Your Journey To Writing Success Starts Right Now.
Basic Member
- Access to most Colony areas
- Monthly Access to the Writing Lab
- Paid access to writing courses & seminars
Full Member
- Full Access to the Colony
- Full Access to the Writing Lab
- Full access to all writing courses & seminars
- Full Access to the Weekly Live Writers' Huddle led by Peter Cox
- Full Access to Litopia's unique Writer's Platform
Welcome to Litopia… We Know About Writing.
Established over two decades ago, Litopia is the oldest community for writers on the ‘net. Unsurprisingly, when it comes to getting published, we know what works – and what doesn’t.
Our low, yearly membership fee buys you everything you need to line your book up for publication.
You really don’t need to spend more.
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Writing Seminars
Clear & concise information at your fingertips when you need it.
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Advice & Mentoring
Every week our live Writers' Huddle offers expert advice & personal mentoring.
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Critiques & Beta-Reads
Thoughtful and helpful critiques and beta-reads from the Writing Lab.
Here At Litopia
We Do Things
A Better Way.
Jane Austen never paid thousands of pounds or dollars for an “Ultimate Writing Course”.
So why should you?
Litopia is the oldest writers' colony on the net, bar none. Inside the Colony, you’ll work with many other talented writers to hone your craft, to develop your projects and – crucially – to give expression to your own, authentic, writer's voice.
Along the way, you’ll solidly build your personal writing confidence.
And you’ll have an inordinate amount of fun on the journey!
The Typical
Development Process
Develop Your Concept
It all starts with your idea.
That’s all you need. No first drafts or finished chapters.
Just the germ of a good idea.
Is it as strong as it should be? Find out in our Writing Lab.
Then move on to our weekly live Huddle for polishing, mentoring and fine-tuning.
Writing – And Rewriting
Now for the first draft. You’ll burn some serious midnight oil.
It’s not uncommon to love this stage. And sometimes to hate it, too.
Yet through the peaks and troughs, your fellow writers will be there for you.
When you feel ready for a critique or three, Litopia’s unique approach to critiquing will give you the feedback you need – minus the negativity that’s common elsewhere.
Publishing & Beyond
Delivering a killer manuscript is just the start of your writer’s journey. Titles, blurbs, synopses, cover letters to agents – your backroom team has got your back.
Perhaps you’re considering the burgeoning area of self-publishing? We can guide you through that, too.
The Litopia Difference
Everyone agrees that Litopia is a special place. Here are some of the features that set us – and our members – apart
No Hard Sell
While many other writing websites try to lure you in and then upsell you, Litopia’s offering is simple, very honest – and comprehensive. Our affordable Full Membership includes everything.
Seminars Included
Litopia’s world-class writing seminars are comprehensively included in your Full Membership.
Critiquing V2.0
The Litopia® Method is critiquing evolved. No more hit-and-miss. You won’t look back.
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…
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.
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!
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.
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.
“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.
Future Proof
The publishing industry has changed more in the past few years than many believed possible. Where is it headed, and where do the opportunities lie? Our members will be the first to know.
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.
Join Us Now For Free. Upgrade When It Suits You.
Basic Member
- Access to most Colony areas
- Monthly Access to the Writing Lab
- Paid access to writing courses & seminars
Full Member
- Full Access to the Colony
- Full Access to the Writing Lab
- Full access to all writing courses & seminars
- Full Access to the Weekly Live Writers' Huddle led by Peter Cox
- Full Access to Litopia's unique Writer's Platform