The Lighthouse Book Project is an intensive, two-year program. It is aimed at giving writers of book-length manuscripts (文稿) the classes, advice, and moral support they need to draft, revise, and—most importantly—finish. Whether you're working on a novel, short story collection, or narrative nonfiction, our program guides will work closely with you to chart a path through your project. And at the end of two years, you'll have a manuscript you can be proud of and a support team ready to help you take the next steps.
Benefits
● Individualized guidance: You'll meet your guide on a regular basis to check your progress, review drafts of your work, and set goals for the future, keeping you accountable and on track throughout the program.
● Intensives: Three times a year, the Book Project participants gather for a weekend of classes led by special guest authors and our publishing expert, group meetings, participant readings, great meals and plenty of social time.
● Manuscript feedback: You'll receive detailed feedback on your manuscript from your guide and then a second thorough examination of your complete manuscript from a second reader, chosen from our list of Lighthouse teachers and many other famous writers.
Applications and Tuition
● Applications: Applications are available starting April 1, and the deadline to apply is June 22 every year. Each guide accepts six applicants, for a total of 36participating writers.
● Components of applications: a writing sample up to 30 pages, a project outline, two to three recommendation letters from your current or former writing instructors, and a short personal statement.
● Tuition: $8,580 per year, or $715 per month. Partial tuition assistance is available through our Book Project Fellowship.
Since 2019, we've seen deals signed for thirteen books from our Book Project participants. They've had nonfiction, short story collections, novels, and middle-grade works signed by the best publishers. Will you be next?
