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This summer, discover the power of committing to write 500 words a day. Jump start or reinvigorate a writing project and make writing a healing habit in your life!

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Free Writing Workshop

Wednesday, September 16th, Zoom

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Free Storytelling Event: Stories of Thriving

Sunday, September 27 at 4pm PST

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Join ABCD’s Webinar: Addressing Sexual Health Challenges After Breast Cancer

Sunday, September 29 at 12pm CST

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Fire Starters 2025 - 2026

Our live memoir-writing workshop is returning this October. For 6 months, bring your memoir project to life with instruction, time, and group support.

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Campfire! October 16 - 20, California

Our popular in-person Wildfire writing retreat weekend is back for a second year! Five days, four nights writing, resting, exploring & healing with your Wildfire community. It’s your time to heal.

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Wildfire: The Journal

The only literary journal FOR and BY people “too young” for breast cancer.

Sharing stories of hope since 2015.

You want to know how to move forward after a breast cancer diagnosis.

You want to know how to trust your body again.

You want to know you’re not alone.

You’re in the right place.

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The Book

Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor is a collection of our 50 favorite essays from the first six years of Wildfire Journal.

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The Writing Community

An opportunity for everyone to find their voice and tell their personal story — whether you’ve never picked up a pen or are ready to (finally!) write your book.