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Polish Your Book Idea Chat

Got a book idea? 

  • deep in the trenches of a first novel draft
  • stuck in the muddled middle
  • can't wrap it up

It doesn't matter where you are in the book writing process, the Polish Your Book Idea Chat is right where you belong. We'll explore story structure, character development, pacing and the point of it all, in a live discussion. VP of Publishing, Landis Lain will join as co-host. Registration goes live the first of each month. 

Feedback Shine

Does your first chapter shine or need major polish? Let's put it to the test in our Feedback Shine. Submit your book's first chapter by the 10th of the month and have it reviewed with feedback LIVE during the chat. We're coming for you, but entertainment is the standard. Feedback slots limited to 10 manuscripts. Submission portal cleared after chat each month.  

Book Buff

A book buff finds joy in the knowledge gained from diving deeper into story. Book Buff courses adventure beyond the average book club. Each offers

  • story analysis 
  • sense of symbols & ideas 
  • historical context
  • community

Courses are affordable and challenging. Discussions are fun. Novels are intriguing. Sign up for notifications.  

Writer's Wax

Wax adds polish and preservation. The same occurs when a community of brilliant, experienced, award-winning authors support writers with honing their craft. The Writer's Wax are affordable courses for participants to receive extensive feedback, craft lessons and workshop sessions with best-selling authors. 

Cultural Adventure in Tanzania, Africa 2025

Spend two weeks on a cultural adventure in Tanzania, Africa . Only 10 spots available! Applications go live May 2024. Sign up for newsletter updates.