including novel writing, teaching creative writing, finding your voice, overcoming writer's block, and activism through writing.

## YouTube Channel

Kim has a YouTube channel with 123K+ subscribers featuring writing tips, craft lessons, and author life content: https://www.youtube.com/@authorkimpurcell

## Social Media

- YouTube: @authorkimpurcell (123K+ subscribers)
- Instagram: @authorkimpurcell
- TikTok: @authorkimpurcell
- Facebook: /kimpurcellwriter

## Contact

Website: https://kimpurcell.com
Email: kim@kimpurcell.com