Write Your First Novel in 14 Days... By Copying!

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For centuries, people learned to write by copying great novels. This is called copywork. It's how Jack London learned to write.

I'm Teng, a professional novelist. I used copywork to write an award-winning novel that sold over 15,000 copies. In the 14-Day Copywork Masterclass, I'll show you exactly how I did it.

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The Lost Art of Copying

Copywork is the easiest way to learn to write.

How? Simple: you copy great novels, word for word, for 30 min a day.

By copying, you'll learn prose rhythms, sentence structures, and storytelling patterns.

Jack London copied Kipling. Hunter S. Thompson typed out The Great Gatsby. Ben Franklin copied newspaper articles. Now it's your turn!

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The 14-Day Copywork Masterclass

In this course, you'll learn to write your first novel using copywork.

You'll copy 23,000 words of novel passages from 21 authors. Each novel passage includes my notes, where I explain all the hidden techniques. Here's what you'll learn:

Part 1: Prose Fundamentals


1: Show, Don't Tell

How to paint a vivid picture with your words.
Taught by: Ernest Hemingway, Jack London

2: Description

How to describe things and people.
Taught by: Bret Easton Ellis

3: Narration

How to move the story through space & time.
Taught by: Suzanne Collins, Harper Lee

4: Dialogue

How to write realistic and interesting speech.
Taught by: Hemingway, Cormac McCarthy

5: Action and Behavior

How to create motion in your scenes.
Taught by: F Scott Fitzgerald, JRR Tolkien

6: Rhythm and Flow

How to write poetic, lyrical prose.
Taught by: McCarthy, Vladimir Nabokov

7: World, Setting, Tone

How to write believable settings and places.
Taught by: George Orwell, Douglas Adams

Part 2: Storytelling Skills


8: The Narrative Question

How to keep the reader interested.
Taught by: Ken Liu

9: Pacing

How to control the speed of your story.
Taught by: Shirley Jackson, Dan Brown

10: Inner Journey

How to add depth to your characters.
Taught by: Stephen King

11: Setup and Payoff

How to create plots that readers love.
Taught by: Jane Yolen

12: Story Patterns

How to use plot patterns to tell great stories.
Taught by: Kurt Vonnegut, Kate Chopin

13: Character Behavior

How to write believable people.
Taught by: Max Brooks

14: Great Endings

How to write emotionally satisfying endings.
Taught by: Lois Lowry

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How It Works

The 14-Day Copywork Masterclass starts today and runs for 14 days.

You'll get a lesson a day by email. Each lesson takes 45 minutes to complete. You can also login at any time ito learn at your own pace.

What you'll get:

  • Teng's Guide to Copywork to teach you this time-tested method

  • 14 Daily Email Lessons taught by 21 legendary authors

  • 23,000 Words of Copying to practice the techniques of good prose

  • 5 Novel Worksheets to help you plot, characterize, and edit your novel

How I'll help you succeed:

  • 24 Hour Email Support, where I answer all your writing questions

  • Lifetime Access to the Course, so you can learn at your own pace

  • 100% Money-Back Guarantee for 30 days, so you can learn without worry

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Student Testimonials

Since Mastering Fiction launched in October 2024, we've had over 5000 satisfied students, ranging from beginners to professional authors.

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FAQs (Common Questions and Answers)

Who is this course for?

The 14-Day Copywork Masterclass is for beginner novelists.

You don't need any writing experience. It works for any genre and writing style.

Is this course online?

Yes, this course is entirely online. You'll get the lessons via email.

When does it start?

The course starts when you sign up and runs for 14 days.

How much time does it take?

Each lesson takes an hour.

You will spend 15 minutes reading the lesson and 30-45 minutes copying it.

Are there videos?

There are no videos. The only way to learn to write is to actually write.

Can I do it at my own pace?

Sure! You can take your time.

Do I get to keep the materials?

Of course! You’ll get lifetime access to all the materials.

Is it plagiarism to do copywork?

No, it's not. With copywork, you don't publish the things you copy. It is merely a technique to help you learn.

Can I pay with PayPal?

Sure! We take PayPal, Credit Card, and Apple Pay. Your payment information is always secure.

What's your refund policy?

We have a 100% money-back guarantee for 30 days. Email me at any time to get a refund.

Who are you?

My name is Teng Rong. I'm a two-time award-winning author (IBPA Ben Franklin 2022 and Library Journal IAP 2022). Since then, I've written over 1.5 million words and made $230,000 from book sales and commissions.

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✅ Our Two Guarantees

100% Money-Back Guarantee: If you're unhappy for any reason, email me within 30 days for a full refund — no questions asked.

No AI Guarantee: This course was made entirely by hand. I spent over 250 hours finding great novels, annotating novel passages, and writing the lessons.

About Me

Hey there! My name is Teng Rong. I'm a 2x award-winning novelist (2022 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award for best YA Audiobook & 2022 Library Journal IAP for best YA Novel).

Since 2020, I've written over 1.5 million words of fiction. My first novel sold over 15,000 copies. I made over $230,000 from book sales, story commissions, and ghostwriting contracts.

I am the Managing Editor for Fictionalist, the internet's leading writing advice newsletter.

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