The Book You’ve Been Meaning to Write Starts Here
Apply to join the next Contigo Press Anthology Cohort
You’ve been carrying the idea of a book for years. This is your chance to finally become an author.
Maybe you’ve had a book idea in your head, or heart, for years.
But life, work, fear, or perfectionism always got in the way.
The Contigo Press Cohort was designed for people just like you.
People who are ready to stop thinking about writing a book and actually become published authors.
This is your entry point: one chapter, real support, and a beautiful book you helped create.
What is a Cohort?
It’s not a course. It’s not a masterclass.
It’s a collaborative publishing experience, guided step by step over 8 weeks.
Together with 8–12 other first-time (or long-paused) writers, you’ll:
- Write and revise one chapter (2,500–5,000 words)
- Participate in a structured, peer-supported writing process
- Receive light editing and design support
- Be featured in a professionally published anthology
- Receive 10 printed copies of the book
- Share in the revenue, or choose to donate your share to a good cause
You walk away with more than a finished chapter.
You walk away a published author.
For Some, It’s a Goal Achieved.
For Others, It’s Just the Beginning.
Some contributors will join this cohort and check something big off their life list.
Others will find their creative spark reignited—and go on to write solo books, launch newsletters, speak, or start new projects.
Both are wins.
This cohort gives you a clear structure, accountability, and support to finally finish something real.
And from there, who knows what might open up?
What’s Included
🗓️ Timeline: 8 weeks
👥 Group size: 8–12 writers
📍 Format: Online (platform with live sessions)
💸 Cost: €TBD (includes €150 for 10 books, read below about recouping this cost)
📘 Theme: TBD
You’ll Receive:
- Be part of a community cohort
- Weekly structure + writing prompts
- Two rounds of peer review
- Light editorial feedback
- A printed anthology with your chapter inside
- 10 copies (sell, gift, or keep)
- Revenue share option or donation to a cause
- The option to join other cohorts of newly minted authors
- A publishing credit you can be proud of
Your cohort fee includes everything: a cohort community, writing support, editing, formatting, cover design, publishing, launch support, and your participation in the revenue share model.
You’ll also receive 10 printed copies of the book, which you’re encouraged to sell at €20 each. Sell 9, keep 1, you’ll nearly recoup your entire investment.
And because this is Contigo Press, you’re not just writing, you’re part of a collaborative, meaningful project. You’ll even have the option to donate your share of profits to a cause we all support, or to receive a quarterly payout of an equal share.
Who This Is For
You’ve wanted to write a book for years, but never followed through.
You don’t need more theory; you need a start line and a finish line.
You care about craft, connection, and meaning.
You’re ready to stop putting it off.
You want to finally be able to say, “I’m a published author.”
Cohort spots are limited to keep the experience intimate and supportive.
If you’re accepted, you’ll receive everything you need to begin: an invite to join the others in your cohort, writing guidance, submission timelines, and a shared interest in the success of our title.
This is your moment. One chapter. One group. One real book.