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Wholehearted Writers hosts the Wholehearted Writers Week, beginning January 12-16, 2026. An online conference for your whole self. https://wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com
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That's right - we've gathered a great group of writers for our week of speakers, #writer inspiration and community!

We've decided to extend our deadline until we reach our max number. Come join us!

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#conference #newyear
Wholehearted Writers Week, January 12-16, 2026. Come as you are. Leave feeling inspired. Applications new open until December 12 or we reach maximum enrollment. wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com. Graphic shows: Minimum enrollment, check. First ever event, go. Deadline, extended. In the background multi-colored fireworks are going off.
November 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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We hope everyone out there is having a spookily delightful Halloween!
Happy Halloween from all of us! Wholehearted Writers Week, January 12-16, 2026. wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com Image of a ghost sitting and leaning against a stack of books, while reading a book, with a book on their head. A smaller ghost is wandering in the corner, a friendly bat is flying nearby, and more tiny bats and streamers are in the background.
October 31, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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The creators behind Wholehearted Writers Week, @eliotedits.bsky.social, @eacrawley.bsky.social, @literarylaura.bsky.social and Beth Wright will be speaking about some of the spookiest parts of #writing:

How do you revise and what happens when the draft is done?

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Meet our speakers... and creators! Wholehearted Writers Week, January 12-16, 2026. wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com There are four headshots of Eliot West, Alex Crawley, Laura Burge, and Beth Wright in front of a swirl of rainbow light. They're labeled as editors and writing coaches. "Let's talk about revision and next steps!"
October 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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So many people who love to write, who want to learn more, who want to quietly share their excitements and frustrations - just don't.

They think they don't qualify as a #writer. But no one gets to determine that but you.

What 'rules' about #writing have you found to be... less than true?
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October 16, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Is it really Monday again? Okay, time for some more cuteness...

Millie here is looking fierce as she navigates the twists and turns of helping us create an inclusive writers conference.

#writers #conference #cats #behindthescenes

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October 13, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Introducing an influential (that's the same thing as loud, right?) voice behind the Wholehearted Writers team.

Meet Willow, an 18-year-old lady who knows her thoughts - and her cuddles - are the most important priorities.

#cat #teammate #writers #conference

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October 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Only a few days left... our early bird discount price ends on Sunday October 12!

To get the discount, simply send in your application before then.

Want to know more about our inclusive community-focused publishing-professional-powered #writers #conference?

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October 9, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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Happy Monday, #writers! Here's to a week of creative energy and gorgeous nature.
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October 6, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Lizzie Huxley-Jones is an autistic author based in London. They are the author of queer holiday rom-coms, Hits Different co-written with Tasha Ghouri, and the Vivi Conway series. They write joyful stories that centre queerness and disability

We're so excited to have @littlehux.bsky.social join us!
Meet our speakers! Lizzie Huxley-Jones, author. Let's talk about making your writing work for you! Wholehearted Writers Week, January 12-16, 2026. wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com
October 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Today, we're continuing to introduce some of the hardest-working members of the Wholehearted Writers crew.

They help remind us that joy should stay at the forefront. Or else you might get puppy kisses.

#writers #conference #corgi #dogs
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October 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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We want to welcome you behind the scenes to some of the cutest members of the Wholehearted Writers staff.

We hope they bring joy to your day as they do to ours.

#writers #conference #cats
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October 2, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew is the author of three books on writing. Her creative work includes memoirs, novels, and personal essays. She also teaches writing as a transformational practice and hosts an online writing community.

We're delighted to have Elizabeth giving a workshop with us!

#conference
Meet our speakers! Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew, author and teacher. Join me for a workshop on releasing your creativity! Wholehearted Writers Week, January 12-16, 2026. wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com
October 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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We're so excited to have emelkrishnan.bsky.social join us!

M. L. Krishnan has been awarded Fellowships & Residencies from Tin House, MacDowell, the Carnegie Corporation, Millay Arts, and the Clarion West Writers Workshop. Her work has appeared in Fantasy, Strange Horizons, and elsewhere.

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Meet our speakers! M.L. Krishnan, essayist and author. Let's talk about the writing life! Wholehearted Writers Week, January 12-16, 2026. wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com The background is a rainbow-hued light over the audience's view of a theater, the red curtains drawn. A headshot of M.L. Krishnan is in front.
October 1, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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E. H. Lupton's (she/they) debut novel was shortlisted for both the Lambda Literary Award and the Midwest Book Award. Her poems have been published in various journals, including Asimov's Science Fiction.

We're so excited to have @pretensesoup.bsky.social join us!

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Meet our speakers! E.H. Lupton, novelist and poet. Let's talk about joy & collaboration in revision! Wholehearted Writers Week, January 12-16, 2026. wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com The background behind the text is the audience's view of a theater with closed red curtains.
September 30, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Naomi Kritzer is a science fiction and fantasy writer from St. Paul, Minnesota. Her fiction has won the Hugo Award, the Nebula Award, the Edgar Award, and the Minnesota Book Award.

We're so excited to have @naomikritzer.bsky.social joining us!
Meet our speakers! Naomi Kritzer, blogger and author. Let's talk about balancing writing and life! Wholehearted Writers Week, January 12-16, 2026. wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com Image background is of a theater from the seats, curtains drawn. A headshot of Naomi Kritzer is in the center: a white woman with long dark and grey hair pulled back, blue glasses, looking knowingly at the camera.
September 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Andrea Jenkins is an internationally recognized writer and artist and the first openly transgender Black woman to be elected to public office in the US.

She's the recipient of numerous awards and fellowships and we're honored she'll be joining us!

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Meet our speakers! Andrea Jenkins, author and artist. Let's talk about writing and building community! Wholehearted Writers Week, January 12-16, 2026. wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com. Image: A picture of Andrea Jenkins, a Black woman with shoulder-length highlighted hair, wearing a black T-shirt, and smiling off into the distance. Behind this photo, a backdrop of a theater with closed curtains.
September 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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It's finally time!

Our doors are open and we're accepting applications for our first-ever Wholehearted Writers Week, filled with brilliant speakers, writing opportunities, community building, publishing professionals available for questions and more.

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September 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Introducing our speaker... @laurastanfill.bsky.social!

Laura Stanfill is the author of Imagine a Door, a book for writers, and the publisher of Forest Avenue Press. She has won the Oregon Literary Fellowship for Publishing twice, and she earned a certificate from the Yale Publishing Course.
Meet our speakers! Laura Stanfill, publisher and author. Let's talk about different paths to publishing! Wholehearted Writers Week, January 12-16, 2026. Wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com. The image background is a theater with curtains, the Wholehearter Writers Week logo, and Laura Stanfill's headshot - A white woman with long brown hair, red-framed glasses, wearing a green dress. She's leaning on her hand and smiling into the camera.
September 12, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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Introducing our first speaker... @foxesandroses.bsky.social.

Eugenia Triantafyllou (she/her) is a Greek author and artist whose work has won the Shirley Jackson Award and has been nominated for the British Fantasy, Hugo, Ignyte, Locus, Nebula, and World Fantasy Awards.
Meet our speakers! Eugenia Triantafyllou, author & artist. Let's get into conversation about networking from the heart. Wholehearted Writers Week, January 12-16, 2026. wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com Image shows the background of a theater stage, and in the middle of the text, a promotional photo of Eugenia Triantafyllou, a white woman with orange hair and a side shave looking off to the side, wearing a see-through flower button-blouse over a black top.
September 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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We're about a week out from our applications opening! We're so excited to hear from you.

Spoiler: Our application isn't scary and you don't need certain credentials to qualify - we just want to hear about you.

We can't wait! wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com

#writers #online #conference
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September 4, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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What can you expect from this new writing conference?

4. Five prompted writing sessions, led by publishing professionals (the founders).

That means you'll not only make connections and learn new things, you'll also make actual progress on your writing project.

#writing #conference
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August 29, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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What can you expect from this new writing conference?

3. Live sessions with publishing professionals every day, including guest speakers and the four founders.

The founders are all editors & writing coaches.

And our guest speakers? Ooh... we can't wait to tell you about them.

#writers
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August 25, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Things to expect from our conference:

2. Guided discussions diving deep into writing practice, craft, and our writing lives and selves. We'll be welcoming suggestions on different topics you want us to include—this week is about you!

#writersconference
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August 20, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Things to expect from our conference:

1. A lively, lovingly moderated private Slack server for connecting with fellow writers and your four facilitators. Ask questions, share experiences, set goals, and report on your progress every day.

#writersconference #w3 #writers
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August 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Happy Monday, everyone!

A very important question: if you could shout from the rooftops about one book right now, what would it be? And why?

#books #writing #conference #poll #wemustknow #pleaseshare
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August 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM