Celia at 39 by Jason Pomerance- OUT NOW from Writing Bloc!

by Becca Spence Dobias - November 30, 2019November 30, 20190

Writing Bloc is happy to announce the release of its first full length novel, Celia at 39 by Jason Pomerance. The book is a fun, fast paced romp through a woman's journey to 40 and the surprises she finds along the way. Just like his beloved first

Approaching World-building: Part 2 (Writing Bloc Podcast)

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by Jacqui Castle - August 28, 2019August 28, 20190

On the most recent episode of the Writing Bloc Podcast, hosts Christopher Lee and Jacqui Castle continue their conversation on world-building, this time with featured award-winning fantasy authors Maximian Held and Joshua Robertson. Just had the pleasure of being on an episode of the @Writing_Bloc #podcast with @JCastleWrites, @ChristLeeEich, and

Crowdfunding a Novel (Writing Bloc Podcast)

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by Jacqui Castle - August 26, 2019August 28, 20190

Have you ever thought about crowdfunding a novel? Are you curious what the process is actually like behind the scenes? Listen to the latest episode of the Writing Bloc Podcast in which authors Becca Spence Dobias, Cari Dubiel, Jacqui Castle, and guest Jason Stokes talk honestly and openly about their

Approaching World-Building: Featuring Author Rachael Sparks (Writing Bloc Podcast Episode 3)

by Robert Batten - July 31, 2019August 28, 20190

The third episode of our Writing Bloc podcast is now live over on Podbean (or via the embedded player below). This time, the amazing Rachael Sparks, author of the hard sci-fi thriller "Resistant," discusses the art of world-building with your hosts, Christopher Lee and AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR Jacqui Castle. There's plenty

Announcement of the Stories and Authors for the Upcoming “Deception!” Anthology

by Michael Haase - May 30, 2019June 1, 20190

After a grueling month-long blind selection process, we finally get to announce the authors and stories to be included in this year’s short story anthology.

The Writing Bloc Podcast is LIVE! Listen Here!

by Michael Haase - May 29, 2019May 29, 20190

Amongst all of our great goals coming to fruition, we here at Writing Bloc have officially launched a podcast! Our aim is to chat about all things writing, with us discussing everything from successes to struggles, answering any of your questions, and interviewing authors we think you should know. We

The Submission Period for 2020’s DECEPTION! Anthology NOW OPEN!

by Michael Haase - February 15, 2019May 2, 20190

THE SUBMISSION PERIOD CLOSED AS OF MAY 2, 2019—STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES TO SUBMIT YOUR WORK! Below is the process for the submission for your own viewing, as the process will be similar for future submission periods. Writing Bloc is taking short story submissions NOW! Writing Bloc's annual short story anthology

Meet the Authors Behind Writing Bloc’s Escape! An Anthology

by Michael Haase - November 22, 2018November 23, 20180

Writing Bloc's Escape! An Anthology is available for preorder now for your favorite ebook format (the Kindle link is separate, just click here)! The ebook is only $2.99 during this preorder phase, which is a steal for all of the stories you get from the amazing authors below. On New Year's Day,

ESCAPE! Cover reveal and ARC giveaway!

by Robert Batten - November 19, 2018November 23, 20180

Cover of Escape! An Anthology by The Writing Bloc

Here at The Writing Bloc we have big plans, starting with an Anthology we are releasing in the New Year. On 1 January 2019 we are publishing Escape! An Anthology featuring twenty diverse stories by a great cohort of writers. "As readers, we open books ready to be swept out of