WestWord
by Amanda Saintin ⚔ Fiction
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WestWord
About the Substack
WestWord is a lit mag and community for writers. We run inspiring writing workshops and courses dedicated to fiction.
Free Subscription Benefits
- Read all the stories we publish and occasional public writing craft posts. Submit your stories for consideration for publication and to win great prizes.
Paid Subcription Benefits
- Join our friendly community and get weekly Friday Flashing workshops plus in-depth monthly craft posts and live Zoom workshops (with replays)
- One submission to each of the themed editions, the WestWord Prize, Flash Focus and Short Story Spotlight; and discounts on additional Zoom workshops.
- Get featured in the monthly Member Spotlight and access to member-only chats with more prompts and inspiration.
Paid Subscription Plans
- £14 a month
- £140 a year
About Amanda Saint
The Mindful Writer provides inspiration for those seeking more peace in their life and depth in their writing. Posts on mindful living and storytelling, and how the Tao Te Ching’s wisdom applies to life today. 💙
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