The Spark is a newsletter for book nerds who have FOMO for what everyone’s talking about at the coolest lit parties, but don’t want to leave their house (if they don’t have to). This is where you’ll find my musings on how to get your writing out of your head and onto the page, my rantings and ravings about the patriarchy, the rituals, routines and recommendations of some of your favorite authors, designy stuff I love, #realtalk on how to cross the finish line of whatever you’re working on (an essay, book proposal, manuscript, or even just digging in the sandbox of your ideas), and my behind the scenes adventures in writing my own book.
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Spark Studio
Spark Studio welcomes writers at every level, from those looking to flex their creative muscles to anyone who craves community and commitment both on and off the page. Think of it like a monthly pilates studio membership, but for your writing. With this membership, you can expect weekly hour-long writing sessions on zoom, monthly events with publishing industry experts, and more!
Save The Date! January 2025 Spark Studio Sessions
Monday January 6th, 2-3pm ET
Tuesday January 14th, 5-6pm ET
Thursday January 23rd, 12-1pm ET
Wednesday January 29, 12-1pm ET
February-April:
First Monday of the month 2-3pm ET
Second Tuesday of the month 5pm-6pm ET
Third Wednesday of the month 12-1pm ET
Fourth Thursday of the month 12-1pm ET
Spark Studio Experts:
Each month we hear from a different publishing industry expert to give insight into the publishing industry.
Some upcoming topics include:
The Pros and Cons of Self-Publishing
Building Your Platform Before You Have a Book Deal
Memoirs That Not Only Sell but Make It to The Bestseller List
Choosing an Indie Publisher Over the Big 5
My hope is that Spark Studio will make it easier for writing to fit into everyone’s busy lives. For all writing sessions and monthly events, I will try to schedule a mix of morning, afternoon, and evening sessions, with opportunities to iterate as we go. Have questions, comments, concerns? Feel free to email me directly - ruackerman@gmail.com
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