What are your writing goals for this summer season? Shout them out here! #WriteSky #SummerWriting #KitLit #AmWriting #AmEditing

Determined to write this summer? My 4-part summer workshop series is designed with this busy season in mind. Just some of the things you’ll gain: accountability, structure, & a lot of encouragement. Learn more about the workshops on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/wheredai... #WriteSky

In my #WIP, a NA Contemporary, Bridget relies a ton on her friends. She feels like she needs their approval when it comes to her dating life, so when one 'manipulates' her, she feels adrift. #WriteSky

In my YA historical fantasy, Anne-Marie wishes all the other people in her life could tell her more about her magic and her deceased mom, but everyone has their secrets, which makes it hard for her to trust. #Coming2027 #WriteSky #BecomingCharlotteCorday

My YA historical fantasy BECOMING CHARLOTTE CORDAY officially has a release date! authorlizsfhall.beehiiv.com/p/release-date

In my WIP, a New Adult Contemporary, the antagonist is... my main character's shadow self. It's the parts of herself that she keeps trying to shove away, even though the more she pushes those parts away, the more she needs to deal with them. #DraftTwo

In my YA historical fantasy, my main character wants free will. Meanwhile, the antagonist wants to ensure Corday fulfills her destiny... but on her terms. (I feel like I'm speaking in code, but I don't want to give anything away!) #Coming2027

What will my creativity process be like this summer? I have no idea!! In my latest Substack post, I share why I’m working on being okay with that: substack.com/home/post/p-... #WriteSky #Creativity #AmWriting #KindOf

While my current WIPs don't have non-human characters, I've had a story idea on my to-be-written list for a long time that involves a lot of insects, with my favorite characters being stink bugs. You can probably guess the age range for that one. LOL. #WriteSky

What are my #CreativeWriting goals for the week? Well, my kids are home for summer break as of 11:30 am today. So, simply put… do what I can. Find pockets of time to tinker. Journal. Take notes on how my series will unfold. Make progress… But also give myself grace. What about you?

In my N.A. contemporary, hands down it’s one of my main character’s best friends, Angela. I love her energy, and she was the most fun to write (other than my main character of course).

Oooh tough one! In my historical fantasy, I’m going to have to go with Pierre, my main character’s kinda love interest who is teaching her about magic. He’s so patient and kind, despite everything going on in his life. #WriteSky

My author website is live! When you sign up for my newsletter, you’ll receive the first chapter from my young adult historical fantasy Becoming Charlotte Corday (coming spring 2027). #WriteSky www.LizSanFilippoHall.com

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As for my N.A. contemporary, Bridget finally makes peace with herself, and what she wants from life…. I don’t think that’s spoiling anything 😉

I had to think about this one without giving away the ending 😜 In my historical fantasy, one character thinks she finally is in control of her future.

While the kids play with friends, I’m working on my New Adult book and learning how Bridget wants her story to end. #AmWriting #WriteSky

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In my NA book, the community is focused on her best friends... as long as Bridget doesn't push them away. The culture is influenced by early '00s music and art.

In my YA historical fantasy, Becoming Charlotte Corday, Anne-Marie has just discovered a world of magic and time travel... and how revolution has shaped France now and in the past.

Monday is goal-setting day! I’m on track to finish the edits on my New Adult manuscript, but to STAY on track, I need to edit at least 12 chapters. Oof, I CAN DO THIS. What are your #CreativeWriting goals?

Who has a garden this year? Who WANTS a garden? We're up to four raised garden beds in our yard now, and we're excited to have a whole bunch of tomatoes, raspberries, peppers, & oh so much more to harvest once summer hits. www.oopsanddaisies.com/raised-garde... #WeekendPlans #WriteSky #Gardening

A year ago I asked myself a question that changed what I thought about my career and my approach to my creative writing. That question led to my book contract nearly a year to the day I journaled about it. Find out what that question was: wheredaisiesgrow.substack.com/p/the-decisi... #WriteSky

How do you signal to your brain that it’s time to write? For me, it’s almost always a cup of tea (and almost always in this exact mug). If you’re ready to foster a writing routine that works for you, come join my May 20th workshop: Writingroutine.eventbrite.com

This week’s #CreativeWriting goals: focus on draft two of my New Adult manuscript! To make sure I finish these edits by the end of the month that means editing 10 chapters. Monday - 1.5 chapters down (so far), 8.5 to go! What are your #WritingGoals this week? Let’s cheer each other on! #WriteSky

In my WIP, a New Adult contemporary, recent college grad is determined not to be 'left behind' by her best friends... and that means dating as much as possible to find her "One." #WriteSky

In my dual-timeline, YA historical fantasy, Anne-Marie needs to learn how her magic works if she's going to help her family. Meanwhile, Charlotte Corday needs to figure out why she's destined to kill Marat. #Coming2027 #WriteSky

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In my YA historical fantasy - truth and family (which are at odds considering how many secrets her family has). In my NA contemp. - relationships, music, and art. What about your main characters?

Ohhh my goodness, my editor totally made my MONTH when she shared why she wants to publish my Young Adult Historical Fantasy about Charlotte Corday. Pinch me! #WriteSky #KidLit #HistoricalFantasy #Coming2027

I know the chances of winning a writing contest are low, but I keep submitting because I love having an external deadline. But still, fingers crossed for the picture book contest I just entered! I’m ready to bring my latest PB — this time inspired by my son — to life. #WriteSky #SCBWI #KidLit

Working on draft two of my New Adult book, and instead of editing from the beginning, I jumped to chapter 38, and WHOA. Like that helped me see where I’m going, and now I know (I think) exactly what I want to do with this book. #WriteSky #AmEditing

What motivates YOU to write? A story or an idea that’s stuck in your head? The feel of putting pen to paper? One day publishing? I wanna hear your goals; big or small, they’re all important. #WriteSky #WritingGoals

This week's #CreativeWriting goals! I’m on a self-imposed deadline because once I receive edits from my editor, I need to go all in on that novel instead. 1 - Send my synopsis to my writing partner (DONE!) 2 - Edit as many chapters as I can of my NA contemporary. 3 - Submit an essay by 5/1.

In my NA contemporary, recent college grad Bridget is afraid her best friends are leaving her behind. Maybe if she can really and truly rekindle things with Luke, she'll have the relationship she dreams of... but what if her relationship with Luke pushes away all her friends? #WIP #AmEditing

In my YA historical fantasy - Charlotte wants to know why she's destined to kill Marat, and she's afraid of her fate. Meanwhile, a girl from the future just wants to understand her magic, and why it's tied to Charlotte. #Coming2027

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This is the quietest month I've had, possibly ever. I have a favour to ask, if you like my work, could you please give it a share to help it get in front of more people? Thank you :) #watercolours #birdart 🪶

Goals this week: 1) finish drafting my updated synopsis for my NA book, 2) edit the first 3 chapters, and 3) dive into edits of my YA historical fantasy (I should be receiving my editor's feedback tomorrow!) What are yours? Let's hold each other accountable! #WriteSky

In my NA WIP, she loves a crowded room... as long as it's full of music and her friends. #InProgress

In my YA historical fantasy, the MC is nervous in crowded rooms. She doesn't trust herself or her magic (yet) and doesn't know what she'll set in motion. #Coming2027

Before I dive into edits of my New Adult book, I’m writing the synopsis to help make sure I’m filling all the plot holes… and I’m reminded of how much I hate writing synopses. You mean I’m supposed to CONVEY EVERYTHING ABOUT MY 90,000 WORD book in just ONE page?! This is so hard! 1/2

Writing and publishing is a process, and even after working in comms for 20 years now, I’m constantly learning… including from my mistakes. wheredaisiesgrow.substack.com/p/i-made-a-h... #WriteSky

#WIP She's a people pleaser, but she lets loose when it comes to music and her art. And she really wants her art to be more than just a hobby... if only she can get out of her own way.

Did I just email two of my favorite authors and ask them to blurb my book? Yes, yes, I did… and it terrified me. But I did it anyway! And like so much of publishing, now I wait. #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #AmPublishing

But I'd argue that having a community of writers to help hold me accountable has been transformative!

Today’s search history includes: “what you need to dig up a grave.” This is for research, people. I promise. (And research is one of my favorite things about the writing process… I get to go down so many rabbit holes, where I inevitably find even more ideas to write about). #WriteSky #AmWriting