Ready to establish a consisent writing practice?

Transform your midday break into productive writing time. Join Lunch Break Writers today and connect with a supportive community of writers committed to their craft. Our weekly accountability group of writers gathers weekly to build consistent writing habits so you can achieve your creative goals.

Member Benefits Include:

Accountability

Lunch Break Writers is a weekly online writing accountability group that meets every Wednesday from 12:00-1:30 PM EST via Zoom. Our 90-minute sessions follow a proven structure:

  • First 15 minutes: Goal and intention setting

  • 60 minutes: Silent writing time (cameras optional)

  • Final 15 minutes: Progress sharing and encouragement

You can attend the full session or join late/leave early as your schedule allows. This flexibility makes it perfect for busy writers looking to maintain a consistent writing practice.

Community

Monthly social hours for networking and connection.

Quarterly Book Club Author Craft Talks (EXCLUSIVE to members!)

  • January 16, 2025: David Ebenbach discussing Possible Happiness

  • April 14, 2025 Theresa Okokon discussing Who I Always Was

  • September 19, 2025: Miriam Gershow discussing Closer

  • December 5, 2025: Jona Colson discussing America’s Future: poetry & prose in response to tomorrow

Member Exclusives

Writing Resources:

  • Members-only content library

  • Accountability calendars and tracking tools

  • Writing prompts and exercises

Discounts:

  • 25% off all Brown Bag Lit writing classes

  • 10% off writing coaching sessions with Chloe or Shasta

  • NEW REFERRAL PROGRAM: refer a friend to Lunch Break Writers and when they join as a member, you’ll get one month of membership for free!

Weekly Writing Sessions Schedule

Every Wednesday

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EST

Platform: Zoom (link provided in member area)

Format: Time to be in community PLUS silent writing (with optional camera use)

FAQs

Q: Do I need to wait until the first of the month to join?

A: Nope! We offer rolling registration, so you can join anytime throughout the month. Start building your writing habit today.

Q: Can I cancel my membership anytime?

A: Absolutely. While we hope you'll love writing with our community, you can cancelA your membership through your Buy Me a Coffee account at any time.

Q: Is this a critique group?

A: Lunch Break Writers is not a critique group. We don't provide feedback on each other’s work and there is no pressure to share your writing.

Q: Who is this for?

A: It’s for all writers! Our members include published and unpublished writers. Our weekly writing accountability group designed to help you establish a consistent writing practice. We welcome anyone who is seeking support to sit down and get the writing done!

Q: Will my membership auto-renew?

A: Yes, memberships automatically renew monthly based on your join date unless you choose to cancel.

Q: Where do the writing sessions take place?

A: All Lunch Break Writers sessions are hosted via Zoom. After registration, you'll receive access to the Zoom link through our member area on Buy Me a Coffee.

Q: Do I have to write in response to a prompt?

A: We each work on our projects and there are no prompts to respond to. However, if you’re stuck and would like a prompt, we’re happy to provide one for you!

Q: How much does it cost?

A: The membership fee is $25 per month (pricing effective January 1, 2025).

Ready to make real progress on your writing project?

member feedback:

  • "Creating with the written word is such a lonely pursuit at times, but Lunch Break Writing has helped give me a sense of community and simultaneously a new energy for my work—I’m producing new content for the first time in quite awhile."

    -Amy Millios, Lunch Break Writer

  • "Setting a weekly lunch break for quiet writing is so rewarding. It motivates me to write consistently, helps me set realistic weekly goals, and builds a community that makes my writing less solitary. Best of all, the weekly sessions help me gain a sense of achievement."

    -Fernando Manibog, Lunch Break Writer

  • "Revising is such a pleasure when done together!"

    -A. Sakai, Lunch Break Writer

  • "The sessions themselves are great, but even better is the ripple effect of writing together. I feel more focused the rest of the day and the rest of the week.”

    - E. M., Lunch Break Write