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This month, we're exploring prologues, both in our blog and with our Back to Basics mini-course. Prologues are a hot-button topic: agents and publishers won't touch them but writers don't want to live without them. We'll look at why to help you make an informed decision about prologues.
Read Opening a Window to Your Story on our blog.
All WW functions are delayed while I'm on bereavement.
Publication updates:
Writer's Games: 72 Hours of Insanity, v. 11 is available in digital and print!
Read our interviews with this year's winners, Alyssa, Elizabeth, and Moss.
Our Pandemic: is available in digital and print!
WayWords: issue 8 is available in digital and print.
Issue 9 is closed. I reached out on Jan 12 to everyone who included contact details.
Issue 10 is OPEN for themes of sandbox.
Tales from the Deep: I'm currently reviewing the submissions and will respond to every submission as soon as possible.
Looking for announcements? Check the pinned note up top for all the latest news.
Happy writing!
—Theresa
Back to Basics
Check out the latest Back to Basics course!
Izhan examines personification and the endless possibilities of bringing ordinary things to life.
Try the challenge send in your scene for feedback!
Check out the Back to Basics page for past courses.
Join us in the forum or on Twitter using #WWB2B.


Tales from the Deep
Exploring deep space or diving into the deepest oceans, you never know what you might find. This anthology asks writers to dig into the dark recesses and explore what's hidden.
This anthology is closed to submissions. I'm currently reviewing all entries and will reach out to everyone as soon as possible.
Visit the Tales page here.

Our Pandemic
This anthology is available in digital and print! Pick up your copy today to help support Direct Relief and read these amazing tales of life during lockdown.
Visit the Our Pandemic page here.
Proceeds from the sale of Our Pandemic will be donated to Direct Relief, an organization providing medical supplies and services around the world. Please check out their amazing organization to learn more.
The Writer's Workout is not affiliated with Direct Relief.

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