The Writers' Loft
Chapter Book, MG, and Tween Corner
Yup, we love all stories from chapter books up to tweens. From small words to big emotions. Bring it.
New:
How to Write a Chapter Book (and How Not to) With Janet Costa Bates!
Watch the workshop NOW!
Plus: My Pencils Outlast Their Erasers Revision Toolbox with Editor Alison Weiss (April 23, 7pm ET & two week replay) Grab your ticket now!
It Just Takes One Click ...
Whether you're looking to join a critique group, ask a question in our private community corner, or get query tips directly from an agent, it just takes one click.
(Photo: Author and presenter Anna Staniszewski (PB, MG, Tween) at our annual holiday bazaar and literary extravaganza (2023); photo credit: Jessica Cronin Photography)
Stay in the (Loft) Loop
The easiest way into the Writers' Loft is to simply start receiving our email newsletter.
Sign up, and you'll be the first to know when we have new events and offerings.
Email us at [email protected] with any questions.
Join the MG & Tween Crit Group
Groups are the backbone of the Loft. You don't even have to be a member to join.
We're rebuilding our MG/Tween crit group, so if you're interested, click through and sign up. We'll let you know when it starts meeting again!
Become a Member
Go all in and join! We have two membership types, and depending on which one you choose, you get full access to the exclusive Loft online community forum (privately hosted; not on social media sites), or unlimited drop-ins to our space in Hudson MA.
Both memberships give a 10% discount on all workshops and classes, and publication opportunities like our latest anthology, Gnomes & Ungnomes!
Help keep the Loft afloat!
Writers' Loft Press & Bookshop
Take a peek behind the scenes at the Writers' Loft Press! When you're a member, you can be published in one of our future anthologies.
In the meantime, enjoy Gnomes & Ungnomes, Friends & Anemones, Odes to Us, An Assortment of Animals, and Firsts!
Check those out as well as our members' books at our Bookshop!
Join the Chapter Book Crit Group
Chapter Books are really their own special kind of story -- the first long books kids read on their own!
Join us as we start a brand new virtual crit group just for people writing Chapter Books!
After you sign up, we'll reach out and let you know the meeting times!
Join the Kidlit Book Club!
Once a month, read a prescribed kidlit book, and meet virtually to discuss!
All Welcome!
As always, we ask if you aren't a member, to donate $10 when you meet with a Loft group, to defray the costs of tools that help the Loft and these groups run!
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