Authors: do you tip for service providers (editing, cover design, etc)??? Are we supposed to? I’m Aussie, so it’s not a thing here. But I got an invoice today which defaulted to adding a tip. (Which is fine) But i don’t know what’s expected. HALP ME NOT OFFEND PEOPLE!

It’s release day for book FIFTEEN in my series. And all 15 feature the SAME couple. And right now (barely past 9am) it’s 312 in the entire Amazon store 🙏😭 Series sell, fam. Series capture a reader and take them on a long, deep dive into beloved characters’ lives. Don’t be afraid of a long series.

Did I start a new book today? Yes, I did. Did I write 10,500 words and fall helplessly, stupidly in love? Also yes. 😭

Me: plotting my next book. (And not enjoying it.) My kid: have you considered making all the characters sing??

Author tips: trademarking your name. Should you? Your choice. Is it easy? Get a lawyer to do it. Is it cheap? In Aus, I paid about $10k total. I believe it’s much cheaper in the US. Is it a must? No. But it could be a very smart business move future-you thanks you for. #writerscommunity

Happy ‘clean your damn bedroom, because Santa doesn’t bring toys to kids who don’t keep the things they already have organised’ day. ☺️

Me: writes in 11pt Garamond My agent: send your manuscript to me in 12pt Times New Roman. WHY IS LIFE SO HAAAAAARD?? #writingcommunity #booksky

Author fear: Feeling like I’ve just written the BEST book of my career. Not even joking. Best literary piece I’ve ever penned. (Err. Typed.) Then. Realising that literary piece will eventually be read by others. And like, what if I’m delulu and it’s awful? 😅🤪 #writingcommunity #booksky

There are a LOT of cats in my newsfeed. And though I don’t feel like I sought them out, nor did I engage with cat pics, this is where I’ve arrived. And honestly, I’m not even mad about it.

For 320ish days a year, I’m begging for more hours to get things done. For the 40ish days of summer break, where the kids are home from school and I’m waking at 3am, going to bed late, tying up loose ends, so I can dedicate waking hours to the kids…. That’s where those other hours sneak off to. 😮‍💨

I’m giving this book away for F•R•E•E in my newsletter, and STILL, you made Turkey Trouble glow orange on Amazon 😭 I love you all so, so, so very much! #writingcommunity #booksky

My first ever Publisher’s Marketplace announcement, but it won’t be the last. AND, deal date is my daddy’s birthday, which is pretty apt if you ask me. Since Kit’s dad started ALL of this 🥰 #writingcommunity

My Character: ‘I’m gonna pee, then I’ll come over. See you in a bit.’ My agent: cut that. We don’t need to know he’s peeing. Like, excuse me, Sharon. It’s important! 😂 #writingcommunity

If your agent isn’t THIS excited about a plot twist in your new book, is she even agenting? 😆😭 2025 is gonna be LIT! @charmstrong.bsky.social

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Where are my writer friends? I just joined blue sky approximately 23 seconds ago, so…. 🥹 friend me?

Ok, fine @charmstrong.bsky.social , I’m heeeeeeere 😮‍💨