Transformative Experiences: Premium Writing Gifts $600+

The ultimate gift for serious writers: one-on-one mentorships, year-long novel incubators, and comprehensive publishing programs. These premium experiences provide personalized guidance, accountability, and the support needed to complete major writing projects.

What's included:

3-12 month one-on-one mentorship programs

Year-long novel and manuscript development

Publishing accelerators and industry guidance

Personalized feedback and career development

Give the gift of a writing breakthrough—the investment that changes everything.

Humor Writing Mentorship: Craft Your Comedy Voice, with New Yorker humor contributor Sarah Garfinkel, pictured.

Humor Writing Mentorship: Craft Your Comedy Voice with Sarah Garfinkel, a 3-Month One-on-One Program. Applications Are Required.

$ 45,064.00

Kelly Luce, pictured with book covers or logos of publications that have featured their work.

Short Story & Personal Essay Critique or 2026 MFA Application Preparation with Kelly Luce

From $ 10,328.00

A Writing Workshops gift card, valid for any class, in a blue envelope with ribbon on a snowy branch.

Give the Gift of Writing — Workshops, Retreats & Mentorship

From $ 1,877.66

Promotional graphic for a 1-on-1 writing coaching service by Ben Tanzer, featuring large navy text on a warm cream background, a circular IndieMFA Writing Workshops seal, and a portrait of the coach in the lower left.

One-on-One Writing Coaching — Four Private Sessions with Author and Writing Coach Ben Tanzer, Start Anytime!

$ 24,316.00

Promotional graphic for 'The Art of Upmarket Fiction' 6-Month 1-on-1 Fiction Mentorship by IndieMFA Writing Workshops, featuring a portrait of novelist Thao Thai on the left and application callout on the right.

The Art of Upmarket Fiction: 6-Month Fiction Mentorship with Novelist Thao Thai, Apply Now!

$ 93,790.00

Year-Long Novel Incubator: Transform Your Early Draft Into a Polished, Publication-Ready Novel — 12-Month Online Fiction Mentorship with Joss Lake Starts Tuesday, January 12th, 2027

$ 135,192.00

Manuscript Incubator: The Unconventional Novel, a year of writing and revising support with novelist Miranda Schmidt, pictured.

The Unconventional Novel: A Year of Writing and Revising Support with Novelist Miranda Schmidt starts on Tuesday, January 5th, 2027 - Apply Now!

$ 110,782.00

Samantha Mann, pictured with book covers or logos of publications that have featured their work.

Turning Your Big Idea into an Essay Collection 10-Week Zoom Workshop with Samantha Mann, Starts Wednesday, January 6th, 2027

$ 14,928.00

Short Story Submission 1-on-1 Boot Camp with Kelly Luce (8 Weeks) Starts on Monday, January 11th, 2027

$ 22,514.00

Your Novel Year: A Year-Long Program to Draft Your Novel, 12-month online novel workshop with Tom Cooper, pictured.

Your Novel Year: A Year-Long Program to Draft Your Novel — 12-Month Online Novel Writing Workshop with Tom Cooper Starts Wednesday, February 17th, 2027

$ 135,192.00

Erin Kate Ryan, pictured with book covers or logos of publications that have featured their work.

Narrative Thrust: Eight Tools for Pacing, Momentum, and Fixing the Saggy Middle 10-Week Zoom Workshop with Erin Kate Ryan starts on Monday, March 8th, 2027

$ 13,050.00