About me
Doug Kurtz has spent nearly three decades teaching writers in universities, nonprofits, international retreats, and through his coaching practice. He is the co-creator of the Story Map, a holistic methodology that helps novelists write deeply impactful books. His clients have signed with literary agents, published widely, won awards, and finished novels they’re proud of. Kurtz is the author of Mosquito, holds a graduate degree in creative writing from the University of Colorado, and has served as core faculty at Lighthouse Writers Workshop. He lives in Boulder, Colorado.