Whether you’re learning, polishing, or pitching—there’s an RC1 plan for you.
Pro Membership
Writers building momentum and community.
$129
annual membership
- Community Feedback Exchange
- Agent & Publisher Challenges
- Agent Summit Discount
- Bi-monthly Office Hours
Total Story Accelerator
Writers serious about mastering story craft.
$879
one-time
- Full Master Class Library
- Self Led, Step-by-Step System
- Pro Video Interviews
- Full Written Curriculum
- 60+ Downloadable Worksheets
- Lifetime Access
- Includes One Year of RC1 Pro
1-to-1 Access
Writers preparing their work for submission.
$399
one-time
- One Year of Pro Membership
- 2X Staff Feedback on Pitch / Query
- 2X Staff Feedback on First 10 Pages
- 2X Half Hour Coaching Calls
Try RC1 for 7 days. If it’s not the right fit before attending any live feedback session, we’ll refund your purchase—simple as that. Not ready to take the plunge? Swap feedback free in our peer critique forum.
Writers Who Choose RC1 Get Results
Rated 5 out of 5
"Sarah and Fred are phenomenal teachers who provide very insightful feedback and guidance. My experience in the Academy has been instrumental in helping me clear several hurdles, and I look forward to engaging even more with the broader RC1 community!"
~RemiNovel Academy Graduate 
"If you are a writer or even a wannabe writer, you need to check out Ready Chapter 1. I can’t believe how much better my writing is from when I started. To top it off, Sarah and Fred are just the best. Great teachers, great cheerleaders, generous with their time and resources."
~Leslie HRC1 Member 
"The feedback I've gotten from Critique Central has been great, and I've been able to talk to two agents who gave me invaluable feedback on my first few pages and my query letter. If the novel does get published, it will be in large part thanks to RC1!"
~JamesRC1 Member 
"RC1 has been the single most helpful tool for improving my writing. The feedback I have received from other writers as well as from guest agents, has taken my writing to a whole new level. I am so appreciative of the help I have received."
~LeslieRC1 Member
"It's been fantastic to get feedback, to hear what people think of my writing, and to find areas of improvement. RC1 feels unlike other writing groups or sites, and seems truly committed to helping people improve their writing and their careers! I'm grateful to be involved."
~JohnRC1 Member 
"Getting feeding from fresh eyes on my work through RC1 has been valuable. I also enjoyed the live Zoom sessions with agents. If you're just starting out or even published as a writer, RC1 is a great place to get news eyes on your work."
~AnnemarieNovel Academy Graduate
"I am glad I chose Ready Chapter 1. My writing has already won a summer contest, given me great feedback and I've met two writers on the same journey and we are Beta reading each other's work. Look no further than RC1."
~BillsfanRC1 Member
The RC1 Transformation
Everything about Ready Chapter 1 is designed to help you become a market-ready writer. Our members do the hard work and see the rewards. No gimmicks or fluff. Just thousands of writers leveling up in community.
Beginning Writer
- "I don't know what story to write."
- "I'm working alone and losing steam."
- "My friends love my work but editors ghost me."
- "I've rewritten this novel 5 times with no requests."
- "I'm stuck in a cycle of rejection."
Market-Ready Writer
- "I have a market-fit story no one else can tell."
- "I found a supportive tribe of serious writers."
- "I know exactly what to revise and how."
- "I'm pitching polished work and getting requests."
- "I'm on a direct path to agents and editors."
Real Industry Access
Connect through live events featuring agents and editors.
Pro-Level Training
Built with award-winning authors and publishing insiders
Find Your Tribe
Meet critique partners, enter contests, and accountability.