Finally start writing online
— without feeling overwhelmed
Act Two is a 4-week bootcamp built by the team behind Write of Passage — where 3,100+ students learned to write online.
But this isn’t a course. It’s a forcing function. You’ll publish great writing, build real friendships, and take your first steps in becoming a writer.
Join 3,100+ successful students!
Real People. Real Published Writing.
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Laura
Laura had been sitting on her Operational AI Substack for months, with drafts that never saw the light of day. Act Two gave her the push to finally hit publish – and writing became the springboard for launching her next business.
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Anant
Anant cold-pitched his first essay to a popular Substack (22,000+ subscribers) and earned him an invite to co-direct a new pamphlet series. One piece of published writing opened a door he never expected.
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Jan
Jan had been trying to write his book for over 10 years, facing multiple false starts. Act Two gave him accountability and support to finally finish his 30,000-word first draft on helping people live their unlived life.
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Alex and Danny
Alex and Danny had spent 20+ years doing private trend research for retailers and manufacturers. Act Two helped them finally open up their work to the public, launching TrendVision on Substack.
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Cees
Cees launched his Substack and published his first piece, kicking off the larger “Water Bible” project he'd been dreaming about — a written companion to the water filtration products he’s built for over a decade.
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Karena
Karena used Act Two to commit to a writing project she'd been putting off for two decades: a memoir about a year of traveling the world with her children.
They did it. Now you can too.
You've been wanting to write online for YEARS, but you always find a reason to delay.
You have plenty of ideas but none of them feel "good enough" to publish.
You have 10+ drafts sitting in your notes app that have never seen the light of day.
You sit down to write and stare at the blank page, unsure where to even start.
You spend hours editing and re-editing a piece until you hate it — then never publish it.
You're afraid of putting yourself out there — What if people judge you? What if your writing isn’t good enough?
Sound familiar?
You're not lazy. You're not untalented. You're not "too busy."
Writing on your own is hard. Writing with a community is easy.
You don't need to feel “ready enough” to write.
All you need is accountability and support to actually do what you've been putting off: writing your piece and hitting publish.
Here's the thing…
What happens when you finally hit publish?
Become a real writer
You'll have your writing exist online. Real, published pieces. Not a list of essay ideas in your notes app. Actual writing that people can read.
That's a bigger deal than it sounds. Because once you have published your work, you're no longer someone who "wants to start writing." You're a writer. Full stop.
Silence the Doubt
When someone asks what you've been working on, you won't say "I've been meaning to start..." You'll say "Here’s my latest post."
And that voice in your head, the one that says you never follow through? It gets a lot quieter when you've got the receipts.
Attract Opportunities
And the best part about putting yourself out there is that doors start to open. People find you. Conversations start.
Opportunities appear that you never thought possible. All because you finally became visible.
That’s what Act Two is for
We don’t just teach concepts. We provide you with everything you need to finally become a writer.
Built by the team behind Write of Passage
The world has changed.
Endless information. AI superpowers at our fingertips.
We're entering the Golden Age of Creativity.
There's just one bottleneck left: the mind. Ancient biology holds us hostage: hesitations, doubts, self-sabotage. How many essays, newsletters, and books have stayed trapped in someone's head thanks to these pesky psychological blocks?
Act Two exists to help you break through.
But why us?
First, we built Write of Passage, the gold standard of online writing courses: 3,100 students from 75+ countries shared their ideas onto the Internet in the program we built.
And we both have track records of creative follow-through. Will became a standup comedian in China after thousands of hours of practice. Dan created a vibrant community of woodworkers and rebuilt his entire house from scratch.
In Act Two, we’ll help you get your best ideas out into the world and attract opportunities you would’ve never imagined.
So, what will you write?
– Will and Dan
Will Mannon
Dan Sleeman
Praise for Write of Passage:
“Hands down the best investment I've made in years, maybe ever.”
3,100+ students from 75+ countries
98% alumni would recommend
“Life-changing” results
This is not a course…
We don’t teach step-by-step how-tos. Because you don't need more information — you've already got YouTube and ChatGPT for that.
What you need is a forcing function.
Act Two exists to provide you the accountability, community, and structure you need to take your first steps in becoming a prolific writer.
What do you actually want to write about? Not what you think you "should" write, but the one topic that naturally lights you up.
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Anchor to the Internal
Craft your one-sentence pitch. What do you write about and why should people care? Battle-test it with real feedback from other writers.
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Get Legible to Others
Stop planning. Start publishing. You’ll go from 0 → 1 on your project, and get ideas out into the world. No overthinking. Just action.
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Attack the Canvas
Explore Your Pocket
As you take action, you’ll start finding the pocket of the Internet who most wants what you’ve got. Find the others, start reaching out, and connect with your future readers.
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Hone Your Practice
How It Works
As the cohort ends, set yourself up for ongoing consistency over the long haul. You’ll build a sustainable writing rhythm that lasts beyond the 4 weeks.
Why this works
Most writing courses overwhelm you with tactics: hooks, templates, content strategy, monetization.
These are all useful down the line, but they will only overwhelm you at the start.
You don’t need to learn more. You only need to write and publish.
In our first cohort, 50+ aspiring creators finally launched projects they'd been sitting on for YEARS.
What You Get
THE 4-WEEK WRITING ACCELERATOR
Monday Group Session
Kickstart your week with a live session together with the whole group. Think exercises, breakouts, and guest speakers. Take action in real-time, not after the call.
Creative Labs
Small peer groups to get unblocked and get writing feedback from people who actually care.
1-on-1 Collaboration
Get support from fellow creatives when you feel lost. Includes two personalized 1:1 sessions to scope your project, plus ongoing 1:1 sparring and peer feedback.
Weekly Challenges
Take on challenges and create unexpected opportunities and breakthroughs. You’ll stay consistent with writing instead of being stuck in planning mode.
Guest Experts
Live workshops and AMAs from skilled practitioners who have walked down your path. Past guests include Ali Abdaal, Paul Millerd, Anne-Laure Le Cunff, and Eric Jorgenson.
Live Co-working
Come along to spar with others, learn new tools, collaborate, and get feedback on your writing.
Bonus: Once you join, you’re a member for life. You’ll have access to all materials and community resources forever.
Our Past Practitioners
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Louie Bacaj
Vibe Coding
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Anne-Laure Le Cunff
Mindset
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Ali Abdaal
Media
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Paul Millerd
Writing
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Eric Jorgenson
Book Writing
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Charlotte Grysolle
Physiology of Creativity
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Jonny Miller
Authenticity
Get 40% off when you join before Feb 9th
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Get 40% off when you join before Feb 9th •
Join the 4-Week Creative Accelerator
(and finally start writing online)
🎯 Monday Momentum Sessions — 90-minute live sessions to kickstart your week. Real instruction, real exercises, real action. You'll leave with work done, not just notes taken.
🎤 Guest Practitioner Workshops — Live workshops and AMAs from creatives who’ve had success in your path. Past guests include Ali Abdaal, Paul Millerd, Anne-Laure Le Cunff, and Eric Jorgenson.
🧠 1:1 Coaching — Two private sessions to scope your project and work through your specific roadblocks.
✍️ Live Co-Working — Show up, write together, get unstuck. Real-time feedback from people in the trenches with you.
👥 Creative Labs — Small peer groups where you get honest feedback from people who actually care about your work.
🎯 Weekly Challenges — Custom prompts that keep you publishing, not just planning.
🔑 Lifetime Access — Once you join, you're a member for life. Access all materials and community resources forever.
$1,500 $900
Or Spread The Cost Over 3 Months
(Early bird offer valid until Feb 9th only)
Launch a podcast Write online Vibecode an app Write a book proposal Start making videos Make a digital product
Act Two is a live, 30-day creative accelerator to get your best idea out of your head and into the world.
Start that project you’ve been putting off.
Become someone who creates things, not just consumes.
Be proud to answer the question “So what have you been up to?”
Cohort 2 begins March 4
Got a day job?
We know you have commitments – work, family, school and beyond. Don’t quit your job. Don’t cancel all your plans.
You can complete Act Two on your nights and weekends.
Expect to give at least 10 hours per week toward your creative project. A focused time investment with power-law returns.
“So what have you been up to lately?”
Have an answer you're proud to tell others.
This is not a step-by-step how-to. You don’t need more knowledge (that’s a Google/YouTube/ChatGPT search away). Specific skills are vulnerable to the latest AI update. The world belongs to those who conquer inner fears and BUILD.
That’s exactly what you’ll do here. Bold moves. Courages leaps. Life-shifting results.
This is not a course.
Who is this for?
Does your work feel cog-in-machine? You can find an entry point to a new path.
Are you wasting away your free time? You can find a fulfilling creative pursuit.
Are you ready for a new challenge? You can find your next peak.
Are you busy consuming, not creating? You can get off the sidelines.
Act Two won’t be a good fit if:
X You feel content. You don’t feel like you were ‘made for more’
X You’re not motivated to put in the work (even alongside driven peers)
X You prefer to sit back and consume information
X You’re not a self-starter or internally motivated
X You’re someone who prefers comfort over new challenges
Cohort 2 begins March 4
Key Details
The program starts on March 4 to April 3.
The Kickoff Session is Wednesday, March 4, 4pm. Eastern time
Group Sessions are at 4pm Mondays. Eastern time. 90 minutes.
Creative Labs and Guest Practitioner Sessions scheduled throughout. Recordings are available.
FAQs
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A completed creative project
A public-facing showcase of this project, on the platform of your choice
New know-how and skills around your creative domain (including the latest AI tools)
A supportive community of curious, driven peers (with lifetime access to the virtual Act Two workspace)
Lifetime access to all program materials and resources
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You will be able to take Act Two alongside a full-time job.
Expect a minimum of five hours per week. Most people will spend 7-10 hours per week on the program.
Five hours includes: core session attendance, completing each weekly step, additional project work, and exchanging peer feedback. 7-10 hours will include attending optional Action Gyms, AI Labs, and tactical guest workshops.
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Any project that involves creativity, making something, and can be shared publicly is fair game. Some common project areas include:
Writing, podcasting, creating videos, software products and projects, visual storytelling, learning in public, making your first online dollar, or using AI to create a fundamentally new creative output (ex: an AI- co-hosted podcast or an AI-driven art project).
If you’re unsure if your project is a good fit, we’d love to chat to you about it. Send us a note here.
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Yes. We’ve built a wide network of creative practitioners who will be available for conversations and support. Some will even be featured more prominently as leaders of guest workshops.
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Yes. Even after the program ends, you will be a permanent member of the Act Two virtual community as long as it exists. You’ll also have unlimited access to all program materials and resources.
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Act Two is far more than a course – it’s a fast-paced action sprint. It’s a smorgasbord of sessions. It’s a thriving community of creatively-minded, ambitious people from dozens of countries around the world. Call it “Coachella for Creativity.”
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No. This is a live learning experience, focused on taking action on your creative project. There will be plenty of activities beyond the weekly 90-minute core sessions, including personalized pre-course 1:1 Welcome Calls, weekly Action Gyms, AI Labs to experiment with new tools, tactical guest workshops, and an active community hub to talk and exchange feedback with fellow students.
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Core Sessions include central themes for the week, plus key live steps toward your creative project, so we encourage you to join them all. But if you have to miss one, that’s okay. All sessions will be recorded and shared in the virtual community hub. You’ll have indefinite access to watch all session recordings, even after the program ends.
We also offer “Watch Parties” – live, next-day replays of Core Sessions with the opportunity to complete all live exercises alongside fellow students. If you have an ongoing conflict or live in a time zone that makes Core Session attendance inconvenient, we’ve designed the Watch Parties just for you. These are at 12pm ET.
One of our Europe-based Write of Passage alums put it best:
“The Watch Parties are truly incredible. A second bite of the apple for those that just can't make a session and a great way to include people in non-US time zones in the Write of Passage community.”
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Enrollment is risk-free. If you’re not satisfied with your program experience, you can request a full refund within 14 days of the start of the course.
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Yes, you can receive a certificate of completion for Act Two.
That said – we believe the real qualification you earn will be:
Your completed creative project
Your public-facing project showcase
The personal transformation achieved while completing your project
Ongoing connections and friendships with dozens of fellow Act Two-ers
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Yes, in the sense that you’ll complete a creative project and share it publicly. This is the first step toward attracting like-minded followers and fans.
In another sense, this is a six-week program focused on taking action and kickstarting your Second Act. It is not a tactical marketing or audience growth bootcamp. The momentum from your creative project can and will produce audience growth for Act Two members (the same dynamic played out for countless students in our last program, Write of Passage). That said, there’s also tremendous value that can come from sharing a creative project in public that’s separate from audience growth. Consider this quote from Andrew, who launched a niche Marketing History podcast just a few months ago:
“I had doubts about whether the podcast was worth pursuing, but I’m a few months into the podcast and it’s going great.
I get to speak with some of the most interesting authors, academics, and marketers I admire just because I host a podcast. Other important and influential people have discovered my podcast, either organically or through podcast guests sharing the show. It’s not topping the Spotify charts, but these connections have been incredibly rewarding.” -
The first Live Session kicks off on Wednesday, March 4th. All Live Sessions:
Wednesday, March 4th from 4-5:30pm, ET
Monday, March 9th
Monday, March 16th
Monday, March 23rd
Monday, March 30th
Final Showcase: Friday, April 3rd
There will also be a number of other optional sessions each week, with specific dates to follow.
We’re looking for people with a creative inclination, the desire to make a change, and a curiosity and enthusiasm that will help drive the entire group forward.
If that sounds like a fit, please share your email here, and let us know what you plan to work on. What will you build?
If you have an questions, comments, or concerns, please let us know.