Finally start making YouTube videos
— without feeling overwhelmed
Act Two is a 4-week creative accelerator that helps you make your first videos, meet fellow creatives, and take your first steps in finally becoming a YouTuber.
Built by the team behind Write of Passage, we've helped 3,100+ students share their best work online.
Real People. Real Published Videos.
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Brian
Brian had been wanting to start a YouTube channel for almost a year. He tried once but gave up eventually. Act Two helped him restart. He published two new videos in 4 weeks and rediscovered the fun in creating.
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Kyle
Kyle spent 7 years dreaming about interviewing seniors to preserve their life stories. Act Two gave him the push to finally pick up the phone. Within just one week, he filmed two hour-long interviews with a 95-year-old pianist and an 86-year-old barber – finally launching his "Ask Your Elders" YouTube channel.
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Jeff
Jeff had never posted a TikTok before in his life. He went from 0 to 50+ videos within five weeks, including a post that reached over 47,000 views.
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Linart
Linart had been stuck for two years, unable to publish a single YouTube video. Act Two helped him ship 5 short-form videos and even land a meeting with a member of Ali Abdaal's team.
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Latham
Latham wanted to tell a different story about education, inspired by homeschooling his own kids. Act Two helped him move from endless ideation to completing his first video edit – all while enjoying the hours of flow state, learning, and building.
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Pranav
Pranav created his YouTube channel in 2011. Fourteen years later, he still hadn't posted a single video. Act Two helped him break through. During the cohort, he finally published his first video and even launched a new Substack, turning years of creative ambition into real, public-facing work.
What Students Are Saying
They did it. Now you can too.
You've been wanting to start a YouTube channel for YEARS, but you always find a reason to delay.
You've watched 100+ videos about making YouTube videos. But you've never made one video yourself.
You've consumed tutorials on filming, editing, thumbnails, algorithms. And you still couldn’t bring yourself to published.
You have plenty of video ideas but none of them feel "good enough" to film.
You're afraid of putting yourself on camera — What if people judge you? What if your videos aren't good enough?
Sound familiar?
You're not lazy. You're not untalented. You're not "too busy."
Making videos on your own is hard. Making videos with others makes it easy.
You don't need to feel “ready enough” to start.
All you need is accountability and support to actually do what you've been putting off: filming your video and finally hitting publish.
But the truth is that…
What happens when you finally start?
Become a real YouTuber
You'll have videos posted on YouTube. Real, published videos. Not a mere collection of ideas at the back of your head. Actual videos that people can watch.
That's a bigger deal than it sounds. Because once you have published your videos, you're no longer someone who "wants to start a YT channel." You're a YouTuber. 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 a video I made."
And the voice in your head 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’re not here to just teach new concepts. We’re here to provide you with everything you need to finally become a YouTuber.
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 YouTube videos and creative projects 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, a gold standard of online courses: 3,100 students from 75+ countries shared their best work 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 create?
– 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
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 YouTuber.
This is not a course…
How It Works
What do you actually want to make a video about? Not what you think you "should" make, 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 make videos about and why should people care? Battle-test it with real feedback from other creatives.
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Get Legible to Others
Stop planning. Start making. You’ll go from 0 → 1 on your video, and share your 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 viewers.
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Hone Your Practice
As the cohort ends, set yourself up for ongoing consistency over the long haul. You’ll build a sustainable rhythm that lasts beyond the 4 weeks.
Most YouTube courses overwhelm you with tactics: thumbnails, hooks, algorithm hacks, monetization.
These are all useful down the line, but they will only overwhelm you at the start.
None of these tactics matter unless you actually film and publish on YouTube.
In our first cohort, we've had 50+ aspiring creators finally launch projects they'd been sitting on for YEARS.
Why this works
What You Get
THE 4-WEEK CREATIVE ACCELERATOR
Momentum Mondays
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 honest feedback from people who care about your progress.
1-on-1 Collaboration
Get personalized guidance to scope your project and work through creative blocks. Plus ongoing sparring sessions and peer feedback whenever you need it.
Weekly Challenges
Take on challenges to create unexpected breakthroughs. You’ll stay consistent with creating 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, Anne-Laure Le Cunff, Paul Millerd, and Eric Jorgenson.
Live Co-working
Come along to spar ideas with others, learn new tools, collaborate, and get guidance with your videos.
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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Ali Abdaal
Media
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Anne-Laure Le Cunff
Mindset
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Paul Millerd
Writing
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Eric Jorgenson
Book Writing
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Jonny Miller
Authenticity
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Charlotte Grysolle
Physiology of Creativity
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Louie Bacaj
Vibe Coding
Who is Act Two for?
If you've consumed countless videos, tutorials, and courses about starting on YouTube but still haven't published, Act Two offers the accountability and community you've been missing.
But it requires commitment. You'll need to show up, do the work, and be willing to share your work before you feel ready. If you're committed to that, then we'd be honored to help you become a YouTuber.
Act Two Is Perfect For:
✅ Ambitious professionals who want to build an online presence that creates unexpected opportunities
✅ Aspiring creators looking to finally publish consistently and build a body of work they can be proud of
✅ Entrepreneurs and founders who want to attract high-value partnerships by showcasing their expertise on camera
✅ Knowledge workers and executives seeking to turn years of experience into videos that reach potential clients or employers
✅ Busy people with day jobs who want to make meaningful progress on YouTube without feeling burnt out or overwhelmed
✅ High achievers who see creating videos as a path to meaningful work and connections
Act Two Is Not For You If:
❌ You're only looking for hacks and shortcuts to avoid putting in the real work
❌ You're not willing to share your work with others
❌ You'd rather keep planning and researching than actually start filming
❌ You're not open to honest feedback, even if it helps improve your work
❌ You’re only in it for the money and don’t care about creating something meaningful
Early Bird Offer: Save $500 — Ends on Feb 9
Join the 4-Week Creative Accelerator
(and finally start making YouTube videos)
Important Dates
Cohort 2 Dates: March 4 – April 3
Kickoff Session: Wed, March 4 at 4pm ET
Live Group Sessions: Every Monday at 4pm ET
Early Bird Offer Ends: February 9, 2026
Questions? Email us: hello@act-two.academy
What You’ll Get Inside:
🔸 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.
🔸 Personalized guidance — Get personalized support to scope your project and work through your specific roadblocks.
🔸 Mentor Sessions — Small peer groups where you get honest feedback from people who actually care about your work.
🔸 Weekly Challenges — Custom challenges to help you keep moving instead of just planning.
🔸 Lifetime Access — Once you join, you're a member for life. Access all materials and community resources forever.
$1,500 $1000
Or Spread The Cost Over 3 Months
(Save $500 when you enroll before Feb 9)
Our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee & Money-Back Promise
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. No questions asked.
FAQs
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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.
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We designed Act Two for people with full-time commitments. Don't quit your job. Don't cancel your plans. You can complete Act Two on your nights and weekends. Expect to give 10-15 hours per week towards making your videos. A focused time investment with power-law returns.
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You'll never fully feel ready. That's totally normal, and it's okay. As long as you have the conviction to finally start on YouTube, we've got you covered on the rest. Act Two exists to help you take your first steps even when you don't feel ready yet.
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The best camera is the one you'll actually use. Start with whatever you have – you can begin with just your phone. In fact, we highly recommend it to avoid getting overwhelmed with what gear to buy.
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Not at all. Most of our students come in feeling unsure about their topic. That's exactly what we tackle in Week 1 — finding the topic that lights you up and you can't help talking about.
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You’ll learn the fundamentals through practitioners who walked your path and just “get it.” Talk shop with them on the best techniques, resources, and editing software. You’ll also learn from other creatives in the community as you try to figure out what tools and strategies work best for you.
However, we don’t teach anything advanced in the cohort. We believe in keeping things simple at the start to avoid overwhelm and analysis paralysis.
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Most YouTube courses teach you strategy and tactics. That's useful later on, but none of it matters unless you actually start making videos. Act Two focuses on the hardest part: actually getting your videos out into the world. If you’re looking for a more advanced course, we recommend taking a dedicated YouTube course.
If you care about finally making YouTube videos without feeling overwhelmed, we’d love to have you join Act Two.
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Because you won't be doing it alone anymore. Creating videos on your own is hard, but doing it with a community makes it easy. You'll have accountability partners, weekly check-ins, and a whole cohort of people cheering you on. That's what makes the difference.
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Yes, you can pay 3 monthly installments of $333 when you buy during the early bird period.
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Is there a type of video you've been wanting to try but feel nervous about? Maybe you want to start doing cinematic vlogs or educational videos but keep putting it off. Maybe you want to try a new content format. If you have a video project you've been putting off, you'd make for a great fit.
