The Writer's Workout

Be a better writer.

The Writer's Workout is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization run entirely by volunteers.

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.

The 2025 CONFERENCE has finished. This free, virtual gathering is as accessible as possible, with donated videos available to you on your schedule. Check the conference page to see who presented, what, and a link to their video... or watch the full playlist, linked at the top.

We launched a brand new blog series discussing personal experiences of the struggle of neurodivergence, designed to help you create tricks that work for you. Find Craft & Chaos in the resources tab.

You can find our literary journal, WayWords, on EBSCO. I still can't believe I get to say that. There's a lot of important information that goes with this announcement.

Earlier this year, we officially joined CLMP! Joining this amazing organization was another long-term personal goal I wanted The Writer's Workout to achieve. With the Community of Literary Magazines and Publishers, we have access to a wealth of knowledge, tips, resources, and potential future friends. This means way more visibility for our publications, competitions, and events (like the conference!) and access to incredibly helpful industry pros.

Open Now:

Summer Internship is open to applications. Look for info and 2025 dates on the internships page.

Write Track Challenge 1.3 is open all month. This pacing-based challenge uses blog posts on pacing for support. Limited to 15 entries before March 31.

Feedback for Challenge 1.1 released in full, March 4.

Feedback for Challenge 1.2 will be available after March 31.

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!

Welcome back, Indie Author Spotlight! Contact us to be featured.

Opening Soon:

WayWords issue 18 is CLOSED. This special issue accepted fiction and poetry from kids under 18. Editors are currently reviewing submissions; we'll be in touch with everyone who included contact information soon.

Issue 19, themes of "mountain" will open April 1.

Issue 17, themes of kindness, is published in digital and print!

Fiction Potluck is CLOSED. Read the FINALIST bios now and look for the winning entries on Fiction Potluck Friday, March 21.

Read more about this quarter's guest judge, Madelyn Postman.

Potluck will return with a new guest and new challenge on April 1.

Fiction Potluck is sponsored by Duotrope.

Find the full calendar here.

Around WW:

Our focal topic in March is voice: the words you choose and the order you use them shows the reader who you are and how you identify with your ideas. Look for some great tips from Lindsey on March 6.

Back to Basics on goals is below!

Join us on Discord for write-ins, chats, and fun times.

Other updates and more coming soon:

Writer's Games 2025 dates are posted on the Games page and in the big schedule mailer. I'm planning another Games-Only mailer releasing after the conference. Why? Priority registration opens April 1!

Join us for MOCK EVENTS APRIL 18 & 25

Our summer internship is open to applications Dec 1 - Apr 14; anyone over 18 is welcome to apply.

Find quick access to announcements from any page through the pinned note at the top.

Happy writing!