When you sign up, you become a member of Ready Chapter 1. This includes access to our Peer Critique Forum, where writers exchange feedback and industry insights with other writers. It also includes entry to monthly contests and challenges as well as live access to our online events with agents and published authors.

While individual results can vary, many of our users report significant improvements in their writing and feedback scores within just a few months of active participation and consistent revision based on feedback in the forums.

Absolutely! Whether you are just starting out or have been writing for years without breaking through, our program is designed to help writers at all levels improve their craft and increase their chances of success in the publishing industry.

Yes, we regularly host contests and challenges where top stories can be reviewed by industry professionals, including literary agents and editors. These opportunities are designed to provide you with valuable insights and increase your visibility in the publishing industry. We cannot and do not guarantee individual access for our members to submit to our guest agents and editors.

We recommend dedicating at least a few hours each week to participate in the Peer Critique Forum. The more you put into the program, the more you’ll get out of it in terms of skill development and manuscript improvement.

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