Query letters are the most controversial topic in publishing. They’re your foot in the door in the slush pile, and a good one will launch you toward your publishing goals. Learn how to write a compelling query from a former literary agent, get advice for agent and publisher research, and discover some surprising submission dos and don’ts.

OCTOBER: The Secrets of Story by Matt Bird

For aspiring and published writers, this book club is all about reading like a writer. We read some writing and creativity reference books, but also interesting fiction projects that we can analyze with a craft-focused eye. Join us!

There’s a lot of pressure on those opening novel pages. Here’s how to start your story in a compelling way, avoid common mistakes, and catch the attention of an agent or publisher in the slush.

Premise is where most stories are a nonstarter. What makes for a good story? What elements make it irresistible? At StorySnobs, our editors put your pitch submissions to the test. We’ll tell you whether there’s a story there and how to level it up.

SEPTEMBER: Sin & Syntax by Constance Hale

For aspiring and published writers, this book club is all about reading like a writer. We read some writing and creativity reference books, but also interesting fiction projects that we can analyze with a craft-focused eye. Join us!

Query letters are the most controversial topic in publishing. They’re your foot in the door in the slush pile, and a good one will launch you toward your publishing goals. Learn how to write a compelling query from a former literary agent, get advice for agent and publisher research, and discover some surprising submission dos and don’ts.

The best fiction on shelves today is character driven. Knowing what interiority is helps, but it's only part of the battle. Learn how to develop your protagonist with actionable advice that you can add to your writing toolbox today.

AUGUST: 1000 Words by Jami Attenberg

For aspiring and published writers, this book club is all about reading like a writer. We read some writing and creativity reference books, but also interesting fiction projects that we can analyze with a craft-focused eye. Join us!

Every AMA (“ask me anything”) session is different! Bring your writing, revision, and publishing questions to our experienced panel of editors, and get answers to your most burning queries about writing and the book industry.

In this webinar, we’ll talk about how to search for comp titles, where to find them, and why they matter anyway. Used correctly, they can be a powerful tool for understanding where your manuscript fits into the current marketplace. Come away with practical approaches for finding the perfect comp titles.

Query letters are the most controversial topic in publishing. They’re your foot in the door in the slush pile, and a good one will launch you toward your publishing goals. Learn how to write a compelling query from a former literary agent, get advice for agent and publisher research, and discover some surprising submission dos and don’ts.

Premise is where most stories are a nonstarter. What makes for a good story? What elements make it irresistible? At StorySnobs, our editors put your pitch submissions to the test. We’ll tell you whether there’s a story there and how to level it up.

JULY: You: The Story by Ruta Sepetys

For aspiring and published writers, this book club is all about reading like a writer. We read some writing and creativity reference books, but also interesting fiction projects that we can analyze with a craft-focused eye. Join us!

There’s a lot of pressure on those opening novel pages. Here’s how to start your story in a compelling way, avoid common mistakes, and catch the attention of an agent or publisher in the slush.

Every AMA (“ask me anything”) session is different! Bring your writing, revision, and publishing questions to our experienced panel of editors, and get answers to your most burning queries about writing and the book industry.

Query letters are the most controversial topic in publishing. They’re your foot in the door in the slush pile, and a good one will launch you toward your publishing goals. Learn how to write a compelling query from a former literary agent, get advice for agent and publisher research, and discover some surprising submission dos and don’ts.

Register for this FREE interview with literary agent Lauren Spiller to get a taste of our new membership program, Writing Craft Workshop.

JUNE: Writing the Intimate Character by Jordan Rosenfeld

For aspiring and published writers, this book club is all about reading like a writer. We read some writing and creativity reference books, but also interesting fiction projects that we can analyze with a craft-focused eye. Join us!

The best fiction on shelves today is character driven. Knowing what interiority is helps, but it's only part of the battle. Learn how to develop your protagonist with actionable advice that you can add to your writing toolbox today.

There’s a lot of pressure on those opening novel pages. Here’s how to start your story in a compelling way, avoid common mistakes, and catch the attention of an agent or publisher in the slush.

MAY: Story Genius by Lisa Cron

For aspiring and published writers, this book club is all about reading like a writer. We read some writing and creativity reference books, but also interesting fiction projects that we can analyze with a craft-focused eye. Join us!

Query letters are the most controversial topic in publishing. They’re your foot in the door in the slush pile, and a good one will launch you toward your publishing goals. Learn how to write a compelling query from a former literary agent, get advice for agent and publisher research, and discover some surprising submission dos and don’ts.

Premise is where most stories are a nonstarter. What makes for a good story? What elements make it irresistible? At StorySnobs, our editors put your pitch submissions to the test. We’ll tell you whether there’s a story there and how to level it up.

The best fiction on shelves today is character driven. Knowing what interiority is helps, but it's only part of the battle. Learn how to develop your protagonist with actionable advice that you can add to your writing toolbox today.

APRIL: On Writing by Stephen King

For aspiring and published writers, this book club is all about reading like a writer. We read some writing and creativity reference books, but also interesting fiction projects that we can analyze with a craft-focused eye. Join us!

Every AMA (“ask me anything”) session is different! Bring your writing, revision, and publishing questions to our experienced panel of editors, and get answers to your most burning queries about writing and the book industry.

Query letters are the most controversial topic in publishing. They’re your foot in the door in the slush pile, and a good one will launch you toward your publishing goals. Learn how to write a compelling query from a former literary agent, get advice for agent and publisher research, and discover some surprising submission dos and don’ts.

There’s a lot of pressure on those opening novel pages. Here’s how to start your story in a compelling way, avoid common mistakes, and catch the attention of an agent or publisher in the slush.

Before & After the Book Deal by Courtney Maum

For aspiring and published writers, this book club is all about reading like a writer. We read some writing and creativity reference books, but also interesting fiction projects that we can analyze with a craft-focused eye. Join us!

This unique webinar is designed to give serious novel and memoir writers a taste of our five-month Story Mastermind program, or the two-month summer Outline Intensive. In this webinar, we’ll preview our approach while workshopping your pitch submission!