Hey, I'm inviting complete strangers to my party! Fortunately, it's virtual so you can't steal my silverware. But seriously: Let's have some fun! Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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The truth about writing #memoir is packed into this single question. #cnf #booksky

5 Dystopian Novels That Feel Uncomfortably Real - BOOKGLOW What makes a dystopian novel truly unsettling isn’t how far it stretches the imagination—it’s how close it hits to home. These stories don’t rely on distant futures or impossible technology; instead, ...

Gotta love the magic of marketing. There I am, right between Cormac McCarthy and Octavia Butler. bookglow.net/5-dystopian-... #fiction #author #booksky #speculative #dystopian

Fiction Offers a First Draft of History Invented stories have much to tell us about the real world

This #cnf essay explores how fiction, including my new novel TENT CITY, contributes a rough first draft of history. I'm not in "sales" mode; I prefer "engagement" mode. #booksky #newbook #speculativefiction #fiction #novel
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Self-Doubt Was My Overlord The long road to becoming a joyful risk-taker

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Gonna help you tame that beast...

Vision and Revision Seeing your work clearly when everything looks blurry

When revising feels like a slog...when you can no longer see your own words...look up: Your reader awaits.
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TODAY, FRIDAY! Still got some gas in the tank? What a whirlwind, right? This is the book every self-doubting creative needs right now. Stop by for an honest conversation. You'll leave inspired and refreshed! Learn more about this little book punching above its weight at amywrites.live. #AWP

Signing copies of my award-winning WRANGLING THE DOUBT MONSTER on Friday at the Women's National Book Assn. Booth 236. 1 pm. Stop by to chat about creative self-doubt! We're in this together! #AWP #AWP26 #writerscommunity #Baltimore

#AWP26 - Excited to have such dynamic writers join my virtual offsite, Is My Nonfiction Book/Memoir on Track? Wed 3/4 at 4:00PM. It's FREE! Sunday, Mar. 1 -- last day to submit pages for feedback. See AWP offsite pg for sign-up details! #CNF #Memoir

Thank you!

Secrets of the Editors: The Fine Art of Literary Submission & Rejection.

If you're heading to #AWP26 or coming to #Baltimore just for the conference offsites...we've got the lowdown on submitting to the best zines! #authorsandwriters #booksky #fiction #cnf

2026 AWP

Writing #CNF? Going to #AWP? Check out my virtual offsite: IS MY NF BOOK OR MEMOIR ON TRACK? Free group coaching by an expert. Insights into your structure, premise, and more! Deets: conference.awpwriter.org/offsite_even..., Mar 04, 2026

Is There a Wrong Way to Publish? The answer depends on whether your intentions align with reality

Want to get happily published? Begin by being honest with yourself about what you want from the experience. #CNF #writers #authors
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The Rampant Coding of Literature Tucking messy ideas into neat boxes

I understand why we classify books by genre. But I prefer my #fiction to be hard to classify. Which is why I rail against the genre coding systems in place. #booksky substack.com/home/post/p-...

Why Every Day is Launch Day How to keep that new-car smell going

Your published book isn't past its sell-by date. Remember there are readers out there ready to encounter your work for the first time. #booksky #fiction #writers #authors #indie amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/why-every-...

Struggling to write better FIRST-PERSON FICTION? Don't miss my master class at the San Fran Writers Conf in Feb.! It's not just a POV--it's a mindset! We'll cover pitfalls, tricks, and share loads of examples. Real-time writing.
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Took 7 years to find a publisher for this dark tale about an economic apocalypse.

TENT CITY

A striving family. A collapsing economy. A tragic death. In Tent City, everyone must confront their demons in the struggle to survive.

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The Past Does Not Predict Your Future Look ahead to the good stuff

We cannot undo anything that’s occurred in the past. Period. But we can change how we respond to events yet to occur. #cnf
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When Family Struggles to Understand the Writer in Their Midst Love and validation don’t necessarily go hand-in-hand. But you can hold onto your identity and still enjoy family time over the holidays.

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In Praise of Slow Starts My love of boring first pages in the great-books canon

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Take note! #AWP26 goers:

The Fine Art of Literary Submission and Rejection: Secrets of the Editors
...a walkable off-site you won't want to miss if you want to break into the lit mags.

Watch for our listing!

Five Ways to Address the Sabotage Caused by Self-Doubt Mindsets to help you strike a better balance

Do you suffer from the self-doubt blues? There are ways to cope...and remember, you're not alone! #cnf #essay #creatives amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/five-ways-...

Existential Interlude Reflections on a time out of joint

"So if you’re among the multitudes feeling disconnected these days, and wondering what your purpose is, consider that your purpose—at least in part—is to explore the artist within you and discover how your art helps to restore meaning to a deeply troubled world." open.substack.com/pub/amylbern...

Object-ives # 11: The Hardest Working Dress on the Planet Memories of cloth and armor for a rebellious promgoer

Object-ives # 11: The Hardest Working Dress on the Planet
An essay 50 years in the making. #cnf opensecretsmagazine.com/p/prom-dress...

I'm going to be that obnoxious writer who answers, "My book deserves more hype." Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears, Finding Inspiration is resonating with self-doubting creatives and has won multiple awards. It's highly original and makes a big impact. There, I said it, #AWP.

Can Writers Ever Truly Be Happy? Radically redefining goals may hold the key

Applying the reverse bucket list concept to writing and creativity....Lots to think about! #cnf amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/can-writer...

The Case of the Shrinking Novel The mystery of saying more with less

If you're looking for inspiration...not simply to write...but to write tight...
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News Flash for #AWP 2026 in #Baltimore!
I'm offering a FREE off-site meeting room less then 10 mins' walk from Convention Ctr. Seats up to 48. Kitchen. Food & bev. allowed. Meets ADA. Ping me.

It’s True: Writing is Revising When you think you’re finished, the magic begins

News flash: Your first draft isn't your last. It may not even be your first. amylbernsteinauthor.substack.com/p/its-true-w...