Writers, there's a brand-new, faster way to write a novel or memoir in your authentic voice!

Want to improve your writing, finish stories faster, and have more fun on your journey to traditional publication?

If so, I’m thrilled to open registration at a special, introductory price for my new MFA-level course, Write Your Book Faster (in Your Authentic Voice) with AI.

AI will not replace good writers. It will replace writers of poorly-executed stories and cause the rest of us to improve our skills. Happily, there will always be readers who want to read human-written books.

I'll help you cut through all the noise and give you the simplest path to the best, quickest results possible.

AI can transform your writing but you must know the most effective prompts to give it, and be able to evaluate what it gives you back. This means you still have to know how to write fiction!

So if you want to write a novel (or memoir) that’s powerful and authentic that you can submit to a traditional publisher, this membership will guide you through every simple step from start to finish.

I'll show you how to get started with AI, the best prompts to use, and how to evaluate AI's response in bite-sized lessons so you don't waste your energy and time.

When Are The Live Sessions?

Live sessions are the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 2 - 3.30 PM ET / 11 - 12.30 PST

What Will We Do in The Live Sessions?

We will:

* Discuss craft

* Practice writing with AI

* Use transformative AI prompts that unleash a flood of ideas for new material and bust through your writing blocks

* Understand new ways in which AI can facilitate the rapid transformation of our art

* Learn to get developmental edits and feedback to strengthen our stories (without having the AI write for us)

How Will I Learn?

Instructional videos will be posted every Tuesday (4 x pm) and live sessions with Tessa are twice a month.

What will I Learn?

New weekly MFA-level craft videos will be posted on Tuesdays inspired by classic craft books such as WRITING FICTION by Janet Burroway and WRITING UNFORGETTABLE CHARACTERS by James Scott Bell.

The videos will cover how to write a novel or memoir from start to finish:

• Plan and write your novel (or a memoir that reads like a novel) –Follow easy steps from no idea at all to a finished novel (with a strong premise that's more likely to attract a literary agent). 
• Develop your unique voice – Vital now that AI is here! Learn how to stand out with a voice that's undeniably yours.
• Infuse your lived experiences – Make your stories unique, deeply human, and engaging to readers who crave authenticity.
• Combine MFA-level writing with page-turning stories – This approach captures the “upmarket” fiction market that will always favor human authors.
• Use AI as a developmental editor to brainstorm and enhance your creativity without losing your authentic voice.
• Stay on top of the best, traditional publisher-approved AI tools – Keep your book eligible for traditional publishing deals.
• Follow Tessa's Author Journey – Follow along as I record how I use AI assistance (NOT generation) to help me write as efficiently as possible. 

What You’ll Get (Cancel Anytime)

For just $97 a month, you’ll access:

• Two live coaching sessions with me each month – Personalized, interactive sessions to help you at every step.
• Exclusive weekly video modules on MFA-level craft, how to ethically get started with AI, writing prompts and techniques, platform-building, and traditional publishing tips
• My most popular, foundational writing courses – Quickly build your fiction writing skills (you can't assess the quality of Ai assistance without these foundational skills)
• Chapter-by-Chapter analysis of an upmarket novel – Yes, you want to get into flow and write freely but it can save a lot of wasted time if you understand structure 

Here’s what’s inside:

• MFA-Level Instruction – We'll use classic fiction-writing guides, plus insights from my 27 years as a published author and writing coach (at WI Sarah Lawrence College, NY, since 2011) to combine literary craft with practical speed that's optimal for artists.
• AI-Assisted Writing (Not Generated) – Discover the best prompts to help you brainstorm, outline, and avoid writer’s block. You need NEVER have writer's block again!
• Identify and Develop Your Unique Voice - Could you describe your own writer's voice if you had to? Do you know what themes are most important to you? Learn to identify and expand your unique voice with AI's help. As Miles Davis said, "It takes a long time to sound like yourself."
• Industry Insights – As a scout for two top literary agents, I know what publishers are seeking and what type of books readers will always prefer to be written by humans.
• Learn What Sells – I'll show you what debut authors are selling each month and we'll identify strong novel premises that readers of human-written stories love (that may also work for you, in whole or in part).
• Pitch Perfect – Learn how to write a powerful query letter and pitch your ideal literary agents.
• Updated List of Agents Looking for Fiction and Memoir – Once your manuscript is revised and polished and your query letter is word-perfect, you can use this list to submit to agents.

Why This Course Works

I know how it feels to be stuck, even when you love writing. My journey through perfectionism, my MFA in Writing, and into AI support has shown me how to create a process that’s fast, fun, and fulfilling. Now, I’m sharing all of this with you!

• A Finished Manuscript Faster – No more endless drafts! This course supports you through every stage of completion.
• Authentic, Publishable Prose – I’ll teach you to stay true to your vision and voice while using AI as a supportive tool.
• Freedom from Perfectionism – Rewrite less and write more, breaking free from self-doubt.
• Simple Steps to Pitch Your Book to a Literary Agent – It takes time to write a book worthy of traditional publication, but if you follow these steps and stay the course, you'll get there. Other people have done it and you can, too.

Join Me Today!

For the special, introductory price of $97 a month, gain access to the best blend of literary instruction, AI assistance, Tessa's personal journey and industry insights—all to get your book done and in your voice.

No more unfinished pages or stalled drafts. Join today and let’s make your dream book a reality, faster than you thought possible!

FAQ

Q: Will using AI disqualify my book from traditional publishing?
A: Not at all! I teach within Authors Guild guidelines, so your book remains fully authentic and publishable.

Q: What if I’m new to AI?
A: Perfect! I’ll show you the basics so AI enhances, not replaces, your unique process.

Q: What if I DO want to use AI to generate my writing?

A: You certainly can, but be aware that will mean that book will not be published by a traditional publisher.

 Q: What if I don't EVER want to use AI? Is this course still good for me?

A: Yes! The AI lessons are clearly marked so you can simply ignore them.

Ready to write with confidence, clarity, and creativity? Enroll today and let’s get started!

With love,
Tessa

Cancel anytime.

ABOUT YOUR COACH

Tessa Smith McGovern is a hybrid author (traditionally and independently published) who published her first piece of flash fiction in 1996. She's been a writing coach for 27 years, and began teaching for WI Sarah Lawrence College, NY, in 2011. She's founder of Bloom Writers' Studio where she helps writers of all levels write and publish (with AI assistance if desired). She has an MFA in Writing Program from the Vermont College of Fine Arts.

Tessa's an award-winning writer whose linked short story collection, LONDON ROAD: LINKED STORIES, received a ‘Featured’ review from Kirkus, was an Amazon best-seller, and a gold medal winner in the 2012 eLit Awards.

Her non-fiction book, COCKTAILS FOR BOOK LOVERS (Sourcebooks), was also an Amazon best-seller.

Her first flash fiction was published in 1996 and her credits and awards over the years include a pastiche of Virginia Woolf's flash fiction published in Equinox, a UK poetry journal archived by the English Arts Council at the Southbank Centre, London. She’s currently writing a contemporary fantasy novel inspired by British mythology and history.

She's host of BookGirlTV on YouTube, an award-winning digital channel that offers writing inspiration and instruction and promotes books and reading. BGTV has 2 million+ minutes viewed on YouTube. Bloom Writers' Studio has 10k followers on Facebook.

Tessa co-hosts the The Westport Library's popular podcast, 'Go Ahead, Write Something' that offers the latest, actionable information to help people write and publish. 

She also co-hosts the annual (always sold-out) PitchFest that brings top literary agents to hear pitches from writers all over the world, and is a talent scout for the Allen Literary Agency (nonfiction and memoir) and Roz Foster of the Frances Goldin Literary Agency (fiction).

Tessa writes fiction and memoir and one of her deepest joys is to help her students bloom as they write and publish. She says, "Stories and books come and go, but community lasts."

Please know that, since the video modules are instantly available and the transcripts are instantly downloadable, there are no refunds but you can cancel your membership in 'Write Your Book Fast' at any time.