One of the most fun parts of completing a book? Choosing the epigraph...just the precise words to set the mood. #booksky amywrites.live/blog/f/the-j...

Hey, I'm inviting complete strangers to my party! Fortunately, it's virtual so you can't steal my silverware. But seriously: Let's have some fun! Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #fiction #writers #authors #booksky #newfiction #speculative #dystopian #booklaunch

The truth about writing #memoir is packed into this single question. #cnf #booksky

Gotta love the magic of marketing. There I am, right between Cormac McCarthy and Octavia Butler. bookglow.net/5-dystopian-... #fiction #author #booksky #speculative #dystopian

This #cnf essay explores how fiction, including my new novel TENT CITY, contributes a rough first draft of history. I'm not in "sales" mode; I prefer "engagement" mode. #booksky #newbook #speculativefiction #fiction #novel medium.com/books-are-ou...

Self-Doubt Was My Overlord medium.com/the-narrativ... #cnf #self-doubt #impostersyndrome #essay

Gonna help you tame that beast...

When revising feels like a slog...when you can no longer see your own words...look up: Your reader awaits. amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/vision-and... #cnf #fiction #nonfiction #writers

TODAY, FRIDAY! Still got some gas in the tank? What a whirlwind, right? This is the book every self-doubting creative needs right now. Stop by for an honest conversation. You'll leave inspired and refreshed! Learn more about this little book punching above its weight at amywrites.live. #AWP

Signing copies of my award-winning WRANGLING THE DOUBT MONSTER on Friday at the Women's National Book Assn. Booth 236. 1 pm. Stop by to chat about creative self-doubt! We're in this together! #AWP #AWP26 #writerscommunity #Baltimore

#AWP26 - Excited to have such dynamic writers join my virtual offsite, Is My Nonfiction Book/Memoir on Track? Wed 3/4 at 4:00PM. It's FREE! Sunday, Mar. 1 -- last day to submit pages for feedback. See AWP offsite pg for sign-up details! #CNF #Memoir

If you're heading to #AWP26 or coming to #Baltimore just for the conference offsites...we've got the lowdown on submitting to the best zines! #authorsandwriters #booksky #fiction #cnf

Writing #CNF? Going to #AWP? Check out my virtual offsite: IS MY NF BOOK OR MEMOIR ON TRACK? Free group coaching by an expert. Insights into your structure, premise, and more! Deets: conference.awpwriter.org/offsite_even..., Mar 04, 2026

Want to get happily published? Begin by being honest with yourself about what you want from the experience. #CNF #writers #authors amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/is-there-a...

I understand why we classify books by genre. But I prefer my #fiction to be hard to classify. Which is why I rail against the genre coding systems in place. #booksky substack.com/home/post/p-...

Your published book isn't past its sell-by date. Remember there are readers out there ready to encounter your work for the first time. #booksky #fiction #writers #authors #indie amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/why-every-...

Struggling to write better FIRST-PERSON FICTION? Don't miss my master class at the San Fran Writers Conf in Feb.! It's not just a POV--it's a mindset! We'll cover pitfalls, tricks, and share loads of examples. Real-time writing. www.sfwriters.org/events-and-p... @sfwc.bsky.social #fictionwriters

Took 7 years to find a publisher for this dark tale about an economic apocalypse. TENT CITY A striving family. A collapsing economy. A tragic death. In Tent City, everyone must confront their demons in the struggle to survive. PRE-ORDER: www.open-bks.com/library/mode... #booksky #speculative

We cannot undo anything that’s occurred in the past. Period. But we can change how we respond to events yet to occur. #cnf amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/the-past-d...

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amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/in-praise-... #cnf #fiction

Take note! #AWP26 goers: The Fine Art of Literary Submission and Rejection: Secrets of the Editors ...a walkable off-site you won't want to miss if you want to break into the lit mags. Watch for our listing!

Do you suffer from the self-doubt blues? There are ways to cope...and remember, you're not alone! #cnf #essay #creatives amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/five-ways-...

"So if you’re among the multitudes feeling disconnected these days, and wondering what your purpose is, consider that your purpose—at least in part—is to explore the artist within you and discover how your art helps to restore meaning to a deeply troubled world." open.substack.com/pub/amylbern...

Object-ives # 11: The Hardest Working Dress on the Planet An essay 50 years in the making. #cnf opensecretsmagazine.com/p/prom-dress...

Applying the reverse bucket list concept to writing and creativity....Lots to think about! #cnf amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/can-writer...

If you're looking for inspiration...not simply to write...but to write tight... amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/the-case-o...

News Flash for #AWP 2026 in #Baltimore! I'm offering a FREE off-site meeting room less then 10 mins' walk from Convention Ctr. Seats up to 48. Kitchen. Food & bev. allowed. Meets ADA. Ping me.

News flash: Your first draft isn't your last. It may not even be your first. amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/its-true-w...

Rejection: Ever heard of it? Nah. Not you. But in case you're curious... amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/the-many-l... #cnf #authors #writers

We're going to work it!

My latest #CNF from #Medium on a topic I'm fairly obsessed with. medium.com/thought-thin...

Marketing: "Dreaded drudgery that never ends and constantly disappoints us by failing to deliver the outcomes that would justify all the crap we put ourselves through." Can I get an amen? It doesn't have to be like this. amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/marketing-...

#CNF writers new to #essay writing: Come to my fast-paced mini-workshop on discovering your voice through essay. Free. Fun. Online. Sept. 19. 10:30 a.m. Eastern. #MediumDay medium.com/blog/medium-...

Hey, #women, and friends of women > Happy to share this little truth from The Virago. #cnf #nonfiction #essay medium.com/the-virago/a...

As a Boomer, I have a lot of empathy for the world that Gen Alpha is growing up in. Some thoughts on how that plays out. #cnf #nonfiction #essays medium.com/the-narrativ...

Are you cringing from criticism of your work? Don't. Hold your head high. Criticism often says more about the critic than the artist. #writers #authors #fiction #CNF amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/if-everyon...

Take the Doubt Decoder Quiz and find out how much self-doubt is affecting your life. A new quantitative piece to my qualitative research. #creatives #writers #artists #authors amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/is-doubtin...

For every #writer overwhelmed by "craft" instructions and advice, you can take a breath. amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/the-overwh...

Define success on your own terms. Don't let anyone impose it on you. amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/if-you-cha... #writers #authors #indiauthors #cnf #creativity #artists #booksky

Brought to you by the School of Hard Knocks. Enjoy. And take heart.

Revising a book draft is hard going every time. Some lessons learned here that may help. #writers #authors #indieauthors #fiction #nonfiction #CNF #editors amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/a-writers-...

Do you devour #books about #writing, #inspiration, or #creativity? Seeking honest #reviews of my award-winning but under-read book for self-doubting artists. Hint: It's not what you expect. #nonfiction #CNF #booksky #newreleases

amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/copy-avoid... #booksky #writerscommunity #authors #indieauthors #fiction #nonfiction #editors

What motivates you, creatives? What gets the juices flowing? Did I include it here...or is it something else? amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/when-the-l... #writers #artists #creatives #indiewriters

➡️Persistence and grit will see you through prolonged bouts of self-doubt. ➡️Believe in your own work: you’re always your truest champion. ➡️Rejection is not a judgment—more like a phase. ➡️Every time you hear “no,” that’s not replacing a “yes” coming your way.

What more is there to say about writer's block? Well, something. #writers #fiction #nonfiction #memoir #indieauthors #authors amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/the-honest...

WRITERS RESIST! DC-area #writers, #creatives, #artists, and resisters in general, I'm so excited to be part of this event Sunday June 15, speaking about courage in an age of cowardice. Open to all. Sponsored by Writers for Democratic Action. sites.google.com/writersforde...

Have fun with this one, #writers of #fiction #nonfiction #memoir #indiauthors #editors #artists amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/surfing-a-...

amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/let-your-w... Write impolitely! Let that genie out of its bottle! #writers #authors #indieauthors #editors #fiction #nonfiction #memoir