creating somethinG

out of nothinG

We help writers take the literary life into their own hands by finding unconventional approaches that work for them.

Be scrappy. Be literary.

NEXT RETREAT:

Take Yourself Seriously: A Hands-On Writers Retreat to Tackle Imposter Syndrome

Hudson, NY

April 3-6, 2025

Photo by Colleen Trainor

Scrappy Literary came out of the creative collaboration between authors Chloé Caldwell and Alex Alberto.

Retreats

We host three retreats a year with curated groups of participants who often become life-long friends.

We provide tailored-to-you phone calls, book idea development, DIY publicity guidance, exciting resources, and more.

classes

We offer classes on Zoom and in person in NYC, which range from one-day intensives to 4-week courses and workshops.

But don't listen to us, listen to them.

Writing With Intuition Retreat, March 2023.

Participated in 7 retreats since 2015.

  • “The retreat was queer and chaotic as usual.”

    —Mia Tsang

  • “The retreats feel like I am entering into a portal of pure magic that I never want to end.”

    —Lindsay Meola

  • “You made me believe this is something I can do.”

    —Michaell Crews

  • “What a singular experience. Such open and generous and open hearts from everyone.”

    —Jean Kim

  • “A truly nourishing respite from ordinary life, and when it was all over, I felt completely inspired to get back to my writing desk."

    —Rachel King