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This past Sunday, we were honored to host a conversation with Pamela N. Harris and Kim Johnson in celebration of their recent releases—This…
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A book is simply the container of an idea—like a bottle; what is inside the book is what matters. Angela Carter When we…
A Straightforward Guide to Aligning Your Writing Year With the Seasons
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This blog post was suggested to us by Karen via our online community. We’d love to have you join us! Time is the…
30 Poetry Prompts from National Poetry Month 2023
Whether you’re a seasoned poet or just beginning to experiment with the medium, these prompts will challenge you to think outside the box…
Save the Date: How to Turn Your Marvelous Idea Into an Unputdownable Novel with Damyanti Biswas
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Last weekend, we were thrilled to host literary agent Kat Kerr for her Voice & Structure Deep Dive workshop inside our online community!…