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Our Writing Away Refuge Zoom Pitch Retreats focus on giving you the best opportunity to sign with a literary agent. It has been proven time and again that live pitching an agent is more effective than cold querying through email.

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Registration is STILL OPEN for our February 7th-8th, 2026

Writing Away Refuge Zoom Pitch! Our agents' pitch slots are almost full.​

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Registration is NOW OPEN for our March 14th-15th, 2026

Writing Away Refuge Zoom Pitch! Slots fill quickly, so early registration is encouraged.​

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**To Join Lauren's FREE giveaway party, email info@writingawayrefuge.com for your Zoom link!**

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No matter whether you're a pantser or a plotter, Lee Ann Ward's
Storyboarding Zoom Masterclass will teach you the skills required to make
your WIP your BEST book yet!
Sunday, February 15th, 9:30 AM--4:30 PM CT!

 

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Nothing makes your writing stronger than learning to
Write Like a Reader! This Zoom Masterclass is for every writer who's
ready to make their readers happy and their book a reader magnet! 
Friday, February 20th, 6:00 PM--8:30 PM CT

 
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Ever wonder how successful writers build their social media platforms (and successfully run them)?
Well, think no more. We'll show you!
Join us over Zoom for our Social Media Frenzy Day,
Sat. February 28th, 2026!

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Don't miss our W.A.R. Spring Write In,

Sat. and Sun., March 28th-29th over Zoom!

 

This will be a weekend writing intensive over Zoom where you will perfect your first 10 pages, your verbal pitch and query letter, have a private consult with Lee Ann Ward about your manuscript, and create your perfect tagline/logline for your project. We will also conclude the weekend with a Pitch War, and the winner gets a FREE Writing Away Refuge course/class of their choosing (up to a $300 value)!

 

(This weekend Write In is limited to 25 writers so Lee Ann has dedicated time to spend with each attendee! Early registration is encouraged to secure your spot.)

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How to Write a GOOD Book

12-Week Book-Writing Course over Zoom

with USA TODAY Bestselling author &

Founder of Writing Away Refuge, Lee Ann Ward

(Registration for January 7th course now OPEN!)

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—Courageous and Compressed Writing

12-Week Flash Writing and Revision Course

​with MaxieJane Frazier

(Registration for January 8, 2026 open!)

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