The Member Lounge: Small, Interactive Events with Agents, Editors & Authors

Remember your favorite coffeeshop–the one where you could write for hours, surrounded by creative people? We’ve made that–online–for our members.

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All Events Included With Membership

  • Tickets and links are sent to all members two hours before each event–no need to RSVP as long as your membership is active
  • Meet agents and editors in small-group settings
  • Watch as experts answer our questions–and ask some of your own
  • Meet writers in a fun, pressure-free setting for critique partner networking
  • Read your work (and enjoy creative readings) with the best drinks in town, made just how you like them
  • Write together–bring your characters, pages and a word count goal for the day
  • Creative community for the modern writer

Frequent Events To Keep You Connected, Productive & Inspired

  • New events posted at the beginning of each month
  • Morning, afternoon and evening events for every schedule
  • Easy connectivity–most events are through Zoom
  • Introvert-friendly options, flexibility for young families–no requirement to turn on your camera or microphone, no need to clean your room or put on real pants
  • Friendly, lighthearted atmosphere
View Full Calendar Of Events

Access To Top Agents, Editors & Authors

  • Have real conversations that move your work forward. 
  • Ask questions in real time over video chat (or phone), or have your notes delivered by email.
  • Choose from 30+ top agents and editors
  • Receive real, actionable feedback on how to make your work stand out
  • Each of our faculty members is chosen for their kindness, brilliance, and ability to come up with feedback on your spot
  • Members receive early booking + can make custom requests

50+ Hours Of Classes on the Craft, Business & Community of Publishing

  • Everything you’d learn at an in-person conference–and more, since you don’t have to choose between sessions at the same time
  • Watch on your schedule
  • Pause, rewind, take notes
  • Thoughfully edited to maximize efficiency

View List Of Available Classes

  • How To Pitch Your Book Like A Publicist with Rachel Ekstrom Courage, Folio Literary Management
  • Great First Lines with John M. Cusick, Folio Literary Management
  • Platform, Publicity & Publishing in Your Pajamas with Dawn Michelle Hardy, agent and publicist at Dream Relations
  • Middle Grade Basics with Alyssa Jeannette, Stonesong Literary
  • Making The Perfect Pitch with Katharine Sands, The Sarah Jane Freymann Literary Agency
  • Finding The Funny In Your Manuscript with Jilly Gagnon, author of #Famous (Harpercollins, 2017)
  • Trendsetter, Not Trendy and #OwnVoices: How to Write What You Know with Quressa Robinson, Nelson Literary
  • From Concept To Picture Book with Hazel Mitchell, author/illustrator
  • Worldwide Appeal: What You Need to Know About Foreign Rights with Rena Rossner, The Deborah Harris Agency
  • Character, POV, and the All-Important Voice with Laura Zats, Headwater Literary
  • How To Edit A Bestselling Romance Novel with Lane Heymont, The Tobias Agency
  • A Beginner’s Guide to Publishing Law with Melissa Edwards, lawyer and agent at Stonesong Literary
  • How To Write A Manuscript That Gets And Keeps Everyone’s Attention, with Linda Camacho, Gallt & Zacker Agency
  • Writing Villians Readers Love To Hate with Stacey Graham, Red Sofa Literary
  • Unbranding Yourself: Revealing The True You to the Book Community with Laura Barbiea, Alloy Entertainment
  • Worldbuilding 101 with Roseanne Wells, The Jennifer DiChiara Literary Agency
  • Writing Picture Books: How? Why? When with Julie Falatko, author of Snappsy The Alligator Did Not Ask To Be In This Book
  • High Concept: What It Means, How To Make It Work for You with Jennifer Johnson-Blalock, formerly of Liza Dawson Associates
  • Finding The Narrative In Your Nonfiction with Erik Hane, Headwater Literary
  • Marketing 101 with Jalissa Corrie, Lee & Low Books
  • School Visits: How To Meet Young Readers, Build An Audience, And Sell Books with Cameron Rosenblum, bestselling author
  • Nonfiction Basics with Amanda Shih, Scholastic
  • The Art of the Break for Writers with Elizabeth Ross Holstrom
  • Internet Stalking Without Being Creepy: How to Research, Network, And Become A Priority in the Slush Pile Jessica Sinsheimer, Context Literary
  • The Graphic Novel, Start To Finish with Macmillan Editor Kiara Valdez
  • Anatomy of a (Fictional) Confrontation: How To Use Conflict To Build Characters with author Anne Elliott
  • The Dreaded Synopsis with agent Megan Barnard
  • What The Hook? Finding The Hook Of Your Book with agent Jessica Watterson
  • How Publishing Works with Melissa Warten
  • Narrative Structure and Emotional Impact with bestselling author Cameron Kelly Rosenblum
  • How To Write Children’s Books That Surprise And Delight with agent Fiona Kenshole
  • And many more!

Live Events Designed For Maximum Interaction, Support & Community

  • First page and query panels with top agents & editors
  • Live monthly classes where you can ask questions in the moment, as they occur to you
  • Workshops designed for real results for real people
  • Supportive, thoughtful, talented community
  • Can’t make it live? Send your questions ahead and watch the replay

Member Support To Make The Most of Your Time With Us

  • Early booking in the meetings and critiques system–get your top-choice meeting before they open to the public
  • Concierge service–show us your query, and we’ll pair you with your best faculty meeting match
  • Special requests–if your preferred faculty member is sold out for the month, we’re happy to ask them to add a spot on your behalf (no guarantees, but it often works!)
  • Custom services–want a longer written critique than is available in the system? Need a faster turnaround? Ask, and we’ll do our best to make it happen
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All the Classes + All The Events + Early Booking

  • Early booking in the meetings & critiques system
  • Access to 100% of our filmed, edited classes (50+ hours) taught by top agents, editors and authors
  • Tickets to ALL of our live events
  • A monthly Q&A help desk with rotating guest faculty
  • Personal recommendations for faculty pairings
  • Cancel at any time–if you cancel before your 30-day renewal, you’ll pay just $49
Join With Basic Membership Now

Monthly Agent Consultation + All the Classes + All The Events + Early Booking

  • One monthly consultation with the faculty agent or editor of your choice ($49 value)
  • Early booking in the meetings & critiques system
  • Access to 100% of our filmed, edited classes (50+ hours) taught by top agents, editors and authors
  • Tickets to ALL of our live events
  • A monthly Q&A help desk with rotating guest faculty
  • Personal recommendations for faculty pairings
  • Cancel at any time–if cancel before your 30-day renewal, you’ll pay just $69
Join With Gold Membership Now