Writerly Love
MEMBERSHIP
Hosted by author and editor Rachel Thompson, Writerly Love is a community where you can hone your unique voice, connect with writers, and get personalized feedback to polish and publish your most brilliant work.
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Your Creative Writing Haven
Imagine a community where you can stop struggling alone with your words and find the encouragement, feedback, and tools you need to write and publish your best work.
Welcome to Writerly Love Membership, a warm and inclusive space for writers dedicated to honing their craft, building their platform, and connecting with a vibrant community.
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
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?
Hello, I’m Rachel Thompson
Author and Literary Magazine Editor
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.
Sharing insights with other writers who are engaged in similar pursuits has energized and strengthened my writing practice.
It's quite motivating to have people cheering you on. And if you just have a question, there's always someone to answer it.
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Included in the Membership
Slack Community
Ask questions and chat about craft, books, publishing with access private members-only channels.
Weekly Group Writing Sessions
Join us to write in our weekly co-writing sessions.
Peer Writing Workshop 3x/year
Hone your skills with our live group peer writing critique workshops.
Writerly Book Club
We read together and discuss how to apply our reading to our writing.
Full Library Access
Members can access ALL of archive of expert guests and lessons.
Custom Plan For Your Writing
An personalized to help you meet your goals with deadlines and assignments tailored to you.
50% Off Courses & Coaching Discounts
Members get 50% off the Lit Mag Love and Writerly Love Intensive courses as well as discounted rates on my one-on-one coaching plans.
bonus courses
Deeper Drafts (Formerly Write & Light), Revision Love, and Platform Sparkle are included for members.
Our Member library
As part of your membership, you'll get a custom plan to guide you to the best resources for your writing and publishing goals.
Here are just some of the writing, publishing, and marketing experts who have recorded lessons in our library:
hannah grieco
Writer and creative nonfiction editor at JMWW.
Kathy Friedman
Cofounder and artistic director of InkWell Workshops
Andréa Jones
Lead social media strategist at OnlineDrea.com.
Doretta Lau
Author of How Does a Single Blade of Grass Thank the Sun?
Betsy Warland
Author of a dozen books of poetry, creative nonfiction, and lyric prose.
Maya Marshall
Poet, writer, editor, and cofounder of underbelly magazine.
Lilly Dancyger
Author of First Love (The Dial Press, 2024) and Negative Space (SFWP, 2021).
Jane Munro
Griffin Poetry Prize-winning poet.
Writerly Love has really awesome talented writers gravitate towards it. There's such magic that happens with all of the different perspectives.
In Writerly Love, I have honed in on my strengths and voice.
I get excited to check in and share happiness, frustrations, and suggestions with other writers.
The support of this group makes me brave.
keep writing and connect with a community of writers
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Registration is very unlikely to open again, but I’m keeping track of interest. Join the waitlist to be notified if this ever changes.
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.
Will Rachel Work Directly with Me?
Yes! In, you’ll receive direct support from me, including:
- Feedback on Your Workshop Pieces in 2025: Next year, I will give personalized feedback on every piece you bring to the workshop, as long as you revise it after the workshop session.
- Customized Plan: I’ll create a tailored plan to guide you through our member library of writing resources.
- Weekly Co-Writing and Accountability: I am present during many of our weekly co-writing sessions, post accountability prompts each week, and respond to your questions about writing and publishing on Slack.
- Book Club Conversations: I’ll also join discussions in our book club channel to talk about books and ideas.
For more personalized support, members get 50% off my Writerly Love Intensive and Lit Mag Love courses, plus special rates on my one-on-one coaching plans.
What does it cost and what payment options are available?
I offer both three-month and six-month payment plans. With the three-month plan, you pay $199 every three months, while the six-month plan is $297 every six months, saving you $100 per payment. All plans automatically renew to the credit card or PayPal account used for your initial purchase, and you can update your payment method anytime on the membership website.
Do you offer sliding-scale pricing?
Yes! Please review the criteria below to self-assess which tier best suits your financial circumstances:
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Financial Stability: Do you have a stable income that covers your expenses, including membership fees, without financial strain?
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Employment Status: Are you employed full-time, part-time, or on a contract basis? Are you a student, caregiver, or retiree with limited income?
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Financial Obligations: Do you have significant financial responsibilities, like student loans, a mortgage, or dependents? Are you facing any financial hardships or unexpected expenses?
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Community Contribution: Are you able to support others in the community by paying the regular membership rate, helping make our community more accessible and inclusive for those with financial challenges?
If you are able to pay the full membership fee, I encourage you to do so. By contributing at the regular rate ($199 every three months or $297 every six months), you help make our community stronger and more accessible for others. If you require financial flexibility, you may select from the following tiers:
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Support Tier 1: For writers who are recently unemployed or experiencing reduced income, without access to generational wealth. ($175 every three months)
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Support Tier 2: For writers facing financial insecurity without personal or generational wealth or savings. ($155 every three months)
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Access Tier: For writers on disability assistance or who are part of BIPOC and/or trans communities, ensuring equitable access. ($135 every three months)
What is your cancellation policy?
Payments are non-refundable. Once you join, you’re committing to the duration you have paid for your membership (three months or a six months). You can cancel anytime and, if you do, you will not be charged on your next payment date.
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!”)
Have Questions? Ask me about the membership community:
Rachel is a luminous guide offering equal parts gentle prompts and discerning truths.
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.
Rachel Thompson is the truth.
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.