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How A New Romance Series Started On Freewrite

February 14, 2024 | 2 min read

Picture it: You've just signed a contract to write three books in a year and a half while also promoting your backlist and launching a standalone title. That's what happened to Jennifer Bardsley, whose sweet romance and women's fiction books have sold over 115,000 copies worldwide.

"I was incredibly excited to sign with Bookouture, an imprint of Hachette," she said, "but I was also nervous. I had a book releasing from Montlake in spring of 2023, plus a weekly newspaper column to write. How would I get everything done?"

Enter the Freewrite Smart Typewriter, which Jennifer frequently shares pictures of on her Instagram and Facebook accounts. "I'd experimented with distraction-free writing devices before," she told us. "But my first Alphasmart Neo fried in the car, and my second had uploading problems. Old, outdated technology made me nervous, especially when my reputation to meet deadlines was on the line."

Reliability problems disappeared once Jennifer discovered Freewrite. She used a Freewrite Smart Typewriter to write all three of her Sand Dollar Cove books, which launch on February 15, 2024, from Bookouture, sweeping readers away on an unforgettable trip to the beach full of romance, mystery, and humor.

"On my computer, I can draft 500 words per hour," said Jennifer. "But with Freewrite I double that output. Sometimes I even hit 1,500 words per hour." She loves the technology so much that she's added an Alpha to her collection as well.

Jennifer Bardsley's Books

"Postcards from the CovePhotographs from the Cove, and Notes from the Cove are my ninth, tenth, an eleventh traditionally published books," Jennifer said. "I've been an author for a while. But I think new writers could benefit for distraction-free writing devices too. One of the hardest parts of writing is putting words on paper, and Freewrite helps you do that."

You can find out more about Jennifer Bardsley — and receive a free short story from her Sand Dollar Cove series — by signing up for her newsletter.

March 04, 2026 1 min read

Teachers inspire the next generation of writers — and we want to support that work.

Educators: Enter for a chance to win a classroom set of distraction-free drafting tools designed to help students focus on writing instead of screens.

One selected educator will receive a classroom set of 5 Freewrite Alpha devices to pilot with their students.

LEARN ALL ABOUT USING FREEWRITE IN THE CLASSROOM HERE.

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Make sure to submit your entry by the end of the day on Tuesday, March 31.

Eligibility

This giveaway is open to U.S. teachers and educators age 18+ currently employed at an accredited K–12 school, college, or educational institution. Read the full terms and conditions here.

Limit one entry per person.

March 04, 2026 3 min read

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF WINNING.

1) Sponsor

The Educator Innovation Challenge Giveaway (“Promotion”) is sponsored by Astrohaus (“Sponsor”), the maker of Freewrite writing devices.

2) Eligibility

The Promotion is open only to legal residents of the United States who:

  • Are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry, and
  • Are currently employed as teachers, educators, or administrators at an accredited K–12 school, college, or educational institution in the United States.

Employees, officers, and directors of Sponsor, its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and immediate family members or those living in the same household are not eligible to participate. Void where prohibited by law.

3.) Promotion Period

The Promotion begins on Wednesday, March 4 at 12:00 AM Eastern Time (ET) and ends on Tuesday, March 13 at 11:59 PM ET (“Promotion Period”). Entries submitted before or after the Promotion Period will not be eligible.

4.) How to Enter

Eligible participants may enter the Promotion by completing the official entry form located at https://getfreewrite.com/blogs/writing-success/educator-innovation-challenge-giveaway during the Promotion Period. Participants may be asked to provide information including:

  • Name
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  • School or institution name
  • Grade level or subject taught
  • Classroom use description for the devices

Limit one (1) entry per person during the Promotion Period. Additional entries may be disqualified. Sponsor reserves the right to verify eligibility.

5.) Prize

One (1) winner will receive: Five (5) Freewrite Alpha devices.

The prize will be awarded to the winning teacher for classroom use. Sponsor may request confirmation of educational affiliation prior to awarding the prize.

Prize is non-transferable, and no substitution or cash equivalent will be provided except at Sponsor’s discretion.

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The winner will be selected by random drawing from all eligible entries received during the Promotion Period.

The potential winner will be notified via the email address provided during entry within approximately 5 business days of the drawing.

If the selected winner:

  • cannot be contacted,
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  • or is found to be ineligible,

Sponsor may select an alternate winner.

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The prize will be shipped to the winner’s provided address within the United States. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, delayed, or damaged shipments once delivered to the carrier.

8. Taxes

The winner is solely responsible for any federal, state, or local taxes associated with receipt or use of the prize, if applicable.

Sponsor may issue an IRS Form 1099 if required by law.

9. Publicity

By accepting the prize, the winner agrees that Sponsor may use their name, school name, likeness, and statements regarding the Promotion for promotional and marketing purposes in any media without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law.

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  • Cancel, suspend, or modify the Promotion if fraud, technical failures, or other factors impair the integrity of the Promotion.
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January 28, 2026 1 min read

Write every day with the Freewrite team in February.