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First Place: The Guardian
The Guardian by Darragh Metzger First Place “Please, Grandpa? You gotta take me to the mall.” The whining tone had always worked on...
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The Writer's Workout
Be a better writer.
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.
It's official! We're proud members of CLMP!!
Open:
Summer Internship is open to applications. Look for info and 2025 dates on the internships page.
Opening soon:
WayWords issue 18 will open January 1. This special issue will open to kids under 18.
Issue 17, themes of kindness, is in review. We'll be in touch in early January.
Issue 16, the flash fiction issue, is published in digital and print!
Fiction Potluck will open January 1 with a new theme and guest judge.
Look for the October finalist bios on the Potluck page on Dec 7.
Lisa Fox, will choose the winners for Fiction Potluck Friday, Dec 20.
Fiction Potluck is sponsored by Duotrope.
Tales from the Kitchen is available now in digital and print. Check the Tales page for cover reveal, Pushcart Nominees, and links!
Tales will return with a new theme in MARCH, 2025.
About me: Theresa is a co-founder of The Writer's Workout, a crime fiction writer, and a freelance developmental editor at Premier Literary Services. She is looking for well-planned plots, occasional humor, and strong character development and growth.
Find the full calendar here.
Around WW:
Our focal topic in December is preparation: using what you've learned in our Year of Courage to help you prepare for your own success. Look for some great tips from Lindsey on December 5.
We're working on the 2025 CONFERENCE! Send us questions for presenters and volunteer to present yourself in this year's survey.
You can still watch all the videos from the 2024 event.
New Back to Basics on goals is available now!
Join us on Discord for write-ins, chats, and fun times.
Other updates and more coming soon:
I've made a TON of changes (mostly invisible background stuff) to this website. For a full list, click here.
Writer's Games 2025 dates will be announced on the Games page and in both mailers in late December and early January 1.
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!
—Theresa
Back to Basics
In the latest Back to Basics course, Izhan digs into goals: how to realize your happy potential by setting achievable goals.
This course challenge includes a Discord check-in!
Back to Basics is a free mini-course open worldwide. Join us on Discord or use #WWB2B on social media.
On the Blog:
Recent Releases:
Looking for the 2024 March Conference videos?
Find all the videos and presenter information on the conference page. Handouts are still available.
We'll be updating this page later this season to make room for the 2025 info.
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