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Write with intention. Publish with integrity.

Welcome to BGP Mastery Courses, a self-paced series designed
by authors for authors.

Led by Valerie Willis and Dr. Jenifer Paquette, these courses blend the art, craft, and business of writing—from story development and worldbuilding to self-editing, book design, and marketing. Each course gives you actionable skills to help you write with intention, publish with integrity, and grow your creative career and concludes with an official certificate including professional development hours.

Whether you’re refining your first manuscript or expanding your author brand, BGP Mastery Courses will guide you every step of the way.

Have questions about a course? Reach out at courses@willisauthor.com

Want to be an instructor? Reach out at instructors@willisauthor.com

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Our Story

Every writer begins with a spark—a what-if, a whisper, a world that refuses to stay silent. For us—Valerie Willis, Dr. Jenifer Paquette, and Amanda Fasciano—that spark became more than storytelling. It became a mission: to help other writers master their craft, find their confidence, and publish with purpose.

Between us, we’ve seen nearly every side of the writing world. Valerie Willis, an award-winning author and book designer, channels her years in publishing and production to teach authors how to make their books not only read beautifully, but look stunning inside and out. Dr. Jenifer Paquette brings her expertise as a professor of English, editor, and romantasy author, blending academic rigor with creative passion. Amanda Fasciano, whose stories walk the line between fantasy, horror, and romance, brings the imagination and positive energy that remind us all why we fell in love with storytelling in the first place.

Together, we founded BGP Mastery Courses—a hub for writers who want to level up their skills, sharpen their voice, and build the author career they’ve been dreaming of. These courses are more than lessons; they’re a guided journey through every stage of the writer’s path—from craft to creation, from editing to design, from motivation to marketing.

Our philosophy is simple: write with intention, publish with integrity, and never stop learning. Whether you’re polishing your first novel or fine-tuning your author brand, BGP Mastery Courses offers the tools, strategies, and encouragement to help you grow—all from instructors who live and breathe the writing life.

So grab your notebook, refill your coffee (tea), and join us.


Your next level starts here.

Meet The Team

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Valerie Willis

Founder & CEO

Award-winning author, designer, and co-founder of 4 Horsemen Publications. She brings expertise in publishing, book design, and genre storytelling to help authors turn manuscripts into polished, professional books.

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Dr. Jenifer Paquette

Co-Founder & Editor

Professor of English, editor, and Romantasy author. She combines rigorous writing instruction with creative guidance to help authors craft stronger stories with confidence.

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Amanda Fasciano

Co-Founder & Author

Raised in a haunted house by a horror-loving father, Amanda was destined to embrace the eerie and unknown through her stories. Now based in Northeast Tennessee, she blends modern fantasy, horror, and romance into a vast, interconnected universe where every tale is hauntingly tied together.

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