My feed is full of authors looking for beta and arc readers, and in the discord groups, members turn up with entire manuscripts to get feedback on. People will turn up for you when you turn up for them. New writer? Start beta-reading NOW. When it's your turn, you'll have favours owed. #writerlife

Has anyone else ever noticed a correlation between what the author is feeling and how much angst they're causing their characters? 🤔 As in, happy character = the more an author will struggle with imposter syndrome. Happy author = the character is actively being traumatised. 😇 #writer #author

If you think about it, a book is ✨ wild ✨ I have pictures in my brain, that I explain really well using some pixels. And you see those pixels, or ink on paper idk, and get the pictures in your brain. And emotions. And our worldview shifts slightly. Weird. #writer #author #books

Some days I can't believe that I get to do this job. After a decade studying the theory of storytelling, now I get to help authors make their narratives shine? ✨ And I get to be the first fan girl over these amazing new worlds? Pinch me, this can't be real. 🥹 #author #editor #writer #writing

Editor confession: I still have to look up the difference between effect and affect because no matter how many times it gets explained to me or fun little acronyms I'm given to remember, I still forget. 🫣 What's yours? #writer #author #writinglife

Sometimes, inspiration strikes in the most unexpected places. Like when you’re walking through a park and all at once, your world-building takes off. #WritersLife #AmWriting

"Creativity takes courage." – Henri Matisse, Notes of a Painter (1908) So true! All this time spent writing, and always that fear that it won't be liked. But I'll keep writing and keep hoping #BeBrave #Creativity

I’m writing a book on anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down! #badjokes

World-building is pure joy… until your protagonist refuses to behave. At least they’re fictional, or I’d have a serious talk with them. #writerproblems

I’m so in love with the world I’ve created. It’s alive, it’s full of possibilities, and I can’t wait for you to explore it with me. #WorldBuilding #FantasyWriting

'You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.’ – C.S. Lewis. Today, I’m ready for both. #WriterMode #BookLovers

There’s a human experience in the past that calls to me. It’s not just about the events, but the people who lived through them. #HistoricalFiction #Inspiration

Sometimes, the story surprises me. My characters have a way of telling me what they need. It’s a humbling experience. #AmWriting #StoryTelling

Every great story has its dark moments. It's in those moments we learn to rise. I’m finding strength in the challenge today. #Resilience #WritersLife

I swear my plotlines are conspiring against me. Time to hit reset and take a deep breath. #WritingStruggles #NotGivingUp

Today's episode of 'things in the English language that make no sense and make me want to strangle something.' Atmosphere and Chestnut BUT NOT Atmostphere or Chesnut #writerproblems #englishlanguage

The act of creating is both joy and torture. But in the end, it’s the story that matters. 'To create is to live twice.' – Albert Camus #CreativeStruggles #WritingJourney

One day, this story will be out in the world, and I can’t wait to share it. Until then, I'll keep writing, revising, and refining. The journey continues! #WritersJourney #AmWriting #WorkInProgress

Slow and steady wins the race, right? Today’s words may be a little slower, but they’re still words. #AmWriting #Progress

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.’ – Lao Tzu. Every word is a step toward the finish line. #WritingJourney #KeepGoing

Finished a chapter today, and it's one of my favourites so far! I can’t wait for my readers to experience the twists I’ve woven. Writing feels like home. #WritingCommunity #Writer #AmWritingFantasy

New chapters written, characters fleshed out… things are moving fast and I’m loving it. #WritersLife #AmWriting

After hours of planning and notes, I’m finally seeing the shape of the story! This is what makes it all worth it. #PlotTwist #AmWriting

Some days the words don’t come easy, but that’s when you write anyway. Write through the doubt. ‘The only way to deal with this life meaningfully is to find one’s passion and give it everything.’ – Jeanette Winterson #AmWriting #KeepGoing

There’s something about books that transport us to another world. The feeling of getting lost in a fantasy novel is one of life’s greatest pleasures. What was the first book that took you there? #ThrowbackReading

Some days the words don’t come. The plot won’t budge. But I’ll keep pushing forward. After all, J.R.R. Tolkien once said, ‘Not all those who wander are lost.’ Maybe today’s wandering is part of the journey. #WriterLife #WritingStruggles

I'm building an irl inspirational quote wall to help motivate me in my writing What quote would you put up on it? #writercommunity #writing #author

Writing fiction: 🥳🖊️ 😁 Writing copy for my own website: ☠️ 😭 🤬 #writerproblems

Hit 50k on the WIP. Now to find out if I can get to 60k before the end of the month. #Writer #Author #Writing #Fiction

I am 40k into my WIP and I have decided to change the MCs age. What would you do? Go back and change it before carrying on? Or just continue and edit later? #author #writer #writingcommunity

Me: gives out free writing and editing advice. Also me: forgets the advice as soon as I do my own writing. #AuthorProblems #Writer #Author

Dressed and Stressed.

I'm collecting ideas for videos. I'm an editor, I'm doing an arts doctorate in Creative Writing, and I do TT vids to help people. Anything you'd want to hear about on those topics? #writer #academic #author #writing #editor #writingcommunity #fiction

I wanna be your book editor! And I have a very affordable special offer available too 👀 #author #editor #writer #writerscommunity

I'm new to freelance editing, so I have a Promo offer! All services are £8/$10 per 1k words on projects finished by June. I am doing a doctorate in Creative Writing. If you're interested, I do a 1.5k free sample edit. DM for more details. Website in bio. #author #editor #writer #writingcommunity

Having is new experiences when trying to find writing community is so fulfilling 😊 #writingcommunity substack.com/@nejthestory...

One day left of Feb and I'm not sure I'm going to make my monthly target. Got 4k to write today. 😩 #writerproblems #author

Really craving academic community rn. My life has changed so wildly from when I applied to do this doctorate in 2020. I love my research, but feel so isolated and like everyone is miles ahead of me in experience and resources. Trying to push through, and I know I can't be the only one? #phdlife

One problem I've found with having everything set to dark mode on my laptop is that every now and then I end up on a page with a white background and suddenly I can see how filthy my screen is. #WFH #writerproblems

If you're still in process of writing and just need a little help or reassurance on your project, I offer 'Story Surgeries' where you can get an hour or two of dedicated attention. I'm an editor and I'm doing a doctorate in Creative Writing. I'd love to chat about your work #writer #author

Casually getting roasted by auto captioning... #writer #editor

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, what gift would your main character want? #writer #author #fiction #writing #writercommunity

Author looking for an editor? My calendar is open for clients. And I do complimentary 1k sample edits! If you want an editor who is researching a Doctorate in Creative Writing (yes, I'm one of those nerds 😂), and lots of experience, don't hesitate! #WriterThreads nejthestorydoc.co.uk

I achieved my writing goal for January of adding 20k to my WIP 🎉🎉🎉 Not a bad way to start the year! Now to keep it up for February 👀 #writer #author #writinggoals #writing #fiction #fyp

Just realised that yesterday was the 10th anniversary of surviving my last attempt at unsubscribing to the mortal coil. If you are going through something now, please reach out to someone. You are worth every moment ❤️ #mentalhealth #suicidepreventiom #survivor

My favourite neurodiverse experience is being a walking jukebox for everyday phrases. You say any of these, and you're getting serenaded mid-convo: - Hey now - What do you think about that? - Who am I to disagree? #neurodiversity #ND #music #songlyrics

The best thing about when I open my social media ATM is seeing all the conversations in writing communities. Like, were all strangers. Technically, we're all competing. Yet I keep seeing such intense support for what everyone else is doing. And it's beautiful. #WriterCommunity #author #writer

Are you in a groove or a rut in your writing? #writer #writingcommunity #author

3rd Monday of the New Year. Had a bit of a wobble last week when I got a number of pieces of bad news, but I'm ready to get back to it. Onwards and upwards. #NewYear #Writer #Resolutions #PositiveThinking

If you're looking for an editor/book coach who will hype you up and support you as you write, let's chat. #editor #writer #author