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Recent content by RJ Garside

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    Roll the Dice, Write the Story!

    Roll the Dice, Write the Story! Ready for a fun, creative challenge? It’s time for our Roll-a-Story Game! Here’s how it works: Roll 2 dice (or use our online dice roller) to pick your setting and conflict from the list below. Use your combo to write a quick 100-word story or scene. Share...
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    Announcements Workshops Starting July 7th

    Hello! Here are the workshops that are starting the week June 23rd. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions ([email protected]) NEW! Revitalize Your Author Platform with Hillary DePiano: July 7 to August 3 NEW! Wrestling with Revision with Sally Kilpatrick: July 7 to...
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    Are we ready for another contest?

    Hey amazing authors! It's been a few months since we've had a contest. Are we ready for another contest? Let us know in the poll! And feel free to give us a suggestion in the reply. We've done first lines, dialogue chunk, etc. Thanks! RJ
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    Tough Choice Time!

    So what do you think? I personally would rather cut the entire first 10 pages. I tend to start off slow and go a bit overboard with the point of view character's slice of life. I would struggle to kill my absolute favourite scene. What do you think?
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    Thanks, Susan @Bluetopaz! I just double checked but we don't have a general fantasy group just...

    Thanks, Susan @Bluetopaz! I just double checked but we don't have a general fantasy group just yet. We do have a romance group with fantasy elements. I'm not sure if that would work for you, but if not, we will be adding it the week of July 7th.
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    New member looking for authors who write urban fantasy and the fantasy genre

    Hi Susan! Welcome to SavvyAuthors! We are thrilled that your friend recommended us. I'll tag you in the fantasy genre forum! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need anything ([email protected])
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    Tough Choice Time!

    Tough Choice Time! If you had to, would you rather: Kill your absolute favorite scene, that one you love but maybe doesn’t move the story forward? OR Cut your entire first 10 pages, the intro that sets the stage but feels a little slow? Vote now in our poll and tell us why in the comments...
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    Announcements Did you know there are genre groups at SavvyAuthors?

    Hello amazing authors! We want SavvyAuthors to continue to be a community of writers helping writers. We've been busy starting free writing groups such as the accountability group, unlocking writer's block, and writing craft book club. We know how lonely it can be to write, but we want to...
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    Welcome Fiction Writers!

    Hello fiction writers! Welcome to your own forum. This is for fiction writers that want to discuss anything fiction related and in any genre! If you have any questions or need anything, please reach out to [email protected] Thanks! RJ
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    Welcome Mystery Writers!

    Hello mystery writers! Welcome to your own forum. This is for mystery writers that want to discuss anything mystery related and in any genre! If you have any questions or need anything, please reach out to [email protected] Thanks! RJ
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    Welcome Romance Authors!

    Hello romance writers! Welcome to your own forum. This is for romance writers that want to discuss anything romance related and in any genre! If you have any questions or need anything, please reach out to [email protected] Thanks! RJ
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    Welcome to Kidlit writers!

    Hello Kid Lit writers! Welcome to your own forum. This is for kidlit writers that want to discuss anything from picture books and middle grade to young adult and more! If you have any questions or need anything, please reach out to [email protected] Thanks! RJ
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    Announcements Premium Members: Check out SavvyAuthors Writing Craft Book Club!

    Hey authors! Did you know if you are a premium (subscribed) member that you can take part in our SavvyAuthors Writing Craft Book Club? We are in the process of voting for our summer read, and we are locked in a three-way tie. If you are looking to do some reading while improving your craft...
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    Challenge! Hot Take Tuesday! You don't need subplots in a debut novel!

    Hot Take Tuesday! Authors, it’s time to weigh in, what’s your hot take on this writing debate: “You don’t need subplots in a debut novel.” Do you agree or disagree? Vote in the poll tell us why in the comments! We want to hear your strongest opinions and best arguments.
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    Announcements NEW! Instructor Spotlights Are Here!

    Please find the spotlight on Steve Shrott! Steve is teaching his workshop: Writing a Thriller starting on June 30th.
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