GOT THE WRITE STUFF?

Paging Dynamic, Unpublished, Diverse
Women And Nonbinary Writers

LitUp will provide five emerging writers with an all-expenses-paid retreat, a three-month mentorship with a published author, and marketing support from Reese’s Book Club. LitUp is a journey and we’re with you every step of the way.

Hone Your Craft at Our Writer’s Retreat

Selected fellows will participate in an all-expenses-paid writer’s retreat to develop their manuscript and learn about the business side of publishing.

Join the Reese’s Book Club Family

Through it all, we stand by you every step of the way, including a first-look window with top agents and a book launch marketing commitment from us and our partners.

Get Mentored and Build a Support Network

Post retreat, fellows are matched with a published author for a three-month mentorship to get their book ready for market.

We Are Looking For Magic

Open our eyes. Tell us an uplifting story that’s been overlooked.

Introduce us to the diverse main character who’s falling in love while solving a murder mystery. Take us on an adventure where a diverse, time jumping protagonist saves the day. We believe real magic lies in the stories we don’t always hear. The stories that make us laugh one second and cry the next. The stories we just can’t stop reading.

APPLications open soon

Meet Our Past Fellows

CYCLE THREE

  • Ntebogeng Mahlare Archer

    Maropeng: In the Ruins
    Adult Literary Fiction

  • Natalie Messier

    Every Version of You
    Adult Romance

  • Janasha Prabhu

    Ripping Wings Off Butterflies
    Adult Thriller

  • Razz Sharpless

    Red Line Romeo
    Adult Romance

  • Monika Gupta

    The Right Kind
    Adult Literary Fiction

CYCLE TWO

  • Tolani Akinola

    Black Nylon
    Adult Literary Fiction

  • Margot Fisher

    LEAVE IT ON THE TRACK
    YA Contemporary

  • Ashley Jordan

    ONCE UPON A TIME IN DOLLYWOOD
    Adult Romance

  • Allison King

    THE PHOENIX PENCIL COMPANY
    Adult Speculative

  • Bora Reed

    THE LETTER WRITERS
    Adult Historical

CYCLE ONE

  • Sophia Chang

    Mothertongue
    Adult Urban Fantasy

  • Chatham Greenfield

    TIME AND TIME AGAIN
    YA Romcom

  • Jaya Mehta

    THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DOOR
    YA Contemporary

  • Katerina Ivanov Prado

    STILL LIFE
    Adult Literary Fiction

  • Gina Isabel Rodriguez

    FORGET NOTHING
    Adult Literary Historical

  • Arriel Vinson

    THE FREEDOM OF FALLING
    YA Novel in Verse

Guidelines And Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Candidates must be diverse (as defined below) women or nonbinary writers who are also unagented and unpublished.

LEARN MORE

What do I need to apply?

Candidates may only submit one application and one manuscript. Once submitted, applications cannot be updated. Late applications will not be accepted.

LEARN MORE

What is the selection process like?

Applications are judged across manuscript and application questions on both technical and artistic merit.

LEARN MORE

Meet Our Partners

LitUp is made possible by a village of committed
changemakers who believe diverse stories matter.

Updates, tips, highlights and all kinds of book fun from our (and Reese’s) pen to your inbox. Delivered every Monday and Friday.

Updates, tips, highlights and all kinds of book fun from our (and Reese’s) pen to your inbox. Delivered every Monday and Friday.

Updates, tips, highlights and all kinds of book fun from our (and Reese’s) pen to your inbox. Delivered every Monday and Friday.

@REESESBOOKCLUB

Mar 20

Open
Spring into a new chapter with our March Class of Reese’s Book Club picks 💐 Which books are you reading this season? ⬇️

Mar 19

Open
There aren’t enough exclamation points in the world to express how much we adore Lady Tremaine! Have you had a chance to start reading yet?

Mar 19

Open
#whatsapppartner Have a burning question for our March author Rachel Hochhauser? 🌷 Tap the link in our story to head to our WhatsApp channel and submit your questions! Then join us there at 4pm ET/ 1pm PT to hear Rachel’s answers live, only on @whatsapp 💚

Mar 18

Open
#ad CAMP UNWRITTEN GIVEAWAY 🏕️📚 Romance readers, are you free May 4-6? We're partnering with World of @Hyatt to gift one lucky winner and a friend a bookish getaway to this year’s Camp Unwritten at Under Canvas Yosemite. What awaits you: -Two nights under the stars at @UnderCanvasOfficial Yosemite (winner and guest must be 21+ for this experience) -An intimate fireside chat with @RainbowRowell and an additional surprise #reesesbookclub author -New friends you’ll want to create a book club with -Breathtaking views with the chance to unplug and connect to new stories To enter: ❤️ Like this post 👉 Follow @reesesbookclub and @hyatt 👥 Tag your plus one No purchase necessary. U.S. only. 21+, ends 4/1/26 at 11:59pm PT. 1 entry per person. 1 winner. Winner will be notified by DM from @reesesbookclub Complimentary 2-night stay including 1 tent (for winner and one guest) at Camp Unwritten at Under Canvas Yosemite. Prize ARV $2000. Airfare not included. Stay must be completed from 5/4/26-5/6/26. Reservations required. Credit card required at check-in for incidentals. See official rules at https://hello-sunshine.com/giveaway-rules/

Mar 17

Open
Just like Hannah and Bailey, we’re staying close for the next episode of The Last Thing He Told Me. 👀 Join us for our weekly watch-along and experience it together in real time. Meet us on Substack this Friday at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET.
FOLLOW