Post Stories.
Swap Feedback.
Get Discovered!
Swap Feedback.
Get Discovered!
"I love the honest critiques and how kind my fellow writers are. One of the agents suggested a few changes and asked for my next 50 pages when I have made them!"
Selected Publishers and Agents in Our Network:
Become the Kind of Writer Publishers Can't Ignore
It’s hard to get a publisher’s attention. The journey can feel lonely and riddled with rejection. But what if you had a clear roadmap, expert guidance, and a community dedicated to making your manuscript undeniable? See how Ready Chapter 1 makes it possible:
1. Swap Feedback
Post your work and exchange critiques as you connect with fellow writers.
2. Level Up Your Toolkit
Our best-in-class curriculum trains you to draft, polish, and pitch stories poised for publishing success.
3. Get Noticed by Agents and Publishers
Enter challenges judged by top literary agents and publishers looking to acquire.
Built for Writers. Trusted by Publishers.
Publishers acquire books that are READY. Through the RC1 ecosystem, we push our writers to develop fresh, market-ready stories. This is why top agents and editors actively engage with our community. We deliver the talent they’re looking to publish.
Level Up in Real Time
RC1’s Story Score® Insights offer a live snapshot of the community reaction to your pages. Revise and repost to see your scores soar and know when your work is READY.
Unlock the Secret to Your Bestseller
Stop guessing what agents and editors really want. Our master class series dives deep into story craft mechanics that capture publisher interest and ignite reader demand. With RC1, you’ll build the skills to not just finish your manuscript, but to launch your author career.
Video interviews with industry insiders
Written guides with pro tips and techniques
Worksheets to use with every new story
When Your Story's Ready, So Are We
When your chapters consistently hit top scores, it’s a powerful signal—both to you and to us—that your story is on the cusp of being market-ready. That’s when doors start to open. We regularly run publisher challenges and agent contests, connecting top-rated stories to real industry opportunities. While we can’t promise a book deal, we can promise visibility, introductions, and a shot you won’t get anywhere else.
And just between us? We’re building toward something even bigger—a direct path to publishers for ALL top-scoring stories on RC1. It’s not here yet, but it’s coming. Because great stories deserve to go places. Yours included.
A Better Way to Break Into Publishing
No Need to 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.
