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Paging Dynamic, Unpublished, Diverse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.

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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.

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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.

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What is the selection process like?

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

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Meet Our Partners

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

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May 24

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Swinging into the long weekend with a few of our favorite reads 📚 Tag a friend you want to read with this weekend.

May 24

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Raise your hand if beach reads are your love language 💙

May 23

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GIVEAWAY: You won't want to miss this one! To celebrate the release The Last Ferry Out by @andibartz, we are giving away a few copies to our thriller fans. TO ENTER: Like this post 💙 Follow @reesesbookclub Tag a friend you'd loan this book to after reading! And for another copy, visit the link in our bio to purchase. 📖 No purchase necessary. U.S. only, 18+, giveaway ends 6/2/25 at 11:59pm PT. 1 winner will be notified by DM from @reesesbookclub. See official rules at https://hello-sunshine.com/contest-giveaway-rules/

May 23

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Friendly reminder that your story is in your hands 💙

May 23

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"The story jumps between Margot in the present, who finds her mother has passed away, and her mom, Mina, in the past, following her experiences immigrating to the US from South Korea. It was engaging and did a great job of exploring the complexity between mothers and daughters." 📷 + 💬 = @hooked_to_books

May 22

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Calling all Pride and Prejudice fans! 🚨 It’s time for a game of This or That with the authors of Stuck Up and Stupid. Play along with @angourierice and @katericewriter, and grab a copy of their Pride and Prejudice remix at our link in bio.

May 22

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Did you know that @ednahi lived in London during her twenties? We love seeing the real life inspiration behind All That Life Can Afford! ✨ Read more about Emily Everett's travels in her author essay titled An American in London at our link in bio.

May 21

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"For the one you love? Anything. You unmake the world and build a new one. You do anything to give them what they need.” Thank you @emilyhenrywrites for sharing this with us 💙

May 21

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"Everyone has a price. The trick is figuring out what it is without overpaying." Taking Counterfeit off our TBR this week! 📷: @bookshelfmomma

May 20

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“It is a story I wished existed when I was a little girl. One that feels like a hug, like a hand holding you tight, whispering it will be okay. You are okay. You fit right here beside me. You are whole and complete, just as you are. I see you. You are, and always have been, enough.” Tokyo Ever After by @emikojeanbooks is a testament to the power of sharing your story 💙
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