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Those selected will embark on an all-expenses-paid writer’s retreat, secure a three-month mentorship with a published author to get their book ready for market, and have a first-look window with top agents and a book-launch marketing commitment from Reese’s Book Club.
Reese Witherspoon’s Reese’s Book Club has launched LitUp, a writer’s fellowship for unpublished, underrepresented women, Hello Sunshine announced Tuesday.
LitUp aims to help elevate, mentor and champion first-time authors to ensure diverse stories are recognized and read by all. The new fellowship will be powered by The Readership a pay-it-forward platform on a mission to raise up diverse voices.
Reese’s Book Club Launches Writer’s Fellowship LitUp for Underrepresented Women Lexy Perez Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon’s Reese’s Book Club has launched LitUp, a writer’s fellowship for unpublished, underrepresented women, Hello Sunshine announced Tuesday.
LitUp aims to help elevate, mentor and champion first-time authors to ensure diverse stories are recognized and read by all. The new fellowship will be powered by The Readership a pay-it-forward platform on a mission to raise up diverse voices.
“As our community and reach continues to grow, we have all collectively sought out innovative ways to create real change and leave an indelible mark on the greater reading community,” said Witherspoon. “We know there are so many powerful stories from undiscovered voices, and now, more than ever, we need to hear them. We are so thrilled that LitUp will serve as a launchpad for a new generation of authors and provide them with the necessary to