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The Hero’s Journey & Heroine’s Journey: Stories Need Both

Guest Blogger — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:49:00 +0000

In the Hero’s Journey characters confront the world. For the Heroine’s Journey they come to understand themselves. Susan Watts shows us how they work together.

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New Year, New Words: Writing Resolutions for 2026

Jenn Windrow — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:45:00 +0000

As we look towards 2026, the WITS team shares their writing resolutions, and we would love to hear yours too.

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Your Writing Life: A Writing Compass – Which Way Is North?

Guest Blogger — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Guest author, Sarah (Sally) Hamer reminds us when writers are lost or stuck that we can make the page, our writing, a safe place by finding our North.

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Just Write: Why Now’s the Time to Begin Again

Guest Blogger — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 08:45:00 +0000

Used to love writing, but you're finding it too hard to get back to? Click here to learn how to start again, no rules- just words.

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Let Your Writing Magic Flow

Guest Blogger — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 08:04:00 +0000

Is writer's block really writer's block or are you not allowing the magic to flow into our writing?

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40 Books Later: 10 Essential Writing Insights

Guest Blogger — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 08:34:00 +0000

Happiness in publishing is found in freedom, but some days are filled with self-doubt. L.A. Mitchell shares her lessons so they can become your strengths.

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Finding the “I Want” Statement

Guest Blogger — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 08:04:00 +0000

In every story there comes a point in which your characters step up and express what they want. Sarah "Sally" Hamer shows us how "I Want" fits in the story.

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I DARE YOU: The Strange Beginning of an Amazing Journey

Guest Blogger — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Guest blogger, Rebecca Forster shares how a flippant remark and accepting the challenge of a crazy dare launched a career and a life of thrilling adventure.

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Author Affirmations for the Editing Phase

Julie Glover — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Editing is rarely easy, and most writers find themselves frustrated, discouraged, or overwhelmed at some point in the process. Julie Glover shares affirmations to keep you going!

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One Word to Guide Your Writing Journey in 2024

Lynette Burrows — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

The team at Writers in the Storm follow their annual tradition and share one word each of them has chosen to guide them through the coming year.

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