Oh wow! 200 followers! It's small-potatoes, of course; but it means the world that each person took a chance on this nobody writer. ✍️😀

Looking forward to connecting with other amazing writers and readers here on Bluesky!

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I’m grateful for the ability to wake up and enjoy the beautiful sunshine with my boys and beautiful wife.

Today, we supported our local library by visiting and participating in KidCon. Love our community. Taking a break from writing to recharge.

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Avoid starting story with a cliché opening For writers, the challenge with most people who like to read is that they read a lot. They’ve seen all kinds of plots, protagonists, villains and settings. Worse, even if they prefer specific genre…

Avoid starting story with a cliché opening
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Andrew, smiling, with a big "Thank You" prominent in frame.

100 followers may seem like pittance to some, but I am utterly grateful that 100 people have now taken a chance on this debut #FantasyWriter. ✨

You all are rockstars — and I can’t wait to share this book one day soon. 📖

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Another chapter down — inciting incident complete. ✅ Super proud because I pushed through while the whole house was down with strep. 🤧

We’re making this high fantasy novel. Slow and steady! 🐢

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Writers: What’s a surprising lesson you’ve recently learned about your craft? What made you go, “Dang, I wish I’d known that earlier?” 🤯📝

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3YO: Can I take off my socks?
WIFE: You’re barefoot. You’re not wearing any socks.
3YO: PLEEEEAASE! Can I take my socks off??
WIFE: ……..Sure?
3YO: YAY!!! (runs away)
US: 😶 😶

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Finally arrived at my inciting incident. 🎉 Gosh, my heart is bouncing off the walls. So fun to see years of thought coming to life on the page. 🥰

Pulse check: How's the writing going, folks? I'd love to hear how you're doing.

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Fun new word to naturally drop at parties.

Just kidding. As a dad, I don’t go to parties. 🎉 🚫

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Chapter 3 complete! ✅ 2,803 words, and each one pushed me hard. Just shy of 10K total thus far.

Slow - and - effing - steady. 💪 Can't wait to share this with you all one day.

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Published writers: When's the right time to share your novel's elevator pitch? 📣 Shout it from rooftops at earliest stages, 🤫 or keep it under wraps until much later? This first-time fantasy author would so value your experience.

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In the midst of my day job 💼 and a sick kiddo 🤒, I’m proud of these 572 new words. Slow and steady. 🐢

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Yesterday, the 3yo tested positive for strep. She’s on the mend now, but we found her this morning sleeping next to the 5yo in his bed.

This is gonna be a week. 🫠
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spongebob squarepants is standing in a kitchen with a life preserver on the wall behind him ALT: spongebob squarepants is standing in a kitchen with a life preserver on the wall behind him

I have achieved the highest feat of craftsmanship known to mankind. No, it is not completing the novel…

I have wall mounted the TV with exactly four drill holes - and it is perfectly level.
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500 more words on the go, which is new for me. For those who have written on their phone, do you notice a dip in quality at all? 📱

(I’ll find out if that’s the case when I review tomorrow. 😆)
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Hey, question: Anyone know of a solid #writing podcast for books? Bonus points if it dives into the publishing/business side of writing, not just narrative and prose. Any recommendations? 🎧

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Finally broke the 1,000 word mark in one sitting! 🎉 Dang, that feels good. Thank you, kids, for peacefully existing with one another this morning.

The inciting incident is on the horizon. 💪📖
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Doesn't look like I'll be able to work on the novel at all today, but a rare date night with my wife at a new restaurant is most welcome. 🥰

Anyone else balancing writing epic material while focusing on real relationships?
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The writing assistant read last night's work and has arrived at the assessment that his mouth needs more treats. 🦴
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Chapter 2 is on the page! ✅ 2,503 words. 6K into the 120K-ish goal. 🐢

Morale high. Snacks appreciated. How’s your writing coming along?
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Kids had me up before the crack of 5am, and tonight’s writing had to start late. I’ll absolutely be paying for these 350 words tomorrow. 🫠

Any other morning authors out there forced into being night owls?

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Computer keyboard with a cyan backlight on a leather mat

412 words this morning. 412 fewer words to go. 🐢

Anyone else making glacial progress?
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Got a hundred words in before the kids demanded my attention. Every little bit counts.

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