Gather 'Round the Anvil: Upcoming Events

Crafting our Next Series

Dates and Times: Waiting to be shaped

I'm busy at the forge, meticulously planning our next series of powerful events designed to ignite your creative spark and sharpen your craft! The coals are hot as we prepare to launch our new Constructive Criticism Course, a Flash in a Fiction workshop, and the The Reader's Hat: Manuscript Makeover Masterclass.

In the meantime, I want to hear from YOU. What topics or types of workshops/events would help you most right now?

Are you craving a deep dive into character development? A live Q & A on plotting your novel? Perhaps a masterclass on crafting compelling dialogue? Something else entirely?

Meet Your Forgemaster

Rebecca E. Schmuck

AKA Rebecca

Hello! I am thrilled to meet you. I've been passionate about writing my whole life, and I am always excited when I get to share my enthusiasm with fellow wordsmiths. I have over 50 years of writing experience across various genres. I've spent decades honing my craft and understanding how stories connect with readers. I created this challenge to share the reader response techniques that have transformed my own writing process and helped countless authors I've guided. I'm passionate about empowering writers to find their voice and polish their stories with confidence!

Past Gatherings

  • Gain fresh eyes

  • Uncover blind spots

  • Edit with confidence

  • Plus, get a chance at exclusive raffles and hot seat opportunities

FREE!

Mini Manuscript Self-Audit Challenge

August 4-6, 2025

Self-Paced! Time zones be damned.

Is it you? Or is it your story?
Sometimes it's hard to tell what's working and what's not because you're too close to it. Learn how to step out of the writer's mind and into the reader's with this free 3-day Mini Manuscript Self-Audit Challenge!

It doesn't matter what stage of your manuscript you're on. As long as you have words on a page, you can learn how to do this. So register today!

"I loved it! I found the 'Readers Hat' quite a unique direction and perspective. Pacing is something I rarely hear people address, but it's so important to the structure of writing itself. Thank you for hosting this."

— Chance Hansen

"This challenge goes to the heart of the matter. The videos are cheerful and friendly, and I felt like I was getting professional training. It was very valuable and helped me identify areas that dragged, giving me a whole new experience."

— Anonymous Participant

"I love the feeling of community. It's always nice to know I'm not alone in this! The course was great for my impostor syndrome; it helped me see that I did a decent job not making my first chapter an info dump. Loved it!"

— Melynda Loa

FREE!

Springtime Sprint 3 Day Live
Writing Challenge 2025

Tues (5/20/25) | Wed (5/21/25) | Thurs (5/22/25)

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CDT


If you're craving accountability, longing for connection with fellow writers, and need a powerful boost of momentum for your current project (or that exciting new idea!), this challenge is for YOU! It's time to write!

We will gather LIVE on Zoom for focused 90-minute writing sprints. Imagine dedicated time carved out of your busy schedule, the energy of writing alongside others, and my guidance to keep you inspired.

"I absolutely loved the Sprint Challenge! My favorite parts were the daily prompts and the Zoom meetings, which allowed for invaluable feedback and exchange of ideas. I even discovered that I'm not used to world-building, which was a huge takeaway for my growth as a writer. It was great as it was – no changes needed. I'm just sad it ended!"

— Lawrence Pirela

Attendee Feedback

Spring into Action Poetry & Fiction Workshop, 2025

"Spring into Action! Last Wednesday’s Poetry Fiction Workshop was a blast. It was fun, insightful, and full of creative sparks. The prompt? "The Loud and Whispering Library-(ghosts?)". We had just 12 minutes to write a rough draft - and after six edits, I have a final(ish) version. Still a work in progress, but that’s the beauty of it!

"What I really took away from this session was the power of letting go - letting the words flow, uncensored. Just write. See where it takes you. You can always shape it later.

"Big thanks to Rachelle and Rebecca - they’re the perfect blend of wisdom and wit. You walk in wondering if you can do it, and walk out knowing that you absolutely can, if you just give it a try. I will definitely attend further workshops... "

— Cal Coltran

"Interesting stuff and a lot of information there.
Really enjoyed it."

— Annie Short


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