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  1. RJ Garside

    Announcements Workshops Starting February 23

    Check out the workshops starting on February 23: NEW! Story World Building:Where do you start? with Rebekah R. Ganiere: February 23 to March 22 NEW! Finding Your Voice in Adult Fiction: A Genre-by-Genre Writing Workshop with Irene Roth: February 23 to March 22 If you have any questions, please...
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    Announcements Workshops Starting February 16

    Happy Monday! We have some AMAZING workshops starting on Monday. Check out the workshops starting on February 16: NEW! Telling Your Story: Introduction to Websites, Newsletters, and Blogs with Lisa Rabey: February 16 to March 15 AS REQUESTED: Learn the Secrets of Creating Plot Twists with...
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    Workshops Starting February 9

    CHECK OUT THE WORKSHOPS STARTING NEXT WEEK! Check out the workshops starting on February 9: Fairy Tale Retellings with Deb Bailey: February 9 to February 22 Microfiction - Creating Award Winning Stories in 100 Words or Less with Robin Jeffrey: February 9 to February 22 If you have any...
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    Announcements Workshops Starting February 2

    Feeling like this? Yep! It's February next week. Where did January go? If you are anything like me, you are now looking to get your manuscript ready for pitchfest in March. And yes, we have an editing workshop to help you. :) Check out the workshops starting...
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    Workshops Starting Monday January 26th

    Feeling stuck in the January blues? February is just around the corner! But keep your momentum with your writing goals with SavvyAuthor workshops! Check out the workshops starting on January 26th: NEW! Tropes, And How To Use Them with Kate McMurray: January 26 to February 8 REQUESTED BY...
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    Workshops Starting on Monday January 19th

    Can you believe it's nearly the middle of January? We are almost in Week Three of 20216! Check out the ALL NEW workshops we have starting next Monday. Check out the workshops starting on January 19th: NEW INTENSIVE! Brilliant Openings: How to Grab an Editor or Agent on Page One with...
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    Announcements Workshops starting on Monday January 12th

    We want you to stay on track with all your writing and publishing goals. Check out the all NEW workshops starting on Monday January 12th. Check out the workshops starting on January 12th: NEW! The Trail of Breadcrumbs: Foreshadowing Your Story Cynthia Owens: January 12 to February 1 NEW...
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    Announcements Workshops Starting on Monday January 5th

    HAPPY 2026!!! It's a new year and new opportunity to meet your writing and publishing goals. Let 2026 be the year that you achieve and thrive all your writing and publishing goals. Please reach out to RJ at SavvyAuthors dot com if you have any questions or need any information. Check out...
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    Announcements Editor Request Announced

    UPDATED 11/24 This is all the agent requests. Thanks for your patience. Stephanie Wheeler at Spinning Wheel Stories Please send full manuscripts to [email protected] Please include "SavvySub" in subject line. Glenn Erick Miller: Guitar Boy Glenn Etick Miller: Homes Mary...
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    Announcements Agent Requests Announced

    This is all the agent requests. Thanks for your patience. Jacqueline Lipton at The Tobias Literary Agency Authors should send query letter and first 20-30 pages (wherever a logical break appears in the text) to this QM link: Query Jacqui Lipton at Tobias Literary Agency and note SAVVY...
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    Interested in November Writing Bootcamp?

    Hello, amazing community! We just wanted to know if you were interested in a November writing bootcamp. Thanks! RJ
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    Your Book in One Line Challenge

    Can you sum up your entire book in just one sentence? Today’s challenge: Write a one-line pitch that captures your story’s heart and hook. Whether it’s dramatic, funny, mysterious, or heartfelt, make it count! Drop your one-liners in the comments and get inspired by others’ pitches.
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    Hot Take Tuesday!

    Hot Take Tuesday! Authors, it’s time to weigh in, what’s your hot take on this writing debate: “You have to write every day if you're serious about your publishing career (or finishing your book.)” Do you agree or disagree? Please tell us why in the comments! We want to hear your strongest...
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    Announcements Instructor Spotlight: Adrienne Giordano and Misty Evans

    Please find the video instructor spotlight for Adrienne Giordano and Misty Evans. Adrienne and Misty have a new program called the Mindset Reset. This is a monthly program where you will receive monthly: Personalized oracle guidance to focus your creative energy Actionable mindset coaching...
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    Moderator Greeting

    Hello and welcome to The Author's Mindset Reset! My name is RJ Garside, and I will be your workshop moderator. PLEASE READ: How to Create a New Thread, Reply to a Post, and Attach a Document. If you are still having trouble, please reach out to me. You can send me an email at...
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    PLEASE READ: How to Create a New Thread, Reply to a Post, and Attach a Document

    Hello, Thanks for taking this workshop. We hope you find this forum easy to navigate. To help you navigate the forum, we've created this PDF for you to review. Please download to learn how to reply to a thread, create a new thread, and attach a document. If you have any questions, please...
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    Instructor Spotlight: Irene Roth

    Irene Roth has been presenting at SavvyAuthors for over five years. She presents forum-based workshops and also offers a monthly motivational writing support group. How long have you been writing? I've been writing for as long as I can remember. When I was 5 years old, my Dad bought my first...
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    What Would You Title This? - chance to win a free workshop!

    What Would You Title This? Here’s a fun challenge to flex your creativity and storytelling instincts: We’re sharing a mysterious (or intriguing!) excerpt below. Your job? Come up with the perfect title that captures the vibe, teases the story, or sparks curiosity! Why participate? It’s a...
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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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    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