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Writerly Love

a membership community for emerging writers

Let me connect you with supportive writers working on luminous poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, so you can write & publish your most brilliant words.

Rachel Thompson INFP

Hone your craft. Build your platform. Connect with other luminous creative writers.

The Writerly Love Community is a warm, inclusive, and supportive space for creative writers to get together, learn about writing and building a platform, and grow a luminous writing career.

 

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This Community is For Emerging Writers Who…

  • want to polish and publish their writing—brand-new writers are welcome, but this community is a best fit if you are committed to honing your voice and sharing your work.
  • are willing to do the work to make their writing luminous—we actively set aside imposter syndrome and artist-egoism in our authentic conversations.
  • are open-minded, curious, and compassionate—we celebrate and cherish that our community of writers comes from diverse backgrounds and life paths.
  • desire to connect with the writing community and are willing to openly share experiences and resources.
  • are warm, approachable and excited to show up for their community
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How good would it feel to stop toiling on your lonesome in that room of your own and get the support and wisdom you need to gain momentum for your writing and writing career?

Rachel Thompson INFP

Hello, I’m Rachel Thompson

Author and Literary Magazine Editor

I feel your ache to share your truest, bravest, most heartfelt writing. And I love that, because:

I am here to help you write, publish, and shine!

I come alive when I connect with writers and help them develop their craft quickly, bringing their writing to amazing (highly-publishable) new levels.

If you’re ready to learn and grow, to trust yourself and an open and honest writer who has got your back (that’s me!), I’d love to have you join the Writerly Love membership community.

What writers say about the Writerly Love Community...

The Writerly Love community is full of people who care about writing, who care about other people’s writing, and who have a wide range of experiences and advice to draw from when you need it.

Lacey Yong

Writerly Love Member

It's quite motivating to have people cheering you on. And if you just have a question, there's always someone to answer it.

Lyndall Cain

Writerly Love Member

Sharing insights with other writers who are engaged in similar pursuits has energized and strengthened my writing practice.

Wendy Atwell

Writerly Love Member

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Membership Details

Writerly Love Includes:

  • A Private Discussion Platform
  • Weekly Writing Prompts
  • Guided Writing Sessions
  • A Writerly Book Club
  • Expert Guest Q&As
  • Member-Rates on Courses (up to 50% off)
  • Peer Writing Workshops (4x/year)
  • Writing, Platform, & Revision Courses

All prices in USD and include applicable taxes.

Securely pay with your Visa, MasterCard, or PayPal account.

Sliding-Scale Pricing (self assessed)

I offer sliding scale pricing to support writers with less access to personal/generational wealth:

Support Tier 1 ($77/month)
For recently unemployed writers or writers experiencing reduced income who do not have access to generational wealth.  Join at support tier 1 level

Support Tier 2 ($57/month)
For writers who are experiencing financial insecurity and who also do not have access to personal/generational wealth (or savings). Join at support tier 2 level 

And, I offer reconciliation pricing for BIPOC and/or Trans writers:

BIPOC +/ Trans Reconciliation Pricing
I offer Reconciliation Pricing to recognize how colonialism, white supremacy, and capitalism concentrate resources and wealth into the hands of the few at the expense of the many.

This pricing is offered ONLY to Indigenous, Black and other writers of colour and transgender writers because systemic racism and transphobia create financial disadvantages for these communities.

Because this tier is limited to 5 spots per year, if you are a BIPOC and/or trans writer with some means or funding, you may wish to choose from the sliding-scale tiers above.

Register Now: BIPOC +/ Trans writers: $39/month

Included in the Membership

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Private Community Access

Our community platform on Slack is the hub  where you can chat with other writers, ask questions, lend support, discuss our book club books and celebrate.

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Weekly Group Writing Sessions

Join other members live each week to write together.

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Expert Guest Workshops or Q&As 6x/year

Ask your burning writing and publishing questions in group calls with publishing industry professionals.

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Writerly Book Club

We dive deep into books on craft and discuss how to apply them to our writing together with prompts, creative reading, and live discussions.

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Peer Writing Workshop 4x/year

Members continuously hone their skills with warm and inclusive live group peer writing critique workshops.

Members meeting over the web

Member Connection Calls

Discuss challenges and celebrate wins, learn and share with other writers in these monthly calls based on our current theme.

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Full Library Access

Get access to ALL of our past expert guest Q&A calls, lessons on craft, platform building, and guided sessions in our brilliant member’s library.

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three bonus courses

Writing, revision, and platform-building know-how from three unique courses included for members: Write & Light, Revision Love, and Platform Sparkle!

 

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priority course access and discounts

Members get from 30 to 50% off and priority access to small-group course, coaching, and intensives.

After two years of payments, never pay again!
Your membership converts to a lifetime membership.

Membership Details

Writerly Love Includes:

  • A Private Discussion Platform
  • Weekly Writing Prompts
  • Guided Writing Sessions
  • A Writerly Book Club
  • Expert Guest Q&As
  • Member-Rates on Courses (up to 50% off)
  • Peer Writing Workshops (4x/year)
  • Writing, Platform, & Revision Courses

All prices in USD and include applicable taxes.

Securely pay with your Visa, MasterCard, or PayPal account.

Sliding-Scale Pricing (self assessed)

I offer sliding scale pricing to support writers with less access to personal/generational wealth:

Support Tier 1 ($77/month)
For recently unemployed writers or writers experiencing reduced income who do not have access to generational wealth.  Join at support tier 1 level

Support Tier 2 ($57/month)
For writers who are experiencing financial insecurity and who also do not have access to personal/generational wealth (or savings). Join at support tier 2 level 

And, I offer reconciliation pricing for BIPOC and/or Trans writers:

BIPOC +/ Trans Reconciliation Pricing
I offer Reconciliation Pricing to recognize how colonialism, white supremacy, and capitalism concentrate resources and wealth into the hands of the few at the expense of the many.

This pricing is offered ONLY to Indigenous, Black and other writers of colour and transgender writers because systemic racism and transphobia create financial disadvantages for these communities.

Because this tier is limited to 5 spots per year, if you are a BIPOC and/or trans writer with some means or funding, you may wish to choose from the sliding-scale tiers above.

Register Now: BIPOC +/ Trans writers: $39/month

Some of Our Community Guests

Here are just some of the writing, publishing, and marketing experts who have appeared in the Writerly Love Community.

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Lead social media strategist at OnlineDrea.com.

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Author of a dozen books of poetry, creative nonfiction, and lyric prose.

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Author of How Does a Single Blade of Grass Thank the Sun?

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Writer and creative nonfiction editor at JMWW.

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Griffin Poetry Prize-winning poet.

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Literary Agent, Translatlantic Agency.

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Contributing editor at Catapult, and assistant editor at Barrelhouse Books.

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Poet, writer, editor, and cofounder of underbelly magazine.

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Author of the novel Landfalls and writing instructor.

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September: Small Steps

What SMALL STEPS will you take with your writing project and in your practice this month?

Writerly Love has really awesome talented writers gravitate towards it. There's such magic that happens with all of the different perspectives.

Sherine Elbanhawy

Writerly Love Member

In Writerly Love, I have honed in on my strengths and voice.

Teri Kinne

Writerly Love Member

I get excited to check in and share happiness, frustrations, and suggestions with other writers.

Lori Sebastianutti

Writerly Love Member

The support of this group makes me brave.

Kimberly Peterson

Writerly Love Member

A sketched heart.

We write alone, but we keep writing with the help of a community of writers.

Membership Details

Writerly Love Includes:

  • A Private Discussion Platform
  • Weekly Writing Prompts
  • Guided Writing Sessions
  • A Writerly Book Club
  • Expert Guest Q&As
  • Member-Rates on Courses (up to 50% off)
  • Peer Writing Workshops (4x/year)
  • Writing, Platform, & Revision Courses

All prices in USD and include applicable taxes.

Securely pay with your Visa, MasterCard, or PayPal account.

Sliding-Scale Pricing (self assessed)

I offer sliding scale pricing to support writers with less access to personal/generational wealth:

Support Tier 1 ($77/month)
For recently unemployed writers or writers experiencing reduced income who do not have access to generational wealth.  Join at support tier 1 level

Support Tier 2 ($57/month)
For writers who are experiencing financial insecurity and who also do not have access to personal/generational wealth (or savings). Join at support tier 2 level 

And, I offer reconciliation pricing for BIPOC and/or Trans writers:

BIPOC +/ Trans Reconciliation Pricing
I offer Reconciliation Pricing to recognize how colonialism, white supremacy, and capitalism concentrate resources and wealth into the hands of the few at the expense of the many.

This pricing is offered ONLY to Indigenous, Black and other writers of colour and transgender writers because systemic racism and transphobia create financial disadvantages for these communities.

Because this tier is limited to 5 spots per year, if you are a BIPOC and/or trans writer with some means or funding, you may wish to choose from the sliding-scale tiers above.

Register Now: BIPOC +/ Trans writers: $39/month

Frequently Asked Questions

I’m New to Writing—Is Writerly Love for Me?

Writerly Love is a best fit for writers ready to hone their voice and start publishing their writing. You could be ready to take that step even if you’ve just started writing—and if this is the case, you’re welcome to join us.

Is Writerly Love only for women?

While it’s true that Writerly Love members are primarily women and nonbinary writers, all genders are welcome.

The most important qualities we seek in members are open-mindedness, curiosity, warmth, and compassion.

Is Writerly Love only for introverts?

It is true that most of our members are introverted and many (including Rachel) fall into the rare INFP category in the Myers-Briggs’ personality system.

Let’s just say that introverted writers will find their introversion well catered-to in this community, but extroverted writers are most welcome to join in, too.

What if I want more support and want to work more directly with Rachel?

If you want more support and are ready for more hands-on feedback, Rachel also offers small-group courses and private book coaching. Members get priority for all of her programs that require applications and get up to 50% off the base program prices.

What payment options are available?

I offer monthly and annual payment plans. All plans automatically renew to the credit card or PayPal account used for your first purchase. You can update your payment methods anytime within the membership website.

Your membership converts to lifetime after two years of payments. (Never pay again after two years and continue to enjoy all the membership benefits.)

Do you offer sliding-scale pricing?

Yes! The program includes sliding-scale pricing in the hopes to provide more access for writers. See the pricing scale above for details.

What is your cancellation policy?

Once you join, you’re committing to a month or a year of membership. You can cancel anytime, and if you do, your lifetime membership will stop immediately, and you will not be charged on your next payment date. All payments are non-refundable.

Am I ready to take this step for my writing?

You read all the FAQs and made it to the bottom of this LONG page, so maybe you answered your own question? (It seems like a “YES!”)

Still Have Questions? Use this form to ask me!

Rachel is a luminous guide offering equal parts gentle prompts and discerning truths.

Deborah Johnstone

Pushcart Prize Nominee

Rachel deeply cares about helping emerging and established writers. She believes in building and cultivating writing communities—spaces for writers to meet, share work, get feedback, and grow.

Marlena Chertock

Author of Crumb Sized

Rachel Thompson is the truth.

Whitney French

Host of Writing While Black

Working with Rachel Thompson transformed my writing by opening avenues to publications, developing community, and furthering my commitment to craft. Rachel is a fantastic mentor.

Rowan McCandless

Author of Persephone's Children

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