I’ve started to write a book in a different series while my first book is on sub! It happens to have a ticking clock. Great article to read by @reneefountain.bsky.social for those whose characters have a set amount of time to accomplish something!

Well this was fascinating! Never would have suspected Pinterest could be so valuable. #amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing #writesky #amquerying

Do you write [email protected] emphasizes meeting industry expectations of the genre. www.patreon.com/posts/why-yo... #amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing #writesky #amquerying

What are your favorite page-turning YA fantasy books that have come out in the last 1-5 years? I just finished Divine Rivals and need another good one! #amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing #writesky #amquerying

“A solid hook is great, but if there’s no story behind it, you won’t keep the reader engaged for long.” Great article by @reneefountain.bsky.social #amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing #writesky #amquerying

So excited to announce I just signed with lit agent @reneefountain.bsky.social ! Huge thanks to @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social for connecting us :) Hope this encourages others to keep writing & not give up! #amwriting #writer #writingcommunity #writertok #publishing #writesky #amquerying

Very handy comp resource by @aealexander.bsky.social for fantasy, Sci-Fi, and horror writers! #amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing #writesky #amquerying

Highly recommend using the 8-point plot beat sheet by @ginad129.bsky.social. Has helped me stay on task! www.patreon.com/posts/only-p... #amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing #writesky #amquerying

“A character arc is the change that a character undergoes over the course of a story” @nathanbransford.com nathanbransford.com/blog/2020/01... #amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing #writesky #amquerying

@authorsmojo.bsky.social lists 7 self-editing steps to hone your ms after that first draft is complete. (I’d recommend doing #3 after #6.) authorsmojo.com/self-editing... #amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing #writesky #amquerying

Great nuggets of wisdom from @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social on querying and communicating with agents. Also what not to do as a writer! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... #amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing #writesky #amquerying

Podcast by @writeitscared.bsky.social on simple ways to build your author platform. It’s never too early! www.buzzsprout.com/2312242/epis... #amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing #writesky #amquerying

Do you have some big twists near the end of your ms? Make sure you’ve landed them right! janefriedman.com/no-twists-fo... #amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing #writesky #amquerying

What is a scene? What is a sequel? How do you combine them for an “unputdownable novel?” www.dabblewriter.com/articles/sce... #amquerying #amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing

Have you ever created a reverse outline for a manuscript? Editor @jenichappelle.bsky.social explains the why and how below! www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/post/evaluat... #amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing #amquerying

Is your novel too long? Cutting prologue, unnecessary POV, and travel are three of eight ideas @ginad129.bsky.social gives to slim down word count. www.patreon.com/posts/how-to... #amquerying #amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing

Wonderful advice from @reneefountain.bsky.social on how to keep readers engaged when your manuscript reaches that midpoint. Subscribe to her newsletter: it’s invaluable! #writingcommunity #writer #writingresources #amquerying #publishing #writingtips #writingadvice #writerscommunity

Stakes, mystery, relatable characters, and a good hook are all reminders of what we need in that first chapter! www.writersdigest.com/write-better... #writing #writingcommunity #writingresources #writer #writingindustry #querying #amquerying #firstpages

If you don’t listen to @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social podcasts, it’s a must. This episode was a great reminder of best ways to tackle pacing, structure, and symmetry. soundcloud.com/user-9657954... #writing #writingcommunity #writingresources #writer #querying

Great query advice! #writing #writingcommunitt #writers #querying

Great trick for deciphering emotional showing vs telling. #writing #writingcommunity

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a walk thru a typical Friday as I navigate authoring, agenting, and a shirt that has done me wrong

An unearned ending: When the author didn’t take the time to lay the groundwork for the final plot twist, and the reader is left feeling unsatisfied, even cheated. Insight from Kathleen Barber.

If you want to be a better writer you invariably need to: - write more - read more And there’s like a 50% that you need more and/or better feedback.