Another productive week of writing, despite mental health setback because you know, real life sucks. My #WIP novel is now buiding up to what I hope will be the pivotal moment!. #Writesky #writingcommunity #writerslife

When revising your work try to decide what the most essential elements are, and trim the rest. Do not focus on what you are giving up, ask instead: What parts can you go ALL IN on? #writingcommunity #selfcare #booksky #productivity

What is a fantasy trope you never get tired of no matter how much you read it? For me has to be 'the last stand,' like Helms Deep from Lord Of The Rings #booksky #selfcare #writingcommunity

NEW BLOG: This month is about why we write and how it has helped me deal with hard times. #writingcommunity #selfcare #booksky medium.com/@willjtheron...

Best reads this year so far? #booksky

Good morning #5amwritersclub! ☕️✨ Hit the 10k word mark in draft one of book 3 (TMF) 💃🎉✨ I’m at that point where ideas are coming at me at all times of day. Now, to decipher all the little notes taken yesterday… I’m going to need more coffee 😳😆 Happy writing, friends 🪄💫 #WriteSky #WritingCommunity

Hard to wake up, but here I am. Happy writing, sleepyheads! #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity

Writing is like breathing, it's possible to learn to do it well, but the point is to do it no matter what. Julia Cameron Short story tales continue. WIP May your day be filled with unique discoveries. #5amwritersclub #WritingCommunity

Got feedback on my Slavic story and it was positive! Always love when that happens. Plenty of tidying to do, but I knew that'd be the case. At least I don't have to rebuild the house so to speak. 📚 #writingcommunity #WriterSky #authorsky #writerlife

January was the longest six months of my life, but I got made some good progress. Getting close to finishing edits. How is everyone? How are you getting on with your writing? #writingcommunity #selfcare #booksky

Consider who is giving you criticism on your writing. The ones who encourage your dreams are the ones who you should focus on. Not the one who mock or tear down. Don't block out criticism, just focus on what will help you improve and gain confidence as a writer. #writingcommunity #selfcare

Cup of tea in hand I look out the window towards the hills. For the last few days they have been covered I mist - today, they sparkle in the sun. Happy Sunday Everyone. #WritingCommunity #happysunday #goodmorning

Don’t let external praise be the ONLY reason you write. When validation becomes the goal, your confidence ends up in other people’s hands. Instead, ask yourself: if this piece were never seen, why would I still want to write it? #writingcommunity #selfcare #booksky

Write what you love. This sounds obvious advice but this doesn't mean just what genre. Writing the story how you want, and how you it to happen. Not worrying about a hypathetical reader. #selfcare #writingcommunity

Struggling DOESN'T make you a bad writer. Quite the opposite. Working and progressing in your writing, just like learning to deal with mental ilness doesn't mean suddenly everything is easy. Testing your current skill level is how we GROW. #writingcommunity #selfcare #booksky

Enjoy being a beginner when writing. Don't fight it, allow yourself to make mistakes and be bad. In many ways we will always be beginners, its a process of constant learning and improving. #writingcommunity #selfcare #booksky

With writing you can look at your own suffering and turn it into something both beautiful and meaningful. #writingcommunity #selfcare #booksky

REASON TO KEEP WRITING #6 It opens up countless posibilities that didn't exist before. And anything, no matter how scary, that expands you and your life is something you should do. #writingcommunity #selfcare #booksky

Blog is late. Sorry. Writing has taken over this week. Just passed halfway through edits. #writingcommunity #writingupdate #selfcare

REASON TO KEEP WRITING #5: Your writing HAS impacted someone. Even if it's never been seen by anyone else. It's impacted YOU. #writingcommunity #selfcare #booksky

REASON TO KEEP WRITING #4: You made mistakes but LEARNT from them Every piece I have written (even the bad ones) made the next one better. But nothing teaches you how to write better than actually writing. And every word you write refines your instincts. #writingcommunity #selfcare #booksky

If your writing and characters move you, it'll move your readers. They say 👍🏽 #WritingGOLD #WritingCommunity #WritersWriting

Yes, it's true! Keep writing anyway 😊 #writingjokes #reading #writingquotes #amwriting

REASON TO KEEP WRITING #3: You create voices, characters and worlds that didn't exist before YOU started writing, which can leave real marks on real hearts. Writing CHANGES people. That’s not trivial. Neither is what you’re doing. #writingcommunity #selfcare #booksky

Another reason to keep writing: You turned nothing into something. In a culture focused on consuming, creating is a powerful act of rebellion. #writingcommunity #seflcare #booksky

Give someone a reason to write, and they’ll find a way through almost anything. #writingcommunity #selfcare #booksky

The #WIPSnips word for January 28th is my absolute favorite thing to do... procrastinate! I'm a huge procrastinator but my characters don't tend to be. Maybe I could learn something from them 😂 #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

You want to find the right balance of challenge in your writing that induces a state of flow, where it is neither too easy (you get bored) nor too hard (anxiety and stress). #writingtips #writingcommunity #selfcare

Writing Tip: The theme you want to write is whatever is important to you. Do you have a random thought that just won't leave you alone? Something you mull over a lot in your spare time? That could easily be your theme. Even if it's not that complicated. #writing #writingtips #Booksky

Persistence is showing up even when you don't feel like it, failing and rising again, learning, adjusting, and pushing forward. They're the moments when magic takes place. Olawale Daniel #5amwritersclub #WritingCommunity

Why to keep writing: You already proved your resilience. Writing isn’t effortless or pretty behind the scenes. It's HARD work. And you keep showing up. #writingcommunity #selfcare #writingtips

I feel a part of my brain is constantly looking for inspirations to latch on to, some are just instant jokes (with me the target audience) but other times it goes to my Idea list, then I sit with them and add more details and shift them to my WIP list. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WritingTips

Beware of marketing scammers targeting writers #bookmarketingscam #writingcommunity #authors #fiction #author #writing #amwriting #amediting #writer #booksky #writerslife #indieauthor #shortstory

Whats your favorite way to come up with new ideas? #writingcommunity #selfcare #writingtips

Make the art you want to make. Don't stress too much about being super original early on. #writingcommunity #selfcare #writingtips

Regardless of the method, a strong outline should include: Characters: Define protagonists, antagonists, their goals, and arcs. [CONT ⬇️] #writingcommunity #selfcare #writingtips

Writing Tip: As an exercise, find a music track with vocals you listen to while you write. Go to the 1:30 second mark and write down the first complete lyric/sentence you hear. What is it? See if you can wargame out a rough idea for a short story based on those lyrics. #writing #writingtips #Booksky

Balance between creativity amd feedback. 1) Be open to CONSTRUCTIVE criticism. 2) But also consider YOUR vision and goals for your work. 3) Embrace restraints as creative fuel. #writingcommunity #selfcare #writingtips

Prioritize and Focus. Chose one element to work on at a time. Focus on ONLY that. #writingtips #writingcommunity #selfcare

Do you use a story structure? (and if so, which one?) Or do you discover your plot as you write? #writingtips #selfcare #writingcommunity

The edits keep going. Its slow but things are moving in the right direction. How is your writing going? #writingcommunity #writingupdate #selfcare

May your coffee be as strong as the words on your page ☕️ Happy writing! #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity

Don’t bend; don’t water it down; don’t try to make it logical; don’t edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly. Franz Kafka #5amwritersclub #WritingCommunity

Why are so many twists unsatifying? If you are going to do twists. You can make certain plot promises, but you want to make the reader wish you promised something else. So when the twist comes, not only was it foreshadowed, but they often like it better. #writingtips #writingcommunity #selfcare

Writing Tip: If you're stuck in a rut, change your routine. Change your sleep schedule (if you can) change your meals, change your route to work in the morning. Anything to shake loose those ideas stuck in your head. Try something different! #writing #writingtips #Booksky

Don't condemn or criticize. Be kind and encourage yourself. #writingcommunity #selfcare #writingtips

No new pictures. Where are you at mentally?

Let the sun rise upon your words. Happy writing! 🌞 #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity

Any character who goes after their desire and is obstructed is forced to struggle. And that struggle makes them evolve. So the ultimate goal of the writer is to present a change in a character or to show why that change did not happen. #writingcommunity #writingtips #selfcare

The Polar Express has invaded my tropical sanctuary with a feel like of 33°. My characters continue to banter at a round table. The escapades continue. WIP May your words and day gently flow carrying inspiration through the week. #5amwritersclub #WritingCommunity