The Loft is a gathering space for
writers and publishing professionals
to make friends, find creative partners
and stop doing it alone
It’s for the storytellers digging their way out of plot holes, the creatives tired of shouting into the void, and anyone looking for real community on their creative journey.
The Loft is made for the creatives.
For the writers, for the editors, the marketers, illustrators, and publishing pros. If you work with books, or around books (or want to!) The Loft is a space for you to connect with likeminded folks who spend their days telling stories.
Why?
Because writing, and working independently in this industry, can be isolating; and creativity thrives with community.
Because you need to reach people with your work but LinkedIn feels performative, social media feels like shouting into the void, and everything feels transactional (because it is).
Because you know your people are out there – your readers, your collaborators, your dream creative partners, your soon-to-be friends in the industry who know exactly what this life is like.
And if nothing else, it’s because we all deserve a community that helps us to thrive and celebrates our wins; even when our lives force us to be a little alone.
Wouldn’t it be great if the person who workshopped your first chapter ended up editing your debut?
And the designer you bonded with over a late-night chat became your go-to cover artist for every book after that?
All the while, you scored a best friend for life along the way?
The Loft is split into two segments...
FOR CONNECTION
This part of the Loft is our free-forever community space.
For you to get to know one another, meet fellow writers and creatives, make friends, talk about your projects, share ideas, and uplift one another.
Within the free Discord community you’ll find:
✦ Daily conversation starters – so you never have to stare at a blank page wondering what to say.
✦ Self-hosted writing sprints – because writing alongside other people, even virtually, does wonders for momentum.
✦ A voice channel for when you want to talk face-to-face with someone who gets what you're going through.
✦ A space to celebrate our wins and share our top recommendations, for books, tools, and more!
Fundamentally, this side of the community is about being part of a space full of likeminded folk – that you don’t have to trawl the internet to find. People who are on similar journeys, who share similar passions, and who want to support each other.
FOR COLLABORATION
The Workshop is for something more in-depth and intentional.
A monthly subscription opens up this portion of the community to dedicated writers and professionals who are seeking thoughtful feedback, collaboration, and potential partnerships.
✦ Brainstorming and troubleshooting spaces – bring your plot holes and creative decision you've been going back and forth on, and we’ll figure it out.
✦ WIP feedback channels – Not a drop-your-link-and-hope situation. People here are invested in supporting one another and giving as much as they receive.
✦ Bi-weekly writing prompts – for flexing your creative muscles, shaking off a writer’s block, or just having fun.
✦ Our ISO board – a space for people to ask for what they need and connect with creatives who have the skills or insight that can help them on their way.
✦ Co-working sessions, events, and workshops – coming as our community grows!
This is where friendships evolve into co-creation and committed support. Where the person who feeds back on your first draft might end up shaping your final one.
Stop creating alone. Come on up and find your people.
The Loft is free to join, forever. No pressure to upgrade.
Just come and see if it feels like yours.