Why Litro?
Litro Magazine has championed new writing for more than fifteen years, and we’re proud of our track record of backing writers early. Many of the writers we’ve published have gone on to build significant careers across books, journalism, and culture — you can explore some of that history on our Our Pedigree page. Litro Masterclasses are the practical extension of that editorial approach: live sessions that help emerging and working writers strengthen their craft and get clearer about how the industry works.
Litro Masterclasses grew organically out of the magazine. They’re built for writers who want focused teaching, a serious writing space, and concrete next steps — without hype or false promises. Masterclasses are separate from Litro’s editorial process; taking a class does not imply publication.
A Litro Masterclass will offer you:
- Editorially-led teaching — sessions shaped by an editorial lens on clarity, voice, structure, scene, and revision.
- Working writers and editors as tutors — practical methods you can reuse, taught by published writers and experienced editors.
- Concrete outcomes — you’ll leave with new draft material or a revision plan you can act on immediately (depending on the course).
What to expect from a Masterclass
What to expect from a Masterclass
Litro Masterclasses are built for practical progress. Each session has a clear craft focus, structured time to write or revise, and Q&A designed to turn insight into next steps you can actually take.
- Live, seat-capped sessions: Zoom classes with clear structure and respectful moderation.
- Craft-forward teaching: specific tools for clarity, voice, structure, scene, and revision (depending on the course).
- Guided practice: in-session writing or revision time so you leave with material, not just notes.
- Optional sharing: you can participate fully without reading aloud unless a course explicitly includes submissions.
- Clear course pages: every listing states the format, schedule, what you’ll produce, and any optional resources.
Note: Masterclasses are separate from Litro’s editorial process. Participation does not imply publication.
