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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

W.A.R. Fall Write In Oct. 17-18th. Perfect your 1st 10 pgs, pitch & query letter, private consult w/ agent liaison Lee Ann Ward, Pitch War & more! Fan favorite! *3 spaces remaining* #writingawayrefuge #writingcommunity #amwriting #writerslife #writingworkshop writingawayrefuge.com/about-5-6

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

And then there were 55! Help me congratulate our WAR writer Karen Janowsky for signing with Ivanka Dimitrova with Olswanger Literary! Want to be #56? Find out what Writing Away Refuge is all about! www.writingawayrefuge.com #writingcommunity #writingawayrefuge #amwriting #amquerying #writerslife

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

And then there were 54! Help me congratulate our WAR writer Amber Conklin who signed with agent Alicia Brooks of Alicia Brooks Literary. Want to be #55? Find out what Writing Away Refuge is all about! www.writingawayrefuge.com #writingcommunity #writingawayrefuge #amwriting #amquerying #writerslife

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

And then there were 53! Help me in congratulating our WAR writer Amanda Doyle who signed w/ agent Rebecca Lommers at Katie Reed Literary! Want to be #54? Find out what Writing Away Refuge is all about! www.writingawayrefuge.com #writingcommunity #writingawayrefuge #amwriting #amquerying #writerslife

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Day 2 Sept Writing Away Refuge Zoom Pitch happening NOW! Our agents are listening to our writers’ pitches and loving them! Want to know what Writing Away Refuge is all about? www.writingawayrefuge.com #writingcommunity #writingawayrefuge #amquerying #amwriting #writer #writerslife

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Day 2 Sept Writing Away Refuge Zoom Pitch happening NOW! Joyce Scarbrough is talking about Showing vs. Telling. Second round of agent pitches later today. Want to know what Writing Away Refuge? www.writingawayrefuge.com #writingcommunity #writingawayrefuge #amquerying #amwriting #writer #writerslife

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

W.A.R. Fall Write In Oct. 17-18th. Perfect your 1st 10 pgs, pitch & query letter, private consult w/ agent liaison Lee Ann Ward, Pitch War & more! Fan favorite! **7 spaces remaining** #writingawayrefuge #writingcommunity #amwriting #writerslife #writingworkshop writingawayrefuge.com/about-5-6

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Day 1 Sept Writing Away Refuge Zoom Pitch happening NOW! Agent Najla Mamou is talking about Genres & Tropes. Agent Zoom pitches later today! Want to know what Writing Away Refuge is all about? www.writingawayrefuge.com #writingcommunity #writingawayrefuge #amquerying #amwriting #writer #writerslife

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Day 1: Sept. Writing Away Refuge Zoom Pitch happening NOW! We are listening to the amazing Allison Hong Merrill talk about Truths in Memoir. Want to know what Writing Away Refuge is all about? www.writingawayrefuge.com #writingcommunity #writingawayrefuge #amquerying #amwriting #writer #writerslife

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

And then there were 52! Help me in congratulating our WAR writer Sunny Williams who signed with agent Katie Monson at SBR Media! Want to be #53? Join us for the Sept. Zoom Pitch! www.writingawayrefuge.com/copy-of-writ... #writingcommunity #writingawayrefuge #amwriting #amquerying #writerslife

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Learn How to Storyboard Your Book Like a Pro and Let Lee Ann Ward Help You! Sunday, October 11th #writingcommunity #writingawayrefuge #amwriting #amquerying #writerlife www.writingawayrefuge.com/about-5-25

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

W.A.R. Fall Write In Oct. 17-18th. Perfect your 1st 10 pgs, pitch & query letter, private consult w/ agent liaison Lee Ann Ward, Pitch War & more! Fan favorite! #writingawayrefuge #writingcommunity #amwriting #writerslife #writingworkshop writingawayrefuge.com/about-5-6

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

And then there were 51! Help me in congratulating WAR writer Kath Rothschild who signed with agent Hannah Teachout at Folio Literary. Want to be #52? Join us for the Sept. Zoom Pitch www.writingawayrefuge.com/copy-of-writ... #writingcommunity #writingawayrefuge #amwriting #amquerying #writerslife

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Join us September 11th, 6:30 PM—8:30 PM CT for “Getting the Agent Call” with literary agent Najla Mamou of Savvy Literary. Let Najla show you what agency representation looks like! Register here: square.link/u/zIxLvbft #writingcommunity #writingawayrefuge #amquerying #amwriting

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Write the Perfect Pitch, Query Letter & Synopsis workshop over Zoom Sat., August 29th, with our founder & former acquisitions editor, Lee Ann Ward. Class will be recorded #writingawayrefuge #writingcommunity #amquerying #amwriting #writerslife #ampitching #writer www.writingawayrefuge.com/about-5-3

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Need an agent? Sept. 19-20 Writing Away Refuge Zoom Pitch (agents have less than half their slots remaining). Workshops, practice pitches & pitches with up to 7 literary agents. #writingcommunity #writingawayrefuge #writer #amquerying #amwriting #writerslife www.writingawayrefuge.com/copy-of-writ...

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Day 2 Aug. Writing Away Refuge Zoom Pitch happening NOW! Joyce Scarbrough is talking about Researching Effectively. Agent pitches later today. Want to join us in Sept? www.writingawayrefuge.com/copy-of-writ... #writingcommunity #writingawayrefuge #amquerying #amwriting #writer #writerslife

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Day 1 August Writing Away Refuge Zoom Pitch happening NOW! Our literary agents are listening to your pitches and loving them! Want to join us in Sept? www.writingawayrefuge.com/copy-of-writ... #writingcommunity #writingawayrefuge #amquerying #amwriting #writer #writerslife

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Day 1 August Writing Away Refuge Zoom Pitch happening NOW! We’re listening to Allison Hong Merrill talk about Memoir Writing. Agent pitches later today! Want to join us in Sept? www.writingawayrefuge.com/copy-of-writ... #writingcommunity #writingawayrefuge #amquerying #amwriting #writer #writerslife

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Registration is OPEN for our Sept. 19-20 Writing Away Refuge Zoom Pitch. Workshops & individual pitches with up to 7 literary agents, all for one low price. #writingcommunity #writingawayrefuge #writer #amquerying #amwriting writerslife pitchliteraryagents www.writingawayrefuge.com/copy-of-writ...

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Write the Perfect Pitch, Query Letter & Synopsis workshop over Zoom August 29th with former acquisitions editor, Lee Ann Ward. This class is a game changer for every querying writer. #writingawayrefuge #writingcommunity #amquerying #amwriting #writerslife #writer www.writingawayrefuge.com/about-5-3

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Writing Away Refuge Page Exchange! An interactive workshop where everyone receives feedback on their first & last 5 pages of their books.This event is limited to 30 writers who will be split into 15 pairs #WritingCommunity #writingawayrefuge #writer #amwriting www.writingawayrefuge.com/about-4-3

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Ready to pitch directly to editors w/ major publishing houses? Our members only Pitch the Editor registration is OPEN! You must be a paid member of Writing Away Refuge to participate. #WritingCommunity #writingawayrefuge #writer #amwriting #amquerying #writerlife www.writingawayrefuge.com/team-4-2

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Members Only Power Pitch! Aug 21, 6:00 PM--8:45 PM CT. First Page Contest & Pitch Slam. The winners of each contest will win a 30-minute consult w/ an agent. #WritersCommunity #writingawayrefuge #writer #amquerying #writerslife www.writingawayrefuge.com/about-5-240

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

You can still join us… Every scene in your book needs to POP! And Lee Ann Ward can show you how to do it! Our “Make Every Scene Count in Your Book” workshop is July 23rd, 6:30PM—8:30 PM CT. #writerscommunity #writingawayrefuge #writer #writerslife #amwriting www.writingawayrefuge.com/about-282-1

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

It’s not too late to join us Your flashbacks lackluster? Former acquisitions editor & USA TODAY bestselling author Lee Ann Ward will show you the common flashback mistakes & how to conquer them #WritingCommunity #writingawayrefuge #amwriting #writer #writerslife www.writingawayrefuge.com/about-31-1

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Aug 21, 6:00-8:45 PM CT. Paid members of Writing Away Refuge, join us for our MEMBERS ONLY Power Pitch! First Page Contest & Pitch Slam. Winners of each contest win a 30-min. consult w/ a literary agent #WritersCommunity #writingawayrefuge #writer #writerslife www.writingawayrefuge.com/about-5-240

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Every scene in your book needs to POP! And Lee Ann Ward can show you how to do it! Our “Make Every Scene Count in Your Book” workshop is July 23rd, 6:30PM—8:30 PM CT. #writerscommunity #writingawayrefuge #writer #writerslife #amwriting www.writingawayrefuge.com/about-282-1

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Aug 21st, 6:00–8:45 PM CT. Paid members of Writing Away Refuge, join us for our MEMBERS ONLY Power Pitch! First Page Contest & Pitch Slam. Our March winner signed with an agent who judged the Pitch Slam! #WritersCommunity #writingawayrefuge #writer #writerslife www.writingawayrefuge.com/about-5-240

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Make this weekend the one that perfects your first chapter! Spend a weekend with former acquisitions editor Lee Ann Ward & make your 1st chapter a reader magnet #writingcommunity #writingawayrefuge #amwriting #writerslife #writersofinstagram www.writingawayrefuge.com/about-20-1

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

And then there were 50! Congratulations to Kelly Reilly Baldwin for signing w/ agent Amy Giuffrida after pitching at a Writing Away Refuge Zoom Pitch. Want to join the August Zoom Pitch? www.writingawayrefuge.com/copy-of-writ... #writingcommunity #writingawayrefuge #amquerying #writer #writerslife

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Day 2 July Writing Away Refuge Zoom Pitch happening NOW! The agents are wrapping up our writers’ pitches! Want to pitch to agents next month? www.writingawayrefuge.com/copy-of-writ... #writingcommunity #writingawayrefuge #amquerying #amwriting #writer #writerslife

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Day 1 July Writing Away Refuge Zoom Pitch happening NOW! The agents are enjoying our writers pitches! Want to pitch to agents next month? www.writingawayrefuge.com/copy-of-writ... #writingcommunity #writingawayrefuge #amquerying #amwriting #writer #writerslife

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Day 1 July Writing Away Refuge Zoom Pitch happening NOW! We’re listening to Allison Hong Merrill talk about Author Presence. Agent pitches later today! Want to join next month? www.writingawayrefuge.com/copy-of-writ... #writingcommunity #writingawayrefuge #amquerying #amwriting #writer #writerslife

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

**NEW WORKSHOP OFFERING** Are your flashbacks lackluster? Let former acquisitions editor & USA TODAY bestselling author Lee Ann Ward show you the common flashback mistakes & how to conquer them. #WritingCommunity #writingawayrefuge #amwriting #writer #writerslife www.writingawayrefuge.com/about-31-1

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Q&A w/ Big 5 editors & agents! WAR Summer Break time! St. Martin’s Press editors…literary agents…5 industry professionals, 5 interviews, 5 days. Interviews + Q&A. All sessions will be recorded. #writerscommunity #writingawayrefuge #amquerying #writer #writerslife www.writingawayrefuge.com/about-4-2

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The first chapter of your book is crucial. Spend a weekend w/ former acquisitions editor Lee Ann Ward and make your first chapter a reader magnet! First Chapter Frenzy weekend! #writingcommunity #writingawayrefuge #amwriting #writerslife #writersofinstagram www.writingawayrefuge.com/about-20-1

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Agent liaison Lee Ann Ward's How to Write a GOOD Book course starts again August 5th. Want to write a book that competes in today's publishing climate? This Zoom class is for you #writingawayrefuge #writingcommunity #writer #amwriting #writerslife #OnlineWritingCourse writingawayrefuge.com/about-5-1

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

#48! Writer Rebeccah Sheridan signed with agent Kristen Bertoloni of Trident Media Group after pitching Kristen at a Writing Away Refuge Zoom Pitch. Want to be #49? Join our August Zoom Pitch! www.writingawayrefuge.com/copy-of-writ... #writingcommunity #writingawayrefuge #amwriting #writerslife

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

St. Martin’s Press editors…literary agents… 5 industry professionals, 5 interviews, 5 days. Interviews w/ top industry professionals + Q&A. Can’t make it each day? All sessions will be recorded #writerscommunity #writingawayrefuge #amquerying #writer #writerslife www.writingawayrefuge.com/about-4-2

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

4 hours left to receive your savings… A gift to our writers to celebrate our 250th as a nation, 2 for the price of 1 on our new workshops for July! July 4 pricing ends at midnight CT July 6th. #WritingCommunity #writingawayrefuge #amwriting #writers #writerslife www.writingawayrefuge.com/about-41-1

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Need a literary agent? The August 15-16 Writing Away Refuge Zoom Pitch. Workshops, practice pitches & individual pitches with up to 8 literary agents! #writingcommunity #writingawayrefuge #writer #amquerying #amwriting #writerslife #pitchliteraryagents www.writingawayrefuge.com/copy-of-writ...

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

No book is complete without those engaging, lovable, misfit, interesting secondary characters. But most writers fail to incorporate strong subplots for them. Let us show you how it’s done. #writingcommunity #writingworkshops #writingawayrefuge #amwriting #writer www.writingawayrefuge.com/about-43-1

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Happy July 4th! As a gift to our writers to celebrate our 250th as a nation, you receive 2 for the price of 1 on our new workshops for July! July 4th pricing ends midnight July 6th. #WritingCommunity #writingawayrefuge #amwriting #amquerying #writers #writerslife www.writingawayrefuge.com/about-41-1

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The first chapter of your book is crucial. Spend a weekend with former acquisitions editor Lee Ann Ward and make your first chapter a reader magnet! Our First Chapter Frenzy weekend is here! #writingcommunity #writingawayrefuge #amwriting #writersofinstagram www.writingawayrefuge.com/about-20-1

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Need a literary agent? August 15-16th Writing Away Refuge Zoom Pitch. Workshops, practice pitches & individual pitches with up to 8 literary agents, all for one low price. #writingcommunity #writingawayrefuge #writer #amquerying #amwriting #writerslife www.writingawayrefuge.com/copy-of-writ...

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Synopsis 101 over Zoom is here! This July 17 workshop will show you how to write a winning synopsis. **Workshop will also be recorded. Led by former acquisitions editor Lee Ann Ward #writerscommunity #WritersLife #writingawayrefuge #writer #amquerying #amwriting www.writingawayrefuge.com/about-2-113

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Need a literary agent? Our August 15-16th Writing Away Refuge Zoom Pitch. Workshops, practice pitches & individual pitches with up to 8 literary agents, all for one low price. #writingcommunity #writingawayrefuge #writer #amquerying #amwriting #writerslife www.writingawayrefuge.com/copy-of-writ...

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The agents are running out of pitch slots for our July 11-12 Zoom Pitch. Workshops, practice pitches & individual pitches with up to 8 lit agents, all for one low price. #writingcommunity #writingawayrefuge #writer #amquerying #amwriting #writerslife www.writingawayrefuge.com/copy-of-writ...

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

1 space left this weekend! W.A.R. Summer Write In June 27-28. Perfect your 1st 10 pgs, pitch & query letter, private consult w/ agent liaison Lee Ann Ward, Pitch War & more! Fan favorite! #writingawayrefuge #writingcommunity #amwriting #writerslife #writingworkshop writingawayrefuge.com/about-5-6

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