The Writer's Workout

Sometimes the universe is a kind and generous place, handing us a word so perfect it demands our reverence. May I present to you… SPUDDLE . “Spuddle” is a verb from the 17th century meaning “to work feebly or ineffectively, often because your mind is elsewhere or you haven’t quite woken up yet.” Another definition puts it this way: “to be extremely busy whilst achieving absolutely nothing.” I don’t believe anything has ever resonated with me more. While this meaning of the wo

Hello! It's me (again). S.E. Reed, your favorite multi-genre Indie Author and volunteer at The Writer's Workout. Okay, so maybe I'm not your favorite, but I am an Indie Author who has made it her mission to help you find out more about others like me. Each of these episodes features a Q&A-style interview with an Indie Author so you can get to know more about them and their writing. In addition, some of the authors have chosen to participate in a 2nd interview on my website, W

We love Fiction Potluck because the submissions are so much fun! Here are October's Fiction Potluck Finalists for the romantasy challenge. Look for the Finalist badge across social media to connect with these authors. October Finalists Ben Daggers Bio coming soon. Kevin Hopson Kevin’s work has appeared in a variety of anthologies, magazines, and e-zines, and he enjoys writing in multiple genres.  Katie Kent Katie Kent lives in the UK with her wife, cat and dog. She likes to w

Let’s face it: writing fiction, also known as filling a blank page with a wondrous, moving story, is hard.  It’s building an entire world from scratch, sometimes several worlds. Far too many potential writers give up before they begin just because of how daunting it can be… but it doesn’t have to be that way. The idea of writing is full of obstacles like comparison to other writers, work and family obligations, a perceived lack of time, and, of course, self-doubt. But if you

We've got another INCREDIBLE lineup in the works for the 2026 conference! S.E. Reed, Bruce Buchanan, and I can't wait till this free week of so many awesome writing things kicks off, March 23, 2026 . In totally predictable I'm-too-excited-to-stop-myself fashion, our schedule is already mostly "set". While there will still be a few more updates coming (currently awaiting two emails right now), below is a sly teaser of what we have so far. As always, we are incredibly blessed

Unless you can read Icelandic, that title might be a bit confusing. While we don't put much stock in holidays here at WW, a few special days are definitely worth celebrating. Jolabokaflod is my personal favorite. Loosely translated, it means "the Christmas book flood" and it can transcend December holiday rituals. Each year on December 24, those who celebrate Jolabokaflod gift books to friends and family, then spend the evening reading. How perfect is that?! Check our #self-

In The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild , Link wakes up entombed and suffering from amnesia. At the heart of his lost memories is Zelda, but—what is his connection to her? Why is that name… familiar? As the game unfolds, you are prompted to fight, explore, and, most pertinently: recall the past through Zelda's scattered memories. The game's open design allows you to experience them in any order, emulating Link's recollection without dissolving the story. And there lies the

Hello! It's me (again). S.E. Reed, your favorite multi-genre Indie Author and volunteer at The Writer's Workout. Okay, so maybe I'm not your favorite, but I am an Indie Author who has made it her mission to help you find out more about others like me. Each of these episodes features a Q&A-style interview with an Indie Author so you can get to know more about them and their writing. In addition, some of the authors have chosen to participate in a 2nd interview on my website, W