June's Live Events Will Glow Up Your Writing and Make Editors Love You

Unpack the essay, become a submittin' beast, de-cringe your writing, get an agent and a book deal, and write better titles

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Happy June, friends! Hopefully it’s warm wherever you are—if you’re not in NZ or Aus, that is—unlike around me, where it feels like Fall 2.0. WTF, srsly, etc.

Whether you’re hot or cold or downright arctic, we’ve got some kickass live events for you lined up. If you’re chasing a book deal or just trying to stop opening up your drafts with a hard sigh, we’ve got you.

First, though, here’s a refresher on how to register and other info on replays:

Live Events, Replays, and Resources: All in One Place

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Remember: If you’re a paid subscriber to any of our projects, you get free access to ALL events. Just choose the "Free Pass for Members" option and then click "Request to Join." ↓

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Upcoming June Events ↓

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Essays on the Writing Life: How to Write, Publish, and Get Noticed
Thursday, June 5 @ 6–7:30 PM ET​ → $50

Learn how to craft essays about the writing life—and get them published. Andrea A. Firth, Editor at Brevity Blog, will walk you through writing and placing personal essays about process, craft, and more, with real examples and submission tips.

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Simplify Submitting with Chill Subs
Saturday, June 14 @ 12–1:30 PM ET → FREE FOR ALL

​Explore the many ways Chill Subs can make submitting your work to literary magazines quicker, easier, and more targeted with Janelle Drumwright. She’ll walk you through our most helpful tools and features and show you how to use them.

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The Good, the Bad, and the Cringe: Instant Editor Nopes and How to Fix Them
Tuesday, June 17 @ 6–7:30 PM ET → $50

Learn what makes editors instantly say “nope” to a piece—and how to fix it. Led by seasoned editors Steve Chang (Okay Donkey) and Autumn Watts (former Guernica fiction editor), this workshop tackles clichés, cringe, and “beautiful” prose that misses the mark. You’ll leave with sharper instincts, stronger pages, and maybe even live feedback on a WIP.

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Get that Yes! Book Proposals to Hook Agents & Editors
Wednesday, June 25 @ 6–7:30 PM ET → $50

Learn what makes agents and editors say yes. This workshop breaks down the key components of a compelling nonfiction book proposal—overview, market, sample chapters, and more—with real examples and practical tips from agented and soon to be debut author Justine Payton (Ecotone, ONLY POEMS, The Masters Review, CRAFT). You’ll leave with a clear roadmap and better odds of landing an agent or deal.

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Titles that Stick: How to Engage Editors and Readers from the Start
Saturday, June 28 @ 12–1:30 PM ET → $50

​​Struggling with titles? You’re not alone. In this interactive session, Becky Tuch (Lit Mag News, Salon, Best of the Net) shares strategies to craft titles that hook readers, editors, and your own creative self. We’ll explore what makes a title shine—and how to get unstuck when it doesn’t.

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