Charlotte Lit’s labs are year-long intensives for book writers. Each combine craft classes, individual and group coaching, and a supportive cohort community. Learn more at the pages below!

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Authors Lab: For novels, memoirs, and short story or essay collections. Led by authors Abigail DeWitt, Heather Newton, Paul Reali, Megan Rich, and Kim Wright. Runs annually from January to December. Applications are open for the next year’s cohort from August 1 to November 1. Learn more

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Poetry Chapbook Lab: For collections of up to 20 poems, led by poets Julie Funderburk and Kathie Collins, along with widely-acclaimed mentors. Faculty for 2027 include Nickole Brown, AE Hines, and Jay Ward. Learn more

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Publishing Lab: For writers who are ready to go “from manuscript to marketplace.” Led by the Authors Lab faculty and featuring special industry guests. Learn more