A plot without a conflict is like a car without a gas tank: It might look lovely from a distance but it isn't going to get you anywhere.
A plot is more than "one darned thing after another" — it's an opportunity to highlight a story's conflict through plausible, meaningful sequences of events.
Every good story balances speech — both internal and external — against action, within a defined place-and-time that, in itself, functions as a character.
Join us for our annual kickoff celebration.
Come Write In! During CWI, people are welcome to visit to write in peace, with the full support of the venue.
Join the Wednesday Weirdos for a virtual write-in that's sure to lift your spirits.
Join the Holland Writers' Group and The Bluestocking Bookshop for some delightful Come Write In time.
Join Kess for two hours of literary library bliss.
What better way to celebrate Thursday than to run some sprints with your writing friends on Discord?
Join us at this weekly meet-up for LGBTQIA+ writers (allies welcome)! This is a safe space where all identities, forms, genres, and skill levels are celebrated and embraced.
Join us on Discord for our longstanding Friday evening all-region write-in.
Relax and enjoy good times, good food, and good word counts.
