A Curated, Human-Picked Match (Either Writing Buddy or Critique Partner, or both)
Fill out a thorough, deep dive questionnaire for a match made with intention. Get your match(es) in April/May 2026.
Thoughtful, Human Matching
Every pairing is reviewed by me personally. No algorithms, no random pairings. I sort through EACH match and consider them.
The Buddy & CP Directory
Access to our private directory to discover additional matches and grow your network of supportive writers!
Bonus: Behind the Scenes—How to Fill Out Your Survey Like a Pro
This behind-the-scenes video walks you through exactly how to describe your energy, boundaries, and support style for the best possible match. I'll show you how to articulate what you need so you can feel confident when you hit submit.
The Partnership Starter Kit: Everything You Need to Start & Keep Creative Friendships
The Buddy Agreement Builder to set your expectations
This walks you through setting clear expectations, boundaries, and talking about support styles so you can start your relationship off strong with a solid foundation
100+ Questions to Deepen Your Friendship so you can get to know each other
A massive list of questions to build trust, creative intimacy, and momentum! Never worry about what to talk about!
The Writer's Menu of Ideas for fun prompts and play ideas for delight and fun
It’s your creative playground for doing stuff with your new writing partner that will be fun, trust-building, and collaborative.
There's exercises and prompts for any season. Examples: "Create a Buddy Mascot" or "Buddy Playlist Ritual" or "End of the Month Awards"
The Writing Partnership Foundations Mini Course
Every participant begins with the same framework, the same expectations, and the same vocabulary for repair, communication, and accountability.
Everyone has been taught how to show up well.
Orientation & How It Works
Understand the difference between Writing Buddies and Critique Partners and what to expect from the program.
How to Build a Solid Start & Create Safety
Learn to set solid footing from day one so you can have a lasting partnership through all of life's seasons
Be a good partner so you can get support & be supported
Learn how to be a good Writing Buddy or CP, including how to give and receive good feedback (for CPs)
Rupture & Repair
Learn how to navigate conflict, restore connection, and maintain long-term trust so that your relationship survives the messy, human moments we all have.
Entering a space unlike anywhere else
Everyone here speaks the same language around boundaries, support, and repair.
You won’t find that in most writing communities.
The Writer’s Way Membership - A creative home for writers
Matchmaking happens inside the Writer's Way Community!
The Writer’s Way Community is your creative home base for consistency, confidence, and connection that lasts.
Quarterly calls with literary agent Linda Camacho — ask questions, get industry insight, and get closer to your publishing goals.
Coworking Sessions/Cowriting Sessions to take action on your manuscript
Creative Circle Sessions Each Week to check in, reflect, and connect.
Scrivener Series & Expert Calls
Learn how to use Scrivener like a pro with quarterly workshops from a Scrivener expert.
Plus, regular guest sessions with authors, editors, and creative pros.
Past calls examples:
✨ Tarot for Creativity
✨ How to Write When You Have No Time
✨ Life of an Indie Author
✨ Energy Protection for Writers
✨ Landing a Literary Agent
✨ Physical Therapy for Writers
✨ Scrivener Mastery Workshop (ongoing series)
Replay Library (Your Creative Netflix): Missed a session or want to rewatch something? No problem. Get instant access to the full archive of expert calls, workshops, and mindset masterclasses, ready to stream anytime inspiration strikes.
Private online space with an amazing fucking community
Quarterly Writing Challenges
Choose your focus, set your goals, and dive into themed creative challenges that help you reignite your writing momentum (with prizes, accountability, and community cheerleading).
Testimonials
What folks have said about the matching
K.B Thorne
The process is so thorough, and you know everyone is there for the same reasons
I really appreciated how thorough the survey and the process were, because of how much Monica cared to put into it and make sure that everyone received the best match they could get.
Then being matched with someone who has the focus and intention to do the survey and reach out makes you feel a lot better about working with someone, because you know right up front that you're there for the same reasons. It's comforting, which can itself help lead to more productivity!
Alice L.
Getting my matches was like being a kid on Christmas' day.
The survey itself was amazingly done, how each of my matches fit so perfectly, how I’m more confident now because of them.
If you’re struggling with motivation or feel alone, this is a wonderful place to find your people - I know it’s greatly helped me.
Ann I
I used to write completely alone — for ten years, I kept my process tucked away, unsure if letting anyone in would help. But the solitude started to weigh on me.
Joining Monica’s matchmaking program changed everything.
From the start, it felt magical — like the universe opened the exact right door.
I was matched with writing partners who reignited my motivation and reminded me what joy in writing feels like again.
Now I have structure, accountability, and friendships that make showing up to the page something I want to do.
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