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  1. RJ Garside

    Announcements Workshops Starting May 12

    Hello! Here are the workshops that are starting the week May 12th. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions ([email protected]) Show Don’t Tell: The Writer’s Golden Rule with Cynthia Owens: May 12 to June 8 Effortless eBook and Paperback Formatting for Indie Authors with...
  2. RJ Garside

    Announcements Last chance to win 3 workshops on SavvyAuthors!

    Not everyone has the means to support the site and we completely understand! But we want to give everyone access to all of our content. And that means that we’re going to start a contest! Starting now until April 28th, everyone who gifts a sub to their fellow Savvy member is going to get entered...
  3. RJ Garside

    Announcements Looking for NEW workshop proposals!

    Hello! We are looking for new workshop proposals! This can be on craft, marketing, publishing business, etc. We are also looking for workshops that would appeal to our indie authors and also authors that write in various genres, including outside romance and mystery. Please reach out to...
  4. RJ Garside

    Announcements Workshops starting on May 5

    Hello! Here are the workshops that are starting the week May 5th. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions ([email protected]) Writing Dialogue with Tere Michaels: May 5 to May 18 Burning Ink: Writing Steamy Romances with NY Times Bestselling author Angela Knight: May 5...
  5. RJ Garside

    What are you writing?

    What are you working on? Is it coming along smoothly? Or coming along not as smoothly? Feel free to share the project that you are working on. RJ
  6. RJ Garside

    Announcements Workshops starting April 28th

    Hello! Here are the workshops that are starting the week April 28th. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions ([email protected]) NEW! Fantasy & Sci-Fi: What is the Underlying Genre with Anna Denisch: April 28 to May 4 NEW! Why Aren’t You Writing Action-Adventure? with...
  7. RJ Garside

    Announcements Workshops starting Week of April 21st

    Hello! Here are the workshops that are starting the week April 21st. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions ([email protected]) NEW! Slow Burn to Soulmates: Using the 12 Stages of Intimacy in Your Writing with Deborah Bailey: April 21 to May 4 NEW! Maximizing Your...
  8. RJ Garside

    What are you reading?

    Hey all! Happy Monday! I am looking for my next read. What are you reading? Is there a genre that you can't seem to get enough of right now? RJ
  9. RJ Garside

    Announcements Workshops starting week of April 14th

    Hello! Here are the workshops that are starting the week April 14th. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions ([email protected]) Making a Scene with Terri Main: April 14 to April 27 NEW! Demonstrate Complex Emotions without Sinking into Stereotypes with Cassandra Carr...
  10. RJ Garside

    Announcements Workshops Starting Week of April 7th

    Hello! Here are the workshops that are starting the week April 7th. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions ([email protected]) NEW! Bringing Memorable Characters to Life with Sally Kilpatrick: April 7 to April 20 NEW! Create Mock Book Covers and Images for Your Online...
  11. RJ Garside

    Announcements Spring Pitchfest Agent Requests Announced

    Thank you for participating in SavvyAuthors' Spring Pitchfest. Please find all the agent requests below. Please visit the editor requests thread for that announcement. Lynnette Novak at The Seymour Agency Please have the authors send me the full and a synopsis (2-4 pages)? They should use...
  12. RJ Garside

    Announcements Spring Pitchfest Editor Requests Announced

    Thank you for participating in SavvyAuthors' Spring Pitchfest. Please find all the editor requests below. Please visit the agent requests thread for that announcement. Jocelyn Travis at Sourcebooks Please submit full synopsis of the project (including the ending), the manuscript, and any...
  13. RJ Garside

    Announcements Pitchfest Requests Announced on SATURDAY!

    Hello! Spring Pitchfest requests will be announced on Saturday March 29. Please watch the site for more information. Thanks! The SavvyCrew
  14. RJ Garside

    Announcements Workshops starting March 31st

    Hello! Here are the workshops that are starting the week March 31st. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions ([email protected]) NEW! Graphic Design for Authors with Joan Koster: March 31 to April 27 Magical Realism: How to Bring Magic to the Real World with Anna Denish...
  15. RJ Garside

    Spring Pitchfest is NOW Closed!

    Spring Pitchfest is NOW closed. A huge thank you to the publishing professionals for taking pitches, and for everyone that pitched. *** We will be announcing the requests on the site (and in our newsletter) on Saturday March 29. *** Don't forget to register for our Autumn Pitchfest! It will...
  16. RJ Garside

    And the winner is...

    Thank you so much for taking the time to post your first three lines and cast a vote. There was another great turnout for the contest. We've tallied the votes, and we have a tie! The winner of the VIP subscription memberships are @Seilann and @Katya Stead ! Woo hoo! Congratulations to both of...
  17. RJ Garside

    Let's vote for your favorite opening three lines!

    It's time to vote for your favorite opening three lines. We had another great turnout, so a HUGE thank you to those who shared. These are fantastic. It's going to be SO hard to pick! Please vote HERE. The voting will close Sunday March 9 at 11:59 pm. EST, and winner will be contacted and...
  18. RJ Garside

    Challenge! It's CONTEST TIME!

    Happy Monday! We hope you are enjoying the new updates and you've checked out our on-demand video classes, lecture packages, and new groups. As March fast approaches and hopefully winter leaves, it's time for another contest. :) Post your opening three sentences in your current...
  19. RJ Garside

    Pitchfest 2025 is fast approaching — are you registered?

    Hey all! Just a quick reminder that Pitchfest 2025 is coming NEXT MONTH! Our Pitchfest is a great chance to land that perfect agent or sell your book to the publisher of your dreams! We open up the SavvyAuthor’s site for three fun-filled and exciting days where you post your pitch on our blog...
  20. RJ Garside

    Site Update TOMORROW - Wednesday February 12

    Hello! We just wanted to send a quick reminder that the site is going to be updated tomorrow (Wednesday February 12) and will be down for a short period of time while we make those changes (Adding subscriptions, On Demand classes, clubs, and more!) We’re excited for these changes and hope...