"Finding A Writing Room was a gift to me from the universe. I am a new writer."
- Leslie, Writing Room Member
Every writer you’ve ever admired had mentors, trusted confidants, and a supportive community to guide and challenge them. Writing isn’t just about inspiration — it’s about systems, tools, and the right environment to bring out your best.
It’s time to write like real writers do. It’s time to surround yourself with the people and practices that make progress inevitable. Book Camp will jumpstart your potential and remind you of the power of your words.
You’ve always been a writer — you just need the right system to bring your words to life.
"A Writing Room was life-changing and deeply healing. It was one of those experiences that feels perfect and leaves you completely fulfilled. I feel grateful and lucky to have been a part of it."
—Effie, Writing Room Member
Once a week for 6 weeks, join your fellow writers for a transformative gathering on Tuesday evenings at 4pm PST. Dive into shared inspiration, light mentoring, and tools to push you beyond your boundaries. Outside of these sessions, connect deeply with your accountability group daily, and draw strength from your group’s camaraderie.
Whether you’re just starting out or deep into your third draft, Book Camp is your invitation to produce more, dream bigger, and let nothing stand in your way.
Jump into the practice of writing in community.
Watch Testimonials From 2023’s Cohort
Book Camp is built to ensure your success, combining weekly workshops, team support, and daily accountability. Each layer of the program is designed to keep you focused, motivated, and steadily progressing toward your goals.
Weekly Group Workshops
Every week, the full group gathers for a focused session filled with workshops, writing exercises, and check-ins. These gatherings provide fresh insights, tools, and strategies to keep you energized and moving forward.
Smaller Group Support
Within the larger program, you’ll be part of a smaller team — a tight-knit group for camaraderie, motivation, and honest conversations. Here you’ll share what’s working, tackle challenges, and keep each other inspired.
Daily Connection & Accountability
MEMBER-ONLY BONUS: You'll also have the option to receive a personal accountability partner. This dedicated ally is your daily check-in point, ensuring you stay focused, meet your goals, and continue making progress every single day.
As a teen dad, college dropout, and ex-meth-head, Jack alchemized his origin story into art and emerged as a creative leader. Jack co-authored a New York Times bestseller, has had his work featured in Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, and is host of the award-winning podcast How To Human, which was featured in Apple's "New and Noteworthy" and Top 100 podcasts. A life-long advocate for recovery, mental health (and not giving up), Jack channeled years of artistic collaboration into his role as Creative Director and co-founder of A Writing Room. He's designed every facet of Book Camp with you in mind, ensuring each session is highly interactive and co-designed by you.
English professor turned creative entrepreneur, Claire has built her life around one simple concept — examining the space between where you are and where you want to be. By deeply examining why we do (or do not) change, Claire is here to help you transform knowledge into action. After building a global agency that helps entrepreneurs identify their zone of genius, she now supports writers who want to turn their ideas into realities as co-founder of A Writing Room.
Carly Vair is the author of The Devil Knows Her Name (coming August 2026 from Berkley and Transworld), and her short fiction has been published in 3Elements Literary Review and elsewhere. A former journalist, her work primarily explores the history and haunted corners of small towns, the magic and malice of the natural world, and power in all its forms. She loves to help writers level up their work, develop their understanding of the industry, and navigate the path to publication.
Mere supports and guides A Writing Room collective as Community Liaison. She leads Silent Writing sessions and small groups, teaches workshops, and facilitates the Short Stories & Flash Fiction Meetup. Her life’s purpose is to use words to educate, entertain, encourage, and empower. In addition to her day job as a digital marketer, Mere also works for WebMD as an online support group leader and writer for both fibromyalgia and depression patient blogs. An author and poet, she also posts weekly content on her Substack, Mere's Messy Poems And Prayers.
Sign up for Book Camp by purchasing an annual membership to A Writing Room (here), then RSVP to each Book Camp event in "Event Gatherings."
Spots for Book Camp are limited and enrollment ends January 31st. If you haven't enrolled by January 31st, you will need to wait for the next cohort.
Replays are available for the main group sessions only. Small groups meetings will not be recorded.
Absolutely! This program is designed for you, but co-created with other members. We are constantly improving our offerings to make them even more impactful for members, so we always welcome your suggestions and ideas, which we regularly implement.
Do you have questions, comments, or need extra assistance? Reach out using the contact form and we'll get back to you shortly, or email support@awritingroom.com.
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