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Kelly's Preptober Checklist
Are you participating in NaNoWriMo? Kelly is here to help you achieve your goals without going crazy! Preptober Checklist Pick your...

Kelly Kennedy
Oct 30, 20232 min read
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No writer is an island. Don't go alone.
Looking for a positive, supportive writing group? The slushpile community is moving to Discord. Join us! “It’s dangerous to go alone....

Niki Rhys
Jul 10, 20234 min read
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Reframing NaNoWriMo: motivation for making the most of the month
Has the pressure of 'success' taken away the fun of NaNoWriMo? Don't suffer alone. Niki Rhys candidly reflects on her journey and...

Niki Rhys
Nov 3, 20226 min read
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Tales & Wails: Don't Look
Entry 6: Can curiosity kill? Don't Look Christina Wallace “Help! Help me, please!” The voice called out. He screamed from house to house...

Tales & Wails
Oct 24, 20224 min read
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Tales & Wails: The Royal Victoria Hotel
Entry 5: A sinister spirit haunts this once-grand hotel The Royal Victoria Hotel Inez Rodk The Royal Victoria Hotel’s large windows and...

Tales & Wails
Oct 24, 20224 min read
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Tales & Wails: Hidden Obsession
Entry 4: Love can be wonderful, but what happens when it goes too far? Hidden Obsession Kelly Kennedy It’s claustrophobic in the closet,...

Tales & Wails
Oct 24, 20223 min read
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Tales & Wails: Molly
Entry 3: Maybe the world's spookiest sound isn't BOO, but instead, MOO!!! Molly Emily Holewczynski "Mooooolly!" Come. On. What’s the...

Tales & Wails
Oct 24, 20223 min read
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Tales & Wails: The Halloween Cold Brew Challenge
Entry 2: Drink it if you dare... The Halloween Cold Brew Challenge Theo Gregg “We need frog spawn. Eggs, not tadpoles,” Ty whispered....

Tales & Wails
Oct 24, 20223 min read
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Tales & Wails: The Beekeeper
Entry 1: Are you afraid of bees? The Beekeeper Nicolette Nuytten The bzzzzz of wings stopped as something tiny and tickly landed on my...

Tales & Wails
Oct 24, 20223 min read
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Tales & Wails 2022 – Spooky Story Competition
Let’s celebrate All Hallows’ Eve with terrifying tales! Tales & Wails is writing competition that is open to all. The competition is a...

Steven
Sep 29, 20222 min read
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Writer Spotlight: Kristin C. Dugas
A storyteller first and writer second, this New England-based wordsmith loves ride-or-die friendships with no shortage of quips and...

Steven
Sep 26, 20223 min read
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Writer Spotlight: Alethea Lyons
Writing, music, and countless post-it notes clutter the creative mind of this Manchester-based writer. It's our pleasure to introduce you...

Steven
Sep 20, 20223 min read
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Bookworm Bound Adult Entries (August 2022)
Drumroll, please! Now presenting the entries for Bookworm Bound! *-*-* ENTRY 1 *-*-* Character: Keriya Soulstar Book: Dragon Speaker...

Steven
Aug 5, 20225 min read
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Bookworm Bound: Disney Bound for book lovers!
Capture the vibe of your favourite character in an outfit and enter the competition to win a prize! You may remember that we hosted...

Steven
Jul 21, 20223 min read
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Self-publishing: how much did I spend?
[Episode 2] Venturing into the world of publishing can be confusing… and expensive! Before I get into the numbers, we need to talk about...

Inez Rodk
Apr 29, 20227 min read
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The Great Query/Blurb Swap
Queries are hard. But believe it or not, you can learn how to improve your query writing skills! One hard truth about writing is that the...

Steven
Apr 8, 20222 min read
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Official Beta Reader: Kelly Kennedy
Meet Kelly, our resident Canadian with a journalism background who radiates pure friendly librarian vibes. About Kelly Kennedy I've...

Steven
Mar 16, 20223 min read
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2 April 2022 #SlushPit - Win a query critique!
Is your query or book blurb ready? Want to see how your pitch stacks up against the competition? Throw your hat into the ring at the next...

Steven
Mar 15, 20222 min read
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Beta readers: to pay or not to pay…
Inez breaks down the writing development process and explains that the answer to "Should I hire a beta reader?" is *spoiler alert* not...

Inez Rodk
Mar 12, 20224 min read
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[Episode 1] I'm self-publishing a book. Am I crazy?
Inez shares a candid look at her fears, doubts, and expectations for self-publishing a book. Join her on the journey! Hi everyone! Inez...

Inez Rodk
Mar 2, 20226 min read
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