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Character Development: What It Is and Why It Matters
From the moment we are born, we are advancing—whether we would like to or not. Old, smaller teeth fall out and get replaced with new,...
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The Writer's Workout
Be a better writer.
The Writer's Workout is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization run entirely by volunteers.
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Hey there!
Welcome to The Writer's Workout. Whether you're new to the craft, coming back after time away, or a seasoned professional, we can help you be a better writer.
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Writer's Games starts June 13/14
Check the Games Info page for how it works.
​​Open Now:
​Writer's Games Practice Event starts June 13/14.
We sent all feedback folders to new participants on June 1 & 2.
Past participants can find their doc in their existing folder.
Mock Event feedback is coming before June 12.
Our 2025 Tales theme is "the unknown". I'm so excited to read your submissions again this year! Just a head's up, I'm slightly delayed while I train this year's Writer's Games judges and catch up on sending feedback folders.
About me: Theresa is a co-founder of The Writer's Workout, a crime fiction writer, and a freelance editor and book coach at Premier Literary Services. She is looking for well-planned plots, occasional humor, and strong character development and growth.
Tales from the Kitchen (2024) is available in digital and print. Check the Tales page for cover, Pushcart Nominees, and links!
Find the full calendar here.
Coming Soon:
WayWords issue 20 is coming July 1 with themes of "messy".
Issue 19 is CLOSED and in review.
Issue 18, Kids Write! is published in digital and print!
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Fiction Potluck is coming July 1 with a new theme and guest.
Themes of "ocean" is CLOSED. Look for finalist bios on June 7 and winning stories June 20.
Read more about this quarter's guest judge, Alyson Tait.
Fiction Potluck is sponsored by Duotrope.
Write Track Challenge 2.1 is coming July 1, limited to 15 writers.
Feedback for Challenge 1.1 released in full, March 4.
Feedback for Challenge 1.2 released in full, April 2.
Feedback for Challenge 1.3 released in full, May 4.
Feedback for REDRAFT Challenge is coming in early July.
Around WW:
Our focal topic in June is details: how to choose the right details for the right space to make your piece pop. Look for some great tips from Taylor on June 5.​​
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Neurodivergent writers might find clarity (and tips!!) in Karen's Craft & Chaos series, available in the resources tab.
Welcome back, Indie Author Spotlight! Contact us to be featured.
​​​Join us on Discord for write-ins, chats, and fun times.
If you missed the free conference, don't stress! All the videos are still available through the playlist.
Find quick access to announcements from any page through the pinned note at the top.
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Happy writing!
—Theresa
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On the Blog:
Recent Releases:
Looking for the 2024 March Conference videos?
Find all the videos and presenter information on the conference page. Handouts are still available.
Back to Basics
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In the latest Back to Basics course, Izhan unravels narrative structure: all that goes into how you tell a story. This course also covers different types of plots!
This course challenge includes a Discord check-in!
Look for a new course on MacGuffins later this month.
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Back to Basics is a free mini-course open worldwide. Join us on Discord or use #WWB2B on social media.
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