Online Writers Cohort

Spend 5 weeks with published authors and professional editors一and their main goal is to make your book idea better so you can pitch it to publishers!

January 29 - February 26, 2024 | Mondays, 5:00-6:30 PST

3 Goals for the COHORT

This cohort is designed to forge lasting friendships and catalyze your success as a writer一all from the comfort of your home or office. Rest assured, although this cohort is online, the experience will be highly interactive and collaborative.  

We’ve designed it to do 3 things.

#1: Give you expert feedback on your book concept.

You’ll have a designated window of time to pitch your book to a cohort of other writers, including your mentor (Steve, Brett, or Will). We will put our heads and hearts together on your behalf, helping you hone your book idea until it shines!

#2: Help you create an impressive book proposal.

Book proposals are your first impression to agents and publishers一showing at a glance who you are and the message you’re hoping to share. Proposals literally make or break publishing deals.

Will Anderson (an acquisitions editor at Penguin Random House who fields dozens of proposals every year) will guide you step-by-step through the process, helping you create a knockout proposal.

#3: Form lasting friendships with like-minded writers.

Writing is extremely rewarding, but also difficult. Making friends who are on the same journey will refuel your soul and sharpen your craft.

You will be added to a private Facebook group with all participants, so you can stay connected.

How will we spend our time? Glad you asked…

How We’ll Spend Our TIME Together

Every Monday for five weeks, you’ll participate in the following with your mentors and 14 other writers.

WORKSHOPS

Mastery comes through mentorship. With your book idea(s) in hand, using our “Book Concept Catalyst,” which we provide beforehand, you will present your book concept to a small cohort of 4-5 other writers (including your mentor).

Together, you will workshop your book idea. This is an invaluable process that usually happens inside a publishing house, between author, agent, editor, and marketers… we’re giving you access to that now, so your book takes off.

CRAFTING YOUR PROPOSAL

For several sessions, we will guide you step-by-step on how to build a knockout book proposal. Topics will include:

  • The 3 essentials every publisher is looking for

  • How to transfer your killer book concept into a proposal

  • Secrets to building a platform, finding an agent, and more

We’ll even send you home with our “Publishing Playbook” so you can implement everything you’ve learned.

HOT SEATS

Bring your most pressing questions on writing or publishing, and we’ll share our best practices. One tip from one of our mentors, or another writer, could make the entire experience worthwhile!

Devotionals

We will begin each session with a short devotional from one of our mentors, to anchor our time in the goodness and beauty of Jesus, and to remind us that the ultimate aim of writing is to glorify God.

ABOUT THE COHORT

Who This COHORT is For.

  • Non-fiction writers of adult or children’s books. (We do not offer cohorts for fiction writers at this time. Maybe one day.)

  • Writers hoping to land a book deal with a major Christian publisher (Zondervan, Waterbrook and Multnomah, Nelson, Baker, Crossway, etc)

  • Writers at all stages of the book writing process, whether you’re narrowing down your topic or already have a full manuscript

  • People writing for Christians and/or non-Christians

  • Writers looking to build relationships in the publishing industry

  • Writers eager to learn from top-tier mentors

Space is Limited!

Reserve Your Spot Today!

Registration will close once we hit 15 people. 

Here’s what you get:

  • “Book Concept Catalyst,” a helpful step-by-step guide for clarifying and articulating your book concept

  • Our full agenda detailed above with Workshops, Crafting Your Proposal, Hot Seats, Devotionals

  • Access to all recorded sessions, in case you can’t make it to one

  • Downloadable copy of our “Publishing Playbook,” which includes everything you need to pitch your book to agents and publishers.

  • Private Facebook group, where you can continue to connect with your cohort.

All of this and more, for just $2,500

ONLINE COHORT DETAILS

  • Dates - January 29 - February 26, 2024

  • Mondays - 5:00-6:30 PST

  • Limited to 15 spots!

Other Questions & Answers

  • Getting feedback is vulnerable. We get it! As your writing mentors, our goal is to be direct, specific, constructive, and encouraging. We will have suggested improvements for every book concept, but we promise to do so with thoughtfulness and never in a way that belittles or criticizes you. We’re excited to put our heads together so you have the best chance to publish your work!

  • We recommend it, yes! However, if you have to miss one or two, all sessions will be recorded so you can go back and watch them.

  • We wish we had that superpower, but no, there is no guarantee participating in this cohort will land you a publishing deal. However, this experience will give you a serious leg up, as you benefit from mentorship and practical tools to help you pitch your book idea to publishers.

  • Life happens, so if you need to cancel for any reason, please do so by January 1, 2024. We’ll refund you in full, no questions asked. After that time, we can not issue a refund, but will happily apply a credit to your account for a future cohort (even if the registration fee increases in the future, we’ll honor the rate you paid).

  • This experience is designed for non-fiction writers only! If you’re a fiction writer, let us know you’re interested in a cohort. We’d love to help!

  • Drop us a line at: hello@thewriterscircleofficial.com