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This week's Writer High Five - the first cross-posted to Bluesky!

High 5, Feb 7, V5

It's the high five!

Writer High Five, January 23, 2026

Here's your weekly dose of the Writer High Five, a curated list of items that the So You Want to Write? community is enjoying or pondering! Registration for Beth Marshea's Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Horror Writer Coaching Program closes tonight! Register now to get 10…

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1-on-1 Manuscript Review Have one of our expert Literary Agents, Authors, or Editors review your manuscript. Get the valuable feedback you need to write your best book and help you succeed as an author!

OK, what if that's not what you need?
Don't worry #writers, we can connect you with the support you need!
Whether it's [manuscript reviews](syww.org/product-cate...), [query letters](syww.org/product-cate...) or just general [coaching](syww.org/product-cate...) we can help!
#writingcoaching

Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Horror Writer Coaching Work with Beth Marshea of Ladderbird Literary Agency in this 10-week Fantasy Sci-Fi and Horror Writer Coaching program to help you develop your SFF writing

Hurry before it sells out..
Our most popular program, @ladderbird.bsky.social's Beth Marshea is once again running her #Scifi #fantasy and #horror [10-week coaching program](syww.org/products/10-...)
This one is already selling out!

#horrorwriters
#sfwriters
#writing
#writercommunity

Revise to (Re)Submit your Novel or Memoir - Feeling uncertain about your manuscript? No getting the traction you expect? Revise to (Re)Submit your Novel or Memoir and maximize your chances!

2026 Programs continue!
Next up @therightsfactory.bsky.social's Sam Hiyate will help you [Revist to (re)submit](syww.org/products/rev...) your novel or memoir

Maximize your chances by working with an expert with a proven track record.

#writer
#writingcommunity
#editing
#publishing

Sell Your Memoir - 10-week workshop with Sam Hiyate - Make your memoir stand out! Sell your Memoir effectively by collaborating with Literary Agent Sam Hiyate, who has a track record of success.

Good morning #writers!
2026 has started, and we've got some new programs available for you!

@therightsfactory.bsky.social's Sam Hiyate is running TWO new programs!
First up:
[Sell Your Memoir](syww.org/products/sel...)

#memoir
#writercommunity
#writing

Revise to (Re)Submit your Novel or Memoir

You’ve completed your manuscript (MS) and you’re ready to enter the query trenches, but a little voice inside tells you that the MS may not be ready (despite the excellent Alpha/Beta reads) and before you go out with it, you want to make sure the MS is…

Sell Your Memoir – 10-week workshop with Sam Hiyate Over the past 22 years Literary Agent Sam Hiyate has sold 25 memoirs, over 22 of which were debuts, several of which were bestsellers and critical hits. In each case, he has worked with the author to rework their original material, to help them apply the rules of great storytelling to their personal experiences to sell their books. Examples of memoirs Sam has successfully worked with authors on include:

Sell Your Memoir – 10-week workshop with Sam Hiyate

Over the past 22 years Literary Agent Sam Hiyate has sold 25 memoirs, over 22 of which were debuts, several of which were bestsellers and critical hits. In each case, he has worked with the author to rework their original material, to help them…

Tonight is the deadline for submissions!
Get feedback from @timwaggoner.bsky.social and a full day workshop for only $150!

#writercommunity #horror #fantasy #writing

Build a Better Monster Date: October 5th, 2025 In this workshop, Award-winning Author Tim Waggoner will teach you techniques for creating original and terrifying monsters in your fiction, and will provide you with feedba…

Extended submission deadline for @timwaggoner.bsky.social's Build a Better Monster Workshop!

You have until midnight September 29th to get pages ready.
Don't want feedback? You can still register for only $150 USD.

See you October 5th!
syww.org/monster

#writers
#horrorwriters
#writingcommunity

FREE Ask an Agent Anything with Literary Agent Beth Marshea August 26th 2025 – 7PM-8PM ET Write to Attract Readers You’ve spent hours pondering, plotting, writing, and re-writing your book. You should have a draft you love by now, but you’…

Hey #writers!

Just a reminder that our FREE event with Beth Marshea (from @ladderbird.bsky.social) is TONIGHT!
7PM ET

Sign up here:
syww.org/august26

#writing
#writercommunity
#horror
#scifi
#fantasy

FREE Ask an Agent Anything with Literary Agent Beth Marshea August 26th 2025 – 7PM-8PM ET Write to Attract Readers You’ve spent hours pondering, plotting, writing, and re-writing your book. You should have a draft you love by now, but you’…

#Writers! We have a FREE "Ask An Agent Anything" tomorrow night with Beth Marshea from @ladderbird.bsky.social!

Sign up here: syww.org/august26

#Horror
#Fantasy
#SciFi
#WritingCommunity

Build a Better Monster Date: October 5th, 2025 In this workshop, Award-winning Author Tim Waggoner will teach you techniques for creating original and terrifying monsters in your fiction, and will provide you with feedba…

Hey #writers!
We've got an amazing workshop with Bram Stoker award winner @timwaggoner.bsky.social this fall!
On October 5th, you can learn to [build a better monster](syww.org/monster).
Sign up and submit your work by September 26th to get feedback from Tim!

#writers
#horror
#scifi
#fantasy

Time's running out on early bird pricing for Beth Marshea (of @ladderbird.bsky.social)'s 10-week coaching program this fall!
Price goes up at midnight Eastern Time.

(Check it out here)[https://syww.org/fall2025]
#writers
#sfwriter
#horrorwriter
#amwriting

Hey #writers! We have two amazing opportunities to work with Literary Agent Beth Marshea from @ladderbird.bsky.social coming up!

August 26 - [Free AMA](syww.org/august26)
September - [10 Week Coaching Program](syww.org/products/fan...)
#horrorwriting
#sci-fi #fantasy
#writingcommunity
#amwriting

Build a Better Monster May 17, 2025, 10AM-4PM Eastern Time In this workshop, Award-winning Author Tim Waggoner will teach you techniques for creating original and terrifying monsters in your fiction, and will provide you…

Hey! Tomorrow is the last day to sign up and get Bram Stoker winner @timwaggoner.bsky.social's feedback on your writing!
#horrorwriters this is an amazing opportunity, don't miss it!

syww.org/monster

#writing #sfwriters #writingcommunity

Build a Better Monster May 17, 2025, 10AM-4PM Eastern Time In this workshop, Award-winning Author Tim Waggoner will teach you techniques for creating original and terrifying monsters in your fiction, and will provide you…

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syww.org/products/bui...

Build a Better Monster May 17, 2025, 10AM-4PM Eastern Time In this workshop, Award-winning Author Tim Waggoner will teach you techniques for creating original and terrifying monsters in your fiction, and will provide you…

Hey #writercommunity!

Time is running out to learn how to Build. Better Monster from @timwaggoner.bsky.social!

A full day of learning from a Bram Stoker winning author, and his feedback on your work? At a reasonable price? What?
#horrorwriters #writers #fantasywriters #sfwriters
syww.org/monster

There's still time. #horrorwriters!

This is going to be a great class, at a great price - and if you sign up and submit by May 3, @timwaggoner.bsky.social will provide his feedback on your work!!

Build a Better Monster May 17, 2025, 10AM-4PM Eastern Time In this workshop, Award-winning Author Tim Waggoner will teach you techniques for creating original and terrifying monsters in your fiction, and will provide you…

#HorrorWriters!
Time is running out to get feedback on your #writing from 4x Bram Stoker winner @timwaggoner.bsky.social!

The workshop isn't until the 10th but, submissions for review have to be in by the 3rd!

Not just horror, either!

#sfwriters, #fantasywriters, #writercomm

syww.org/monster

More details on this workshop:

Submissions must be in by May 3rd for Tim to provide feedback.

Send us a note if you have any questions!

#writing

Build a Better Monster May 17, 2025, 10AM-4PM Eastern Time In this workshop, Award-winning Author Tim Waggoner will teach you techniques for creating original and terrifying monsters in your fiction, and will provide you…

Just announced!

Saturday, May 17th, the amazing @timwaggoner.bsky.social will be running a full-day workshop on how you can Build a Better Monster, and give feedback on your work.

Space is limited, so sign up now.
syww.org/monster

#writercommunity
#horrorwriters
#writing
#fantasywriters

Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Horror Writer Coaching Program led by Literary Agent Beth Marshea Visit the post for more.

Great event last night with Beth from @ladderbird.bsky.social !
Today is the start of the SFF & Horror course with Beth, so time is almost up to sign up - there are 2 spots left!

syww.org/products/fan...
#writercommunity #horrorwriters #scifiwriters #fanatasywriters

FREE Ask an Agent Anything with Literary Agent Beth Marshea April 8 2025 – 7PM-8PM ET Please note the changed date! Write to Attract Readers You’ve spent hours pondering, plotting, writing, and re-writing your book. You should have a draft you l…

Hey #writercommunity!

Our free event with Beth Marshea, lead agent at @ladderbird.bsky.social is tomorrow!

It's not too late to sign up though

Beth will also be leading a SFF/Horror course, starting Wednesday, so #fantasywriter and #horrorwriter bluesky - this is your chance!

SYWW.org/April8

Happy birthday in advance! See you there!

FREE Ask an Agent Anything with Literary Agent Beth Marshea April 8 2025 – 7PM-8PM ET April 3rd 2025 – 7PM-8PM ET Please note the changed date! Write to Attract Readers You’ve spent hours pondering, plotting, writing, and re-writing your b…

Hi #writercommunity!

We're sorry to say that our upcoming event with Beth Marshea from @ladderbird.bsky.social has had to be rescheduled to April 8th - but the good news is that means there is more time to sign up!

syww.org/April8

#writing #horrorwriters #fantasywriters #writers

FREE Ask an Agent Anything with Literary Agent Beth Marshea April 3rd 2025 – 7PM-8PM ET Write to Attract Readers You’ve spent hours pondering, plotting, writing, and re-writing your book. You should have a draft you love by now, but you’re…

Hey! Two more days before Beth from @ladderbird.bsky.social answers YOUR questions!
Sign up now: syww.org/april3

#writingcommunity #horrorwriters #fantasywriters #writing

She's pretty great!