Privacy Built In

When you show your work-in-progress for a critique or quick reaction, you don’t want the entire internet to see it, do you? Litopia has the best author-privacy settings of any writing website, period. You decide who sees your work – and when you delete it, it’s gone for good.

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Yes, We’re Old!

With over two decades of experience, Litopia is the oldest writing colony on the net. We know what writers need at every stage of their development. You’re in good hands.

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“I’ve Got This Idea…”

Writers often have great book ideas but don’t quite know how to develop them.  We can guide you from lightbulb moment right through to your final manuscript. Developing a project’s commercial potential is one of the things we focus on during our weekly Huddles.

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The Proven Way

You have a choice. Are you going to hone your craft the proven way as generations of writers before you have done – or will you fall for an expensive quick-fix? Don’t be taken in: writing success takes time, and anyone who says otherwise is selling something!

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No Expensive Extras

Let’s get one thing straight. While many other websites will try to upsell you, Litopia’s offering is simple, honest – and comprehensive. Our affordable Full Membership includes everything.

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Agent Inside

With deals worth millions of dollars / pounds, literary agent Peter Cox knows the business as few others do. The author of several UK national No.1 bestsellers, Peter founded Litopia.

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Writers Need Writers

Your personal writer’s journey is unique to you. But that doesn’t mean others can’t help you along the way. Writers flourish in the company of other writers: that’s how the art, craft and magic of writing have traditionally been transmitted. Your skills and confidence will naturally flourish here. Friendships are forged here. Writing partnerships too.

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Mentoring Included

Litopia’s Weekly Writers’ Huddles provide consistent personal mentoring as you and your project develop. That’s how the craft of writing has traditionally been cultivated: step by step. Bring your questions, your first chapters-in-progress… or just bring yourself and a glass of something. If you live in the global South, we now have a special monthly…

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