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    • How to get book reviews
    • Creating great ad copy
    • The purpose and power of book covers...

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    • Dealing with rejection
    • Building confidence
    • Keeping morale high...

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"Michaelbrent has an encyclopedic knowledge of genre and a talent for sharing that information in a fun, engaging, and wonderfully  nerdy way." - Jonathan Maberry (NY Times bestselling author and creator of V-Wars)


Michaelbrent's books have been translated into multiple languages, sold hundreds of thousands of copies worldwide, and racked up tens of millions of page reads on Amazon's Kindle Unlimited program.



In short: Michaelbrent sells more books than most New York Times Bestsellers.


And he wants to teach YOU how to do it the "write" way.

MbC and his work

have been reviewed or featured on...

NPR
Publishers Weekly
The San Francisco Book Review
TEDx
The Big Thrill: The magazine of the International Thriller WritersBPR
The Creative Penn
News on ABC affiliate
Writing Excuses with Brandon Sanderson
About The Authors TV on Tubi TV (fall 2022)


Best known for thrills (and voted one of the top 100 Greatest All-Time Horror Writers in a Ranker vote of nearly 20,000 readers), he's written bestsellers in a dozen genres, ranging from romance to horror; from sci-fi/fantasy to humor and beyond. 



He's helped thousands of people learn how to up their writing game, from brand-new writers to multi-million-selling #1 New York Times and USA Today bestsellers.



What Students Are Saying

About Michaelbrent's Lessons

5 star rating

Great course!

James Beers

Michaelbrent's course on story and the art and craft of writing was fantastic! I particularly enjoyed the sections on the myth of writer's block and on marke...

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Michaelbrent's course on story and the art and craft of writing was fantastic! I particularly enjoyed the sections on the myth of writer's block and on marketing. Also of note was Michaelbrent's ability to deliver the course - I could tell by the way he naturally delivered his message that he really knew his stuff. Well done, Mr. Collings!

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Solid Guidance From Michaelbrent

David Loynd

I've been working through Michaelbrent's lessons, and the key is _working_. He gives you plenty of solid guidance and direction to practice various aspects ...

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I've been working through Michaelbrent's lessons, and the key is _working_. He gives you plenty of solid guidance and direction to practice various aspects of expressing your written creativity. Well worth the time and money for anyone looking to improve their writing from hobbyists to students to aspiring masochists, er, writers. If you're serious about learning the craft, let Michaelbrent guide some of your steps along the way.

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If you ae aspiring writer don't pass this by

Brian Switzer

Chock full of actionable ideas and meaningful info.

Chock full of actionable ideas and meaningful info.

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Great course!

Dennis Smith

Very well done course. It taught me so much I never knew before. Highly recommended.

Very well done course. It taught me so much I never knew before. Highly recommended.

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Good course

Rebecca Lyons

Great. He's an entertaining speaker and the exercises were thought provoking and varied In all honesty I haven't finished (this is a normal thing for me not...

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Great. He's an entertaining speaker and the exercises were thought provoking and varied In all honesty I haven't finished (this is a normal thing for me not reflective of the course.)

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Publishers Weekly says he "has a gift," The San Francisco Book Review calls his work "pretty near perfect," and Scream Magazine calls him "a master." 



Michaelbrent is a standing-room-only speaker at comic cons and writing symposiums all over the United States, and he's been interviewed and featured on everything from broadcast television to NPR to top writing podcasts like Six Figure Authors, The Creative Penn, and Brandon Sanderson's Writing Excuses. 



With tens of thousands of ratings and reviews of his work by readers all over the world, critics, authors, and audiences agree: Michaelbrent knows how to tell a story...


...and how to sell a story.



Now he wants to share the secrets of his writing methods with you!


Find out tips, tricks, and hacks on every aspect of

  • Writing
  • Publishing
  • Marketing
  • Mindset

And (we hate to say it, but it's true) so much more!



So sit back, grab a pen and paper for notes...


...and let's visit the library!


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World-class superstars agree:

Michaelbrent Collings is THE teacher for your writing!

About your teacher

Bestselling author and screenwriter Michaelbrent Collings

Michaelbrent Collings is an internationally bestselling novelist, produced screenwriter, and speaker. Best known for horror (and voted one of the top 100 Greatest All-Time Horror Writers in a Ranker vote of nearly 20,000 readers), Collings has written bestselling thrillers, mysteries, sci-fi and fantasy titles, and even humor and non-fiction.

In addition to popular success, Michaelbrent has also received critical acclaim: he is the only person who has ever been a finalist for a Bram Stoker Award (twice), a Dragon Award (twice), and a RONE Award, and he and his work have been reviewed and/or featured on everything from Publishers Weekly to Scream Magazine to NPR.

An engaging and entertaining speaker, he is also a frequent guest at comic cons and on writing podcasts like Six Figure Authors, The Creative Penn, Writing Excuses, and others; and is a mental health advocate and TEDx speaker.

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Course curriculum

    1. World-Building in Fiction

    2. Choosing the Right Genre: A Strategic Approach

    3. To Series or Not To Series?

    4. Mastering the Art of Writing a Sequel: Tips from a Bestselling Author Part II: This Time, it's Personal! (And no, there's not a part 1--I'm just doing a riff on sequels)

    5. The Role of Beta Readers in Self-Publishing: A Lifeline for Lifers

    6. The Role of an Editor in Self-Publishing

    7. Fiction vs. Nonfiction--Which is Better, and Can You Do Both?

    8. Writing for a Global Audience: Harnessing the Power of International Commerce

    1. The ABCs of Self-Publishing: A Map To Help You Find Your Way (or keep you from getting too lost)

    2. Exploring Other eBook Retailers: Beyond Amazon

    3. Understanding Traditional Book Royalties

    4. The (Dark?) Power of Pre-orders

    5. Audiobooks: The (Still) Rising Star of Self-Publishing

    6. The Role of Literary Agents in Self-Publishing

    7. Decoding Copyright Laws for Indie Authors: Protecting Your Creative Realm

    8. Decoding Kindle Unlimited: A Guide for Indie Authors

    9. Professional Book Formatting for Indie Authors: Tips to Succeed & Pitfalls to Avoid

    1. The Power of a Great Book Cover

    2. Why is Little Timmy’s Face on Fire? (or how to write a good book description)

    3. Optimizing Your (Already) Great Book Description (or Helping dumb bots who help smart people)

    4. Building Your Author Brand: A Primer

    5. Leveraging Social Media for Book Promotion: A Guide for Lifers

    6. The Power of Book Reviews and How to Get Them

    7. Why Mailing Lists Are Critical For Self-Pubs

    8. A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words... And Can Sell YOUR Hundred-Thousand-Word Book

    9. Mastering the Art of Author Bios: A Comprehensive Guide for Indie Authors to Boost Visibility on Amazon

    10. Creating "Good" Facebook Ad Copy

    11. Unleashing the Power of Launch Teams in Self-Publishing

    12. SEO For Authors

    13. An Indie Author's Guide to Book Bundling

    14. How To Market Your Series

    15. What a Great Book Cover DOES

    1. Dealing with Rejection: Essential Strategies (part 1--the necessity of rejection)

    2. Dealing with Rejection: Essential Strategies (part 2--make the negative a positive)

    3. Dealing with Rejection: Essential Strategies (part 3--strategies)

    4. Building Confidence and Overcoming Self-Doubt as a Writer

    5. Celebrating Small Wins: Building Momentum in Your Writing Career

    6. Self-Care for Writers: Crafting a Routine to Fuel Your Creativity and Well-Being

    7. Mindfulness Practices for Writers: Staying Present and Accounted For

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