2021 Writers for Hope Auction for @RAINN Starts Today!

As we all continue to live with the reality of a worldwide pandemic, one piece of normalcy you can count on is the eighth annual Writers for Hope Auction. Each year, editors, agents, and authors contribute amazing auction items to raise money to combat sexual assault, and 100% of the proceeds go to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), the United States' largest anti-sexual assault organization. This year's auction starts today!

There are over 80 items being auctioned off this year. Whether you're looking for a critique opportunity, new books to read, or a great gift for a friend, this is a wonderful chance to get what you need while also standing up against sexual assault and supporting a wonderful organization that fights back. Bids start at only $10!

Bid here on an editorial letter from Anya

The auction goes all week, and bidding closes at 8:59pm ET (5:59pm PT) on Friday. Watch out for those last-minute bidders, and thank you for continuing to support this wonderful cause!

2020 Writers For Hope Auction for @RAINN!

2020 has been intense and challenging, and I hope you're all staying safe!

As we all continue to shelter in place, one event you can still attend is the seventh annual Writers for Hope Auction, happening this week! Each year, editors, agents, and authors contribute amazing auction items to raise money to combat sexual assault, and 100% of the proceeds go to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), the United States' largest anti-sexual assault organization. This year is no exception.

There are over 80 items being auctioned off this year. Whether you're looking for a critique opportunity, new books to read, or a great gift for a friend, this is a wonderful chance to get what you need while also standing up against sexual assault and supporting a wonderful organization that fights back. Bids start at only $10!

Bid here on an editorial letter from Anya

The auction goes all week, and bidding closes at 8:59pm ET (5:59pm PT) on Friday. Watch out for those last-minute bidders, and thank you for continuing to support this wonderful cause!

2019 Writers For Hope Auction for @RAINN!

No, it's not an April Fool's joke: The sixth annual Writers for Hope Auction is happening this week! Each year, editors, agents, and authors contribute amazing auction items to raise money to combat sexual assault, and 100% of the proceeds go to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), the United States' largest anti-sexual assault organization.

There are over 100 items being auctioned off this year. Whether you're looking for a critique opportunity, new books to read, or a great gift for a friend, this is a wonderful chance to get what you need while also standing up against sexual assault and supporting a wonderful organization that fights back. Bids start at only $10!

Bid here on an editorial letter from Anya

Bid here on an editorial letter from Jennifer

Don't forget: this year the auction goes all week, and bidding closes at 8:59pm EST (5:59pm PST) on Friday. Watch out for those last-minute bidders!

2018 Writers For Hope Auction for @RAINN!

The fifth annual Writers for Hope Auction is happening this week! Each year, editors, agents, and authors contribute amazing auction items to raise money to combat sexual assault, and 100% of the proceeds go to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), the United States' largest anti-sexual assault organization.


There are over 100 items being auctioned off this year. Whether you're looking for a critique opportunity, new books to read, or a great gift for a friend, this is a wonderful chance to get what you need while also standing up against sexual assault and supporting a wonderful organization that fights back. Bids start at only $10!

Bid here on an editorial letter from Anya

Don't forget: this year the auction goes all week, and bidding closes at 11:59pm EST (8:59pm PST) on Friday. Watch out for those last-minute bidders!

2017 Writers For Hope Auction for @RAINN01!

The fourth annual Writers for Hope Auction is happening today! Each year, editors, agents, and authors contribute amazing auction items to raise money to combat sexual assault, and 100% of the proceeds go to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), the United States' largest anti-sexual assault organization.

There are over 100 items being auctioned off today. Whether you're looking for a critique opportunity, or new books to read, or a great gift for a friend, this is a wonderful chance to get what you need while also standing up against sexual assault and supporting a wonderful organization that fights back. Bids start at only $10!

Bid here on an editorial letter from Anya

Bid here on an opening pages critique from Jennifer

Don't forget: this is only a one-day auction, and bidding closes at 11:59pm EST (8:59pm PST). Watch out for those last-minute bidders!

Writers for Hope Auction for @RAINN01!

The 3rd Annual Writers for Hope Auction is happening today (April 4th, ET)! There is an incredible list of items donated by agents, editors, authors, and book lovers, all going to the highest bidders to raise money for the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network. Last year's auction was a huge success, and this year's is shaping up to be even bigger!

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Among the auction items, you'll find editorial letters (full manuscript critiques) from each of the Touchstone Editors. We're thrilled to be able to support such a fantastic cause!

Click here to bid on an editorial letter from Anya

Click here to bid on an editorial letter from Jennifer

There are also books, literary gifts, consultations, and much more—over 100 items total!—up for auction. Bidding is open from 12:01AM to 11:59PM Eastern Time (9:01PM Sunday to 8:59PM Monday Pacific Time). Highest bid during that time wins the item, so watch out for those last-minute bidders!