At nearly the halfway point of NaNoWriMo, our founder, Racquel Henry is back with another Motivational Minute on Writer’s Atelier TV! Writing 50,000 words in a month is no easy task. It requires discipline and an ability to tap into your creativity on demand. So what should we do when we’re losing steam? Racquel’s first […]
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A lot of digital ink has been spilled in regards to whether, why or why not, and how artificial intelligence fits into our daily lives. Others have also written about the ethical concerns of AI, and we highly encourage you to do your own research, so you can be an informed user. AI has made […]
Are you a writer struggling with writing consistently? We have good news: YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO THIS WRITING THING ALONE. We believe every writer has a story to tell and a unique voice the world is waiting for. But the path of a writer is often paved with challenges. Distractions, rejection, self-doubt, writer’s block, […]
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Whether you’re filled with ideas all the time or have to scrape together character traits and plot points to form a cohesive story, eventually, you’ll come to a point in your writing life where none of your backpocket projects sound like something you’d enjoy writing right now. I know this because it’s happened to me. […]
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Racquel Henry is back with a NaNoWriMo-themed Motivational Minute on Writer’s Atelier TV! Are you feeling a little bit stressed from the pressures of National Novel Writing Month on top of real life? First, take a moment to celebrate the fact that you’ve made it through your first week of NaNoWriMo. That’s exciting! Even if […]
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It’s hard to believe we are midway through March already—almost a quarter of the way through 2022! And with the arrival of springtime showers (or snowfall!), you may find yourself inspired to begin your spring cleaning. Out with the old, and in with the new. Maybe this year, you’re even side-eyeing the software you use […]
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It’s time! Time for hunkering down and writing that novel, and time for WA’s annual resource round-up! This year, we’ve added a #AmWriting section with videos you can play and virtual write-ins you can join as you write to feel as though you’re writing alongside a friend and a Writing Advice section with—you guessed it—our […]
What you get: Access to a writing professional/coach: Racquel Henry (bio below). Free printable worksheets that will help you create yearly, monthly, and weekly goals. Monthly reflection printable that will help you take note of your achievements, but also identify areas for improvement. Weekly accountability threads where you’ll post your goals for the week. Weekly […]
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There’s a very good chance at some point or another, you’re probably going to experience some level of writer’s block while you’re participating in National Novel Writing Month. Even if you have an outline or a loose plan, there is always the possibility your characters will be stubborn and won’t want to compromise. Sometimes, you […]
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The Write Gym made profound changes in my attitude and approach to writing. This program helped me realize I wasn’t alone in finding my way through distractions, detours, and confidence crises to get my writing done. From the moment I signed up for the program, I was never alone—and it meant so much! By writing […]