Repeat until finished. #booksky #writingsky #writerslife

'When the characters are really alive before their author, the latter does nothing but follow them in their action, in their words, in the situations which they suggest to him.' ~Luigi Pirandello #botd #writingsky

You Have No Power Here #readingcommunity #books #readers #booksky

Make Readers Care: 9 Ways To Create An Unforgettable Story - What makes a novel unputdownable and unforgettable? What makes readers care? By @amandaonwriting.bsky.social #writingsky #booksky #writingcommunity #novelwriting

Quotable - Helen Keller, born on 27 June 1880 and died on 1 June 1968. Read more here: tinyurl.com/ybu8w492

'Practise! Anyone can be a writer. Seriously. All you have to do is keep learning, editing, revising, and writing. And no writing is ever a waste, as long as you had fun and learned something.' ~Kiersten White #botd #writingsky #writingcommunity

Allowing The Plot To Develop #writingcommunity #writinghumor #writingmemes #writerslife #writingsky

30 Practical Tips To Beat Writer’s Block - Sometimes we have problems with our stories, and sometimes we are the problem. Here are 30 tips to help you get beyond writer’s block. Good luck! by @amandaonwriting.bsky.social #writingsky #writersblock #writerslife #writingcommunity

Sue Grafton's Writing Process: Lessons From A Crime Fiction Master: www.writerswrite.co.za/sue-graftons... by Amanda Patterson #wkb44

Plotting vs Pantsing: Pros, Cons, & How To Choose Your Writing Method: www.writerswrite.co.za/plotting-vs-... by Oliver Fox #wkb20

12 Setting Secrets Every Storyteller Needs To Know: www.writerswrite.co.za/12-setting-s... by Amanda Patterson #wkb90

'In a mood of faith and hope my work goes on. A ream of fresh paper lies on my desk waiting for the next book. I am a writer and I take up my pen to write.' ~Pearl S. Buck #writingsky #booksky

I do. #booksky

'I play around a lot with form, chronology, and points of view. It’s endlessly fascinating to me the way the framework of fiction affects the plot and the reading experience.' ~ @jspencerfleming.bsky.social #botd #literarybirthday #writingsky

If You Want To Finish Your Book #writinghumor #writingmemes #writingsky #booksky

Lev Grossman is an American novelist and journalist who was born on 26 June 1969. Improve your writing with these seven tips from the bestselling author of The Magicians series. #levgrossman #writingcommunity #writers #writingsky

What are the worst book to film adaptations? In this post, we share our blogger's five worst adaptations. Please share yours in the comments. Via @writers-write.bsky.social #adaptations #booksky #writingsky #screenwriting

Words for writers and readers. #writers #writingsky #vocabulary #booksky #readers

George Orwell was born on 25 June 1903 and died on 21 January 1950. Here are his six questions and six rules for writing. Learn timeless advice from one of England’s most influential authors. #georgeorwell #botd #writingsky

The State Of The Manuscript #writingcommunity #writinghumor #writingmemes #writingsky #booksky

The 3 Surprises Every Story Needs - Every story needs surprises to keep readers interested. In this post, we look at three important plot points that should happen at key moments in your book. Use them to build suspense and keep readers turning the pages. #writing #plot #storytelling #writingsky

In this post, we explore what hardboiled fiction is, who the hardboiled detectives are, and how to write hardboiled fiction – with examples. By @amandaonwriting.bsky.social #hardboiled #fictionwriting #writingcommunity #writingsky

'I am sure a lot of folks must think I’m rather scattered doing all these different books. But to me, the whole part of being an artist is to get up every morning and reinvent the world.' ~Kathryn Lasky #botd #literarybirthday #writingsky

Love Story vs Romance: Key Writing Differences Explained: www.writerswrite.co.za/love-story-v... by Elaine Dodge #wkb45

The goal #writingsky #booksky

Procrastination Bingo For Writers #writingcommunity #writerslife #procrastination #writingsky #booksky

How To Write Alternate History: A Complete Guide For Writers - Learn how to write alternate history fiction. Discover how to change the past, build believable worlds, and create enthralling stories. #writingsky #alternatehistory #alternativehistory #historicalfiction #writingcommunity

'I’m a writer. I don’t begin with some conceit in mind. I’m just trying to tell a good story.' ~Liu Cixin #botd #literarybirthday #writingsky #sciencefiction

Words for writers and readers. #writers #writingsky #vocabulary #books #readers #booksky

20 Minutes via @asherperlman.bsky.social #writingsky #booksky #writingmemes

What is backstory in fiction? Learn how to use it like scar tissue to add depth and meaning to your stories. When used well, backstory reveals the experiences that have shaped your characters. By @amandaonwriting.bsky.social #backstory #writers #writingcommunity #writingsky

“Punctuation For Beginners: What Is Punctuation?” by Amanda Patterson via WritersWrite #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips www.writerswrite.co.za/punctuation-...

Billy Wilder was born on 22 June 1906 and died on 27 March 2002. He was an Austrian-born American motion-picture screenwriter, director, and producer. In this post, we share his 10 tips for writing screenplays. #screenwriting #writingsky #screenplays

#comicrelief #memes #cooking

Looking for spine-chilling horror story ideas? Here are five creepy plot ideas from @writers-write.bsky.social to inspire your next frightening story. #horrorstories #bodyhorror #gothichorror #foundfootage #writingsky

You're not sad. #writinghumor #writerslife #writingsky

5 Famous Writers On Writing A Villain: www.writerswrite.co.za/5-famous-wri... by Anthony Ehlers #wkb5

Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, The Tenant Of Wildfell Hall – One Story, Three Interpretations: www.writerswrite.co.za/jane-eyre-wu... by Elaine Dodge #wkb14

Octavia E. Butler was an American science fiction writer. She was born on 22 June 1947 and died on 24 February 2006. In this post, we look at the author's writing advice. #sciencefiction #octaviaebutler #writingcommunity #writingsky

'The wording is key.' ~Anne Carson #botd #writers #literarybirthday #writingsky

'If the fictional character serves the story well, an author likes his character. If an author doesn’t like his character, finds him unlikable or faulty in any part or aspect, it means an author has done his job poorly. Or he is schizophrenic. Or both.' ~Andrzej Sapkowski #thewitcher #writingsky

#weekend #memes

7 Writing Observations From Ian McEwan - Born on 21 June 1948, Ian McEwan is one of Britain's most successful novelists. In this post, we share seven writing observations from the author to help you become a better writer. #ianmcewan #writingsky #booksky #writingcommunity #botd

After the revolt. #writinghumor #writerslife #booksky #writingsky #writingcommunity

15 Fascinating Fictional Fathers Every Writer Should Know - Happy Father’s Day! From loving protectors to deeply flawed men, these memorable characters have left a lasting mark on literature. By @amandaonwriting.bsky.social #booksky #FictionalFathers #writingcommunity #writingsky

Poetry Made Easy: How To Read & Interpret Poems: www.writerswrite.co.za/how-to-read-... by Susanne Bennett #wkb3b

President Obama chose 300 of his favorite books for the Chicago Public Library branch inside his presidential center. I look forward to his reading list every year. They are reliable choices for refilling anyone's TBR list. theliterarylifestyle.com/obamas-readi...

I'm an author. It's fine. #writinghumor #writingcommunity #writers #writingsky

6 Stereotypes To Avoid In LGBTQIA+ Fiction If you’re writing a gay character, write them like you would any other. But be aware of these six worn-out stereotypes in LGBTQIA+ fiction before you start. #lgbtqia #lgbtfiction #writingcommunity #writingsky

True story. #writingsky #booksky