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For centuries, people learned to write by copying good writing. This is called copywork. It’s how Jack London wrote his first novel.
I'm Teng, a professional novelist. I used copywork to write an award-winning novel that sold 13,900 copies. In the 12-Day Copywork Masterclass, I'll show you exactly how I did it.
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Copywork is the best way to learn to write
How? Simple: You copy great novels, word for word, for 30 minutes a day.
As you copy, you'll absorb the skills and techniques of good writing — skills like prose rhythm, sentence structure, and storytelling patterns.
Ben Franklin, Ray Bradbury, Jack London, and Hunter S Thompson all did copywork. Now it's your turn!
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In this hands-on course, you'll learn to write a novel by copying.
First, you'll learn the 12 essential writing skills. Then, you’ll copy 19 scenes from great novels. Each novel passage comes with my notes, where I explain all the hidden writing techniques.
How to paint a vivid picture with your words.
Taught by: Ernest Hemingway, Jack London
How to describe things and people.
Taught by: Bret Easton Ellis
How to move the story through space & time.
Taught by: Suzanne Collins, Harper Lee
How to write realistic and interesting speech.
Taught by: Hemingway, Cormac McCarthy
How to create motion in your scenes.
Taught by: F Scott Fitzgerald, JRR Tolkien
How to write poetic, lyrical prose.
Taught by: McCarthy, Vladimir Nabokov
How to write believable settings and places.
Taught by: George Orwell, Douglas Adams
How to keep your reader interested all the way.
Taught by: Ken Liu
How to control the speed of your story.
Taught by: Shirley Jackson, Dan Brown
How to add emotional depth to your characters.
Taught by: Stephen King
How to deliver endings that satisfy.
Taught by: Jane Yolen
How to use plot patterns to tell great stories.
Taught by: Kurt Vonnegut, Kate Chopin
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The 12-Day Copywork Masterclass starts today and runs for 12 days.
You'll get a lesson in your inbox every morning. Each lesson takes 30-45 minutes. You can also login any time, if you want to learn at your own pace.
12 Daily Email Lessons taught by legendary writers
23,000 Words of Great Novels to see the lessons in action
19 Copywork Assignments to practice the techniques of good writing
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 12 days, so you can learn without worry
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Since the 12-Day Copywork Masterclass launched, we've had over 4000 satisfied students, ranging from beginners to traditionally-published authors.
Here's what our students are saying:
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Yes, it actually works!
Hunter S Thompson copied his favorite books word-for-word. It's how he became a great writer.
Jack London, a failed gold prospector, ended up making the modern equivalent of $90,000 a year in book royalties just three years after he started writing. He did it with copywork.
Simply put, copywork is the best way to learn the patterns and rhythms of good writing. It has worked for myself and thousands of our students. It will work for you too.
In the 12-Day Copywork Masterclass, you'll learn REAL writing skills by copying history's best writers.
Here's a tiny preview of what you'll learn:
1. Fundamentals of Prose
What show, don't tell really means.
How to paint a mental picture with your description.
Why your dialogue sounds inauthentic (and how to fix it).
How to write poetic, lyrical prose.
2. Storytelling Secrets
Why the best stories are impossible to put down.
How to convey REAL emotions.
How to maintain tension throughout your story.
How to craft an irresistible plotline.
3. People and Places
How to create strong, memorable characters.
How to write unique voices.
How to show beliefs with actions.
Why naked worldbuilding puts your reader to sleep.
4. Crafting a Great Novel
Why you need to think in scenes.
How to structure your story and control the pacing.
How to plan your novel without stifling creativity.
How to avoid writer’s block.
In this course, you'll get 12 writing lessons and 19 hand-picked copywork exercises. Instead of wasting time copying entire novels like Jack London, I'll show you exactly what to copy - so you can focus on learning.
Each lesson teaches an important writing concept, based on what I know as a professional writer.
Plus, as you copy, my notes in the margins will point out all the techniques you might have otherwise missed.
Copywork is the best way to learn writing skills, but it will involve some effort on your part.
Here's what you'll need:
15 minutes a day to read and understand the lesson.
30 minutes a day to complete the copywork assignment.
As you copy, you should take time to reflect on your own prose. This will help you identify your weak spots.
No, of course not.
With copywork, you don't publish the things you copy. It is merely a technique to help you learn from the best of the best.
Once you learn the skills of the old masters, you will be able to confidently write your own original works.
You don't need any writing experience. This course will build your writing foundations from the ground up... The right way.
However, experienced writers will get lots of benefit from this course. Many of our students are professional writers. Some students are published authors who write full-time.
Yes, you can do the Masterclass at your own pace. You'll always have access to the lessons by logging in.
Each lesson takes an hour. You will need 15 minutes to read the lesson, and 45 minutes to complete the day's assignments.
No. You can pick and choose from the assignments you want to copy from.
Sometimes a style doesn't work for you, and that's fine.
However, if you have the time, I suggest you try each assignment. You never know what you'll learn.
Your access never expires. You'll always have access to the lessons by logging in.
Your satisfaction is absolutely guaranteed.
As long as you can show me you did ONE copywork assignment (screenshot, photo, etc), I’ll refund your purchase for ANY reason — within 12 days.
Why? Because if you actually DO the copywork assignments, I guarantee this will be the most effective writing course you’ll ever take.
To get a refund, just reply to any of the emails!
Of course! You can choose to pay with PayPal or credit card. Your information is always secure.
My name is Teng Rong. I'm a two-time award-winning author (IBPA Ben Franklin 2022 and Library Journal IAP 2022). I'm the Managing Editor at Fictionalist.co, a writing advice newsletter read by 7000+ writers.
I'm happy to answer your questions!
Just drop me an email at Teng@MasteringFiction.com and I will be delighted to help you out.
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Since we launched, we've had 4000+ satisfied students. That's why I can personally guarantee your satisfaction.
As long as you show me you tried ONE copywork assignment (screenshot, photo, etc), I’ll refund your purchase for ANY reason — within 12 days.
Why? Because if you actually DO the copywork, I guarantee this will be the most helpful writing course you will ever take.
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 13,900 copies. In addition, I sold over $100,000 in story commissions under various pen names.
I am the Managing Editor for Fictionalist, the internet's leading writing advice newsletter.
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