It's the perfect day to dive into your writing projects. Who's up for a Monday check-in? Share your projects and let's cheer each other on!

Have you ever joined a reading challenge?

"Don't just plan to write－write. It is only by writing, not dreaming about it, that we develop our own style." —P.D. James

"I'd be interested to see your nonfiction proposals about spirituality." @alexandragrana.bsky.social #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

Have you ever read a book recommended to you by a celebrity (other than Oprah or Reese Witherspoon)?

"In YA, I would love a voice-y, meaningful coming of age story like DARIUS THE GREAT IS NOT OKAY by Adib Khorram or FIREKEEPER’S DAUGHTER by Angeline Boulley." Marina Green #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

"Listen to your own voice, your own soul. Too many people listen to the noise of the world, instead of themselves." —Leon Brown

"Read a lot. Write a lot. Do that over and over again for the rest of your life." —Tahereh Mafi

What books releasing next year are you most looking forward to?

"I’m interested in love stories that may not fit the definition of romance, such as found family, platonic soulmates, and relationships without a happily ever after." Rose Ferrao #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

"There's no right way of writing. There's only your way." —Milton Lomask

"Looking for platform-driven nonfiction with unique hooks. (Platform meaning: social media/YouTube followers, TV appearances, email newsletter numbers, etc)." Carly Watters #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

If you had to pick a cozy read for a rainy day, what would it be?

"You have to relax, write what you write. It sounds easy but it's really, really hard. One of the things it took me longer to learn was to trust the writing process." —Diane Setterfield

What are your favorite middle grade or young adult nonfiction books?

"I'm seeking supernatural and psychological thrillers." @alexandragrana.bsky.social #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

"I love romance subplots that heavily feature yearning." @alexandragrana.bsky.social #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

"It’s such a confidence trick, writing a novel. The main person you have to trick into confidence is yourself. This is hard to do alone." —Zadie Smith

Have you ever lost a library book?

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"One of the hardest things of all is to start. Just sitting down and getting over your own intimidations." —Janis Ian

"I'm interested in upmarket thrillers that use an engaging thriller premise to explore personal/social issues – THE ECHO WIFE and WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING are two of my all-time favorites." Rose Ferrao #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

What's the last book you checked out of the library?

"The most healthy thing is to be true to your own self, but also, that you have a right to express what you see and what you feel and what you think. To be bold." —Alice Walker

"I would love atmospheric and speculative mysteries and thrillers that skew psychological and cerebral with unreliable narrators. Stories where the setting is the main character and characters have full and dynamic backstories!" Marina Green #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

Stagnation doesn't stand a chance! Check in and let us know how you're breaking through creative barriers this week.

How often do you pre-order books?

If you could eat any fictional food, which one would it be?

"Send me lady knights, yearning, and narrative twists!" Marina Green #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

Writers, what's the hardest part of the revision process for you?

"I love witty, fast-paced dialogue in the vein of Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood." Rose Ferrao #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

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"Every time I sit down to write, I try to feel that I'm starting over. It’s all new. It’s all fresh, and I'm learning as we go." —Rita Dove

What new release are you looking forward to reading?

"I want weird YA novels. Ex: WILDER GIRLS by Rory Power, THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END by Adam Silvera, and THE STRANGE AND BEAUTIFUL SORROWS OF AVA LAVENDER by Leslye Walton." @mariavicente.com #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

"I write and rewrite my stories many times before I'm happy with them. I think inspiration is a small part of the writing process; perseverance is equally, if not more, important!" —Kenneth Oppel

"I gravitate toward commercial genre fiction and am seeking to expand my list in that space." @alexandragrana.bsky.social #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

How many books have you read so far this year?

Guess who is coming back to your bookshelf? @healeyjane.bsky.social's next historical fiction is on its way!

"Send me books about surfing! Romance, fantasy, non-fiction—I’d love to see them all!" Marina Green #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

"Give yourself permission to write imperfectly. You can always revise, and you can always write something new. But there is no way to grow unless you start from where you are now." —A.R. Gillespie

My recent interview on CBC on Ice Raids & Climate, highly recommend you listen to this podcast with a list of other experts like @fisherdanar.bsky.social

What are your romance pet peeves?

Name a book that kept you up at night?

"I am looking for upmarket stories and narratives that push the boundaries of genre and form." Marina Green #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

"There are a thousand ways to tell a story, and how you tell it can be just as important as what you tell." —Jane Warren

"When I reach for my pen, nothing is out of reach." —Rob Bigness

It's time to take your writing to the next level! Share your goals for this week and let's support each other's creative endeavors.

How many books do you read in a month, on average?

What's your favorite octogenarian character?