Copywork Level 2: Advanced Prose Skills
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To write amazing fiction, your prose must be effective and compelling.
In this course, you'll learn 10 advanced prose skills you need to write a better novel. You'll do this with copywork — the best way to learn writing skills.
What You'll Learn
Copywork Level 2: Advanced Prose Skills has 10 lessons. Each lesson will focus on an important prose skill. You'll see how great authors used these skills to write amazing fiction.
Part 1: Story Mechanics
1: Emotions
How to show a character's feelings.
Taught by: Stephen King
2: Sensations
How to show physical experiences.
Taught by: Patrick Suskind
3: Description
How to write descriptive passages.
Taught by: Michael Ondaatje
4: Activity
How to write fast paced scenes.
Taught by: Shirley Jackson
5: Conflict
How to create compelling conflict.
Taught by: Jane Austen
Part 2: Flow of Prose
6: Stream of Consciousness
How to deliver unfiltered thoughts.
Taught by: James Joyce
7: Character Traits
How to show a character's personality.
Taught by: J. D. Salinger
8: Society and Culture
How to write about culture and society.
Taught by: Gabriel García Márquez
9: Expressive Prose
How to use fancy language in storytelling.
Taught by: Cormac McCarthy
10: Metered Prose
How to write poetically.
Taught by: Helman Melville
How it Works
Copywork Level 2 starts today and runs for 10 days.
Each lesson takes 30-45 minutes. You'll get a lesson in your email inbox every morning. You can also login to learn at your own pace.
Here's what you get:
10 Daily Lessons taught by legendary writers (eg. James Joyce)
10,000 Words of Story Examples to see the lessons in action
Daily Copywork Assignments to practice what you learn
Here's 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, so you can learn without worry
What Students Are Saying
Since the beginning, we've had over 3000 satisfied students, ranging from beginners to traditionally-published authors.
Here's what our students said about our courses:
FAQs (Common Questions and Answers)
Do I need other courses as a prerequisite?
No. However, it is strongly recommended that you have some writing experience. You will get the most benefit from this advanced course if you have a solid foundation.
I'm currently taking other Mastering Fiction courses. Can I take this course at the same time?
For sure. The emails for this course will only start AFTER you've completed all other course emails.
How do I get started?
It's easy!
Click any "Join the Masterclass Now!" button
Enter your email on the next page.
Enter your payment information (PayPal or Credit Card).
Follow the instructions.
Once you have enrolled, you will get the introductory email and the first lesson within an hour.
If you run into any issues, please email me at Teng@MasteringFiction.com and I'll help you sort it out.
How long are the lessons?
Each lesson takes about 15 minutes to read. Each lesson comes with one copywork assignment, which takes between 30 minutes and 1 hour to complete.
How many days do I need?
You'll need 10 days to complete this course, including today.
Will my access to the course ever expire?
Your access never expires.
What kind of course is it?
This is an instruction-based copywork course.
Each lesson comes with a written lecture and a great piece of great writing for you to copy.
I've annotated these masterworks to show you the writing techniques you need to learn.
What is your refund policy?
Your satisfaction is absolutely guaranteed. We have a 100% Money-Back Guarantee. Within 30 days, if you're unhappy for ANY reason, just reply to any of the emails and I'll refund the entire purchase price — no questions asked!
Can I pay with PayPal?
Of course! You can choose to pay with PayPal or credit card. Your information is always secure.
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). I'm the Managing Editor at Fictionalist.co, a writing advice newsletter read by 7000+ writers.
I have questions about something else.
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.
✅ Our 100% Money-Back Guarantee
As always, your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed.
Here's my promise:
If you are unhappy for ANY reason, I’ll refund your purchase — within 30 days.
About Me
Hey there! My name is Teng Rong. I'm a 2x award-winning novelist (2022 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award & 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. In addition, I sold over $230,000 in story commissions under various pen names.
I am the Managing Editor for Fictionalist.co, the internet's leading writing advice newsletter.
Ready to Level Up Your Prose?
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