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Inclusive virtual and in-person writing classes and workshops led by industry professionals.
🌈 + woman owned.
www.cowritecollective.com
https://linktr.ee/COwrite
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We have limited tickets left to our Query Workshop, don't miss out —grab your tickets now!

Learn how to wow agents / editors and get full manuscript requests. Workshop your query & receive feedback from lit agent, @pterlip.bsky.social!

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Cowrite Query workshop class: Virtual one-day workshop to polish up your query / book pitch! Learn how to wow agents and get those full manuscript requests! Workshop your query and get feedback from a group of fellow writers and literary agent, Paige Terlip. www.cowritecollective.com
September 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Join COwrite for our FREE writing meetup! Bring any project you want to work or explore creative prompts and meet up with creative community and chat with @pterlip.bsky.social!

In-person + Virtual
9/27 @10am MT

We'll also have a free book raffle!
RSVP: www.cowritecollective.com/event-detail...
Poster has Cowrite logo for upcoming FREE writing meet-up. Time: 10am -12pm MT Location: East Simpson Coffee Company, 201 E Simpson St, Lafayette, CO 80026 + Virtual. RSVP cowritecollective.com Community! Books! Coffee! Writing! Good Vibes! in various shades of green
September 20, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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COwrite fall classes are live!!

Interested in growing as a writer and connecting with creative community? Join us for one of our fall classes!

www.cowritecollective.com
New Classes Fall 2025 for COwrite with black and white image of man writing with blue background. Text: Interested in growing as a writer and connecting with creative community? Join us for one of our fall classes! www.cowritecollective.com Open Office Hours: Tuesday, September 9 6pm-7pm MT Virtual! Free event Join literary agent, Paige Terlip for open office hours! Come with your burning questions about writing, publishing, or breaking into the industry. This virtual session is meant to help publishing feel more transparent and accessible! Fundamentals of Writing for Kids and Teens Kid lit ranges from books for the smallest infant all the way up to teens. Join us for an overview of kid lit categories and what sets each category apart, including historical notes and examples from popular books. Great for anyone interested in query tricks for Kid Lit projects Thursday, September 18 6pm-7:30pm MT Virtual! Cowrite Group Writing Meetup We will provide prompts if you need a little inspiration or you can free write! September 27 10am-12pm MT Virtual & In-Person @ East Simpson Coffee Company Lafayette, CO Join COwrite for our first FREE open writing day! Bring any project you want to work on and meet up with our creative community. This is a time to be creative and connect with other local writers—so whether you write 10,000 words or 10, we hope you enjoy this time to cultivate community while you work. YA and Adult Workshop class Join our 5-week fall Adult/YA fiction workshop. Workshop your novel with a small group of creatives (max of 8 per group). Get ready to create, critique, and connect! Tuesdays evening! Sept 30-Oct 28 6-8pm MT Virtual! Query Workshop Class Virtual one-day workshop to polish up your query / book pitch! Learn how to wow agents and get those full manuscript requests! Workshop your query and get feedback from a group of fellow writers and a literary agent. Saturday, October 11 10am-12pm MT Virtual!
August 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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FALL CLASSES COMING SOON! 📣
Mark your calendars for August 8th. We'll be announcing our roster of fall classes + subscribe to our newsletter for a sneak peek of what's to come!

Interested in any specific classes or topics? Let us know in the comments! #writingsky

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July 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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There's still time to get tickets for our Character Intensive! Join @pterlip.bsky.social to discuss character arcs, agency, & assessing plot through the lens of character

We'll have exclusive exercises/handouts to help you take your novel to the next level! www.cowritecollective.com/event-detail...
Pink flyer with white text and girl reading a book. Text reads: Grab your ticket! Character Groundwork Intensive. Join our intensive! Get to know your characters and improve your novel. Virtual, Sat Jul 12 11am-2pm MT. Cowrite writing classes.
July 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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In addition to our free tickets and sliding scale prices for upcoming classes, COwrite is also donating to @trevorproject.bsky.social.

I encourage others to do the same. Protect our queer youth!

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The Trevor Project donation confirmation page: Thank you for your generous life-saving gift. Your generous life-saving gift will fund our crisis intervention and suicide prevention work for LGBTQ youth. You’re providing stability and support to LGBTQ youth during this uncertain time. Thank you for showing them they aren't alone even if they are isolated. Your life-saving gift today will help: Train a record number of crisis counselors so we can connect with more LGBTQ youth Continue and expand all of our crisis services 24/7 and for free Expand our advocacy, research, and education efforts And save young LGBTQ lives By donating to Trevor, you are showing your pride for the LGBTQ community and your commitment to supporting LGBTQ youth. Your support of Trevor ensures that more LGBTQ youth can access Trevor any time of day.
June 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Trans stories matter! COwrite is offering a free spot to a trans author for our Opening Pages Workshop.

If you're a trans author interested in joining us on Aug 3rd, please reach out via DM! First person to message us will be granted the spot.

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Flyer on blue background with white text and trans and pride flags. Trans stories matter! COwrite is offering a FREE spot to a trans author for our Opening Pages Workshop. If you're a trans author interested in joining us on Aug 3rd, please reach out via DM! Sunday August, 3rd 10am-12pm MT
June 19, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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We have a winner! Congratulations @kateradewrites.bsky.social! Shoot us a DM to get your free ticket to our Character Groundwork Intensive.

Thank you to all who entered. If you didn't win, be sure to check your inboxes for a special consolation prize! Happy Pride!! 🎉🌈
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June 16, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Happy Pride from COwrite! To celebrate we're hosting a giveaway for a FREE ticket to our virtual July 12, Character Groundwork Intensive & a 10-minute Ask Me Anything call with literary agent, @pterlip.bsky.social!

To enter:
➡️Follow @cowrite.bsky.social
➡️RT this post or tag a friend in the comments
Giveaway repeated in rainbow colors with the pride flag and Cowrite logo COwrite class giveaway flyer on pink background with white text: -->Like the @COwritecollective account -->Share this post to stories or Tag a friend in the comments to be entered to win a FREE ticket to Our Character Intensive & receive an 10-min Ask-me-anything session with lit agent, Paige Terlip! Get to know your characters! Join us for a character deep dive through lecture, exclusive exercises, and group workshopping! VIRTUAL Character Intensive Saturday, July 12th: 11am-2pm Happy Pride! with giveaway in rainbow alternating colors winding around photos of pride flags and rainbow bookshelves with the cowrite logo. @cowritecollective Winners announced June 15th! follow us, share this post, tag your friends
June 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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The @litagentsofchange.bsky.social's auction is around the corner! There are so many amazing items, including tickets for COwrite events!

Bid to win a free ticket to our Character Groundwork Intensive and support an amazing organization in the process!

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June 4, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Interested in growing as a writer, connecting with creative community, and achieving your publishing dreams? Join an upcoming class!

COwrite aims to inspire and empower writers through craft classes, publishing business courses, and writing workshops.

www.cowritecollective.com

#amwriting #booksky
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May 29, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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Get to know your characters! Our intensive will dive into your characters motivations, backstory, & how to make their emotional arcs shine!

VIRTUAL
Instructor: @pterlip.bsky.social
Sun, July 12
11am-2pm MT

Grab your ticket: www.cowritecollective.com/event-detail...

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Grab your ticket to the Character Groundwork Intensive with COwrite! Pink background and white text with image of woman holding a book. Flyer reads: Join our intensive! Get to know your characters & improve your novel! Virtual, Sunday July 12: 11am-2pm MT
May 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Interested in our COwrite resources and handouts?

Join our Art of Revision Intensive and you'll get *exclusive* access to our revision checklist!

Our VIRTUAL class starts May 31st, 9:30am MT.
www.cowritecollective.com/event-detail...

#amwriting #amrevising #booksky #writingclasses #writingsky
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May 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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See what folks are saying about COwrite classes! If you're interested in joining our COwrite family, check out our upcoming classes and workshops: www.cowritecollective.com/event-list

#booksky #amwriting #amquerying #writingclasses #writingworkshops #writingsky
What folks are saying about Cowrite flyer: Query 101 class: "I can’t recommend COwrite’s classes enough. In fact, I’ve already signed up for another one because the experience was just that good!" —Mackenzie P. Query 101 class: "Paige took one of the most nerve- wracking parts of the publishing process, and guided us through it in actionable steps.” —Megan H. PB Class: “These classes are invaluable for anybody interested in improving one’s writing and for those with goals to get an agent and publish a book traditionally.” —Kris Query 101 class: “Feel like I’ve got some good feedback to switch up my query letter. Thanks for the great class!” —Brianna "Paige took one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the publishing process, and guided us through it in actionable steps. It’s clear she has so much industry knowledge, and really cares about people succeeding as they start their query journey. She also used a lot of fishing puns, which was delightful. " - Megan H. Query 101 Class Review flyer text on a green background with photo of someone typing “These classes are invaluable for anybody interested in improving one’s writing and for those with goals to get an agent and publish a book traditionally. Paige Terlip is warm, personable, and knowledgeable about both the industry, market, and craft principles, and her presentations are engaging and chock-full of insight and care that help demystify the entire process of writing and publishing a book from A to Z.” —Kris Picture Book Building Blocks & Query 101 Class With yellow text block and book in background "I took COwrite’s Query 101 class and found it incredibly valuable. I came in with a draft, and thanks to the thoughtful feedback from the group and Paige, I was able to refine it into a query I’m genuinely proud of. The support and insights I gained from this class not only strengthened my writing but also gave me the confidence I needed to embrace the querying process—something I never thought I’d say! I can’t recommend COwrite’s classes enough. In fact, I’ve already signed up for another one because the experience was just that good!" - Mackenzie P. Query 101 Class Review flyer text on a green background with photo of someone typing
May 25, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Join lit agent, @pterlip.bsky.social for our first FREE office hours session! Ask your burning questions about writing & publishing. This virtual session is meant to help publishing feel more transparent & accessible!

6/24, 6-7pm MT

www.cowritecollective.com/event-detail...

#booksky #amwriting
Cowrite open office hours flyer. Turquoise background with white text reading: New Event, FREE open office hours. *virtual* Join literary agent, Paige Terlip for open office hours! Ask your burning questions about writing, publishing, or breaking into the industry. Tuesday, June 24th 6-7pm MT @cowritecollective www.cowritecollective.com
May 22, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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We had so much fun chatting PBs & studying wonderful mentor texts at our class!

BRAVE LIKE FIREWEED by @jessewhiteillustration.com
COOKIES & CRESCENTS by @nadawrites.bsky.social
PICKY PANDA by Jackie Huang
SISTER FRIEND by @authorjamilah.bsky.social
WHERE WE CAN HEAR THE GIANTS SING by Peter Cheong
Presentation screen with Cowrite's Picture book building blocks logo on yellow background table with picture books: BRAVE LIKE FIREWEED COOKIES & CRESCENTS PICKY PANDA SISTER FRIEND WHERE WE CAN HEAR THE GIANTS SING
May 21, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Ready to polish your work-in-progress & snag the agent of your dreams? Join us for the Art of Revision Intensive, and learn tips & tricks for navigating the frustrations & pitfalls of revision.

VIRTUAL
May 31, 9:30am-12:30pm MT
Get your ticket: www.cowritecollective.com/event-detail...

#amwriting
Cowrite class: Art of Revision flyer. Red background with white text and boy reading a book. Text reads: Art of Revision, virtual. May 31, 9:30am-12:30pm. Learn all the tips and tricks to navigate the frustrations and pitfalls of the revision process--from first to final daft. @cowritecollective.
May 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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✨New classes are coming soon! ✨

Subscribe to our newsletter for news, updates about all our upcoming classes, and discounts: tinyurl.com/3m24kjz3

#amwri̇ti̇ng #writingclasses #booksky #writingworkshops #writingtips
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May 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Our class is TUESDAY! Whether you are new to the picture book world or are a seasoned writer looking to workshop your latest project, join us in person or virtually!

MAY 20th, 6-8pm MT

Grab your ticket: www.cowritecollective.com/event-detail...!

#writingclasses #booksky #kidlit #amwriting
Cowrite Picture book class flyer: yellow background with woman reading. Text reads: Learn about writing picture books and get your picture book workshopped. Picture Book Building Blocks: hybrid format virtual & at the lafayette public library. May 20th 6-8pm. @cowritecollective
May 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Tip #5: Embrace the journey!

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Cowrite tip #5: It's going to be hard. Embrace the journey & find your community. Writing is an art. It is a craft. It will take time and passion to develop a book that will sit on shelves. Don’t rush the process, but don’t give-up either. Keep a “nice things” folder: with praise, what you love about your book, and why you write. Take a look at these notes when you are feeling creatively depleted or down on the process. Find a community (like COwrite) that will support you through the ups and downs and make publishing feel more transparent and accessible. With B&W stack of books on the right
May 14, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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Tip #4: Read as much as you can!

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COwrite tip #4: Read as much as you can. Seriously. A lot. Read in the genre and category you are writing and beyond. Assess characters, plot, and line level prose. Pay attention to what you think makes a book work (or not work). Take books apart, re-read them, study them. Not only will it help you understand the market, but reading and studying craft widely can act as a sort of DIY MFA. With b&w ring of books around the edge of image
May 14, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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Tip #3: Layer stakes and plot!

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Cowrite tip #3: Layer stakes and plot. Make choices cost your characters something on both a global plot level and a personal, emotional level. Your characters should make mistakes as they learn and grow. The messier the choices the more intense the conflict With B&W books on bottom
May 14, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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Tip #2: Making writing a habit!

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COwrite #2 tip: Make writing a habit. Set time aside (ideally) daily to touch base with your book. Even if you are just researching or building character backstory or worldbuilding, connecting with your book on a regular basis will allow you to live in the world and access the characters and story more easily. B&W stack of books on left side
May 14, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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Tip 1: Write from your heart!

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Writing Tip #1 from Cowrite: Write from your heart. Don’t be swayed by trends. Publishing is a slow processes and more often than not if you are writing to trends you’ll miss them. Instead, write what calls to you. And write it well! Why are you the best person to tell this story? Read lots in your genre and know what’s popular, but don’t feel like you need to replicate it! With black and white book background
May 14, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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✨ Some #writingtips and musings on craft and practice from your local literary agent, @pterlip.bsky.social at COwrite! ✨

COwrite offers writing class, publishing business courses, & workshops for writers at any level.

www.cowritecollective.com

#amwriting #writing101 #kidlit #writinglife #books
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