Our writing challenge may last only a month, but we won't throw you into the deep end unprepared. We offer a variety of activities, opportunities, and tools to get you writing-ready.
Cozy up with the community that's right for you:
WEEKLY WORKSHOPS
online via Google Meet & in person at Studio 14 in SoCal
In addition to all-day themed intensives,
The Author's Journey conducts craft workshops grouped into 6-week topic blocks throughout the year.
(This is a pay-what-you-can activity, suggested donation: $25)
The Art of Plotting (Sept - mid October 2026)
Mastering the Narrative Voice (mid October - November 2026)
The Writer's Toolkit (January - February 2027)
& Annual Anthology Launch
November 7-8, 2026
hosted by E. Gads Hill Press
at Studio 14 in Huntington Beach CA
Meet the new authors published in 2026 by EGHP (Whimsicalitea's tiny indie press) & get signed copies of dozens of titles
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER PREP
Sign up early to avoid the holiday hustle
Each week we'll post optional activities to ensure you can hit the ground writing in January
FINAL WEEK PREP
Beginning on Boxing Day (December 26), we'll trickle out daily ditties to help you gear up for our January 1st start!
