The Stygian Society, founded by Holly Rhiannon and Pae Veo in 2023, is on a mission to revive the artistry of traditional publishing. With a focus on exceptional storytelling over social media clout, they offer authors personalized support, beautifully designed books, and fair royalty structures. ​
As a sponsor of The Order of the Written Word, The Stygian Society will fast-track completed works by winners for potential spring 2025 publication consideration.
Freewrite makes dedicated drafting tools for anyone who wants to write without the distraction - or temptation - of browsers, email, or notifications. Get in the writing flow and develop more prolific writing sessions by separating the drafting and editing processes. Push your productivity forward and tap into writing joy, with Freewrite.
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This year, one lucky winner will have the chance to win a Freewrite Alpha (valued at $350) in a draw held on December 1st.
Pamela Kat Johnson, Editor-in-Chief at The Stygian Society, brings over a decade of experience to her editing services. From 2012 to 2014, she led the Manitoba Editors Society and has since continued to refine her craft. Living in a cozy treehouse in Montréal, Pamela writes and illustrates faerie tales while offering a range of services to help writers polish their work. Whether you need proofreading or hybrid copy and developmental editing, Pamela is dedicated to creating magical experiences for readers.
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As a sponsor, she is offering winners 15% off her editing services to help bring their stories to life.
Ellipsus is a free collaborative writing tool for creative writers. Write, edit, and collaborate on any device without worrying about the prying eyes of generative AI or anti-writer content policies.
“The biggest software advance for writers since the word processor.”
- Best-selling novelist Michael Marshall Smith
Typewriter. Corkboard. Scrapbook. Scrivener combines all the writing tools you need to craft your first draft, from nascent notion to final full stop.
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As a sponsor, Scrivener offers participants in The Order 20% off their software! Join our server to claim.