How much time do you spend thinking about your WIP versus actually writing it? #booksky #authorsky #writingcommunity #writingprocess #fiction

It’s definitely not easy. That much I can say. #booksky #writersky #authors #writing #fiction

Finally getting around to reading this epic tale. #booksky #fiction #bookrecs #reading

#booksky #authorsky #query #publishing

Barbara Kingsolver’s Demon Copperhead just might be one of the most well-drawn characters of contemporary fiction. #fiction #booktok #bookrecs #bookreviews #demoncopperhead

We’ll see how long I hold out! #querying #booksky #authorsky #authorlife #writingcommunity

Started querying agents today. Onward! #booksky #authors #writersky #agents #authorlife

Congratulations to Patricia Santana, @psantana55, on her launch of YOLI’S FAVORITE THINGS! Gotnmy signed copy. Can’t wait to read it! #yafiction #author #booksky #books #writingcommunity #writersky

Pushing through my writer’s block. #writersky #amwriting #booksky #authorlife

Feeling blocked in a big way tonight.

Only 22% in on my Kindle but already loving Murray’s writing style—so raw, authentic, and insightful. #booksky #reading #bookrecs #fiction

Found another great place to work out in Park Slope, Brooklyn, @gowanusfitness. Friendly staff, awesome space. My new go-to when visiting family! #fitness #strength #authorlife #fiction #books #amwriting #booksky #authorsky

Milk Bar, great coffee shop in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Sleep, eat, write, workout, repeat! #amwriting #fiction #writingcommunity #authorlife #booksky @milkbarbrooklyn

From stuck to stoked. Coming out of a pesky spell of writer’s block on my second novel. First book is almost ready for querying. Need to focus. #authorsky #booksky #amwriting #authorlife #writersblock #inspiration

I’d planned to begin drafting my second novel but some family stuff has come up and I can’t seem to get in a flow. #writersblock #booksky #authorlife #persistence

I hope you’ll wish me luck. 🍀 #authorlife #publishing #writingcommunity #agents #booksky #authorsky #books #fiction

Need comps for my query letter for my debut novel, Lake Amanda., contemporary fiction. See blurb below. All suggestions welcomed.

Pushing through last round of edits before resubmitting my debut novel to the editor who did a Critical Analysis & Review. Hopefully, the revisions are working!

I wasn’t sure I could hang for 44 seconds, but I was able to hang for one second 44 times! Baby steps. Chunking. #writer #fitness #authorlife #motivation #writersofinstagram

Still at it! On Chapter 20 of my manuscript. At least I have fewer changes with each editing pass. One more after this and that should be it…I hope. 🤞😬 #author #writingcommunity #amwriting #fiction #writingprocess #editing

I just remembered that I put a cup of water in the microwave 30 minutes ago to make some tea and forgot all about it. But I made good progress on my writing! Senior moment or in the zone? I’ll take the latter.

Stuck in editing hell! The only way out is to keep pushing through. I can do this! #authorlife #amwriting #editing #revisions #writingcommunity #booksky #fictionwriters

Revisions complete! Now editing away and enjoying an icy cold peach beverage at this cozy bookstore/cafe in a quiet part of Florence, Italy. #authorlife #booksky #writingcommunity #books #amwriting #florence #editing #authorsky

Gelato time! There’s no better place to edit my manuscript than Florence, Italy, and no better place to break from editing than my friendly neighborhood gelateria! #amwriting #florence #gelato #booksky #fictionwriters

Todo Modo Book Store/Cafe’ in Florence Italy. Welcoming vibe. Great place to read, write, and shop for interesting books. #booksky #bookshops

Arrived at the wonderful city of Florence tonight. Where is a great spot to enjoy in caffe’ and write? #amwriting #booksky #authorsky #fictionwriters #florence

Today’s read. Long flight. Two stops. All worth it! #booksky #author #fictionwriters #books

Super excited to share T. Greenwood’s book launch announcement. Tammy is a prolific writer and has been an incredible mentor. I can’t wait to read her new book! #booklaunch #fiction #booktok #bookrecommendations @tammygreenwood

Made my selections. Can’t to turn these pages while visiting the glorious city of Florence. #booksky #amreading #florence #tbr

Compelling story, excellent writing, important themes. #bookrecommendations #amreading #atmosphere #fiction #booksky

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What to read in Florence. #bookrecs #fiction #italy #florence #amreading #booksky

I’m constantly voice-recording into my phone story ideas, lines of dialogue, and better wording to incorporate into my WIP. I do it mostly when walking & driving, but also when reading a book. Does anyone else do that? I find it extremely helpful. #authorlife #authorsky #writersky #booksky #writing

To query or not to query. That is the question. #authors #writers #query #booksky #selfpublishing #authorsky #indieauthors

Question for fellow writers: I’m making some significant revisions on my third draft of my debut novel based on really good feedback I’ve received. When I rework a large section or insert a new scene, it becomes first-draft copy all over again. How do you deal with that? #authors #writersky #booksky

Love my LA girls! Dear friends, ardent supporters of my writing journey, smart, fun, caring, uplifting women! #womensupportingwomen #girlfriends #books #authorlife #booksky @thegoldfinchrestaurant

Still at it. Pulling from deep inside to push through. #authorsky #booksky #writingcommunity #amwriting

To all you Indies out there—Did you query first, or did you plan on self-publishing from the start? #indieauthor #selfpublish #publishing #authorsky #writersky #booksky

Looking for book recs for indie author literary, historical, or contemporary fiction. #authorthreads #literaryfiction #contemporaryfiction #historicalfiction #novel

Today I declined an invite from a friend to go to a summer concert in the park. I didn’t give a reason. Wasn’t sure she’d understand that I was on a roll with my writing and couldn’t pull myself away. Am I a bad friend? #authorsky #booksky #amwriting #writersky #writingcommunity

Totally vibing on this! #books #wine #reading #authorlife #goodlife #fiction #writingcommunity

Knee deep in revisions. Time to level up! #authorsky #booksky #writer #fiction #revisions #writingcomminity

Reaching new heights with my debut novel. #authorsky #booksky #fictionwriters #novel #writingcommunity

Breaking from writing for an Acai bowl with one of my favorite people. #authorlife #writingcommunity #fictionwriters #authorsky #writersky #booksky

Would love to hear about your experiences with hybrid publishers. Please share. #hybridpublishers #publishing #authors #booksky #writersky #writingcommunity

Feeling inspired at the #encinitaslibrary in Encinitas, California. #writingcommunity #librariesofinstagram #books #authorlife #reading #booksky

Feeling grateful for my writing group! #authorsky #writersky #writingcimmunity #amwriting #booksky

My manuscript for my debut nobel has been with an expensive, high-end beta reader for 9 weeks. I will receive feedback tomorrow. Nervous. Anxious. Curious. Can’t wait. #author #writing #booksky #betareader #writingcommunity #fiction #writersky

An inviting space for writing while visiting family. #booksky #authors #fictionwriters #inspiration #writersky

Being an author is like strength training. Always challenging, always improving. #authorlife #strength #writing #persistence #publishing #motivation