How to write commercial fiction with a three-million copy selling author

with Rachel McLean

About How to write commercial fiction with a three-million copy selling author

Unlock the secrets of commercial fiction and turn your novel into a true page-turner. Masterclass + afternoon tea.

What makes a book truly unputdownable? In this interactive, practical masterclass, multi-million bestselling author Rachel McLean shows you that page-turning fiction isn’t magic - it’s a learnable skill. Discover why commercial fiction is far from “unintelligent,” how to identify your genre and use tropes effectively, and why storytelling outranks prose when it comes to reader engagement. Rachel will break down the craft of writing compelling sentences, paragraphs and chapters, creating characters who leap off the page, and stirring deep emotional responses. You’ll also learn how to keep readers hooked long after they’ve finished your book.

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