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a 501(c)3 nonprofit providing low cost education for writers. Prose, poetry, stage, screen, nonfiction, journalism, comics, animation, podcasts, you name it. If it has a writer at any stage, we teach it. theubergroup.org

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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 7h
Let’s talk about openings! If your project opening feels slow or disconnected from the rest of the story, you might want to look at where your protagonist ends up instead.
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Georgene Smith Goodin @gsmithgoodin.bsky.social · 18h
Very excited to that @aniking.bsky.social ’s new book from @masonjarpress.bsky.social arrived today. My shelf of books from @theubergroup.bsky.social is shaping up nicely!
Photo of the cover of the book, “Family Night,” by Ani King. Red letters on a background of a person wearing striped socks resting their legs on a TV.
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
New book from Ubergroup author @esker.bsky.social !
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Ani King (they/them) @aniking.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Super excited to chat with Jennifer for the Indie Author Spotlight at @writersworkout.bsky.social about Family Night, out next month with @masonjarpress.bsky.social! www.writersworkout.net/post/indie-a...
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Indie Author Spotlight, Episode 37
Indie Author Spotlight showcases one indie author at a time, interviewed by Jennifer Martin. This episode features Ani King.
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Michelle Barker @michellebark.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Hey #writers, very excited to have a post on the blog Writers in the Storm on one of my favourite topics: dialogue beats. writersinthestormblog.com/2026/09/dont... #WritingCommunity #amwriting
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Don’t Just Sit There. Do Something with Dialogue Beats!
Used effectively, dialogue beats can be story-changers, not only in filling out a scene but also in developing character. Michelle Barker show you how.
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
If you see this, it’s a sign to go work on your WIP! It won’t write itself!
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A plot twist should change the meaning of what came before. If the reveal only adds new information, it may surprise the reader for a moment and then disappear. The strongest twists force us to reinterpret earlier scenes, choices, or relationships.
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
You need to maintain momentum with your scenes! #amwriting #writingcommunity
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
This is how you keep your scenes dynamic and make sure your story is maintaining momentum!
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
This world needs you and your art. #writing #art #music #rebellion
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Don't struggle to learn alone! We got your back. Free resources at storytelling101.substack.com Quality answers from industry pros on reddit.com/r/ubergroup Everything at theubergroup.org #writingcommunity #editing #amwriting #novel
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Comment below with your opening hook and I will help you make it better! Free resources at storytelling101.substack.com Quality answers from industry pros on reddit.com/r/ubergroup Everything at theubergroup.org #editing #storycoaching #writingcommunity #educational
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Yes, you can write about white people, as long as they care about the world around them. Free resources at storytelling101.substack.com Quality answers from industry pros on reddit.com/r/ubergroup Everything at theubergroup.org #writingcommunity #socialism #dsa
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Tell me your favorite line of poetry and what meter you think it's in! I'll help you figure it out. Free resources at storytelling101.substack.com Quality answers from industry pros on reddit.com/r/ubergroup Everything at theubergroup.org #poetry #meter #writingcommunity #educational
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Comment your premise and character archetypes! Let's chat about how your story works. Free resources at storytelling101.substack.com Quality answers from industry pros on reddit.com/r/ubergroup Everything at theubergroup.org #storycoaching #editing #writingcommunity #educational
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Luca Migo @victinibcn.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
MAJOR BREAKING NEWS 🚨: MASSIVE PROTECTION FOR OUR NEIGHBORS! MA Governor Maura Healey signed the historic PROTECT Act, enacting the nation’s strongest safeguards by banning warrantless ICE arrests in schools, hospitals, and courts while prohibiting state resource cooperation!
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Comment your premise and let's figure out your story arc! If you describe a story arc, I'll work backwards to your premise. You got this! Free resources at storytelling101.substack.com Quality answers from industry pros on reddit.com/r/ubergroup Everything at theubergroup.org #writingcommunity
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Ani King (they/them) @aniking.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
I’m so excited to read this!! ”The cooler is chock full of cheap booze and Uncle Rudy hasn’t even started in on the hard stuff. The whole neighborhood smells of BBQ, but we’re out of hot dogs.”
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Comment with your premise and I'll help you refine it! Free resources at storytelling101.substack.com Quality answers from industry pros on reddit.com/r/ubergroup Everything at theubergroup.org #writingcommunity #storycoaching #editing #educational
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Comment with the premise of your story in 10 words or less and I'll try to guess how your plot might go! Free resources at storytelling101.substack.com Quality answers from industry pros on reddit.com/r/ubergroup Everything at theubergroup.org #educational #writingcommunity #editing
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Get good feedback from qualified professional humans, not AI. The Ubergroup offers college level education on the cheap. Free resources at storytelling101.substack.com Quality answers from industry pros on reddit.com/r/ubergroup Everything at theubergroup.org
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Learn to write from qualified teachers, not flakey randos. Free resources at storytelling101.substack.com Quality answers from industry pros on reddit.com/r/ubergroup Everything at theubergroup.org #educational #writingcommunity #editing
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
What is the hook of your story? Comment below and see how quickly you can get to it! Free resources at storytelling101.substack.com Quality answers from industry pros on )reddit.com/r/ubergroup Everything at theubergroup.org #educational #writingcommunity #editing
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
What are your stakes? Comment below and we'll refine them! Free resources at storytelling101.substack.com Quality answers from industry pros on our subreddit r/ubergroup Everything at theubergroup.org #educational #writingcommunity #editing
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
If you've never written anything before, the Ubergroup Preparatory Course will help you get a realistic picture of what you'll need to get there. Free resources at storytelling101.substack.com Quality answers from industry pros on reddit.com/r/ubergroup Everything at theubergroup.org
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Comment your pitch and which story structure your using, and I'll tell you how a well structured story with that pitch might go. Free resources at storytelling101.substack.com Quality answers from industry pros on reddit.com/r/ubergroup Everything at theubergroup.org
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
What does your character urgently need to survive? Comment below and let's discuss what makes the most interesting stakes for your story. Free resources at storytelling101.substack.com Quality answers from industry pros on reddit.com/r/ubergroup Everything at theubergroup.org
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Comp title recency is one of those querying topics where you’ll get slightly different answers depending on the agent There isn’t a universal cutoff, but around 1–2 years old is a common recommendation. The important thing is understanding why recency matters
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
A couple synopsis writing tips for novelists: 1) It doesn’t have to be hard. Writing one is a skill like any other that you can learn 2) Keep character names to a minimum. Two or three at most. If you can refer to a character by their role or significance to the protagonist go with that
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
What are your favorite writing resources? Share in the comments to help your fellow writers!
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Ursula K. Le Guin Bot @leguinbot.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
The individual cannot bargain with the State. The State recognizes no coinage but power: and it issues the coins itself.
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Don't hide who you are! Comment with your USP and I'll help you refine it. Free resources at storytelling101.substack.com Quality answers from industry pros on reddit.com/r/ubergroup Everything at theubergroup.org #educational #writingcommunity #editing
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 16/07/2026
Tomorrow's combination of dangerous heat and unhealthy air is a serious threat to New Yorkers’ health. If you can, stay somewhere cool with air conditioning, limit time outdoors, drink plenty of water, and check on your neighbors — especially older New Yorkers and anyone with a health condition.
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
What's something unpopular you like? Why do you like it? Let's figure out where to find your tribe. Free resources at storytelling101.substack.com Quality answers from industry pros on reddit.com/r/ubergroup Everything at theubergroup.org #educational #writingcommunity #editing
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Comment below with your latest story ideas and let’s try to find your target audience! Free resources at storytelling101.substack.com Quality answers from industry pros on reddit.com/r/ubergroup Everything at theubergroup.org
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Are you coming up with scenes that sound good on paper but end up reading flat? They may be too straightforward. A common pitfall is setting up an event, then having it unfold exactly as expected, with no complications, reversals, or unexpected outcomes. Scenes need pivot points to maintain momentum
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Rio Lombana @riolombana.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
THE BLESSÈD EVER-CHANGING MAP An autistic demi-girl nun and her golden retriever boyfriend track down God to demand They explain the invisible wall shoving her across their magical shifting world. Two disaster bisexuals, trapped in a sidescroller. Will they kiss? #BluePit #📖 #Q #F #A #LGBT #ND
THE BLESSED EVER-CHANGING MAPPitch: Remi's peaceful life as a nun is interrupted when an invisible wall appears, sweeping her across her magical, shifting world like a 3D sidescroller. To escape this curse, she’ll have to break her vow of silence, not fall in love with (or murder) the chatterbox traveling with her, and confront the Mapmaker Themself—the god who created her world.HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE x DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL X THE WIZARD OF OZFIRST LINE: The monastery's map had just gone out of date again when Remi found another crack in the world.
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Welcome to Marketing 101! Congratulations, you passed.
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Amelia Savage @ameliasvgauthor.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
BETTER THAN THE MOVIES X PLAYING FOR KEEPS After her kiss-cam accident with The Jerk became viral, 17yo Jess thought she’d reached rock bottom. But to make things worse, she sets up a fake-dating scheme with him. No way she’ll get lower than that and catch feelings, right? RIGHT? #Q #R #YA #Bluepit
Agent’s guide. Baseball background with hearts. sports YA romcomBaseball background. the pitch: A kiss doesn’t mean anything… And certainly not the fact that they hate  each other.Characters: the only girl in her team photo montage. Childhood-best-friend-turned-pain-in-the-a**Comps: Heartbreakers and fakers, Better than the movies, Playing for keeps, Throw like a girl
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Protagonist Arc Checklist: 1. ⁠Do you have one? 2. ⁠Does the character’s start point directly contrast the end point? 3. ⁠Does the main conflict compliment the flaw they must outgrow? 4. ⁠Are any character foils grappling with the same themes/premise? 5. ⁠Did they make the right choice at the end?
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Comment with your pitch and a totally different genre you would never write in, and I'll guess how the shadow twin version of your story would go! Free resources at storytelling101.substack.com Quality answers from industry pros on reddit.com/r/ubergroup Everything at theubergroup.org
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Know your audience!
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Comp titles are so important!
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Comment below with your opening line and I'll see if I can guess where the story ends. If it doesn't point at an ending, we'll workshop it until it does! Free resources at storytelling101.substack.com Quality answers from industry pros on reddit.com/r/ubergroup Everything at theubergroup.org
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
What's the least true to yourself you've ever been? Comment below and we'll figure out where the character based on you would end to complete a story arc. Free resources at storytelling101.substack.com Quality answers from industry pros on reddit.com/r/ubergroup Everything at theubergroup.org
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Comment below with your anti premise and we'll discuss how an object lesson arc might go! If you comment a bunch of garbled ideas, I'll help you figure out your premise instead. storytelling101.substack.com reddit.com/r/ubergroup theubergroup.org
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Semper Anticus Press @semperanticuspress.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Comment below with your premise and I'll guess what the story will be! A premise is a cause and effect statement: "X leads to Y." If you say anything else, I'll help you figure out what your premise might be. storytelling101.substack.com reddit.com/r/ubergroup theubergroup.org
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The Ubergroup @theubergroup.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
What's the main idea behind your story, in one sentence? Comment below and I'll help you refine it into an Egri style premise. Free resources at storytelling101.substack.com Quality answers from industry pros on our subreddit r/ubergroup Everything at theubergroup.org
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