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  1. RJ Garside

    Announcements Workshops starting September 8th!

    Hello! Here are the workshops that are starting the week September 8th. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions ([email protected]) Creating a “Murder Book” for your Mystery Novel with Beth Daniels: September 8th to October 5th NEW! Unmistakable: Craft Your Author Voice...
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    Announcements Workshops Starting September 1st!

    Hello! Here are the workshops that are starting the week August 11th. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions ([email protected]) Using Backstory to Enhance Your Novel with Cynthia Owens: September 1st to September 28th Using Your Characters' Emotional Wounds for...
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    Announcements Workshops starting August 25!

    Hello! Here are the workshops that are starting the week August 11th. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions ([email protected]) NEW! Creating the Best Setting for Your Mystery Novel with Anna Denisch: August 25 to August 31 NEW! Selling Books Face to Face: How to Hand...
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    Announcements Workshops Starting August 18

    Hello! Here are the workshops that are starting the week August 11th. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions ([email protected]) NEW! Make Your Characters Memorable with Kathy Otten: August 18 to September 14 NEW! Newsletters for Newbies with AK Nevermore: August 18 to...
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    Workshops starting August 11th

    Hello! Here are the workshops that are starting the week August 11th. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions ([email protected]) NEW! Reinvent the Magic: Write a Fractured Fairy Tale with June Diehl: August 11 to September 14 NEW! Shameless Self Promotion with Jen...
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    Announcements NEW Lecture Package Keeping The New Releases Coming: Rapid Release For Hybrid And Indie Authors with Beth Daniels

    Check out the NEW on-demand lecture package that is now available. Once, long ago, back in the halcyon days of decent sized advances – or advances, period! – when many of us snagged contracts that guaranteed we’d have a new book out every year unless we didn’t turn in a book every year, an...
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    Announcements NEW On-demand video class: Digital Hygiene for Everyone: Cybersecurity Basics with Lisa Rabey

    Are you safeguarding your digital life? Online security isn't optional; it's vital in today's world. Discover how to create fortress-like passwords, master password managers, spot sneaky phishing attacks, and build a strong defense against cyber threats. About the Presenter: Lisa Rabey...
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    Announcements Workshops Starting August 4th!

    Hello! Here are the workshops that are starting the week August 4th. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions ([email protected]) FALL SESSION: Mentoring and Coaching with Editorial Director and Author June Diehl: August 4 to November 2 Creating Professional E-Book Covers...
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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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    Announcements Workshops Starting July 28 - check them out! :)

    Hello! Here are the workshops that are starting the week July 28. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions ([email protected]) NEW! Putting a Different Spin on Your Descriptions with Beth Daniels!: July 28 to August 24 Writing a Series with Rebekah Ganiere: July 28 to...
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    Announcements Instructor Spotlight: Angela Knight

    Please find the instructor spotlight on Angela Knight. How long have you been writing? I realized I wanted to be a writer when I was 9 years old. I wrote a book called “The Mouse who Went to the Moon,” about a mouse who stowed away on an Apollo mission because he thought the moon was made of...
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    Announcements Workshops Starting July 21

    Hello! Here are the workshops that are starting the week July 21. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions ([email protected]) NEW! Crafting the Perfect Elevator Pitch with Robin Jeffrey: July 21 to August 3 Use Misdirection to Craft a Great Mystery with Anna Denisch...
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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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    Challenge! Kill Your Darlings Week at SavvyAuthors!

    Kill Your Darlings Week is here. Are you brave enough? This week’s challenge: Cut 1,000 words from your WIP Then share what you cut and why. Was it a beloved scene that slowed the pace? A beautiful sentence that didn’t serve the story? A whole subplot that had to go? Post your cut lines...
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    Announcements Workshops starting July 14th

    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]) You Can’t Copyright Tropes: But You Can Make Them Your Own with Tere Michaels: July 14 to July 27 Using Backstory to Enhance Your Novel with...
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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...