Gather 'Round the Anvil: Upcoming Events

November will go on, even without NaNoWriMo.
In fact, it will be even better!

Write. Rest. Revise.

Your 90-Day Author Journey Begins November 1st!

Gather 'Round the Anvil: Upcoming Events

Prompt to Prose

Prompt to Prose is a 30-day group program designed to help you write a completed short story. The program includes daily prompts that build on each other, weekly lessons, and live weekly support. We begin on October 1, 2025. Early bird pricing is available until 9/10/2025.

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

Prompt to Prose - Group Program

Start with a spark and leave with a finished story in just 30 days. Have you tried writing short stories only to get stuck or leave drafts unfinished? This time will be different. The Write Author's Prompt to Prose program is a step-by-step system with daily guided prompts, weekly craft lessons, and live support designed to help you go from a blank page to a polished short story you can be proud of. Save your spot today and finally finish what you start.


This 30-day group program begins on October 1, 2025. Open enrollment closes 9/28/2025.

The Power of the Prompt: A Live Workshop

Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM CDT
Cost: Free!

You sigh deeply as you tap your pen on your blank page. The idea was just there a moment ago, but the spark fizzled before it sizzled. Or, maybe you got a few paragraphs down, perhaps a whole scene, but the rest of your pages are blank.

It's enough to make you put the cap back on the pen. I know! It's why I created my Prompt to Prose group program.

And in this free, live 90-minute workshop, The Power of the Prompt, you will discover my proven three-step method to transform a simple prompt into a complete, purposeful scene.

This isn't just a lecture, (and it is not a webinar!). You'll see the method in action and then do it yourself, leaving the session with a completed first draft you can be proud of.

This unique workshop will be hosted one time only. Don't miss this opportunity to break through writer's block and bring your stories to the page.

  • 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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