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Institute for Writers | Writing Courses @ifwwriters.bsky.social · Aug 13

🌊 Sometimes, the greatest adventures begin when you let go of the familiar. Where will your courage take you next? ✨
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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author @inventingreality.bsky.social · Aug 13

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Institute for Writers | Writing Courses @ifwwriters.bsky.social · Aug 4

Did I hear the deadline was extended? 😱 That's right! Our Romantasy Novel First Pages contest deadline has been extended until August 8th! 👇

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Our Romantasy Novel First Pages contest deadline has been extended until August 8th! You still have time to purchase and submit your first pages.

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Institute for Writers | Writing Courses @ifwwriters.bsky.social · Jul 29

What makes your characters thick? Read more here! 👇
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Interiority: What Makes Your Characters Tick | Institute for Writers

As you seek to create characters, you will also want to work to strengthen the interiority of those you are writing about.

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Institute for Writers | Writing Courses @ifwwriters.bsky.social · Jul 29

Pause to find out what your word of the week is! Comment below 👇🏻⁠

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Institute for Writers | Writing Courses @ifwwriters.bsky.social · Jul 24

Shoutout to our amazing published grads! 🎉 Your hard work, dedication, and passion inspire us every day. Keep on writing! ✍️

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Institute for Writers | Writing Courses @ifwwriters.bsky.social · Jul 21

🌟Why choose the Institute for Writers? 🌟
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💡 Personalized support⁠
🖋️ Tangible feedback⁠
📅 Flexible deadlines⁠
🎯 A clear path to publishing⁠
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Why choose the Institute for Writers? Get personalized support, tangible feedback, flexible deadlines⁠, and a clear path to publishing⁠ while working one-on-one with a published author or seasoned editor!

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Institute for Writers | Writing Courses @ifwwriters.bsky.social · Jul 15

🚨 2 WEEKS left to submit to our Romantasy Novel First Pages Writing Contest! 🚨 Deadline: July 31st. Good luck✨ Learn more here: 👇

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IFW Romantasy Novel First Pages

Enter the Institute for Writers' newest writing contest: Romantasy Novel First Pages. Submit the first 1,000 words of your novel for your chance to win up to $650!

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Institute for Writers | Writing Courses @ifwwriters.bsky.social · Jul 15

Fill in the blanks below and post your favorite part in the comments 👇 or repost (and tag us!). 💬 Tag a fellow writer and see what chaos their creativity brings! ⁠

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Institute for Writers | Writing Courses @ifwwriters.bsky.social · Jul 10

Did you know that we host Writing Contests every year? 📚✍️ It's our way of celebrating creativity and giving writers a chance to share stories that inspire young readers. Spread the word and stay tuned for contest updates! ✨️⁠

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Institute for Writers | Writing Courses @ifwwriters.bsky.social · Jul 9

Master your writing craft with IFW & @iclwriters.bsky.social Manuscript Critique Services. 📝📚 We added more genres and lowered ⬇️ our prices! Learn more here: www.instituteforwriters.com/manuscript-c...

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Institute for Writers | Writing Courses @ifwwriters.bsky.social · Jul 3

Here are 10 common problems writers face when creating a good plot. Want to read the full blog post?

Read here: www.instituteforwriters.com/10-plot-pitf...

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Institute for Writers | Writing Courses @ifwwriters.bsky.social · Jul 1

TONIGHT is our winners workshop!✍️💻 Spots are filling up quickly, only a few left. Claim your spot for only $7!

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IFW New Beginnings Poetry Workshop - Institute for Writers

There are so many new beginnings in life which can spark great creativity. Come learn from a successful poet and discover what it takes to succeed in today's marketplace.

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Institute for Writers | Writing Courses @ifwwriters.bsky.social · Jun 24

1 WEEK left to sign up for our winners workshop!✍️💻 Hear the winning entries and learn the essentials for writing poems that editors and readers can't resist. Claim your spot for only $7!

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Institute for Writers | Writing Courses @ifwwriters.bsky.social · Jun 19

Summer is right around the corner, and this season may be a good opportunity to visit some new ideas and inspire your writing. Let's visit inspiration!

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Institute for Writers | Writing Courses @ifwwriters.bsky.social · Jun 18

✍️ Every story begins with a call to adventure… and so does every writer’s journey. Embrace the trials, grow through the edits, and return with a story only you could tell. ⁠

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Institute for Writers | Writing Courses @ifwwriters.bsky.social · Jun 16

Join us for our New Beginnings Poetry Winners Workshop! Claim your spot for just $7. Learn more here:

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Institute for Writers | Writing Courses @ifwwriters.bsky.social · Jun 11

"Revision is necessary. We know this as writers. We sometimes loathe this as writers. We cannot escape this as writers..." - Haley

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Institute for Writers | Writing Courses @ifwwriters.bsky.social · Jun 5

Remember, even the best plots don’t come together without hours of thought, planning, and often frustration. Keep reading regularly—especially in the genre you enjoy writing by authors you admire most.

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Institute for Writers | Writing Courses @ifwwriters.bsky.social · May 28

Summer is the perfect time to dive into a great book! What's on your TBR (To Be Read) list this season? 🌞📚 Drop your must-reads in the comments below—we're always looking for new favorites! 👇✨⁠

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Post asking "What's on your summer TBR (To Be Read) list?"

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Institute for Writers | Writing Courses @ifwwriters.bsky.social · May 23

Should you enter writing contests? Yes! Whether you win a prize or not, meeting deadlines, following rules, etc., will help propel your writing success!

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Institute for Writers | Writing Courses @ifwwriters.bsky.social · May 19

It’s Plant Something Day! 🌱 We’re not just planting in the soil — we’re planting story seeds. 🌿✍️ What writing seed are you planting today?

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Institute for Writers | Writing Courses @ifwwriters.bsky.social · May 15

Meet Haley James, a student in our Shape, Write, and Sell Your Novel course. Follow her progress as she develops her story and kicks off her writing adventure!

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Write Your Story with Haley James | IFW

Follow aspiring author Haley James as she showcases her real-time experience as a student in our Shape, Write, and Sell Your Novel course. Witness the transformative power of personalized mentorship.

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Institute for Writers | Writing Courses @ifwwriters.bsky.social · May 14

I think we can all relate to this one 😅 Way too many WIPs to even count

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Institute for Writers | Writing Courses @ifwwriters.bsky.social · May 12

Revision is the most crucial part of the writing process. While there’s no single 'right' order to follow, the writing elements listed in this image are worth considering. Read our blog 👇

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