⚔️The Wordforge: Shaping Stronger Stories
Kourtney SpakThe Wordforge is for fantasy and romance writers who want straightforward craft lessons, editorial insights, and a supportive community.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 98 | Founded | 4 years ago | Last Issue | 15 days ago |
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Ted Lasso & the Call to Adventure
One thing I love about being alive in this moment is that I exist at the same time as Ted Lasso (and the writers of Ted Lasso—Brett, feel free to slip into my DMs).
But enough about me!
Have you ever wondered how to send your hero on an...
Write What You Know
If you’re at least sixteen years old and have ever had access to the internet, the first piece of writing advice you’ve likely stumbled upon is write what you know.
I certainly didn’t take that advice when I started writing.
My first stor...
Setting a Realistic (Self)Publishing Timeline
Hey! 👋🏻 Hey…how ya’ll doing?
I accidentally took a social media break (from posting, not scrolling/lurking) in June. Am I fully back? We’ll see. But it’s given me the space to actually think of ideas to write about.
If you ever have a...
Don't Get Canceled Writing a Real-Life Setting You've Never Been
If you’re as chronically online in book spaces as I am, you may remember the absolute chaos that descended when romance author B.K. Borison called a Wawa hoagie a sub in her latest release And Now, Back to You.
In B.K.’s defense, she’s fro...
Stop Overwriting Your Story
All of us have fallen for overwriting’s siren call. We’re lured in by punching up our prose, ensuring we’re being clear and thorough in our descriptions, and doing our damnedest for readers to understand what we’re saying.
But what if I to...
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