I just shared a new Substack on writing twists that actually work—clues, red herrings, and how to make a twist hit on the first read AND the second. Check it out: #writingcommunity #writesky #writer #author #thriller #skywriters

Full manuscript sent off to my lit agent for one last round of her notes before we go on submission. Terrified, proud, and a little in awe of this whole journey. 🥹✨#writingcommunity #writercommunity #AMRESTING

It’s been a while. I’ve been quiet—deep in revisions with my agent, fully in it. But the finish line is finally in sight. I’ll be going on sub this spring (!!), which still doesn’t feel real. And I can already feel the next story pulling at me. How is everyone doing over here? #writingcommunity

Let’s have some fun! Finish the sentence. (Mine in comments) You might be a writer if… #writingcommunity #writer #author #writesky #amwriting #amrevising

Good morning! A 21” snow day today. May your coffee be strong, your worries be quiet, and the world feel a little softer today. #writingcommunity #amwriting #amediting #writesky

We can be tired, aching, angry, and still believe things can change. Both can coexist. If today all we do is notice the good that remains, let it be enough. Hope still smolders, even when we’re worn down.

Revised by far the darkest, creepiest chapter yet. Took all morning, but I loved it. I enjoy writing my MC's childhood POV chapters. they get under my skin in the best (worst?) way. Do you ever write in a child's POV? Do you like it? #amwriting #amrevising #writingcommunity #writesky #debut #author

Writing a book isn’t just putting words on a page. It’s carrying a whole emotional universe inside your body for months — sometimes years — while the rest of the world expects you to keep functioning normally. New post on Substack. #writingcommunity #writesky #amwriting #writer #author

Hello from a very quiet corner of the internet 👋 Just popping in to send some love to my fellow writers. I’m always in awe of the bravery it takes to put words on a page and say, “this is mine.” Rooting for all of us! #writingcommunity #writesky #amwriting #amediting #amrevising #skywriters #author

"The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” -1984

“The party was even prepared to alter the laws of physics.” -George Orwell

I accidentally made a cozy little creative space in an Instagram comment section. 😭 Writers are sharing what they’re working on, & it’s been really lovely & inspiring. If you feel like adding yours, come join us. Link in comments. (Yes it links to IG, sorry in advance 😅) #writingcommunity #writing

3 months of revisions with my agent, and on a 4 mile walk today, I’ve landed on… an insane idea to restructure my entire novel. 😬 Writing is equal parts chaos, stubbornness, and obsession—and somehow, also joy. #amrevising #amwriting #debut #writerslife #author #writingcommunity #writesky

Well, #writingcommunity… writing has kept me very busy being a writer. 😅 I’ve been tucked away with revisions and realized I miss being in conversation with other bluesky friends. What are you working on right now? I’m on a self-imposed break this week. #writesky #writer #author #debut #amrevising

Want a shortcut to improving your debut novel? Read other debuts. Seriously. Fresh voices, craft lessons, and market insight all in one. More on my Substack. #writingcommunity #writesky #amwriting #amrevising #writer #author

I might be a little quieter here this season—and that’s okay. You have permission to pause too. Let the little moments matter more than the to-do list. #writer #amwriting #writingcommunity #amrevising

A simple text in August 2024 reminded me of a dream I’d buried. I thought I’d walk away again—but I didn’t. And it changed everything. If you’ve put your dream on a shelf, maybe today is the day you dust it off. #writingcommunity #writesky #amwriting #amrevising #writer #author

Grateful today for warm light, strong coffee, and the people who make life softer. Happy Friday, friends—hope the weekend is gentle with you. #amwriting #amrevising #writingcommunity #writesky #writer #author

Thrillers: scary, messy… and full of hope?? I explain why “nice girls” like me write them — and why it matters — on my Substack. #writingcommunity #writesky #writer #author

Taking a quick breather to check in on my writer friends—how’s your WIP coming along? I’m steadily chipping away at revisions. #writingcommunity #writesky #writer #amwriting #amrevising #amediting

I rested away from my manuscript this weekend, and it was just what I needed. More on my substack. #writingcommunity #writesky #writer #author #amwriting #amediting #amrevising

A haunted house but it’s just your family asking what your book is about and you instantly forgetting every word you’ve ever written. 👻 BOO! #writingcommunity #writesky #writer #author #amrevising #ameediting #amwriting

Happy Friday! May today bring clarity to your words, warmth to your coffee, and good news to your inbox. ✨ #fridayvibes #writerlife #writingcommunity #writesky #amwriting #amediting #amrevising #writer #author

Writing is strange. Messy. Beautiful. Lonely. But full of quiet victories. 💛 To everyone sitting with their words today: keep showing up. Trust the process. You’re not alone — we’re in this together, even when apart. ✨ We need you and what you’re writing. #writingcommunity #writer #author #art

The “writing process” in 3 moods: ☕️ romantic cafe scribbles 😵‍💫 existential crisis in pajamas 💀 rewriting one sentence for an hour Which stage are you in today? #writingcommunity #writesky #amwriting #amrevising #writer #author

Just shared a new Substack for anyone querying agents: the most underrated factor I didn’t realize mattered as much as anything else — communication style. ✍️ #writingcommunity #amwriting #amediting #amrevising #writesky #writer #author #amquerying

Writers: when you get your agent’s notes, do you do one big revision pass first or revisit sections as new notes come in? My agent reads & responds in chunks, and I’m curious how others handle it. We plan to do 2 full passes total—maybe 3. #writingcommunity #writesky #amrevising #amediting

Such a fantastic writing day!! Knocked out four chapters of revisions and actually feel confident in them. Some days I creep myself out with what my mind creates—today’s chapters were dark, and I’m so here for it. #amwriting #writingcommunity #amrevising #amediting #writer #author #thriller

Been deep in revisions and character chaos lately. Writing messy, morally gray women is exhausting… but also thrilling. Anyone else love their characters a little too much? #writingcommunity #writesky #writer #author #amediting #amrevising #amwriting

My coffee addiction isn’t that noticeable. I just get headaches, can’t think straight, and become lightheaded when I forget to drink a cup. I think that’s just normal authorial behavior! #Funny #Writing #Coffee #CoffeeAddict #Humor #Author #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #BookSky #Writers #WritingHumor

Rumor has it AI might replace authors. But can it spiral over a single line of dialogue at 3 a.m.? Didn’t think so. #amwriting #writingcommunity #amrevising #amediting #writesky #writer #author

The world is already dark—so why do we crave psychological thrillers? They let us face fear & obsession safely, give shape to shadows we can’t name. We can close the book, breathe again. That’s why I read them. That’s why I write them. 🖤 #amrevising #writingcommunity #amwriting #writesky

As a person who struggles with writing anything shorter than a full novel, the character limit on this app is a great lesson in how to edit down to only the important parts 😂 #writingcommunity 💙📚 #editing #shortstoriesarehard

Ever wondered what it’s like to have an editorial, collaborative agent? For me, it feels like the closest thing to my dream of sitting in a TV writers’ room—ideas flying, stories cracking open, and everything getting sharper together. #writingcommunity #amediting #amrevising #writesky #writer #art

I’d love to build a space for middle-aged (40+) women and moms who are finally writing their debut novels. I feel like we’re a unique corner of the writing world, & I’d love to connect with more of you. If you’re on Instagram, DM me for my handle, & let’s encourage each other! ✍️ #writingcommunity

First day of fall. Shadows lengthen, leaves whisper secrets, and every story seems to hide a twist. 🍂📖 #amwriting #amrevising #hellofall #writerlife #fallvibes #storyseason #autumnmagic

Hot take: your agent isn’t just your book’s business partner—they can be your best revision partner too. Here’s why 👇🏻 #writingcommunity #writesky #writer #author #amwriting #amediting #amrevising #debutauthor #litagent

Had my first editorial meeting with my agent today. Came out inspired, overwhelmed with possibilities, and so grateful to be on this journey. Ready to dive deep into making this book everything it can be! #writingcommuity #amediting #amrevising #writer #writesky

Finished manuscript ✅ Revised draft 6xs ✅ Queried agents ✅ Got an agent ✅ Finally finished a reverse outline… ✅ Better late than never?! #writingcommunity #writesky #writer #author #amwriting #amediting #amrevising

15 chapters deep into a reverse outline as I prep for revisions next week 👀 (only 58 to go—my back and shoulders are already protesting 😮‍💨). Do you outline before drafting, or unravel it after like me? #amwriting #amrevising #writingcommunity #writesky #writer #author

Curious—do you write with music on? 🎶 I almost always do. Some songs end up shaping whole characters or scenes for me. Wondering if other writers are the same or if silence is your thing. #writingcommunity #amwriting #writesky #writer #amediting #amrevising #music

Gathering for the Giants game like the hopeful masochists we are. 😅 Week 2 and already preparing our hearts for character-building losses. #NYGiants #NFL

Every rejection hurt. But they also cleared the path to the exact right agent. I wrote about the wild 58-day journey here: #writingcommunity #amwriting #amediting #writer #writesky #author #querying

The celebration’s over. Time to roll up my sleeves and dive headfirst into edits before submission. Here we go. #writerlife #amediting #writingcmunity #writesky #writer #debut #author #amwriting

Against all odds… I signed with a literary agent!!🖤 A story I started in secret in 2021 — the one I almost gave up on — is now in the hands of someone who believes in it. To anyone chasing a dream: keep going. Your “yes” is coming. #amwriting #amrevising #writingcommunity #writesky #writer #author

I just published a Substack post about how social media is quietly changing the way we read — and what that might mean for the future of stories. I would love to hear your thoughts! #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #bookcommunity

Writing is beautifully subjective. The story that moves one reader might leave another cold, and that’s the magic and the frustration of it all. Not everything is for everyone — but there is something for everyone. 💛 #amwriting #writingcommunity

Made a HUGE decision today. The kind that could change everything. Counting down until I can finally share… 👀✨ #writingcommunity #amwriting #writer #writesy #skywriters #announcementloading

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Apparently, writing the book was the easy part. 🙃 New Substack post! #writingcommunity #amwriting #writer #author #writesky #skywriters