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"Nobody was meant to bear these stories alone"
join us for the first session of SUMMER SCHOOL, featuring Emily Rapp Black + a preview of the rest of the summer and a special, limited edition SUMMER…
 • Nancy Reddy
"I don't think you can make a thing too weird for people to fall in love with"
how to get more taxidermied fencing frogs in your writing life + join us for SUMMER SCHOOL!! and a Be Less Careful sale!
 • Nancy Reddy
remember what works
a new season doesn't always need a new plan
 • Nancy Reddy
build buzz for your book by appearing on podcasts and newsletters
the two mistakes I see writers (and publicists!) make + two examples of successful pitches and a practical tip for reducing your anxiety as you pitch…
 • Nancy Reddy
Am I getting enough writing done? Are you?
self-compassion meets productivity culture, accountability groups, and tracking
 • Nancy Reddy
the liking game
on looking for what you like, in writing and in life
 • Nancy Reddy
how essayist Kaitlyn Teer integrates deep research inside personal narrative
the LITTLE APOCALYPSES author describes how she uses a unifying concept or image to find her essays' structure, plus lots of prompts and resources for…
 • Nancy Reddy and Kaitlyn Teer
things that count as writing
when you don't have time to write
 • Nancy Reddy
you've got a messy draft, now what?
three steps to tackling a big revision, in written and video format!
 • Nancy Reddy
how to tackle a big revision
dive into your messy draft at our February zoom workshop
 • Nancy Reddy
grab your glue sticks and your big dreams
vision board party 2026 this Sunday, January 11th at 1pm est/10am pst
 • Nancy Reddy
"even magic takes good planning"
recording + highlights from the 2026 planning party, plus so many resources for creativity and joy in the year ahead
 • Nancy Reddy
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