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Writing from the Ground Up

Transform your writing journey with guidance on story structure, mindset, and proven habits. Join our community for craft tips, workshops, and more.

Oct 22, 2024 •

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Pop-Up Writing Coaching! Submit Your Question

Submit your questions here.

Apr 11 •

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Great Resources for Writers

Recommended Substacks, Books, and More!

Mar 25 •

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What I Wish I'd Known Then

An Open Letter to 8-Year-Old Me

Mar 26 •

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Storytelling Clarity: How to Identify Your Narrative Purpose

I'm getting vulnerable here.

Mar 20 •

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Writing Craft and Mindset Tips

Offerings and Opportunities

Recommendations

Writing in Motherhood

Writing in Motherhood

Josee Smith

Why We Write

Jen Knox

You CAN write a book!

You CAN write a book!

Beth McMullen

We're All Getting Older

We're All Getting Older

Lou Blaser

An Unfinished Story

An Unfinished Story

Sarah McCraw Crow

Bits and Bobs

The Best Writing Advice

12 hrs ago •

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The Book I Can't Stop Thinking About

It's hard to explain...but I'll try.

May 28 •

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What writer is inspiring your writing?

May 21 •

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To You: From the Past

5 things I want to share with you

May 7 •

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Conversations with Writers

20:51

Embracing Changes and Finding Clarity in Writing Projects

A conversation with Sarah McCraw Crow!

Jun 17 •

Stephanie Dethlefs

and

Sarah McCraw Crow

23:14

"We need authentic voices."

A Conversation With Jen Knox!

Jun 10 •

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and

Webinar Replays (Paid)

18:37

Showing AND Telling

REPLAY | First Draft Craft Webinar

Apr 19 •

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21:48

Main Character's ARC

REPLAY | First Draft Craft Webinar

Mar 1 •

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18:08

Character Descriptions and Details

REPLAY | First Draft Craft Webinar

Feb 1 •

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23:03

Story Present, Backstory and Flashback

REPLAY | First Draft Craft Webinar

Jan 4 •

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Pop-Up Coaching & Q&A Archives (paid)

8:20

POP-UP COACHING! How do I know if my writing is good enough?

Apr 22 •

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Recent posts

Writing Wins: Charting Creativity, Tracking Triumph

Two small things that have made a big difference.

Mar 5 •

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The Best Writing Advice

12 hrs ago •

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Why THIS Story?

Part 1: Getting to the Point

Jun 27 •

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For the Foreseeable Future

Updates, and a bucketful of gratitude.

Jun 25 •

Stephanie Dethlefs

Embracing Changes and Finding Clarity in Writing Projects

A conversation with Sarah McCraw Crow!

Jun 17 •

Stephanie Dethlefs

and

Sarah McCraw Crow

20:51

Another Argument for Knowing the Point

Because it really matters.

Jun 11 •

Stephanie Dethlefs

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