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

This is one of the things I love about writing!

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

Happy Friday from #SparksAndScribbles with our quote of the week! #AmWriting #Writing #Writer #Author #BookSky #AuthorSky #amquerying #amediting #amagented #WritingCommunity #WriteSky

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

I don’t follow the advice “write every day.” Here’s why: wheredaisiesgrow.substack.com/p/forget-the... What’s your writing routine? #WriteSky #WritingCommunity

Today, I submitted a draft of my marketing/back copy blurb to my publisher! 🙌 Stay tuned as I document my journey from draft to publication. #WriteSky #HistoricalFantasy #YoungAdultLit

I’m back from vacation and ready to write!… except I have a pile of things I now need to play catch-up on. So, my #CreativeWriting goals for this week? One and only one: finish a secret project I’ve been working on. 😀 What are your goals this week? Let’s hold each other accountable! #WriteSky

Preach! Does the idea in your head ever translate the precise way you want it to on the page? I heard once to aim for 80% perfect, because otherwise we'd never stop writing/editing/tweaking!

Come join us and write!

My first official meeting with my publisher is on my calendar… and I’m still pinching myself! I can’t wait to share more. #WriteSky #WritingJourney

When I was a young mom, I had such a hard time finding the time to write. Gone were the days I spent hours immersed in the worlds of my characters. I had to adjust and find a new way of writing… and journaling helped me a ton. 1/2

Spring break starts Friday, so I’m trying to be reasonable with my #WritingGoals this week! 1. Submit my nonfiction proposal (just need to do some final edits!) 2. Light edit on 10 chapters of my NA contemporary & send to my writing partner. What about you? Let’s cheer each other on! #WriteSky

My accountability partner @writerceci.bsky.social - we keep each other on track by sharing our goals each week! Also, my free accountability club where we co-write together.

Recites them, tweaks them, tinkers… and then documents on the page.

The journey to my book contract has been a wild ride and years in the making... and I'll be sharing more about it over on Substack. wheredaisiesgrow.substack.com/p/the-journe... #WriteSky #YAAuthor #WritingCommunity #AmPublishing #AmEditing

I’m working on an ‘Artist Statement,’ & this is… hard. I’d love some inspiration. Do you have an artist statement? How did you approach writing it? I’m using some writing prompts, and they’re extremely helpful, but I’d love to hear what some of you fabulous writers/artists have done. #WriteSky

Here is an oddly specific question: in a guided journal, do you prefer pages with lines or without? 🤔 #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #Journal

My journal is my safe place to tinker with ideas & explore big ideas and worlds without fear of judgement. It’s not a draft of a story. Heck, sometimes it’s nothing more than an observation. But it’s a playground where I can turn off my inner editor & just… have fun. Do you journal? #WritingLife

This week’s creative writing goals: 1. Draft a new picture book 2. Get started on a proposal for a non-fiction book. What are yours? Let's keep each other accountable! #WritingCommunity #WriteSky

"I felt frozen, like a statue in my studio. But not one of those beautiful ancient masterpieces. More like something that was being chipped away slowly, and the image the sculptor had in his head was not showing up in the stone." - from my WIP New Adult contemporary Share yours! #WriteSky

Today I turned in my YA historical fantasy to my publisher. This still feels surreal. 💖 #WriteSky

Ever feel like your writing process is taking forever? There's a reason for that... and trust me when I say you're not alone: wheredaisiesgrow.substack.com/p/why-progre... #WritingLife #WritingTips #WriteSky #KidLit

A very happy early birthday to me! I signed a book contract with Apprentice House Press for my YA historical fantasy about Charlotte Corday! 🎉🎉 #WriteSky

Oh gosh, how do I pick?! Anything with heart -- whether its a memoir, literary fic, or coming-of-age novel. I love surprises (mysteries). And learning (history, thoughtful nonfic). And world-building and magic (fantasy, magical realism). So, yeah, I like a lot. <3