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Scam Alert: Dorrance “Publishing” and the 3 Red Flags

Posted on September 6, 2023September 6, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

Hilariously, Dorrance “Publishing” just sent a spam email to the Writerwerx University inbox! 😂 That seems like a sign that it’s time to review three red flags of scammers and criminals who pose as “publishers.” If you pay attention, stay calm, and don’t let your excitement about the idea of publication muddle your logic, you…

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Prize: The Carrot

Posted on August 29, 2023August 27, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

What does your Person want? #write

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Pain: A Character Engine

Posted on August 27, 2023August 27, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

What drives your character can destroy them. What pushes your reader can help you heal them.

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The Five Ps of Premise Prep: Person

Five Ps of Premise Prep: Person

Posted on August 26, 2023August 26, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

Who is the star of the show? #write #publish #books

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Deadline: 8-31-23 – Short Story Contest

Posted on August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

Time is running out. Have you submitted yet? #writing #shortstories

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#WUApprentices: New Lesson on Serialization

Posted on August 7, 2023August 7, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

#WUApprentices have a new lesson! #publishing #books

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Pitfalls: Writing compelling conflict or comprehensive guidance

Posted on August 4, 2023August 4, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

What’s standing between your Person and their Prize? #IndieAuthors

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#WUStories: Contest’s Fifth Year Starts August 1st

Posted on July 28, 2023July 28, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

#WUStories #shortstory #writingcontest

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Kill Your Darlings by L. E. Harper

Posted on July 12, 2023July 12, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

#WUApprentices have a new setup breakdown in the members area.

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Illustrations for Authors

Posted on July 10, 2023July 9, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

Do you know where to find an illustrator?

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New Setup Breakdown: White Data

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

A new setup breakdown is now ready for your learning, Apprentices!  Writerwerxuniversity.com/blog 

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Open Office Hour

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

The next open office hour for Apprentices will take place on Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Bring your questions and concerns about your latest WIP! 

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Open Office Hour Link

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

To view this content, you must be a member of Tenesha’s Patreon at $1 or more

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Not an Apprentice? Here’s what you missed!

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

►  An open office hour where Apprentices could get guidance and support for their WIPs and authorship goals. ► The Breaks lesson was updated. ►The Apprentice discount for editorial services is now live at the top of the Apprentices area of the site. ► The Checking lesson on the Money page was updated. ► The…

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Office Hour: 1/6/2023

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

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If you’re not an Apprentice, here’s what you’ve missed!

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

Get access to everything on this list (and more) from the moment you subscribe!  ►  How to Outline a Book: Self-Help is now available to read for free. ► The Promise lesson was updated. ► The Premise lesson was updated. ► The Premise lesson now includes a submission form so that you can get feedback…

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Office Hour Link

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

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Live Office Hour: 12/10/2022

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

Another office hour is available on Saturday, December 10th, 2022 from noon until 1:00 p.m. EST (Atlanta time) for paid Apprentices.  I’ll be available live via Google Meet. I’ll share the link with Apprentices a few minutes before I sign on so that you can pick my brain as desired.  If you have any major…

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What you missed if you’re not an Apprentice (yet)!

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

If you’re not a Writerwerx University Apprentice yet, here’s what you missed in the past couple of weeks!  ► Updated Prize page.  ► Update Pitfalls page.  ► Updated Toolkit page (including the “Premium Content” section outlining how to make more money with exclusive and early access material).  ► An exclusive, early (see what I did…

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10.17.22 – New: SUBD, Video, and more!

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

Check out the new Apprentice-only content at WriterwerxUniversity.com this week!

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New Setup Breakdown Available

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

WriterwerxUniversity.com has a new setup breakdown available for Lute by Jennifer Thorne. 

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Publishing for Free: Episode 3: Editing

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

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Publishing for Free: Episodes 1 and 2

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

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Your Author Email Address

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

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Welcome!

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

Greetings, creatives!  Welcome to the Writerwerx University Patreon account.  After you’ve made your first payment, you can go to WriterwerxUniversity.com and see the bonus content you’ve unlocked.  So what’s the benefit of subscribing?  This page is for writers who are tired of fumbling around on the internet trying to pull a bunch of free content…

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