The online meeting place for women who write
Welcome to the Mslexia Salon: the members-only area of our website, where you can attend a workshop with top authors, get feedback from agents and editors, share your work, join a group, meet likeminded writers, browse writing opportunities, and access a wealth of ‘how to’ writerly resources, prompts and workshop material – all for just £18 a year. Salon membership is available only to subscribers of Mslexia magazine.
Upcoming Salon events
March Lunchtime Write-ins | Mondays, 12-1pm via Zoom
If you're looking for some writerly camaraderie, join us for our February Lunchtime Write-ins. Whether you’re able to join us for the full hour or you just want to do a few minutes of free writing, pop in and say hello. Visit the event page in the Salon to join in.
Indie Extravaganza | Rescheduled event with Linen Press
Thank you to everyone who posted a pitch for our Indie Extravaganza! We'll be providing an updated date and time for the rescheduled event with Linen Press soon.
Late Night Write | 10 March, 8-9pm via Zoom
Settle in for an hour of writing in the company of your fellow Salon members at our upcoming Late Night Write. Visit the Salon to join in.
Working with a Small Press Publisher | 23 March, 5:30-7pm via Zoom
Farhana Shaikh, editor of Dahlia Books, a British Book Awards regional finalist for Small Press of the Year, joins us for a session on working with a small press publisher. In this workshop you'll learn more about the independent publishing scene and how it is distinct from the Big 5. You'll consider how to approach and work with a small press publisher, learn how to craft a stand out pitch and submission package, and understand how to get the most of the author-editor relationship. Registration opening soon.
Alternative approaches to plotting and planning | 20 April, 5:30-7pm via Zoom
Bestselling, award-winning novelist Alice Slater joins us for a workshop exploring alternative approaches to plotting and planning. Registration opening soon.
Early Morning Write | 5 May, 6-7am via Zoom
For the early birds among us, we’re hosting our first-ever Early Morning Write! Kick-start your day by joining us for an hour of writing. Visit the Salon to join in.
