Become a Top 1% Writer

In an industry with a 99% rejection rate, the only guaranteed way to succeed is to join the ranks of the best writers on the planet. Built by authors, for authors, our comprehensive program is designed to transform your writing as we deep-dive into tools and techniques used by today’s most successful storytellers. Imagine turning your manuscript into a polished, market-ready novel that stands head and shoulders above the slush pile. 

How Pro Authors Write and Sell Stories

RC1’s Total Story Accelerator is a master class series and toolkit laser-focused on empowering you to create a lifetime of finished novels poised for publishing sales. Developed in collaboration with Janice Hardy’s Fiction University, these exclusive tools exist nowhere else on the planet and offer everything you need to become the best as you write, polish, and pitch your novel to a traditional publisher. 

TSA helps you become the type of author who consistently produces:

  • Fun, fresh book ideas with great story hooks
  • Authentic, unexpected characters you can’t get out of your head
  • Fast-paced plots with thrilling twists and killer cliffhangers
  • Professional pitch packages that get past gatekeepers and land the deal
 
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Feeling Stuck in a Rejection Cycle?

There’s a good reason why. Publishing gatekeepers today get 5 times as many submissions as they did in the past. Gone are the days when an editor or agent has time to write you back with an encouraging note or suggestions for revision. With no feedback, you fall into the same pattern of creation and rejection over and over.
 
Breaking into publishing today means crafting a highly polished manuscript that publishers can’t ignore. That’s what we teach at Total Story Accelerator–all with a clear, simple roadmap to follow at your own pace. There’s no getting behind and we’re here every step of the way.

Here’s what you’ll get by joining today:

Total Story Accelerator ($1,500 value)

Peer Critique Forum Pro-Level Access for 1 Year ($348 value)

Practice What You Learn in our Feedback Forums

RC1’s 24/7 feedback exchange is designed to help any writer at any level fine-tune their story and grow as a writer, all in a supportive peer review environment with cool data analytics we call Story Scores™. 

Get More Opportunity for Less

It’s easy to spend thousands of dollars in the pursuit of getting published. Workshops, writing conferences, and private editors all add up, and there’s no guarantee of success. Here’s a closer look at how Ready Chapter 1 offers a superior alternative at a fraction of the cost.

Traditional Costs:

The Ready Chapter 1 Alternative:

Get Total Story Accelerator, with one year of pro access to the Peer Critique Forum, for only $1500. This comprehensive package includes every tool you’ll need to write, polish, and pitch a market-ready manuscript. Our unique blend of peer critiques and in-depth training helps you refine your craft and ensure your stories stand out in the competitive publishing world–that’s why publishers come to us to find new talent.

How to know if Total Story Accelerator is right for you:

We want everyone to experience TSA because we know it transforms writing careers. But not everyone will benefit.

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100% Satisfaction Guarantee

We know that Ready Chapter 1’s methodology is a transformative process for those who do the work. That’s why the program comes with a full money-back guarantee. If you complete the Total Story Accelerator curriculum, post weekly in the forums for six months, and see NO INCREASE in your Story Scores, simply request a full refund. It’s that easy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When you sign up, you gain access to the Total Story Accelerator, a comprehensive 10-module masterclass series that guides you through each stage of writing, from the initial idea to getting your manuscript ready for submission. You’ll also receive Pro-Level access to our Peer Critique Forum, where you can exchange feedback with other writers.

While individual results can vary, many of our users report significant improvements in their writing and feedback scores within just a few months of active participation and consistent application of the techniques learned in the program.

Absolutely! Whether you are just starting out or have been writing for years without breaking through, our program is designed to help writers at all levels improve their craft and increase their chances of success in the publishing industry.

Yes, we regularly host contests and challenges where your work can be reviewed by industry professionals, including literary agents and editors. These opportunities are designed to provide you with valuable insights and increase your visibility in the publishing industry.

We recommend dedicating at least a few hours each week to engage with the course materials and participate in the Peer Critique Forum. The more you put into the program, the more you’ll get out of it in terms of skill development and manuscript improvement.

You will have access to all course materials and forum features for the duration of your subscription. You can secure continued access after the subscription period by renewing your membership.

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Build Your Author Toolkit

The more you learn, the quicker your work will be ready. Every RC1 class is laser-focused on preparing your story / manuscript for publication.

Grow Your Writer Network

Through contests judged by acquiring editors and agents. Learn what they’re looking for in a manuscript and submit with confidence knowing you’ve made a personal connection.

Break the Rejection Cycle

Polish your work in progress until it shines. Then, learn tricks of the trade for getting past the slush pile and into the eager hands of editors and agents.

See ya on the bestseller list!