Lara Tupper

I was delighted to receive this testimonial from a recent client. (Who wrote a wonderful book!) If you'd like to collaborate, I'm taking new clients for private manuscript guidance this fall. Just reach out via the contact page.

"Working with Lara Tupper for private manuscript guidance on my novel felt like a dream-come-true. Not only was it a joy to connect with her, but she was able to home in on exactly what my manuscript needed. Even though I have experience as an editor, showing someone else my work for the first time is extremely difficult for me. My sensitive-artist soul appreciated Lara's perfect blend of compassionate encouragement and insightful, critical feedback.

Almost every single one of Lara's comments resonated with me ‒ they gave me the direction and the confidence I needed to springboard me into this revision process. Now, after completing the rewrite, I can see how she helped tighten the manuscript to bring out the best it could be.

I highly recommend Lara Tupper's manuscript guidance service and look forward to using it again on my next book!"

-- Ali Keehn, Former Assistant Editor at Philomel Books, (div. of Penguin Putnam, Inc.), and Former U.S. Editor at Barefoot Books 

A celebratory salon to cap the 2022-2023 Writing Series at Arrowhead, home of Herman Melville (Pittsfield, MA). Teachers and participants shared Melville-inspired work in Herman's old barn.

Fall Writing Workshop Series:

"It was so interesting and fun to connect with other writers, to hear Lara's feedback, and to see how it ended up shaping my own work."

"I found Lara's approach useful because everyone was disarmed. No need to be defensive. I could take in more of the feedback and revise."

"The best part of the workshop series was Lara's gentle, positive guidance and support over the five-week period. Equally important was the opportunity to exchange ideas with fellow writers about each other's work. There was great camaraderie, which made the experience invaluable."

I just discovered A Quiet Root: "We comb through hundreds of literary magazines to bring you one stellar poem or flash fiction piece every weekday." https://aquietroot.com/ This strikes me as a good way to slow down and absorb snippets. On August 11 they chose a paragraph from "Amphibians," the title story from my story collection. Thanks for letting a few words take root.

Spotted in the wild: OFF ISLAND in the Little Free Library at The Mount, home of Edith Wharton (Lenox, MA). My mama (see reflection) was proud.

Who wore it better? Outfit inspired by one of my favorite teachers, Mister Fred Rogers. I brought my workshop, Journaling for Wellness, to the at the Otis Library (Otis, MA) and met a fabulous group of writers. Thanks, Otis Cultural Council and @MassCulturalCouncil, for your generous support. #intheberkshires #intheneighbourhood

I'll read a bit and sing a bit with Bobby Sweet on July 7 at the Bookloft in Great Barrington, MA for their After Hours Series, 6:00 pm. Love this indie bookstore! $10 admission which can be used toward the purchase of a book (next time you visit the Bookloft).

Fun to read with Anna Lotto, Matthew Muller and Mike Dell'Aquila at Hot Plate (Pittsfield, MA). And to meet Anna's niece!

Happy #independentbookstoreday! Some of my favorites: Print: A Bookstore (Portland, ME), The Bookloft (Great Barrington, MA), The Bookstore (Lenox, MA), Sherman's Maine Coast Bookshop (Boothbay Harbor, ME). They may not stock my very first title (age 10), but don't let that stop you. 

A joy to pay homage to Mary Oliver at the Chatham Public Library, Chatham NY.