Lit Match Collective
@litmatchcollective.com
A writers’ community led by editors 🔥
Helping members connect and grow.
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Helping members connect and grow.
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LMC members: Join us on Discord this Sunday, Jan. 18, at 8 pm ET for a live Q&A with speculative superstar Chloe N. Clark @pintsncupcakes.bsky.social! We'll discuss pieces from her forthcoming collection EVERY GALAXY A CIRCLE, & from PATTERNS OF ORBIT, uncovering the craft behind emotional gravity.
January 12, 2026 at 10:48 PM
LMC members: Join us on Discord this Sunday, Jan. 18, at 8 pm ET for a live Q&A with speculative superstar Chloe N. Clark @pintsncupcakes.bsky.social! We'll discuss pieces from her forthcoming collection EVERY GALAXY A CIRCLE, & from PATTERNS OF ORBIT, uncovering the craft behind emotional gravity.
We’re almost done with the first full week of 2026… *phew.* Almost everyone has some sort of New Year’s resolution, but, as writers, we often plan to just “write more.” What are your New Year’s writing resolutions? Sound off in the replies. If it relates to writing, it counts!
January 9, 2026 at 11:53 PM
We’re almost done with the first full week of 2026… *phew.* Almost everyone has some sort of New Year’s resolution, but, as writers, we often plan to just “write more.” What are your New Year’s writing resolutions? Sound off in the replies. If it relates to writing, it counts!
LMC is now offering TWO sessions of Guided Writing Studio. Members can join us on Discord on Jan. 13 & on Jan. 14 as Editor Autumn Watts leads generative group writing sessions to fire up new work.🔥
Not a member yet? Learn more about Lit Match Collective’s benefits here: www.litmatchcollective.com
Not a member yet? Learn more about Lit Match Collective’s benefits here: www.litmatchcollective.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:49 AM
LMC is now offering TWO sessions of Guided Writing Studio. Members can join us on Discord on Jan. 13 & on Jan. 14 as Editor Autumn Watts leads generative group writing sessions to fire up new work.🔥
Not a member yet? Learn more about Lit Match Collective’s benefits here: www.litmatchcollective.com
Not a member yet? Learn more about Lit Match Collective’s benefits here: www.litmatchcollective.com
It’s the first month of the year, and LMC has a calendar full of events just for you (and your writing, of course). We have a spec fic Q&A with Chloe N. Clark, a revision workshop, and even more guided writing!
Check out the full list of events in our monthly newsletter: buff.ly/mEcu0zZ
Check out the full list of events in our monthly newsletter: buff.ly/mEcu0zZ
January 6, 2026 at 1:00 AM
It’s the first month of the year, and LMC has a calendar full of events just for you (and your writing, of course). We have a spec fic Q&A with Chloe N. Clark, a revision workshop, and even more guided writing!
Check out the full list of events in our monthly newsletter: buff.ly/mEcu0zZ
Check out the full list of events in our monthly newsletter: buff.ly/mEcu0zZ
Stoked to be chatting soon with Chloe!
Among other topics, we'll get into the speculative and slipstream and why the most important mysteries in such work might not lie 'out there'... but within our characters.
Get crafty with us: Sunday, Jan 18 @ 8PM ET
Among other topics, we'll get into the speculative and slipstream and why the most important mysteries in such work might not lie 'out there'... but within our characters.
Get crafty with us: Sunday, Jan 18 @ 8PM ET
January 1, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Stoked to be chatting soon with Chloe!
Among other topics, we'll get into the speculative and slipstream and why the most important mysteries in such work might not lie 'out there'... but within our characters.
Get crafty with us: Sunday, Jan 18 @ 8PM ET
Among other topics, we'll get into the speculative and slipstream and why the most important mysteries in such work might not lie 'out there'... but within our characters.
Get crafty with us: Sunday, Jan 18 @ 8PM ET
Get ready for a fresh writing year with a competitive writing sprint! Led by Editor Autumn Watts.
Join the scrimmage on Tuesday, Dec 30 9PM ET
Yes there will be a PRIZE for the winner!
Join the scrimmage on Tuesday, Dec 30 9PM ET
Yes there will be a PRIZE for the winner!
December 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Get ready for a fresh writing year with a competitive writing sprint! Led by Editor Autumn Watts.
Join the scrimmage on Tuesday, Dec 30 9PM ET
Yes there will be a PRIZE for the winner!
Join the scrimmage on Tuesday, Dec 30 9PM ET
Yes there will be a PRIZE for the winner!
New year, new WIP?
Develop it with our (Better Than) MFA-style Writing Workshops!
Led by editors who've evaluated 1000's of pieces, and walked tons across the finish line, our Workshops are supportive + motivating spaces for feedback that addresses YOUR goals and concerns.
Develop it with our (Better Than) MFA-style Writing Workshops!
Led by editors who've evaluated 1000's of pieces, and walked tons across the finish line, our Workshops are supportive + motivating spaces for feedback that addresses YOUR goals and concerns.
December 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
New year, new WIP?
Develop it with our (Better Than) MFA-style Writing Workshops!
Led by editors who've evaluated 1000's of pieces, and walked tons across the finish line, our Workshops are supportive + motivating spaces for feedback that addresses YOUR goals and concerns.
Develop it with our (Better Than) MFA-style Writing Workshops!
Led by editors who've evaluated 1000's of pieces, and walked tons across the finish line, our Workshops are supportive + motivating spaces for feedback that addresses YOUR goals and concerns.
Unwind around our post-holiday virtual campfire by spending it with Lit Match Collective’s warm, supportive community at our Firelight Read-a-round this Sunday, December 28 at 8 PM ET.
Grow your confidence and stagecraft every last Sunday of the month when you join us!
Grow your confidence and stagecraft every last Sunday of the month when you join us!
December 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Unwind around our post-holiday virtual campfire by spending it with Lit Match Collective’s warm, supportive community at our Firelight Read-a-round this Sunday, December 28 at 8 PM ET.
Grow your confidence and stagecraft every last Sunday of the month when you join us!
Grow your confidence and stagecraft every last Sunday of the month when you join us!
ICYMI
4 craft chats w/ Editor Steve @ The Forever Workshop
Comparing pre- and post-revision versions of work @okaydonkeymag.com
Think 'nothing happens' in your writing? You might be surprised by these chats
www.theforeverworkshop.com/p/editor-ins...
Members get 1 month of Forever Workshop, free
4 craft chats w/ Editor Steve @ The Forever Workshop
Comparing pre- and post-revision versions of work @okaydonkeymag.com
Think 'nothing happens' in your writing? You might be surprised by these chats
www.theforeverworkshop.com/p/editor-ins...
Members get 1 month of Forever Workshop, free
December 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
ICYMI
4 craft chats w/ Editor Steve @ The Forever Workshop
Comparing pre- and post-revision versions of work @okaydonkeymag.com
Think 'nothing happens' in your writing? You might be surprised by these chats
www.theforeverworkshop.com/p/editor-ins...
Members get 1 month of Forever Workshop, free
4 craft chats w/ Editor Steve @ The Forever Workshop
Comparing pre- and post-revision versions of work @okaydonkeymag.com
Think 'nothing happens' in your writing? You might be surprised by these chats
www.theforeverworkshop.com/p/editor-ins...
Members get 1 month of Forever Workshop, free
Catch up on the whole convo in our #treasure-chest channel.
Then join our Apps + Admin session Wednesday, Dec 10 7PM ET to punch up your materials and apply, apply
#residencylife #writerlife #writingcommunity
Then join our Apps + Admin session Wednesday, Dec 10 7PM ET to punch up your materials and apply, apply
#residencylife #writerlife #writingcommunity
December 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Catch up on the whole convo in our #treasure-chest channel.
Then join our Apps + Admin session Wednesday, Dec 10 7PM ET to punch up your materials and apply, apply
#residencylife #writerlife #writingcommunity
Then join our Apps + Admin session Wednesday, Dec 10 7PM ET to punch up your materials and apply, apply
#residencylife #writerlife #writingcommunity
Feeling down about applying for residencies + more? Check out these tips from our chat with the Director of [REDACTED]
Got a writing sample to polish? Bring it to our (Better Than) MFA-style Writing Workshops, running Jan-Feb.
www.litmatchcollective.com/writing-work...
Non-members welcome too.
Got a writing sample to polish? Bring it to our (Better Than) MFA-style Writing Workshops, running Jan-Feb.
www.litmatchcollective.com/writing-work...
Non-members welcome too.
December 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Feeling down about applying for residencies + more? Check out these tips from our chat with the Director of [REDACTED]
Got a writing sample to polish? Bring it to our (Better Than) MFA-style Writing Workshops, running Jan-Feb.
www.litmatchcollective.com/writing-work...
Non-members welcome too.
Got a writing sample to polish? Bring it to our (Better Than) MFA-style Writing Workshops, running Jan-Feb.
www.litmatchcollective.com/writing-work...
Non-members welcome too.
Sunday, Dec 7 @ 8PM ET, we're chatting w/ @elainehsiehchou.bsky.social about her story “Featured Background” and collection Where Are You Really From, one of Time Magazine’s 100 Must-Read Books of 2025.
On literary jesters + the performance of piety & sin.
Got questions? Bring them!🔥
On literary jesters + the performance of piety & sin.
Got questions? Bring them!🔥
December 2, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Sunday, Dec 7 @ 8PM ET, we're chatting w/ @elainehsiehchou.bsky.social about her story “Featured Background” and collection Where Are You Really From, one of Time Magazine’s 100 Must-Read Books of 2025.
On literary jesters + the performance of piety & sin.
Got questions? Bring them!🔥
On literary jesters + the performance of piety & sin.
Got questions? Bring them!🔥
And here's chance #2
On Tuesday, Dec 2 5PM ET, chat with the Director of the dreamy and VERY generous residency that every writer should know
🔥How to better present ourselves to jurors
🔥What it means to have a brand or vision
🔥Who should actually be listed as a reference
+ whatever you wanna know
On Tuesday, Dec 2 5PM ET, chat with the Director of the dreamy and VERY generous residency that every writer should know
🔥How to better present ourselves to jurors
🔥What it means to have a brand or vision
🔥Who should actually be listed as a reference
+ whatever you wanna know
November 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
And here's chance #2
On Tuesday, Dec 2 5PM ET, chat with the Director of the dreamy and VERY generous residency that every writer should know
🔥How to better present ourselves to jurors
🔥What it means to have a brand or vision
🔥Who should actually be listed as a reference
+ whatever you wanna know
On Tuesday, Dec 2 5PM ET, chat with the Director of the dreamy and VERY generous residency that every writer should know
🔥How to better present ourselves to jurors
🔥What it means to have a brand or vision
🔥Who should actually be listed as a reference
+ whatever you wanna know
Uh oh. Did you miss our November Residency Chat?😿
No prob. Here's a recap.
🏆to Jeff McMahon, Director of Operations at Willapa Bay AIR + @jrigamonti.bsky.social former Program Coordinator @cmwritershouse.bsky.social
Catch the whole convo + more tips + insights @ #treasure-chest in our Discord
No prob. Here's a recap.
🏆to Jeff McMahon, Director of Operations at Willapa Bay AIR + @jrigamonti.bsky.social former Program Coordinator @cmwritershouse.bsky.social
Catch the whole convo + more tips + insights @ #treasure-chest in our Discord
November 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Uh oh. Did you miss our November Residency Chat?😿
No prob. Here's a recap.
🏆to Jeff McMahon, Director of Operations at Willapa Bay AIR + @jrigamonti.bsky.social former Program Coordinator @cmwritershouse.bsky.social
Catch the whole convo + more tips + insights @ #treasure-chest in our Discord
No prob. Here's a recap.
🏆to Jeff McMahon, Director of Operations at Willapa Bay AIR + @jrigamonti.bsky.social former Program Coordinator @cmwritershouse.bsky.social
Catch the whole convo + more tips + insights @ #treasure-chest in our Discord
Want to learn more about landing a funded residency?
This Sunday is our Residency Chat! So bring ALL your questions.
In the meantime, check out www.pineywoodatlas.com
A great resource for emerging & unconventional residencies.
(All free, cheap, or will PAY you to go)
This Sunday is our Residency Chat! So bring ALL your questions.
In the meantime, check out www.pineywoodatlas.com
A great resource for emerging & unconventional residencies.
(All free, cheap, or will PAY you to go)
November 19, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Want to learn more about landing a funded residency?
This Sunday is our Residency Chat! So bring ALL your questions.
In the meantime, check out www.pineywoodatlas.com
A great resource for emerging & unconventional residencies.
(All free, cheap, or will PAY you to go)
This Sunday is our Residency Chat! So bring ALL your questions.
In the meantime, check out www.pineywoodatlas.com
A great resource for emerging & unconventional residencies.
(All free, cheap, or will PAY you to go)
And when the medium is prose to build the fictive dream: what does it mean to hammer too hard and splinter it?
November 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
And when the medium is prose to build the fictive dream: what does it mean to hammer too hard and splinter it?
Don’t forget! Sunday, Nov 16, we’re diving into craft with Freund Prize winner and @lambdaliterary.org finalist @1demerith.bsky.social and EPOCH editor @jrobertlennon.com 🔥
Pre-game by reading “The Best Man” in @epochliterary.com or this scorcher in @therumpus.net:
therumpus.net/2022/06/13/r...
Pre-game by reading “The Best Man” in @epochliterary.com or this scorcher in @therumpus.net:
therumpus.net/2022/06/13/r...
November 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Don’t forget! Sunday, Nov 16, we’re diving into craft with Freund Prize winner and @lambdaliterary.org finalist @1demerith.bsky.social and EPOCH editor @jrobertlennon.com 🔥
Pre-game by reading “The Best Man” in @epochliterary.com or this scorcher in @therumpus.net:
therumpus.net/2022/06/13/r...
Pre-game by reading “The Best Man” in @epochliterary.com or this scorcher in @therumpus.net:
therumpus.net/2022/06/13/r...
And ICYMI: we chatted with our favorite fabulist @benloory.bsky.social about how he writes stories that are both fun and profound and… the answers might surprise you.
Here’s a teaser of his foolproof 6-step method.
Pop into our Discord to catch what you missed and grow with us in November👋See you!
Here’s a teaser of his foolproof 6-step method.
Pop into our Discord to catch what you missed and grow with us in November👋See you!
October 28, 2025 at 4:25 PM
And ICYMI: we chatted with our favorite fabulist @benloory.bsky.social about how he writes stories that are both fun and profound and… the answers might surprise you.
Here’s a teaser of his foolproof 6-step method.
Pop into our Discord to catch what you missed and grow with us in November👋See you!
Here’s a teaser of his foolproof 6-step method.
Pop into our Discord to catch what you missed and grow with us in November👋See you!
+ @haydensferryreview.bsky.social editor Chiara Kaufman will lead our monthlong reading of @olgaravn.bsky.social's futuristic workplace allegory, The Employees!
On Nov 6 6PM ET, join our live communal close-reading of The Employees’ 1st pages & share your thoughts!
Discussion starters on Thursdays
On Nov 6 6PM ET, join our live communal close-reading of The Employees’ 1st pages & share your thoughts!
Discussion starters on Thursdays
October 28, 2025 at 4:25 PM
+ @haydensferryreview.bsky.social editor Chiara Kaufman will lead our monthlong reading of @olgaravn.bsky.social's futuristic workplace allegory, The Employees!
On Nov 6 6PM ET, join our live communal close-reading of The Employees’ 1st pages & share your thoughts!
Discussion starters on Thursdays
On Nov 6 6PM ET, join our live communal close-reading of The Employees’ 1st pages & share your thoughts!
Discussion starters on Thursdays
Want to break hearts while landing zingers like “adorkable but hotkward?”
On Nov 16 at 8PM ET, chat and get craft-y with award-winning author @1demerith.bsky.social & @epochliterary.com editor @jrobertlennon.com about Meredith’s fizzingly witty, disarmingly tender short story “The Best Man.”
On Nov 16 at 8PM ET, chat and get craft-y with award-winning author @1demerith.bsky.social & @epochliterary.com editor @jrobertlennon.com about Meredith’s fizzingly witty, disarmingly tender short story “The Best Man.”
October 28, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Want to break hearts while landing zingers like “adorkable but hotkward?”
On Nov 16 at 8PM ET, chat and get craft-y with award-winning author @1demerith.bsky.social & @epochliterary.com editor @jrobertlennon.com about Meredith’s fizzingly witty, disarmingly tender short story “The Best Man.”
On Nov 16 at 8PM ET, chat and get craft-y with award-winning author @1demerith.bsky.social & @epochliterary.com editor @jrobertlennon.com about Meredith’s fizzingly witty, disarmingly tender short story “The Best Man.”
Got questions about residencies? Wanna improve your chances when applying?
On Nov 23 5PM ET, we’ll chat with Jeff McMahon, Director of Operations at Willapa Bay AIR, and @jrigamonti.bsky.social, former Program Coordinator at the @cmwritershouse.bsky.social for insider tips.
Come and learn with us🔥
On Nov 23 5PM ET, we’ll chat with Jeff McMahon, Director of Operations at Willapa Bay AIR, and @jrigamonti.bsky.social, former Program Coordinator at the @cmwritershouse.bsky.social for insider tips.
Come and learn with us🔥
October 28, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Got questions about residencies? Wanna improve your chances when applying?
On Nov 23 5PM ET, we’ll chat with Jeff McMahon, Director of Operations at Willapa Bay AIR, and @jrigamonti.bsky.social, former Program Coordinator at the @cmwritershouse.bsky.social for insider tips.
Come and learn with us🔥
On Nov 23 5PM ET, we’ll chat with Jeff McMahon, Director of Operations at Willapa Bay AIR, and @jrigamonti.bsky.social, former Program Coordinator at the @cmwritershouse.bsky.social for insider tips.
Come and learn with us🔥
Got work to share? Want to beat stage fright?
We host live community readings in Discord last Sundays of the month & the vibe is super warm & supportive❤️
And on Oct 26 @benloory.bsky.social will read too!
So pop in. Subscribe to our newsletter for a trial membership litmatchcollective.beehiiv.com
We host live community readings in Discord last Sundays of the month & the vibe is super warm & supportive❤️
And on Oct 26 @benloory.bsky.social will read too!
So pop in. Subscribe to our newsletter for a trial membership litmatchcollective.beehiiv.com
October 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Got work to share? Want to beat stage fright?
We host live community readings in Discord last Sundays of the month & the vibe is super warm & supportive❤️
And on Oct 26 @benloory.bsky.social will read too!
So pop in. Subscribe to our newsletter for a trial membership litmatchcollective.beehiiv.com
We host live community readings in Discord last Sundays of the month & the vibe is super warm & supportive❤️
And on Oct 26 @benloory.bsky.social will read too!
So pop in. Subscribe to our newsletter for a trial membership litmatchcollective.beehiiv.com
This Sunday, Oct 19 at 8PM ET!
We'll be chatting with our favorite fabulist @benloory.bsky.social about clarity, craft, and caring in our members-only Discord server.
Not a member? Not a problem.
Just subscribe to our newsletter for a 1-month trial 🔥
litmatchcollective.beehiiv.com
We'll be chatting with our favorite fabulist @benloory.bsky.social about clarity, craft, and caring in our members-only Discord server.
Not a member? Not a problem.
Just subscribe to our newsletter for a 1-month trial 🔥
litmatchcollective.beehiiv.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This Sunday, Oct 19 at 8PM ET!
We'll be chatting with our favorite fabulist @benloory.bsky.social about clarity, craft, and caring in our members-only Discord server.
Not a member? Not a problem.
Just subscribe to our newsletter for a 1-month trial 🔥
litmatchcollective.beehiiv.com
We'll be chatting with our favorite fabulist @benloory.bsky.social about clarity, craft, and caring in our members-only Discord server.
Not a member? Not a problem.
Just subscribe to our newsletter for a 1-month trial 🔥
litmatchcollective.beehiiv.com
Of course we love helping you live your best (literary) lives but did you know we're not too shabby as editors?
Come talk about your work with Autumn and Steve🔥
Free membership trials this month, details here:
litmatchcollective.beehiiv.com/p/preview-ou...
Come talk about your work with Autumn and Steve🔥
Free membership trials this month, details here:
litmatchcollective.beehiiv.com/p/preview-ou...
October 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Of course we love helping you live your best (literary) lives but did you know we're not too shabby as editors?
Come talk about your work with Autumn and Steve🔥
Free membership trials this month, details here:
litmatchcollective.beehiiv.com/p/preview-ou...
Come talk about your work with Autumn and Steve🔥
Free membership trials this month, details here:
litmatchcollective.beehiiv.com/p/preview-ou...
What do we think about the approach they shared?
If you like the highlights from our talk, join our Discord for more.
On Oct 19, 8PM ET we’ll chat with our fave writer of fables and tales @benloory.bsky.social✨
(I hear we might discuss the power of fable vs parable👀)
Link in bio!
If you like the highlights from our talk, join our Discord for more.
On Oct 19, 8PM ET we’ll chat with our fave writer of fables and tales @benloory.bsky.social✨
(I hear we might discuss the power of fable vs parable👀)
Link in bio!
October 3, 2025 at 4:17 PM
What do we think about the approach they shared?
If you like the highlights from our talk, join our Discord for more.
On Oct 19, 8PM ET we’ll chat with our fave writer of fables and tales @benloory.bsky.social✨
(I hear we might discuss the power of fable vs parable👀)
Link in bio!
If you like the highlights from our talk, join our Discord for more.
On Oct 19, 8PM ET we’ll chat with our fave writer of fables and tales @benloory.bsky.social✨
(I hear we might discuss the power of fable vs parable👀)
Link in bio!