Level Up Your Career!

Level Up Your Career!

At The Writer’s Sanctuary,

Our courses are designed to be a one-stop shop, saving you time and money by providing a comprehensive focus on all the areas needed to succeed—whether you're a new writer or a bestselling author.

To accomplish this, we offer a selection of monthly masterclasses & alongside a variety of in-depth courses.

Masterclass: Balancing Writing, Marketing, & Your Day Job

Let’s be honest. Juggling your creative work with everything else (like earning a living and remembering to eat) can feel impossible some days. This masterclass is all about getting real: how to make consistent progress on your writing, keep your platform alive, and still have brain cells left at the end of the day. No hustle-culture nonsense—just smart, doable strategies to help you build a sustainable rhythm that actually fits your life.

Date: Tuesday, August 12

Time: 5:30pm PT / 8:30pm ET

We hope to see you there!

COST: $35

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Or get it FREE when you join the Red Herrings Society HERE!

What is CORE?

Our CORE college-level courses are designed to provide an intensive, in-depth educational experience on key topics related to writing, publishing, and entrepreneurship. Each course:

  • Is Meticulously designed to last between 3 to 5 weeks (ensuring that you have ample time to immerse yourself in the material and apply what you learn)

  • Includes between 7 to 15 hours of pre-recorded lectures to watch at your leisure (plus optional homework assignments, complete with worksheets and hands-on exercises)

  • Offer live, interactive mentorship where you’ll engage with experienced mentors who guide you through each step of the learning process (this hands-on approach ensures that you gain practical insights and personalized feedback)

  • Includes one or more guest speakers (such as Melissa Casey Jose—past publicist for Ariana Grande and Nicholas Sparks—well-Known Literary Agents, Internationally Bestselling Authors, Film and TV Production Directors, and more)

  • Provide a virtual Home Room via a Facebook Group to connect with teachers and fellow attendees (to laugh, ask questions, get guidance, find critique partners if desired, and get encouragement)

What’s Covered in CORE?

Our courses are crafted for writers who are ready to go beyond the basics, addressing every aspect from:

  • The entire process of writing a book

  • Querying agents and editors

  • The business aspects of both indie and traditional publishing

  • Book marketing, publicity, platform building, and entrepreneurship.

  • to Self-editing

Each course is crafted to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their respective fields.

Subscribe here to stay in the loop for our next one!

Speakers & Associates

  • Nafiza Azad, Bestselling Author

  • Christina Lauren, NYT Bestselling Authors

  • Samantha Fabien, Literary Agent

  • Cait Jacobs, Author, Media Influencer, & BookTok Founder

  • Brigid Kemmerer, International Bestselling Author

  • Literary Agent & Owner of Root Literary

    Holly Root, Literary Agent & Owner of Root Literary

  • Danielle Paige, NYT Bestselling Author, Screenwriter, & Emmy Nominee

  • Kristin Cast, NYT Bestselling Author

  • Jennifer L. Armentrout, International Bestselling Author

  • Jessica Khoury, Bestselling Author

  • Erin Summerill, Award-Winning Author

  • Melissa A. Craven, Author & Indie Publishing Expert

  • Teresa Robeson, Award-Winning Children's Book Author

  • Melanie Figueroa, Literary Agent at Root Literary

  • Kristen Simmons, Bestselling Author

  • Alice Lawson, Literary Agent at Gersh Literary

  • Ciannon Smart, Author

  • Quinn Loftis, Bestselling Indie Author

  • Lauren Thoman, Bestselling Author

  • Lauren MacLeod, Literary Agent at Aevitas Creative Management

  • Kristina McMorris, Bestselling Author

  • David Arnold, Bestselling Author

  • Alyssa Maltese, Literary Agent

  • Rachel McMillan, Literary Agent & Author

  • Katie McGarry, Bestselling Author

  • Melissa Stevens, Bestselling Author

  • Kim Law, Bestselling Author

  • Alice Sullivan, Ghostwriter & Bestselling Author

  • Jenny Hale, Harpeth Road Publisher & U.S.A. Today Bestselling Author

  • Heather Baror-Shapiro, Senior Foreign Rights Literary Agent

  • Sarah Gerton, Associate Literary Agent at New Leaf Literary & Media

  • Kurestin Armada, Literary Agent

  • Barbara Poelle, President, Owner, & Agent at Word One Literary

  • Annika Patton, Temple Hill Director of Development

Testimonials

  • “The Writer's Sanctuary is beyond anything I could have imagined possible when I began my 'writer to author' journey." -Jamie Anderson

  • "One of the best author communities I have had the privilege to be a part of... A space that truly feels like a safe haven." ~Vanessa Rasanen

  • "With humor and kindness the teachers share their vast experience and guide you in the grittier aspects of publishing.” -Ani’a Dutton

  • “TWS events are amazing. They teach things many conferences do not. Ten out of ten. " -Joan Stradling