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creating somethinG

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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 Imposteur 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.

Read about our approach and how Chloé and Alex became creative collaborators.

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

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

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