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Paging Dynamic, Unpublished, Diverse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.

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.

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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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Dec 24

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Dec 24

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Nothing like cozying up with a thriller during the holidays! ☕ Start reading Gone Before Goodbye at our link in bio.

Dec 23

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In this episode of Bookmarked, Ruth Ware talks about the power of female friendships and why she never wants that idea to get twisted. While many of her thrillers explore “girls’ weekends gone wrong,” she shares how her own friendships are essential to her life and writing, a theme reflected in The Lying Game, a Reese’s Book Club 💛 pick. It’s a great reminder that even the darkest stories are often rooted in deep connection. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧✨

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Dec 21

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Dec 21

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Some moments feel straight out of a novel, like getting engaged at a bookstore!

Dec 20

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Dec 20

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In this week's episode of Bookmarked, director Paul Feig breaks down why The Housemaid grabbed him from page one, and how the way we think we see a character can completely flip once the truth starts unraveling. 👀 If you’ve ever loved a story that toys with your perception, you’re gonna want to hear this one! Catch the episode — also featuring @mingey — wherever you listen to your podcasts and get ready for the twists. 🎧✨
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