Pen to Published — Writing & Publishing
From your first sentence to your published page — community, coaching, and craft for writers at every stage.
Hosted by Lisa Pulitzer & Stephanie Larkin
Community
A warm, active community for writers who are serious about their craft — and about getting published. Meet weekly, write together, and never feel alone on the page.
Your writing home base.
Founding Member Rate
Small Group Coaching
For writers actively working on a manuscript who are ready for real, structured feedback from a small group of peers — with guidance from Lisa and Stephanie.
Write it. Share it. Strengthen it.
Limited seats per cohort
Personal Coaching
Targeted support from an NYT bestselling author and a working publisher — on your specific manuscript, publishing questions, or creative roadblocks.
Valid for 12 months
Quick focus, clear direction. Four sessions to get you unstuck — perfect for structural walls, key chapter feedback, or an action plan for your next draft.
Valid for 12 months
Cross the finish line. Eight sessions of sustained, deep-dive mentorship for the writer serious about completing and polishing their manuscript.
Online Learning
Focused, practical workshops on the craft and business of writing — led by Lisa, Stephanie, and guest experts. New topics added throughout the year.
Write a book description that sells — and a pitch that gets you read. Live coaching on your actual copy.
Coming Soon
Everything that must happen in chapter one — and how to make your opening impossible to put down.
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Traditional, hybrid, or self? What each path actually involves, costs, and delivers — straight from a working publisher.
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Tell your true story with narrative structure, emotional honesty, and literary craft — for first-time and returning memoirists.
Coming Soon
Join the Writing Circle to be first to know when workshops open — Circle members receive priority access and member pricing.
Immersive Experiences
Step away from everyday life and into the writing life. Our retreats bring together small groups of serious writers for focused days of writing, workshopping, and community — in beautiful settings that inspire the work.
Your Hosts
A publisher and a New York Times bestselling author — together in one community, for you.
Founder and Publisher of Red Penguin Books, Stephanie brings decades of hands-on publishing expertise. She’s guided authors through every stage of the process — from manuscript to market — and is passionate about helping writers find their path to publication.
A New York Times bestselling author with more than 60 books to her name, Lisa knows what it takes to write a compelling, publishable book. As a book coach, she brings structure, strategy, and warmth to every writer she works with.
Join the community and take the first step toward becoming a published author. Every great book starts with a single sentence.