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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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As part of our major updates, we're bringing back the WW Achievement Tracker. BUT! November is like... right now so we've launched this EARLY RELEASE to help you see your progress this year.
LINK then File > Make a Copy
MASSIVE thanks to Jessie Fisher for making this happen!
CONFERENCE presenter announcements are LIVE!
Find the full calendar here.
Join our team:
WayWords needs readers and editors
Indie Author Spotlight needs an interviewer
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Learn more about these positions here.
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CLOSED for the year:
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Fiction Potluck is CLOSED for 2025.
Read more about this quarter's guest judge, Allison Rott, and check out her advice.
See the finalists on December 6.
Join us for Fiction Potluck Friday on December 19.
WayWords is CLOSED for 2025.
Issue 21 is in review. Our reading team and editors are reviewing all submissions. We'll be in touch in 2026.
Issue 20 is in edits. We reached out to everyone who submitted. We're anticipating publication on December 13.
Issue 19, Mountain, is published in digital and print!
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Writer's Games is CLOSED 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, is published in digital and print!
Tales from the Unknown is CLOSED for 2025.
This anthology is in edits. I finished reviewing and contacting everyone who submitted.
We're anticipating publication on December 6.
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!
Around WW:
Our focal topic in November explores trends: helping you decide which ones to follow and which to ignore so you can build your brand with confidence. Laura compares publishing trends on November 6.​​
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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.
Info on the free 2026 conference is coming in early November. We have a PACKED WEEK of awesomeness for you, March 23-29. EEK!!
All the 2024 and 2025 videos are still available through linked playlists.
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Write Track is on hold. Next rotation expected in January.
We need judges to help with this competition.
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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