Looking for a #writingretreat? I’m holding one in June (14-20) and another in September (6-12). If holidays leave us with great memories, retreats do that AND enable leaps with our #writing projects ✍️, whether we’re multi-published or starting out. 💪 📚 #Booksky valeriavescina.com/teaching/wri...
Don't forget our #AuthorInterview on #WomenWritersNet tomorrow evening with @lindzmcleod.bsky.social. I'll be chatting with her on behalf of @womenwritersnet.bsky.social about her book An Honour and a Privilege, a marvelous volume of short stories plus craft reflections. #WritingCommunity #BookSky
"Are there random places that stand out in your memory and may have inspired your creativity?" asks @nastasyaparker.bsky.social in this beautiful, reflective piece. I can totally see the 21-room house described in her blog post inspiring a story... nastasyaparker.com/current-even... #writinglife
Join us Thursday 23 April at 6 pm BST for an #AuthorInterview with @lindzmcleod.bsky.social about her book An Honour and a Privilege. Collaborative short stories including reflections on the craft from each writing team. Inspiring and unmissable! #WomenWritersNet #WritingCommunity
What is an example of a non-fiction author elevator pitch?
I help businesses learn to (negotiate basic contracts) in my book, (Basic Business Contract Negotiations).
Not only will you (train your team to manage the basics), you'll learn to (know when to outsource to legal and why).
Valeria's beautiful atmospheric novel, That Summer in Puglia, is out right now with @breakthroughbook.bsky.social. Thoroughly recommended by us! #WomenWritersNet
Good Morning, #WritingCommunity! What are you working on this week? I'm prepping for an #AuthorInterview with @lindzmcleod.bsky.social about her book An Honour and a Privilege. I loved the short stories in this collection! So imaginative. Join our discussion Thursday, on #WomenWritersNet
#Holidays re-energise us, leaving us with good memories. A #writingretreat does that AND leaves us with new friendships and #writing skills that last a lifetime. Learn more here: valeriavescina.com/teaching/wri... #WritingCommunity
Feeling happy. Just been for a walk to clear my head. Springtime by the river is beautiful. Black locust tree in full bloom. Without consciously thinking about it, worked out a few tricky knots in my WIP.
What helps you when you're stuck with your writing?
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A helpful post from Vicky Weber on how to interpret agents and editors' form rejections. Decoding Form Rejections (From Someone Who’s Been on Both Sides of the Inbox). #WritingCommunity #womenwriters
Dreaming of a #writingretreat? I’m holding two in the Swiss Alps in 2026: 14-20 June and 6-12 September. To learn more and to book: valeriavescina.com/teaching/wri... #writing #WritingCommunity #writingworkshop #holidays #writingcourse #writersretreat #writingadvice #writingtips #writerslife
How has your week been, #WomenWriters? What were your writing goals and victories? We'd love to hear all about it. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Three years of the wonderful @breakthroughbook.bsky.social! The #publishing world needs more like you! 👏👏👏 #WritingCommunity Special credit to @brethertonwords.bsky.social and Jamie Chipperfield for making it all happen!
Yearning for a #writingretreat to kickstart your #writing or to breathe new energy into a work in progress? Here's a glimpse into my retreats, in participants’ own words. Come and join me in June or September 2026! valeriavescina.com/2025/01/27/a... #WritingCommunity #writingworkshop
Some gorgeous suggestions here for 'hopecasting' instead of 'doomscrolling.' What will you find hope in this weekend? #WritingCommunity #BookSky writenowcoach.com/how-hope-que...
Good morning, #WritingCommunity. I took this picture on an early morning lakeside walk last week. I had to tell myself a story that animals come play with the lost teddy, because otherwise the scene was a bit sad. Do you walk regularly to fuel your stories? #WritersLife
Thank you to everyone who joined tonight's #SkyChat despite the Bluesky outage. Many thanks to everyone on the WomenWritersNet team, for planning this chat tonight. Finally, special thanks to my co-host, @annehamilton.bsky.social, for powering through the glitches with me tonight!
a5 #WomenWritersNet I imagine getting agents/publishers interested would be trickier as you have to find people who see the vision for both if it's not an established blended genre. #Romantasy is relatively recent, after all.
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a6 #WomenWritersNet I was just thinking about Night Circus and The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern. I love the blend of romance, fantasy, and even mystery in her books.
A3 #WomenWritersNet Yes, I think is quite true. It's more intriguing when the story keeps you guessing what's next or excites you with its complexity. And life isn't so tidy, is it?
A3 #WomenWRitersNet YES! But even a bad dish/bad story teaches you a lot!
A3 #WomenWritersNet I think they're fascinating because you get so much more that 1 genre, no? I like reading #HistoricalRomance because it gives you insights into the lived experience of people in the past alongside the romance. If you like both genres, it's always a win.
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Agreed!
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A1 #WomenWritersNet It is! But I think there's a lot out there. For example, cozy mysteries are often include a romance that's as central to the story as the mystery.
Yes, because a fantasy story that has a bit of romance isn't quite the same. And romance that's merely set in the fantasy world but doesn't focus much on fantasy is mostly a romance.