Hi friends,
Some exciting new changes are coming to what you know and love as Forever Workshop! To those of you who are the true OGs ‘round here, you’ll remember we actually used to be called Write or Die 101. There is a whole history there that you can read about here, if you’re interested, but you don’t need to know it. What you do need to know is that we are now going to be called Write or Die Magazine.
Everything you love about Forever Workshop will remain as it is. With the same subscription you already have, you will continue to be able to access our complete workshop archive. And, we’ll be doubling down our focus on the key pillars of the writing world (which are also the most popular aspect of Forever Workshop):
Education: Not only will you learn how to keep improving your craft, but we’ll also be diving into something that you don’t really see anywhere: namely, an in-depth analysis of the kinds of educational paths available to writers at any step of their practice and careers.
Publishing: If you wanted to just write for yourself, you probably wouldn’t be here, that is…anywhere on the internet. We want to offer clear, actionable insights alongside data-informed deep dives on what’s happening in the publishing space today and how that impacts you as a working writer in the world.
Career: Knowing how to write well and knowing how to write what sells can feel like two opposing things sometimes. We want to help bridge the gap here and also assist writers in every aspect of the practical economics of the writing life.
Free Writing Resources: Alongside exclusive content for our paid subscribers, everyone will be able to benefit from biweekly free writing opportunities, resources, and other writer related goodies (free) that we gather, research, vet, and share.
So, to recap, things will look different (because of course we’ve got a whole new look and mascot whom I’ll introduce you to below) but they shouldn’t feel too different, rather they ought to and I hope and even promise that they shall!
We’ll be sending out a more detailed email about the revamp on October 1st, which is our official launch date for the new and improved Write or Die Magazine (formerly known as Forever Workshop), but just as a quick a teaser, our first column post will be the first iteration of a weekly column from Jane Friedman on The Business of Being a Writer!
And there’s so much more coming (hint: free submissions that pay writers!!).
Alright, for now, then, here’s a sneak peak at our new mascot, a lovely only slightly-snarky vulture:
—Shannan
Admin note: There will be some domain switching going on so if you’re looking for something and can’t find it, please email support@chillsubs.com and we’ll help you track it down.
Somebody give that vulture a fresh cup of coffee!