Welcome to book inc, Project Write Now's community dedicated to novel and memoir writers. Each month, we provide program updates as well as insights and advice on writing, revising, and publishing a book.
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As we begin 2023, we’re amazed by how much we've grown since last year. Besides our two Incubators (Memoir and Novel), we’ve expanded to include three sections of Book Revision Lab (Novel, Middle Grade/Young Adult, and Memoir), with a total of 58 writers. We are so happy you've found us and have joined our community.
All current programs are filled, and we are not accepting applications at this time.
Stay tuned as we add more book inc programs in the upcoming year, including another Book Revision Lab in July. If you are interested please send us an email, and we’ll put you on our list to remind you when the application period opens in the spring.
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WRITING MEMOIR DIFFERENT AND THE SAME
by Shanda McManus
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My five children are very different despite sharing the same genetic material and growing up in the same house. Each child has a unique personality and preference, even down to their birth stories. But despite their differences, they each have some qualities that I recognize as coming from me. I feel the same about the books I have birthed. Read more.
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2022 MEMOIR INCUBATOR WRAP-UP
by Elizabeth Jannuzzi
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Well, folks, I’m almost at the end of my yearlong Memoir Incubator program. We have our last feedback session on January 5 for our Slot #3 writers. I’m excited to talk about my podmate’s beautifully written memoir. Our final Memoir Incubator class will be on Thursday, January 19. Read more.
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EMULATE WRITING THAT WORKS
by Renee Walsh
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Every day in my first-grade classroom, my students and I read stories together. We discuss the author’s message, describe the characters and the setting, and share our reactions. When it’s time for my students to write their own stories, many mimic the elements they enjoyed in the stories we read. As a writer, I can learn something from the kids here. Read more.
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2022 Book Revision Lab
We finished out our 2022 Book Revision Lab and our writers agreed that it was a success! By our last meeting, we each felt that our manuscripts were stronger than when we began. Some writers are ready to take the next steps toward their publishing goals and others have a plan to continue working and moving forward in another round of Book Revision Lab. No matter what stage of revision, we are each grateful for the feedback and support that this group offered and we look forward to reading each other’s progress in future drafts.
2023 Book Revision Lab
The first Book Revision Lab session begins Thursday, February 2. Our memoir and novel writers are excited to get to know each other and jump into revising our manuscripts.
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2022 Incubators
We had our last class session on Thursday, January 19. We congratulated each other on successfully completing the Incubators and finishing a book draft. Then, using a self-assessment worksheet, we evaluated our book projects and future writing goals and discussed our thoughts in class. Although our program is ending, we are not sad because we’ve built a strong community that will continue to support each other in our writing journeys. Many of us are continuing to improve our manuscripts in book inc’s Book Revision Lab.
2023 Incubators
Welcome emails have been sent by our Peer Artist Leaders to our new group of novel and memoir writers. The first Incubator session begins Thursday, January 26. We are excited to get to know each other and start the yearlong book-writing process!
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Are you interested in writing a book, but not ready to embark on a long-term project? PWN's Writers Institute offers several classes and workshops to help you along.
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Also, this winter, we're offering an array of One-Day Workshops both in-person and online. Join us and connect with our writing community.
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About book inc
book inc is part of Project Write Now, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit transforming individuals, organizations, and communities through writing.
Through our community outreach programs, we help youth and adults develop the writing and communication skills needed to build resilience, pursue personal growth, and achieve academic or professional success. We partner with local schools and mission-based organizations* to offer writing workshops and writing services.
*Qualifying school districts and organizations can receive these services for free.
Federal Tax ID: 46-3534268
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