I started out just like you...
Are you an ASPIRING WRITER who DREAMS OF MAKING A LIVING FROM SELLING YOUR BOOKS?
Are you looking for INSIGHT and ADVICE from an author who's written 5 books and landed multiple six-figure deals from major publishers?
Are you struggling to find a good idea? Or maybe you've been writing for a while but are struggling to finish or edit your novel?
Starting and finishing a novel can be a daunting and isolating experience. I know. I've been there!
You may be asking yourself these questions:
1) "How do I know if my writing is good enough?"
2) "How do I start a book and how do I finish one?"
3) "How will I ever edit 80,000 words on my own?"
4) "How will I stand out from the millions of other writers trying to make it?"
These are just some of the questions I will answer in
Tess Amy's Commercial Fiction Writing Method, my comprehensive step-by-step guide that will take you from blank page to polished manuscript in 6 MONTHS
In this course, I will teach you everything you need to know to write and edit your HIGH CONCEPT COMMERCIAL FICTION novel in a way that gives you the best chance of STANDING OUT FROM THE SLUSH PILE, landing an agent, getting published and MAKING MONEY
Some people believe that focussing on money in this industry is taboo. But if you're not making money from your books, then you'll never be able to realise your dreams and write full-time!
14 DAY FREE TRIAL PERIOD
If you're not completely satisfied with this course, or feel that it's not right for you within the first 14 DAYS OF SIGNING UP, simply cancel your subscription before the 14 day period ends.
HOW IS THIS COURSE DIFFERENT?
Specifically designed for those who want to MAKE A LIVING FROM THEIR BOOKS by writing commercial fiction for a mass audience
An in-depth, tried and tested method for generating original ideas, writing first drafts and editing to publishing standards in JUST SIX MONTHS
Offers everything you need to go from blank page to polished manuscript
Insider tips, tricks and writing hacks from an author with multiple six-figure publishing deals, five published books and over seven years of experience
No writing experience required to start
No hidden fees.
We Offer A 14 Day FREE Trial Period
If you're not completely satisfied with this course, or feel that it's not right for you within the first 14 DAYS OF PURCHASE, you can simply cancel and you wont be charged a cent!
ADDITIONALLY...
3 months into the course, you will receive a personalised check-up email from me to find out how your writing is coming along, which will include an opportunity for you to ask me any specific plot/editing questions you may have
Once you've completed the course (6 months after signing up) you will receive a list of my top recommended literary agents in London and New York and tips on how to query them
Meet Your Mentor:
Before 2017, I'd never written anything creative in my life. I was broke and unemployed, and although I desperately wanted to write a novel, I had no idea how to go about it.
Like so many of you, the fear of failure nearly paralysed me, and I almost gave up before I started.
Still, every day, I forced myself to sit down and write as if my life depended on it.
Nine months (and a thousand mistakes and re-writes later) I was signed by Hayley Steed at the prestigious Madeleine Milburn agency.
Since then, using a drafting and editing method I've perfected over seven years, I've written five books and landed a six-figure deal with HarperCollins and Penguin Random House.
My books have been translated into multiple languages, have been featured in the New York Times, the Sunday Times, E!News, Popsugar and more. They have been named as a Book of Month by Amazon, Strand Bookstore and Library Reads. My debut novel was named one of Amazon's "100 Best Books of 2021". My latest book, THE CONFIDENCE GAMES, sold at auction for a mid-six-figure sum.
This Course Is Perfect For You IF:
You're a total beginner who thinks they don't have any "good" book ideas
You have an idea that excites you but aren't sure how to turn that idea into a book
You've been working on a book for a while but are struggling to finish it
You've finished your book but are struggling to edit it
PLEASE NOTE:
This is NOT the course for you if you want to write:
Non-fiction
Memoirs
Poetry
Literary fiction
LAST BUT NOT LEAST:
This Course is NOT a get-rich-quick scheme. It requires TIME, DEDICATION and a lot HARD WORK!
What Others Are Saying About Tess Amy's Writing
Course Breakdown:
- INTRODUCTION
- LESSON 1: GENERATING AND DEVELOPING YOUR HIGH CONCEPT IDEA
- TASK 1: BRAINSTORMING YOUR IDEA
- LESSON 2: CREATING AUTHENTIC CHARACTERS
- TASK 2: WRITE A BASIC CHARACTER PROFILE
- LESSON 3: POINT OF VIEW AND TENSE
- TASK 3: TEST YOUR POV
- LESSON 4: BUILDING YOUR WORLD
- TASK 4: WORLD BUILDING CHECKLIST
- LESSON 5: HOW TO PLOT YOUR NOVEL USING INTUITION
- TASK 5: WRITE YOUR INTUITIVE OUTLINE
- MODULE 1 SUMMARY
- INTRODUCTION
- LESSON 1: START WITH YOUR CATALYST EVENT
- TASK 1: FREE WRITE YOUR CATALYST EVENT
- LESSON 2: CHARACTER ARCS
- TASK 2: WRITE YOUR HERO'S ARC
- LESSON 3: BENDING REALITY - HOW TO WRITE THE PERFECT PLOT TWIST
- TASK 3: BRAINSTORM YOUR PRIMARY PLOT TWIST
- LESSON 4: THE FIRST 30K WORDS
- TASK 4: A MONTH OF ROUTINE - CATALYST EVENT TO CENTRAL PROBLEM
- LESSON 5: THE NEXT 30K WORDS
- TASK 5: FINISH WHAT YOU STARTED - CENTRAL PROBLEM TO SOLUTION
- TASK 6: TAKE A STEP BACK
- TASK 7: PREPARE YOUR EDITING TO-DO LIST
- MODULE 2 SUMMARY
- INTRODUCTION
- LESSON 1: THE CHAPTER OUTLINE
- LESSON 2: BEGINNINGS, MIDDLES AND ENDS
- LESSON 3: THREADS
- LESSON 4: PLOT HOLES
- LESSON 5: THE LINE EDIT - COMMON ERRORS AND HOW TO FIX THEM
- LESSON 6: THE FINAL READ THROUGH - HOW TO KNOW WHEN YOUR BOOK IS READY
- LESSON 7: THE ROAD TO GETTING PUBLISHED
- MODULE 3 SUMMARY
14 DAY FREE TRIAL PERIOD
If you're not completely satisfied with this course, or feel that it's not right for you within the first 14 DAYS OF SIGNING UP, simply cancel your subscription before the 14 day period ends.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1) When does the course start and finish?
There is no start or finish time for this course, although I do recommend you take approximately 6 months to complete it. Recommended deadlines are set out at the start of every module and task to help keep you on track.
2) How long do I have access to the course?
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you're subscribed - across any and all devices you own. I will constantly update and improve this course and you will have full access to all these updates the minute they are published.
3) How Does The 14 Day FREE Trial Period Work?
You get a full 14 days to use my course for FREE to see if you like it or not before committing yourself to your writing career - you cancel anytime within that 14 day period if you are not satisfied.
4) I'm a total beginner who's never written anything in my life. Can I take this course?
Yes! The Tess Amy Commercial Fiction Writing Method contains everything you need to know to start and finish your first book - no experience required.
5) How is the course content delivered?
The Tess Amy Commercial Fiction Writing Method is a text-based online course. When you register you will receive an enrolment email with your unique login information.
6) What genre is this course good for?
The lessons in this course are specifically designed for those who want to write high concept commercial fiction. In other words, books that have the potential to reach a mass audience. This includes mysteries, police procedurals, thrillers, sci-fi, fantasy, YA fiction, women's fiction, romance, Up Lit and historical fiction.
7) Who is this course not designed for?
This course is not for you if you wish to write memoirs, non-fiction, short stories, poetry and literary fiction.
8) Does this course work for those outside of the United States?
This course can be purchased and used by anyone in any country.
9) Will I get any personal feedback from you (Tess Amy) after completing this course?
Due to the fact that I'm a contracted, working author with pressing deadlines and multiple work commitments, I'm afraid I'm only able to provide one personal feedback session. This will be in the form of a check-up email, 3 months after your initial sign up and will give you the opportunity to ask me any specific plot/editing questions that you have. Alternatively, you can use this session to brainstorm a book idea with me. I will do my best to give you honest (but kind) advice.
10) Can you help me find a literary agent/publisher once I've completed this course?
Six months after purchasing this course, you will receive a letter from me that contains a list of personally recommended literary agents in London and New York who are actively looking for commercial fiction books. This letter will also contain insider information on each agent and how to approach them. I'm also working on a additional course that will contain everything you need to know about the traditional publishing route (how to find an agent, how to write a query letter and so on). Keep an eye on my social channels for more information.
11) My question is not listed.
If you don't see your question here, please send my team an email at [email protected] and they'll be happy to help.