Yeah, so, remember when I said it was originally supposed to be a short story? 😅😅😅 Well, now I have to make the decision on whether to condense things and make it shorter or expand and make it a full book. 📚💙 #writingcommunity

And today, the editing begins 😬 Wish me luck! 💙📚 #writingcommuinty

It. Is. Finished. I sleep now. 💙📚 #writingcommunity

The fourth night in a row of staying up past 12:30 a.m. to write this week is really catching up with me today 😴 💙📚 #writingcommunity #ineedanap #nosleepjustwrite

The final chapter remains... 💙📚 #writingcommunity #almostdone #firstdraftinprogress

You know you're a writer when... An important deadline for one of your stories is fast approaching, which means your house has never been cleaner 😅 #writingcommunity #youknowyoureawriterwhen 💙📚

Well, my urban fantasy casino-themed "short" story officially crossed 40K today 😅🤦‍♀️ Not so short anymore LOL but at least it's finally getting close to being actually done. I can't wait until I get to share it with you!! #writingcommunity 📚💙

You know you're a writer when... Your heart rate jumps >30 beats per minute over resting while you're sitting practically completely still-- because the section of the WIP you're working on just got really intense 🤣 Repost with yours! #youknowyoureawriterwhen #writingcommunity 💙📚

Well, very pleasantly surprised to report, despite the frustrating timing, I think the hyper fixation was exactly what I needed. The problem section is resolved (at least enough to feel okay moving forward in the early drafting stages) and there is still hope of hitting my deadline if I hustle 💪

Barely a week left until my deadline for the casino short story (which was already extended once), so of course my brain has decided that this morning was the optimal time to start doubting my execution of a pivotal part of the plot and making me hyper fixate on it instead of writing the ending 😬🤦‍♀️

Check your inboxes!! The October newsletter is finally out! Thanks for your patience. If you're not signed up, you can still check out my newsletter here: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1084... #authornewsletter #authornews #announcements #yafantasy

My 🍁October🍂 newsletter will be a few days late. 😬 September has gotten away from me 😅 But I've also been prioritizing work on that exciting casino-themed project that I'll be talking more about when it goes out, so if you're not signed up yet, please do so at my website emilylankow.com 💙📚

Reasons why you should never, ever believe me if I tell you I'm working on a "short" story: 1) The plot bunnies keep having babies 2) You can pry my extravagantly vibrant descriptions from my cold, dead hands 3) My characters keep answering questions I never asked 4) 30k is short, right? 💙📚

I'm currently coming up with casino-themed pickup lines for a novella I'm writing and I haven't had this much fun in ages 💙📚 #writingcommunity #novella

As a person who struggles with writing anything shorter than a full novel, the character limit on this app is a great lesson in how to edit down to only the important parts 😂 #writingcommunity 💙📚 #editing #shortstoriesarehard

Well, I feel like a Disney princess now, lol A bird got stuck inside & struck a window. As I approached, it flew back toward the window, flapping wildly. I asked it to calm down so I could show it how to get out, & it did. I took it outside & put it on a tree. After a few minutes, it flew away 💕

It's a great way to pass the time. 💙📚 #booksky #reading #books #readingcommunity

"Mom's home! Better go sit on her while she's waiting for her lunch to heat up so that she gets nothing done this afternoon." #cats #catsofbluesky #meow #cat #catlover #kitty #cute #skycats

Spellcheck is the bane of my existence when it comes to names. 💙📚 #booksky #writing #books #writingcommunity

Finally, the real work on Fatechanger (version 2) can begin! As exciting as it is, it's still a bit scary so I wouldn't say no if anyone wanted to help hype me up 😬💕 ty 💙📚 #amwriting #fantasyauthor

How it feels to FINALLY get Deathbringer's ending *just* right after the fourth rewrite of the month 😬 So happy and relieved that it's finally finished 😭🥰 💙📚 #writingcommunity #authorlife

Had a beautiful time at the yoga retreat. 🧡 But if there's one thing I could have done differently, it would have been to wear more sunscreen 😅 #yoga #yogaretreat

I'm going on a yoga retreat soon and I think it's finally dawning on Mia that I'm not going to be here for a bit. This is her face while watching me pack #cat #sadcat #catsofbluesky

Saw this scrolling and, well 😳 I feel called out 😬 If you also needed a reminder that writing books takes time, this is for you: don't worry about feeling like you're not writing fast enough or making enough progress. The simple fact that you're writing AT ALL is enough. You will get there. 💙📚

One screen for writing, one screen for bird videos 😂 I'm glad she's so entertained, but I do wish she'd learn to keep her paws off the screen. 💙📚 #writingcommunity #writingbuddy #cat #catlover #cute

Success is that old ABC - ability, breaks, and courage. —Charles Luckman #AuthorInspiration

My newsletter is out w/ updates about Fatechanger, joining my ARC team, & book recs based on faves I read last month! If you're not signed up, please consider doing so at my website. Or, you can also view the email from here: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1084... 💙📚 #indieauthor #writingcommunity

This is going to be an All The Tea day. I can't quite seem to get my brain in gear, and yet I need to produce the words. Time for more of the magic potion made from leaves that produces thoughts that become words.

Look at this cute little dragonfly that visited me while I was having tea on my back porch last night! I gave it a snack. 🥰 #dragonfly #nature #simplepleasures #TeaWithAFriend

Desperately trying to break out of this mindset, but... Yep, it me 😬

Help, I can't breathe 😅😂 #cats #catsofbluesky #meow #cat #catlover #kitty #cute #skycats

THANK YOU SO MUCH for all the new follows! 🥳 I can't believe that number has doubled over the last month! 🤯 Gor those of you who are new, a quick intro: I write YA fantasy & have 2 series out right now. Guardian and Riftrider are at emilylankow.com 💙📚 #writingcommunity #YouMadeMyDay #thankyou

Writing 1500 words of a totally unplanned scene sure is a nice surprise after being blocked for *weeks* 💙📚 #writingcommunity #writersblocksucks

I want a treato 🍪 #bg3 #IWantATreato #snacky

I needed this today. Sharing because I'm sure you need it too 💕

Dear authors, 🔁 Repost if you write even when you’re tired, distracted, or doubting yourself. That’s real dedication. You. Are. Enough. #authors

Sometimes the most unexpected beauty happens after a storm. 🌈🌈 #doublerainbow #naturephotography #rain #storm

Sometimes I don't give myself enough credit for this stuff... Don't forget to be proud of what you've made! Sometimes it's better than you give yourself credit for! #wrting #wrtingcommunity #beproudofyourwork

Going home for kitty cuddles was definitely the right call 🥹❤️ #catsofbluesky #catlover #cute #catselfie

Trying to decide whether to go home to see Mia over lunch or stay at the office and write... She was so sad when I left this morning. How could I say no to that face? #catsofbluesky #cute #catlover

Congratulations!! This is so exciting 😁

Fellow creatives, how do you protect/reclaim your spark when it feels like the state of the world is trying to snuff out your joy? Things are feeling very heavy lately and I'm struggling to find my creativity. Thank you 💕 💙📚 #writingcommunity #findyourspark #creative

I should be doing promo. I should be looking at marketing things. I should be editing. I should be writing. I shouldn't be this overwhelmed by *waves about* but here I am. #WritingCommunity

Update, I'm in tears at the end of this 😭 omg it was everything I wanted! I didn't see that twist at the end coming ❤️ What a beautiful, bittersweet, poignant book. 💙📚 🌈📚 #lgbtqbooks #PrideMonth

Hot Take: Indie/ underrated/ unknown books are better than popular/well-known books. #readingcommunity.

Sharing some of my favorite LGBTQ+ books this month 🌈📚 I fell off the wagon with the craziness last week, but I'm back! I just started reading this one yesterday but it's adorable so far, and I loved Dustin Thao's other work, so I have high hopes for this to become a new fave 💕 💙📚 #PrideMonth

There's just something special about coming home to kitty cuddles after a long day 💕 clearly, I was missed while I was at my event. #cats #catsofbluesky #meow #cat #catlover #kitty #cute #skycats

Man, what an incredible event! Thank you so much to everyone who came out to support us today and a huge thank you to Bookin' It and Wind City Books for putting it together! I'd say the Chapters and Cheer Book Fair was a tremendous success and I can't wait to do it again! 💙📚 🌈📚 #writingcommunity

Today was good but man, am I tired 😴