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We call NaNoWriMo a challenge to write 50,000 words in 30 days for a reason—it’s no small feat! And if you don’t already have a writing habit in place, it might be difficult for you to muster up the creative energy to get 1,667 words on the page every single day (or more if you […]
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Autumn is arguably the most wonderful time of year for writers, and not just because it’s the perfect season for snuggling under the covers with a book or snagging new pens during back to school sales. It’s because NaNoWriMo comes around in the autumn. Recently, when WA founder Racquel Henry and I attended the OCLS […]
Nonfiction The Write Gym Workbook Watch our administrative assistant flip through The Write Gym Workbook for a sneak peek at what’s inside! After over five years of running The Write Gym program at Writer’s Atelier, author, editor, and writing coach, Racquel Henry has condensed it into a workbook that writers can use for a full […]
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Every writing journey is unique, just as every writer is unique. Though we would all love to discover a silver bullet piece of writing advice that propels us towards exactly where we want to be, the fact of the matter is there’s no such thing. What works for you won’t work for someone else, and […]
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Insert cliché AA-style introduction here. If you’re reading this, you likely have the same affliction I had for most of my writing life—the inability to finish a project. And you’re sick of it. You’re ready for a change. I applaud you for recognizing your tendencies and seeking ways to change that. It took me ten […]
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You’ve heard of them, you may have one, you may have tried to form one, or they may be eluding you. A solid, effective critique group is hard to find, and even harder to maintain. So, what’s the formula for one that lasts? Spoiler: There is no formula! What you really need is diverse experiences […]