The Writer's Workout

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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.

Writer's Games Mock Events start this weekend!

Check the Games page for info.

Open Now:

WayWords issue 19 is OPEN to themes of "mountain" through May 20.

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

Fiction Potluck is OPEN to themes of "ocean" through May 20.

Read more about this quarter's guest judge, Alyson Tait.

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!

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!

Opening Soon:

Writer's Games Mock Events are coming April 18/19 and 25/26. We're also looking for a few intentionally disqualified pieces (go against the challenge or send me some AI-generated garbage) to help train the judges. If you're sending DQ content, please let me know in your Title Info for fair distribution and discussion.

GIVEAWAY: We are giving away one Extended Critique package this year to the single writer whose combined Mock Event score is the highest (they win overall).

Write Track REDRAFT Challenge 1 will open May 1-31, limited to anyone who submitted in the previous three numbered challenges.

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 will be available after April 30.

Find the full calendar here.

Around WW:

Our focal topic in April is reading: how to view your own work like an outside reader so you can catch those little wince-able quirks you might otherwise miss. Look for some great tips from Lindsey on April 3.