Why A Book Proposal is So Damn Hard to Write

A book proposal is the super-hack — it will get you through the gate to agents and publishers. It’s also the most potent form of clarity you’ll ever…

Dec 5 • 

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October 2025

Sweet! Write in Italy With Us

In 2026, the Stories + Songs writing retreat returns to a 12th century castle and working organic farm near Siena, in the Tuscany region of Italy.

Oct 22 • 

Carolyn Flynn

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September 2025

Stories + Songs Writer Refuge free writing zoom - 4 p.m. Pacific/7 p.m. Eastern on Oct. 27

Pristine writing time, brought to you each month by Carolyn Dawn Flynn and Karen Leslie Mills, co-founders of Stories + Songs Writing Retreats

Sep 22

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August 2025

Stories + Songs Writer Refuge free writing zoom - 4 p.m. Pacific/7 p.m. Eastern on Aug. 25

Pristine writing time, brought to you each month by Carolyn Dawn Flynn and Karen Leslie Mills, co-founders of Stories + Songs Writing Retreats

Aug 18

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July 2025

Stories + Songs Writer Refuge free writing zoom - 4 p.m. Pacific/7 p.m. Eastern July 28

Pristine writing time, brought to you each month by Carolyn Dawn Flynn and Karen Leslie Mills, co-founders of Stories + Songs Writing Retreats

Jul 21 • 

Carolyn Flynn

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Catalytic Prompts, the new technology you need for your writing

Intentional skill-building + clear vision = your book gets done, gets published, impacts readers, changes the world. Group coaching launches Aug. 13…

Jul 9 • 

Carolyn Flynn

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Catalytic Prompt: The Opening Story for Your Book

The new technology for your writing. Intentional skill-building + clear vision = your book gets done, gets published, impacts readers, changes the…

Jul 9 • 

Carolyn Flynn

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The Burning Questions Writers Have

About a million things can stop you on the way to writing a great book. Let's not let that happen. Here are questions you can ask me in Story Catalyst…

Jul 8 • 

Carolyn Flynn

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ALL THE WAYS YOU CAN WORK WITH ME TO START AND FINISH YOUR BOOK

Do you want to write a book that is bold, illuminating and true?

Jul 7 • 

Carolyn Flynn

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Together, we are mighty. INTRODUCING: Monthly group coaching for authors writing a mighty book

Starting August 2025, Story Catalyst group coaching will keep on you track, whether your burning questions are about outlining, writing, publishing or…

Jul 7 • 

Carolyn Flynn

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June 2025

Stories + Songs Writer Refuge free writing zoom - 4 p.m. Pacific/7 p.m. Eastern June 30

Pristine writing time, brought to you each month by Carolyn Dawn Flynn and Karen Leslie Mills, co-founders of Stories + Songs Writing Retreats

Jun 24 • 

Carolyn Flynn

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Before You Podcast: What You Absolutely Need to Get Booked on a Show

Are you ready to take this show on the road? Do you have a book coming out? Think podcast.

Jun 3 • 

Carolyn Flynn

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