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Your writing journey, upskilled

Empowering writers with skills to succeed.

Coaching

A 1-1 coaching session with a dslx mentor. Keep an accountability partner for your business or writing goals, get feedback on your work, or get advice on navigating your industry.

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1-1 Content Connect

$35.00

Writer Courses

It’s like Inception (without Leonardo DiCaprio or Eliot Page). You’ve got to bring them in without them even noticing it. Learn how to create worlds with words whether it’s for fiction or business.

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The Art of Storytelling

$199

Lots of people want to tell stories, not everybody can. We’ve all been there before– the punchline fumble, the confused order, the “oh, wait, I forgot to mention.” Classic pitfalls. Storytelling is an art. It takes know-how and craft to carry a story, bring people in, and convey a message that people remember.

Whether you’re writing for business or fiction, there are essential elements necessary to share a story successfully. Through industry best practices and secret styling sauces Ray covers the core ingredients of successful storytelling including structure, psychology, and audience research that make words come to life.

Writer Courses

The most successful writers in history have leaned on these three pillars, and will continue to for times to come. Learn how to write convincingly, correctly, and concisely with principles like the inverted pyramid, how to prioritize readability, and more.

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Mastering the 3 C's

$79

Learn how to write convincingly, correctly, and concisely with the help of real industry writers, right here. It’s not enough to know how to work AI machines, turn a phrase, or streamline research. True quality writing comes from effective use of the 3 Cs.In this course, we focus on how these three pillars play into writing essentials like tone of voice, bucket bridges, and persuasive writing techniques.

We’ll also share how you can borrow UX principles and storytelling tactics for more convincing prose.Through writing tasks, homework, and quizzes (they don’t bite, we promise) you’ll master the craft and leave equipped to whip up your words convincingly, correctly, and concisely.

Writer Courses

Learn what creates clicks, puts certain headlines heads above the rest, and how to hook with this intro to copywriting course. They say not to judge a book by its cover but– here, you can.

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Intro. to Copywriting and How to Write Click-Worthy Headlines

$79

Alright first of all what is copywriting? Some call it an art, some call it magic, but everyone learns: it’s a practice. Ray Slater Berry walks you through what copywriting is, the science behind it, and how to do it well.In this course, you’ll learn how to write click-worthy headlines using storytelling techniques and Cialdini's Principles of Persuasion,‍

understand the difference between hooks vs clickbait (they’ll still be friends afterwards, don't worry), and identify classic writing traps to avoid.A good magician may never reveal their secrets, but the team at dslx isn’t made of magicians– take our secrets!

Writer Courses

Writing kickass content that nobody’s looking at? Learn how to write with search engines and humans in mind.

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Intro. to SEO and How to Write SEO-Friendly Content

$99

Learn how to write SEO-friendly content with industry pros. With over a decade of experience in SEO, we’ve wrapped up all we’ve learned from the swells and storms of navigating SEO and put it in this course, back on shore, so you can be sure to settle your algorithm woes.

We’ll move through modules covering SEO essentials like keyword research, identifying search intent, crafting metadata, and will weave writing exercises between each module. See SEO tactics in action with specific case studies, explore the role of content, and learn how to write a stellar SEO hook.

Editor's House

Make the red pen your friend. Access editing checklists, our archive of recorded edits, access coaching, and an editing micro-course to improve your craft.

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Editing Sessions #1

$50

Inspired by writers and editors messaging dslx asking for advice, feedback, and work, we created the Editor’s House – your red pen training ground. Whether you’re a writer ready to improve your self-editing, a content manager looking to get more efficient, or are interested in becoming an editor yourself, this is where you upskill your work.

In this collection find hearty heapings of helpful resources like batches of editing sessions, and access to real edits from the dslx team. You'll walk away with the tools and skills to deliver closer-to-perfect first drafts, how to edit more efficiently, and warrant charging more for your work.

Yoga Studio

Unlock creativity and enhance focus with our yoga for writers course, designed with the writing process in mind.

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Yoga with Ray

$50

All-in-one access with the academy subscription

Flagship content modules, micro masterclasses, and handy downloadables—all for under $15 a month.

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testimonials

loved by students

Armin Tanovic

Junior B2B SaaS Content Writer and Editor

“The Art of Storytelling delves deep into the writing techniques and practices that make any story truly riveting. With each topic segmented into digestible chunks and peppered with relatable examples, it was easy to implement Ray’s valuable tips right from the start. I saw a difference in my writing almost immediately! It gave me the foundation for infusing storytelling techniques into my content and growing my confidence as a writer. The Art of Storytelling is for anyone who wants to write brand content or fiction that engages and connects with readers on a deeper level.”

Evangelia Stergiou

SEO Copywriter and Content Writer

“The Art of Storytelling course unravels the mastery behind a good story. Ray infuses his knowledge in a simple and explicit way with real-world examples that you can relate to. Along with best practices, tips, and techniques, the course provided me with the skills and, more importantly, the confidence to write captivating stories and overcome my pitfalls. If you want to write in a way that truly connects with the readers and keeps them eagerly anticipating the next twist, then this is the course for you.”

Deepali Kishtwal

Freelance Content Writer for B2B

"Now this was a course that covers everything there's to know about storytelling! It's comprehensive, detailed, and filled with examples and relatable anecdotes. It's structured in a way that takes you from the basics to the advanced-level concepts of writing—be it forming the best hooks and endings or nailing your writing style. The business storytelling skills I'm taking away from this course are surely going to be reflected in my upcoming assignments. It'll make my writing more clean, organized, and flowy, which my clients are going to love! I'd recommend this course to anyone who tells stories in their day-to-day lives—be it content creators, marketers, business blog writers, authors, founders, or anyone struggling to create impact through their words."

Alessandra

Designer

"I love the Mudras at your desk video! It’s a great reminder to take a moment to connect, breathe, and enter flow. A total creativity recharge."

Sam

Writer and Editor

“Starting the day with a yoga class is key to my writing process. It helps me get centered, focussed, and motivated! I love Ray’s take on the writer’s perspective and easy approach.”

Stef

Writer and Account Manager

“The ‘didn’t leave the house today’ is too perfect. As a writer, it's easy to get absorbed in the creative vortex and forget that you're not just a brain, but also a body. This course serves as a reminder for me to reconnect with my body—stretch, move, and engage my senses—to keep the creativity flowing without the back pain, stiffness, and "shrimp" posture."