INDEPENDENT WRITING GROUP
You already know how to write. But I can help you think differently about your writing.
Are you working on a long-term project like a memoir or nonfiction book, novel, or screenplay? I’ve edited hundreds of books for publishers. I’ve also supported many writer friends over coffee and I know that a lot of you don’t need a full edit that costs thousands. You just need a push while you’re working on your project, or to ask questions out loud. And that’s the kind of support I’m offering through my new coaching newsletter, Independent Writing Group.
Every Monday: You’ll get a Monday Motivation email from me with a prompt or piece of advice to start the week.
Every Thursday: You’ll get a live chat, exclusive to IWG members, where we can talk about the prompt or a problem you’re having, or you can even ask me industry advice. As an author, editor, and publisher, I understand the entire life cycle of a book, from nurturing that initial idea to navigating the realities of the marketplace.
Think of it as a direct line that is only $9 a month—$100 billed for the year. It’s run through Medium Cool and you can stick around the entire year, or opt out when you’ve gotten what you need. Subscribe here at the Independent Writing Group level, or upgrade your existing subscription.
ABOUT ME
I’m Emily Schultz, a best-selling novelist and film producer with twenty years of editing and book marketing experience. I have edited or copyedited over 250 published books, including award-winning literary fiction, memoir, crime, and popular nonfiction. A cofounder of the literary journal Joyland, the editors and I helped discover and support some of the best new writers of this generation including Roxane Gay, Rachel Khong, Emily St. John Mandel, Amelia Gray, Brandon Taylor, Rita Bullwinkel, Kristen Arnett, and more. I’ve worked on books that won or have been nominated for the Ippys, the Edgars, the Giller Prize, and have received starred reviews in Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, and Kirkus.
One thing I’ve seen throughout my career is that successful writers know when to invest in their writing to help realize their potential. And that’s what the Independent Writing Group is here to help you do.
I hope you’ll join me for Independent Writing Group!