Receive editorial feedback and recommendation on 10 pages of poetry from award winning poet, Cathy Linh Che. Valued at $200.

Feedback on a book-length manuscript in Times New Roman and 12 size font from Doctor in Literature and author of Tiny Upward Shove, Melissa Chadburn. Valued at $1,200.

Receive editorial feedback and recommendations on an essay or chapter of a memoir up to 7,000 words from renowned writer and author of The Distance Between Us, Reyna Grande. Valued at $500.

Send up to 100 pages to acclaimed playwright, screenwriter, producer, and educator, Colette Freedman for feedback and recommendations. Valued at $1,000.

In this 2 hour workshop, the winning bidder (along with 1-2 guests) will receive a copy of Navigating With(Out) Instruments, and a workshop on performance for live audiences or audio narration by traci kato kiriyama. Valued at $750.

One 60-minute portrait session with portrait-focused wardrobe and makeup consultation beforehand via email (if desired), and five fully edited, high resolution portraits by Rachael Warecki. Valued at $300. Note this experience will take place in-person in the Los Angeles area.

Winners will receive a one hour consultation with Alyssia Gonzalez founder of Oso Literary PR, a boutique marketing and publicity agency. Alyssia will also brainstorm and suggest specific tactics to employ to maximize your chance of success with promoting your next book. Valued at $150.

Winners will receive a one hour consultation with Alyssia Gonzalez founder of Oso Literary PR, a boutique marketing and publicity agency. Alyssia will also brainstorm and suggest specific tactics to employ to maximize your chance of success with promoting your next book. Valued at $150.

A Wine Tasting & Creative Writing Experience Curated by Luivette Resto

Savor the evening where poetry meets the palate.
Join poet and wine lover Luivette Resto for a one-on-one that pairs expressive writing with curated wines. This includes: 

• 2 Handpicked Bottles of Wine
  Selected by Luivette herself for flavor, story, and inspiration.
• Wine Education
  Learn how to taste, talk about, and appreciate wine — no snobbery, just good vibes.
• Creative Writing Session
  By the end one poem will be drafted. No experience needed. Just bring your notebook, your taste buds, and your imagination.

Valued at $250.

Enjoy a 1-hour hypnotherapy session to tap into the muse of your subconscious.

• Improve your creativity
• Reduce mental blocks
• Decrease self-doubt

Donated by Thea Pueschel and valued at $175.

Enjoy a 2-hour workshop dedicated to releasing tension through passive yoga poses and writing prompts.

• Release tension
• Reduce stress
• Engaging physical and metaphorical prompts

Donated by Thea Pueschel and valued at $300.

Enjoy a 2-hour solo workshop or with up to 6 friends to find your personal subconscious themes. 

• Find your personal thematic
• Reduce blockages
• When you find the what, the how and why become easy

Donated by Thea Pueschel and valued at $300.

Enjoy a 30-minute private Yoga Nidra session to reduce stress. This meditation practice is a deep, profound and restful approach that maintains awareness.

• Reduce stress
• Release physical tension
• Explore the 5 Koshas

Donated by Thea Pueschel and valued at $100.

Writer and developmental editor Kate Maruyama is offering line notes on short stories up to 7,500 words. Valued at $240.

Writer and developmental editor Kate Maruyama is offering line notes on short stories up to 7,500 words. Valued at $240.

A 90-minute phone appointment utilizing tarot and mediumship to help you discover the story of your life at the time of the reading. Clients may indicate areas of life they would like to focus on. Melissa offers intuitive guidance through the archetypes and symbols on the cards as well as through channeled messages. Donated by Melissa L. Bennett, M.Div. and valued at $225.