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How to Write a Reader's Report
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The Writer's Workout
Be a better writer.
The Writer's Workout is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization run entirely by human 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.
Summer Internship program is open now.
OPEN CALL:
Tales from the Archives is OPEN through Sept 15.
Tales from the Unknown is NOW AVAILABLE in digital and print!
Check the Tales page for cover, Pushcart Nominees, and links.
We hit NUMBER ONE in New Releases for the second year in a row.
Coming soon:
Head's up, we changed our submissions guidelines! We'll keep the popup active on Tales through March and Fest through April.
FEST RETURNS! Join us for MAGICFEST, with registration in March and three Events on weekdays in April.
Fest Mock Event Feb 23-26; no registration required.
Fiction Potluck is CLOSED
Read more about this quarter's guest judge, David Klotzkin, and check out his advice.
Read about the finalists on March 7.
Join us for Fiction Potluck Friday on March 20.
WayWords is CLOSED
Issue 22 is in review. The team is reading and deciding.
Issue 21, Wonder, is published in digital and print!
2026 CONFERENCE is March 23-29!!
Past playlists are still available.
Writer's Games registration will open in MAY 2026 with Events in June and July.
Check the overall and Event winners on the Games and Archive pages. The 2025 anthology, vol. 13 of 72 Hours, is published in digital and print!
Around WW:
Our focal topic in March take a deeper look at readability to help you evaluate your work objectively, identify your market, and hit your target. Mary gets us started with Readability in Creative Writing on March 5.
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.
Find quick access to announcements from any page through the pinned note at the top.
Happy writing!
—Theresa
On the Blog:
Recent Releases:
Looking for the 2024 & 2025 Conference videos?
Find all the videos and presenter information on the conference page. Handouts are still available. Looking ahead: I'm slowly adding these past videos to different sections in the Resources tab.
Back to Basics
Check out the latest Back to Basics course here.
Back to Basics is a free mini-course open worldwide. Join us on Discord or use #WWB2B on social media.
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