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Show vs Tell

"Don't tell me the moon is shining, show me the glint of light on broken glass." - Anton Chekhov, author.

A great quote. It gets shared every year at the SLWG Summer Writers Camp and we realized we have all this "writing advice" that we pass along. So I've collected a bunch and added them to the SLWG website as Writer's Notes. I will share more over the coming weeks.

Find more at www.stlwritersguild.org

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The 2025 Young Writers Awards! St. Louis Writers Guild's contest to encourage young writers! Submissions open Aug 1, Deadline is Oct 15 4th-8th Grade First Line: "A strange noise..." 250-500 Words High School Edition Theme: "Noise" 500-1500 Words No entry fee Winners are published in a collection! Held since 2012 4th-8th Grade - https://www.stlwritersguild.org/young-writers-awards

High School - https://www.stlwritersguild.org/ywa-high-school Good luck to all who enter!

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Workshops for Writers The Power of the Pod with Nicki Jacobsmeyer July 12, 2025 www.stlwritersguild.org

The workshop is in-person at The Lodge Des Peres in St. Louis, MO. and online via Zoom. Click one of the Join Event Buttons on the website to join. Free and open to all writers.

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KPOP DEMON HUNTERS (2025) dr. Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans

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you're doing amazing sweetie KPOP DEMON HUNTERS (2025)

bonus:

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"I've been wanting to ask, why does the bird wear a tiny hat?" "I made it for the tiger but the bird keeps taking it." KPOP DEMON HUNTERS (2025)

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Now on Kindle Unlimited Two of my short stories are available and I'll add more in the future!

They're available as an ebook, as a paperback, and now on KU.

The Grove | Thriller

https://www.amazon.com/Grove-short-Brad-R.../dp/B0CM7X49PJ/

1904: The Weirdest Olympic Marathon | Historical Fiction

https://www.amazon.com/1904-Weirdest.../dp/B0FC15GZRL

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New Short Story! 1904: The Weirdest Olympic Marathon The marathon at third Olympiad, the first to be held in the United States, was unlike any in history. Then it got even weirder. Historical Fiction Available in ebook, paperback, and on Kindle Unlimited https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC15GZRL/

The paperback has pictures of the marathon included. The paperback will be have a price increase on June 10, so get it now at the lowest price point.

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Workshops for Writers June 7, 2025, 10am to Noon CT "Writing for the Non-Adult" Kathryn Sullivan, author Online and at The Lodge Des Peres www.stlwritersguild.org

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The Journey Begins!

Today's the day - May 23, 1903!

Crocker and Jackson drove off from San Francisco on their road trip across America.

Dr. Jackson had made a $50 bet that he would be the first.

Crocker was the mechanic who kept the automobile moving.

It started as a bet, became a race, and changed the world!

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Haku. covering Kamukamo-Shikamo-Nidomokamo!! by Mono No Aware Here's the original video

great video, love the song.

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Book Cover T-Shirts! I have merchandise for my books! T-Shirts, sweatshirts, hats, scarves, blankets, pet bandanas, notebooks, mugs, face masks, stickers, and more. BroadswordBooks on RedBubble.com

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The St. Louis Author Showcase! This Saturday, March 29th Tons of authors and books at Third Wheel Brewing Tickets are $25 and the event is raising money for literacy! I'm at the 3pm time! Tickets can be found at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-louis-author-showcase-tickets-1281168683019?aff=oddtdtcreator

See you on Saturday!

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Weird STL An anthology by St. Louis Writers Guild Ebook or Paperback

https://www.amazon.com/Weird-Anthology-Louis-Writers-Guild-ebook/dp/B0DWZLH46X/ My short story - 1904, The Weirdest Olympic Marathon - is in this anthology.

Plus, there is a t-shirt and other products on RedBubble I kind of want the t-shirt.

https://www.redbubble.com/people/stlwritersguild/shop

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Weird STL An anthology by St. Louis Writers Guild Ebook or Paperback

https://www.amazon.com/Weird-Anthology-Louis-Writers-Guild-ebook/dp/B0DWZLH46X/ My short story - 1904, The Weirdest Olympic Marathon - is in this anthology.

Plus, there is a t-shirt and other products on RedBubble I kind of want the t-shirt.

https://www.redbubble.com/people/stlwritersguild/shop

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Writers in the Lodge 2025 is tomorrow! Saturday, March 1 10am to 1pm CT

Three amazing workshops - free to attend Online and in-person. To join online visit www.stlwritersguild.org and click one of the Join Event Buttons.

Learn more at www.stlwritersguild.org/writers-in-the-lodge

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A new literary journal! 1764: a literary journal from St. Louis Writers Guild

I'm involved in a new project. SLWG is looking to publish the best writing. To create publishing opportunities for writers.

Submission guidelines can be found at www.stlwritersguild.org/1764

Deadline is March 31, 2025