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Umask Your Prose

A 3-day writing challenge to help you stop performing and start sounding like yourself

Over three short sessions, you’ll experiment with style, shed imitation, and walk away with a 1,000-word piece that actually sounds like you.

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January 26-28, 2026*

 

In just 3 short sessions (50 minutes each), you’ll experiment with, refine, and finish a 1,000-word sample that captures your most authentic voice and rhythm.

(*don't worry if you can't make it live, all the sessions will be recorded)

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This challenge is for you if...

  • You’re tired of overthinking your writing
  • You worry your prose sounds flat, stiff, or borrowed
  • You want your voice to feel natural, alive, and true
  • You’re ready to experiment instead of perfect

Here's how it works:

Daily 50-Minute Lessons

Each day of the challenge (January 26-28), join me live, via Zoom, at 4pm PT to explore different styles and find your authorial voice.Daily 50-Minute

Downloadable Worksheets

Guided exercises will help you explore your own, authentic voice on the page, to find a voice that stands out as uniquely yours. 

Downloadable Worksheets

Recordings of Each Class

Can’t make it live? No problem. Everyone gets access to limited-time replays (and you can upgrade to enjoy replay access for life). 

Free Feedback and Coaching 

Complete the challenge and submit your 1,000 word, authentically written scene to get a full set of written notes and an invitation to exclusive small-group coaching session. 

VIP Support

Want a little more support? Choose the VIP option at check out. There will be an optional VIP experience available for writers who want deeper guidance and extra resources.  

About your instructor:

Hi! I'm April Dávila.

When I first started writing, I spent years trying to sound like the writers I admired. I took classes, read books, and followed advice that taught me how to write, but not how to sound like myself on the page. 

Over the past decade, through my own writing and through working with hundreds of writers, I’ve learned how to help authors strip away imitation, quiet the noise, and write from a place that feels natural and true.

Give me a few focused hours of your attention, and I’ll help you find the unique, authentic voice that will define your writing. 

How it works:

  1. Each day for 3 days, we’ll meet live on Zoom for 50 minutes.
  2. You’ll get simple prompts and exercises to guide your thinking (nothing overwhelming or overly precious). 
  3. Submit your authentic 1,000 word scene to get written notes from me and an invitation to join an exclusive 90-minute, small-group coaching session.

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An Optional Deeper Dive

The free Unmask Your Prose challenge is complete on its own.
If you’d like extra structure and support, there will be an optional VIP experience that includes:

  • Lifetime access to replays

  • Private 1-hour Q&A sessions after each class

  • Recorded, guided meditations for writers

  • Access to the private Facebook group where you can message me directly any time during the challenge

Totally optional. No pressure.

You can access the VIP experience for just $47 or by submitting a proof of pre-oder for my upcoming book (for just $19).

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This is a limited time offer. 

Don't miss out!

The challenge will run for just 3 days. 

If you write and submit your authentic 1,000 words before February 2, you get a free set of notes on your writing PLUS an invitation to join an exclusive, 90-minute group coaching call with me where we can talk in depth about your prose. 

Hope to see you there!

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