WELCOME TO
a community for writers to reconnect with their craft, develop their skills, and meet people to journey with
dear reader,
the modern writer has fallen into a broken routine, so fixated on an arbitrary goal of "keeping up” that we often neglect the craft of writing: both our skill and our relationship to it. we have, ironically, completely lost the plot.
the writers’ burrow community exists to pull us out of our broken routines and make writing feel more like an adventure on which we confidently embark every time we pick up the pen. but make no mistake: this is a place you’re allowed—nay, encouraged—to write messily.
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The Writers’ Burrow is an online community that exists to help writers reconnect with their craft, break out of monotonous routine, and develop their skills. Think of a virtual “burrow” where you can unwind, recharge, and leave feeling refreshed and ready for your next writing adventure.
There are multiple ways to become a Burrower—following @thewritersburrow on Instagram, subscribing to the newsletter, joining the Writers’ Burrow snail mail club, and/or popping into our Discord server!
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Listen, I’m a dreamer. And I believe in speaking your wild, crazy dreams out loud until they become true. My dream for the Burrow is that it becomes a space for writers to reconnect with our craft, improve our skills, and create genuine relationships with each other. Think in-person meetups, critique partner matchups, writing retreats, courses taught by esteemed writers, and more. This is only the beginning.
General FAQ
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In case you missed it, snail mail is having a beautiful comeback. I see it not just as a trend, but a countercultural movement that forces us to slow down, appreciate the small joys, and connect with other humans.
Each month, members receive an envelope containing the following:
A letter from me reflecting on a certain theme, skill, or topic related to writing
A worksheet containing 60 minutes’ worth of guided, cumulative writing exercises related to that theme
A physical goodie that serves as a reminder of your learning
A bookish art print created by a human artist (no generative AI here!) specifically for the mail club
A “recommended reading” list related to that month’s topic
PLUS access to an optional virtual hour-long group call where all the Burrowers walk through the previous month’s exercises, with the opportunity to hear from and work with other writers. However, the exercises can absolutely be completed alone.
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That one’s easy! Click here to go to the mail club page to purchase your monthly recurring subscription, which you can cancel anytime. On the first day of each month, your envelope gets mailed out! All you need to do is wait eagerly by your mailbox ;)
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Yes! My goal is to make it as accessible as possible to writers all over the world. Please note that some countries impose additional taxes and fees that you may be responsible for upon delivery.
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Members within the United States pay $12 USD per month, plus applicable taxes.
When shipping to places outside of the United States, letters incur extra postage, so international memberships are $15 USD plus any applicable tax.
No matter where you live, you can always cancel any time!
3-month and 6-month memberships are also available. See the mail club page to view pricing!
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Great question! Though I’d love to have you in the mail club, I understand it’s not in the cards for everyone.
There are multiple other ways to become a Burrower: follow @thewritersburrow on Instagram, subscribe to the newsletter, and/or join our Discord server!
Mail Club FAQ
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Even if you’ve never used Discord before, this server is a place for writers to make friends, ask questions, and get encouragement and inspiration. You can participate in everything or pick and choose what appeals to you!
We’re always adding new features, but right now we have:
A friendly monthly word count competition
A writing sprint channel where you can write in real-time with others
A place to introduce yourself and get to know other writers
A community challenge that changes each month
And more!
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Go to this page to find the invite link!
Once you’re in, make sure to read the rules and the pinned message in the “start-here” channel!
If you need help, reach out to Elaine via Instagram, Discord DMs, or email!
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Why not??
Okay, in all seriousness, here are some of the things real writers have said about this server:
“Thank you, literally I was suffering before I found this place! Thanks to Elaine!” - Demilly
“I love this little community already!” - Nat
“I'm so grateful to this community, I haven't really had many writer friends, or advice before so thank you friends” - Nikki
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Nope! It’s free, free, free!
The only paywalled feature is a private channel for mail club members.
Discord Server FAQ
