J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis had the Inklings as a writing group. Hemingway worked with Faulkner and Steinbeck to achieve greatness.


Now it's your turn!


Apex offers an incredible set of resources for writers, regardless of your stage of development.

Whether you want to break into the publishing field, level up to bestseller…

Or begin selling more books than you’ve ever imagined…

As a member of Apex, you’ll get access to the training, motivational tools, and supporting community that you need to achieve your personal goals.


Apex Writers Group

Meet Your New Writing Mentor

As one of the world’s foremost writing instructors, and a New York Times Bestselling author himself, over the past 40 years David Farland trained dozens of internationally successful writers, including #1 New York Times Bestsellers such as:

  •  Brandon Sanderson (Wheel of Time & The Way of Kings) 
  •  James Dashner (The Maze Runner) 
  •  Brandon Mull (Fablehaven) 
  •  Stephenie Meyer (Twilight)
  • And many more…

He was the lead judge for the world’s largest science fiction and fantasy writing contests for the past 30 years and helped push J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter to become the bestselling novel of all time.

Farland judged and taught writing workshops with L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future, one of the largest worldwide writing competitions for new fantasy and science fiction authors.



David Farland

The contest has helped discover and launch many authors into professional careers, with nearly 100 new science fiction and fantasy books released in just the last year.




Membership Options

Join Industry Expert Lectures!


As a member of Apex, you get a unique opportunity to ask questions and gain insights from top experts in the field.

We're lining up three special guests per week to help our authors stay motivated and focused while learning new skills in how to write, edit, publish, and market their work. Our goal is to make this the single most beneficial writers' group in the world!





Writer Training Programs

Get immediate access to all university-level Writer Training Meetings, Courses, Seminars, and Special Videos. Plus, get instant access to 4 of Dave's bestselling eBook's on writing!


Network with Authors

Gain access to our community and network of writers and industry experts with our Forums, Groups, Sprint Chat, and Discussion Boards.


Live Conference Calls

Interact with us on our live, biweekly Apex Calls with David Farland and with new #1 bestselling authors, agents, editors, publishers, filmmakers, and more! You can ask questions and learn from the best!


Come join the #1 network of
supportive, like-minded writers

Collaboration

Access Expert Training with Live Feedback

Access 400+ Courses that walk you through every step of the writing process from blank page to finished book and beyond!

Writers Groups

Join Forums and Groups


Genre-specific interests and more, such as brainstorming and accountability groups! In addition, you can take courses together, find critique groups, or join writers rings.

Network with Authors

Network with Authors



In our Facebook-like networking platform, you can connect with members to take your writing (and your next book launch) to the next level.

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Our Members


We understand there is no one way to become a successful author, so we value the advice of “industry experts” who have made it, whether it be how to market, plot, compose, revise, or simply get motivated…

In Apex, you’ll find a wide variety of industry experts who run publishing companies or those who already are or are well on their way to become some of the bestselling authors in their genres.

Whether you are a budding writer, or a seasoned veteran, in Apex you’ll be in good hands, receiving sound advice. Our community is forthcoming and truly seeking the success of each other.


What Real Apex Members Are Saying Right Now:

Lazarus Chernick


Winner of Writers of the Future Vol. 38,
Creative Director, Brand Manager, Award-
Winning Designer

"Apex is a community of writers dedicated to publishing.

I can’t explain how badly I needed this. As an aspiring

author, there is a glut of gurus out there pointing in

every direction based on what has worked for them or misinterpreting what they think worked for others. David

leads a group of pros who not only know the many ways to succeed, but are happy to explain the hows and whys

the different ways that work for different writers. And

the personal support and relationships I’m building with

like-minded people is incalculably important to my

career."

Elizabeth Chatsworth


Winner of Writers of the Future Vol. 37,
Author of the #1 Bestselling Novel THE
BRASS QUEEN


“David Farland’s writing courses gave me the tools to build my writing career. I wrote the first chapter of *The Brass Queen* as a worldbuilding exercise in the *Story Puzzle* class. Dave’s kind words of encouragement inspired me to expand that exercise into an entire novel. As I worked through Dave’s courses, I learned how to create unforgettable characters, thrilling plotlines, and emotionally resonant themes. I also gained an insider’s perspective of the publishing industry that helped me to become a traditionally published author. Dave shared
the tools to build my rocket ship and pointed me toward the stars. I couldn’t have wished for a better launch!”

Get Immediate Access to all Apex Courses!

Members of Apex enjoy access to Dave’s complete Super Writers’ Bundle.

This includes all 14 of his bestselling Writing Workshops and Courses. Plus, you’ll also get his Seminars and 4 books on writing FREE!

These courses are designed to teach you what he has taught other bestsellers!

Super Writers Bundle

An over $2,500 Value! FREE!

And YES - There's Still More...


Drawing on the Power of Resonance in Writing

Drawing on the Power of Resonance in Writing


Every genre of writing has a “secret language” that builds up around it, a way of presenting itself to the world. 

In this book, Dave helps you see the importance of learning how to resonate well with other books and films in your genre while resonating with real-life experiences, so that your novel will garner an audience as big as the genre that you write in.


Blockbuster Book Signings


Blockbuster Book Signings will tell you everything you need to know to make your signings a success. This insightful book includes: – Ideas for Alternative Venues – Effective Publicity Strategies – Optimal Dates and Seasons for Signings – A Checklist of Items to Bring and Tasks to Complete and more. 

Whether you’re a new author or a seasoned one, throw a book signing that makes readers wanting more–more books, more of you, and more signings.

Million Dollar Outlines


Many writers can tell you how to outline, or not, but in this #1 Amazon bestseller, Dave takes it several steps further by helping you decide not just how to outline a novel, but how to create one that will become a bestseller.

Writing Wonder


From the time when children first began gathering around campfires, we have been seeking tales of wonder–the feeling you get when something is strange and exciting. 

Most of the books we read are what I call “wonder literature”, yet writing wonder is a lesson seldom taught. 

This book will delve into what “wonder literature” truly means and how to increase the level of wonder in your novel.

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