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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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We need judges!

Check the volunteers page for details.

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We have amazing free workshops coming up this week!

Punctuation: August 12 @ 8p EST (12a UTC)

Translations: August 14 @ 9a EST (1p UTC)

Development Through Video Games: August 15 @ 11a EST (3p UTC)

 

Also join us for an OPEN MIC NIGHT with live readings

August 30 @ 3p EST (7p UTC)

 

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​Writer's Games is over for 2025. Check the overall and Event winners on the Games and Archive pages. Look for the Judges' Choice winner in mid-August. This portion's anthology, vol. 13 of 72 Hours, will be available in digital and print on September 13.

 

 

 

OPEN NOW: 

WayWords issue 20 is OPEN for themes of "messy" through August 20.

Issue 19 is CLOSED and in edits. Our editors have finished making the tough choices and we'll contact everyone by August 18.

Issue 18, Kids Write! is published in digital and print! 

 

 

 

Fiction Potluck is OPEN for themes of "sibling relationships" through August 15.

Read more about this quarter's guest judge, Will Kelly.

Fiction Potluck is sponsored by Duotrope.  

 

 

 

Tales from the Unknown

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 we finish up with Writer's Games. I'll reach out to you over the next few weeks!

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. 

 

 

 

Around WW:

Our focal topic in August is all about writing communities: the uses and importance of finding or building a strong writing community to help you succeed. Lindzey offers some excellent insight on August 7.​​

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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. 

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Write Track is currently on hold. Next rotation expected in January.

We need judges to help with this competition.

Feedback for REDRAFT Challenge is coming in early July.

 

 

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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