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A companion for your writing journey. We're cultivating our craft with a spirit of curiosity and ease. You are here, and I am glad.
Oct 22, 2024
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Your story matters more than you think.
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Writing Craft and Mindset Tips
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Committing to the Climb
Plus a prompted writing sprint!
Dec 2, 2025
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Why We Should Bother
On writing when things suck
Nov 4, 2025
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Writers, We Know What We Need
And we can provide it.
Oct 2, 2025
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What It Takes to Build a Character
Let's go there.
Sep 17, 2025
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Sh*t My Brain Says
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Sh*t My Brain Says: Writing Should Be Fun
Plus a prompted writing sprint!
Nov 25, 2025
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Sh*t My Brain Says: My Story Isn't "Meaty" Enough
Some things I want to share with you.
Oct 28, 2025
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How Writers Start (Interview Series)
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How Do You Start? with Janet Fox
“How Writers Start” interview series #01
Nov 17, 2025
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Writing Sprints
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Prompted Writing Sprint #03
Watch now | Get your pen. Let's do this.
Jan 13
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Prompted Writing Sprint #02
Get your pen. Let's do this.
Dec 2, 2025
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Prompted Writing Sprint #01
Get your pen. Let's do this.
Nov 25, 2025
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Groundwork for a Story: Prompt Series (Paid)
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BONUS: How to Write a Turning Point Scene
Part 3: Turning Points
Nov 28, 2025
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Cause and Effect (and Repeat)
Part 3: Turning Points
Nov 21, 2025
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Create a “Container” with the Beginning and Ending
Part 3: Turning Points
Nov 14, 2025
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Play With What Ifs
Part 3: Turning Points
Nov 7, 2025
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Mar 25, 2025
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Picking the Writing Back Up
Sometimes, it just takes a minute.
Jan 13
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Prompted Writing Sprint #03
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Prompted Writing Sprint #02
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Dec 2, 2025
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