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.

our retreats

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