St. Louis Writers Guild sent out some motivation on this Monday. A quote from Stephen King on descriptions. Find the Writer's Notes at www.stlwritersguild.org, in Here's News!, and on Instagram. #writers #writing #slwg #writingcommunity

This Saturday is Online Only! Due to construction, workshops for Writers is not at the Lodge. 10am to Noon CT Sat, Aug 1 Free, to join, click one of the Join Event Buttons at www.stlwritersguild.org #writers #slwg #writing #writingcommunity

"We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master." - Ernest Hemingway St. Louis Writers Guild's Writers Notes Find them at www.stlwritersguild.org, in Here's News!, and other SLWG spots. #writers #writing #Hemingway #slwg

123 years ago, today, The Vermont, the name of their 1903 Winton Tourer, pulled into the Holland House in New York City. 63 days after they started! The Remarkable Journey of the First Road Trip Across America It started as a bet, became a race, and changed the world. www.bradrcook.com #booksky

123 years ago, today, Crocker, Jackson, and Bud drove into Buffalo, New York! Discover how they got there and what happened next in The Remarkable Journey of the First Road Trip Across America. Historical Fiction - Ebook and Paperback www.bradrcook.com #booksky #todayinhistory #historicalfiction

Passive Verbs - am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been Other words to cut: just, very, really Do you have any other words to cut out of your writing? St. Louis Writers Guild's Writers Notes - Find them at www.stlwritersguild.org in Here's News!, and other SLWG spots. #writers #writingcommunity

1764: a literary journal - Issue 2 is now available! Enjoy the essays, short stories, poems, artists, and flash fiction in this issue. 1764: a literary journal - Issue 2 Ebook $4.99 - www.amazon.com/dp/B0H95B9P2G/ Full-Color Paperback $14.99 - www.amazon.com/dp/B0H94WVNTP/ #booksky #books

Tonight, the winners of the St. Louis Writers Guild's Deane Wagner Poetry Contest will read their poems! 7pm CT Online, to join, click one of the Join Event Buttons on the website www.stlwritersguild.org #Poetry #poems #Writers #writingcommunity #slwg

This Saturday is Workshops for Writers! "From Meet Cute to Love Scenes: Writing Engaging Romance Stories" with author Jeannie Lin July 11, 10am to Noon CT In-person at the Lodge Des Peres or online, login information at www.stlwritersguild.org #writers #writingcommunity #JeannieLin #Romance

As of yesterday, Crocker, Jackson, and Bud (the dog) were one month into their journey and about halfway through the road trip! 123 years ago, they were stuck in Rawlins, Wyoming. It started as a bet, became a race, and changed the world! www.bradrcook.com/first-road-t... #booksky #history

New Short Story! I have published The Rememberer! Find it as an ebook, a paperback, on kindle unlimited, and in the 2026 SLWG Members Anthology! The past leaves echoes in the mist. The Rememberer www.amazon.com/dp/B0H6BMMBQH/ SLWG Members Anthology 2026 www.amazon.com/Louis-Writer... #booksky

Today, Bud joined the journey! On June 13 or 14, 1903, Jackson decided to add a dog to the road trip, an American bulldog named Bud. He became an instant hit in the papers. Find out more in The Remarkable Journey of the First Road Trip Across America www.bradrcook.com #booksky #dogs #history

This Saturday, June 6 St. Louis Writers Guild presents: “How NOT to Get Published” and “Writers, AI, and the Law” 10 am to 12 pm CDT Online or at The Lodge Des Peres, 1050 Des Peres Rd., St. Louis, MO, 63131 NOTE: “Writers, AI, and the Law” will NOT be recorded www.stlwritersguild.org #writers

Happy World Turtle Day! Saw this little turtle sunning itself on the path while I walked around Cahokia Mounds the other day. #turtle #cahokia #worldturtleday

123 years ago, today, Crocker and Jackson set off from San Francisco on their attempt to cross America by automobile. It started as a bet, became a race, and changed the world! Historical fiction Ebook and paperback www.bradrcook.com/first-road-trip #booksky #todayinhistory #books #history

The Road Trip begins next week on May 23! It started as a bet, became a race, and changed the world. Two men and a dog drove from San Francisco to New York City in 1903. The first to successfully do so. www.bradrcook.com/first-road-t... #books #booksky #historicalfiction #roadtrip #

My short story, The Rememberer, is in the 2026 Members Anthology published by St. Louis Writers Guild. Plus, 26 other short stories, poems, essays, and flash fiction. Available as an ebook and paperback. Order online. I also did the cover and love how it turned out. #books #booksky #anthology

This Saturday, Workshops for #Writers presents, "Finding Essential Moments In Your Story" with Joan Lipkin, producing artistic director of That Uppity Theatre Company! May 2, 20206 10am to Noon CT Online and in-person at The Lodge Des Peres For more information, visit www.stlwritersguild.org

I wrote this book, and part of it takes place behind me. So I had to take a picture. Stonetree, book three of the Airdrainium Adventures! Now available Both the ebook and paperback are illustrated Plus, all the Short Tales, stories to continue the adventures. bradrcook.com #books #booksky

My short story is in an anthology that was just released! The St. Louis Writers Guild 2026 Members Anthology. 27 stories, poems, essays, and more. Plus, I made the cover, and it turned out really cool. Check it out, ebook and paperback. #booksky #books #anthology #writers #shortstory

Tomorrow, Workshops for Writers from St. Louis Writers Guild. For poetry month - "Celebrating The Significance Of Poetry" presented by On The Edge. 10am to Noon CT Online and at The Lodge Des Peres www.stlwritersguild.org #writers #poetry #poetrymonth #stlouis #slwg

Tomorrow is Writers in the Lodge! 3 workshops from 10am to 1pm! CT Free and open to all. Log in by clicking one of the Join Event Buttons at www.stlwritersguild.org #booksky #writers #writingcommunity

The trilogy is complete! Stonetree, book three The thrilling conclusion to the Airdrainium Adventures As Anderax and the other dragonrider cadets search the jungle to find a cure for the poisoned queen, they discover a weapon that destroys aircities. Middle grade fantasy www.bradrcook.com/steamtree

This Saturday, St. Louis Writers Guild presents "The Poetics of Prose" with Shana Youngdahl! Saturday, Feb 7 10am to Noon CT www.stlwritersguild.org #writers #writingcommunity #stlouis #slwg #prose

Some of my short stories are on Kindle Unlimited and more will be added soon! Most of them are historical fictions, but the one is a thriller. Enjoy! They are also available as kindle ebooks and paperbacks. www.amazon.com/stores/Brad-... #shortstory #kindleunlimited #historicalfiction #booksky

Happy Yule! Have a wonderful winter solstice! My poem, Yule Logs #wintersolstice #Yule #yulelog #poem #poetry

NEXT Saturday - Dec 13th The SLWG Book Party! 10am to Noon at The Lodge Des Peres Books, Authors, and more... Viist www.stlwritersguild.org/book-fair to learn more. See all the books in the SLWG Book Room! www.stlwritersguild.org/book-room #booksky #stl #stlouis #bookfair #books

Happy Small Business Saturday!!! Today also kicks off the 6th Annual SLWG Virtual Book Fair! Books, Readings, and more! Books make great gifts!!! Visit the SLWG Virtual Book Fair www.stlwritersguild.org/book-room www.stlwritersguild.org/book-fair #booksky #slwg #slwgbookfair #reader

Two men and a dog crossed the country in 1903! Breakdowns, flat tires, rivers to cross, and mud to pull through - they faced it all and had to find ways to overcome every obstacle and setback. Order online, from your favorite bookstore, or get signed paperbacks at www.bradrcook.com #booksky #hisfic

St. Louis Writers Guild published its first literary journal this year. Issue 1 was a great success! Give the full-color book as a gift this holiday season. Also, writers, Issue 2 will seek submissions in the new year. Order online or at www.stlwritersguild.org #booksky #literaryjournal #writers