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Ready Chapter 1 is the community-powered platform connecting book publishers with undiscovered writers. Here's how we do it:

Get Instant Feedback, 24/7

Connect with fellow writers — from beginners to published pros — in RC1’s Peer Critique Forum. Exchange actionable insights to strengthen your story.

Polish Your Story to Perfection

Use personalized Story Scores™ and expert critique notes to identify what works and what doesn’t. Level up your writing at every stage from Concept to Query through on-demand master classes.

Put Your Work in Front of Agents

Enter monthly challenges judged by top literary agents. Finalists are selected by the community, and winners get their manuscripts directly in front of agents — it could be YOU!

Start swapping stories with fellow writers for FREE.

RC1's top-scoring writers have been connected with agents from:

Real Writers. Real Community. Real Success.

RC1 will never take credit for our members’ hard work and determination. But you can bet we’re going to celebrate their big wins! 

How Do We Know It Works? It's All in the Story Scores™.

RC1’s feedback forum is a safe place to swap critiques with fellow writers on the same journey. Our Story Score™ system lets you know what’s great about your story and what might need a little more polish.

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Breaking in to Publishing is Frustrating. RC1 is Building a Better Way.

Publishing is a journey. Don't go it alone.

Build Your Author Toolkit

With advice from experienced writers and master classes taught by industry veterans. The more you learn and the harder you work, the sooner your work will be ready. 

Grow Your Writer Network

Through contests judged by acquiring editors and agents. Learn what they’re looking for in a manuscript and submit with confidence knowing you’ve made a personal connection.

Break the Rejection Cycle

Polish your story until it shines with the help of fellow writers on the same journey. Learn tricks of the trade for getting past the slush pile and into the eager hands of editors and agents.

Join us for the adventure.