This space is set up as a workshop, not a content dump. Two courses—Let Us Begin and Trivium et Quadrivium—are open to everyone. They lay the groundwork and give us shared language so we’re not talking past each other. Other courses unlock as you level up. The First Edits course opens at Level 3, and more courses will unlock at higher levels over time. That pacing is intentional. The work here builds on itself, and it only works if people move through it in order. Take your time. There’s no rush to “get through” anything. Engagement, Levels, and Feedback You level up by showing up. That means reading other people’s work, reacting when something actually lands, and leaving comments that help someone see their writing more clearly. Liking posts counts. Thoughtful comments count more. Please skip low-effort replies like “I like this” or “This was good.” They don’t help the writer and they don’t help you. If something worked, say why. If something didn’t land, say where. You don’t need to be harsh, but you do need to be specific. This isn’t a place for spam or drive-by encouragement. It’s a place for careful reading and honest response. If giving feedback feels a little uncomfortable, that’s normal. Learning to name what you’re seeing—clearly and kindly—is part of the work.

If you’re a writer, you probably sense—or are already part of—the tsunami of AI-generated writing coming our way. If you’re like me, you’ve probably asked, “How can I stand out in this massive crowd of books?” The answer is simple: quality. People will always want well-written books that are clearly thought out and deliver a clear message. Yes, AI can do that—mostly. But it will always lack the human touch. This is what we do in The Wordsmiths’ Guild. We practice the craft of writing well. Whether that means essays, short stories, novels, how-to books, poems, songs, or something else entirely, our aim is to help you rise above the wave. Welcome. Thank you for joining us. Please introduce yourself. Tell us where you’re from, what you write, where you are on your writing journey, and what you’d like to bring to—or receive from—the group.