💙Writing Johanna💙Character development is a tool in the #WritersCraft. The protagonists must demonstrate some sort of development as a result of interaction with events of the story or other characters. What are their strengths and flaws? #mystery #Booksky Full article at

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Text on yellow background: In April of last year, my short story came out in Aina Journal, a Kazakhstani literary magazine for women.

Text on yellow background: In the middle of the poetry club meeting, we always had a smoking break. I smoke sporadically, which I’m not very proud of, so I was outside the cafe where we held the club, at the bottom of the stairs, one hand hovering over a trash can.

Text on yellow background: “They have sex in there,” he said then

Text and image on yellow background. On the right, an image of the author Dana Kanafina. On the left, text: Writing is the Closest We Will Ever Get to Time Travel: A Guest Essay by Dana Kanafina Below, text: Read on PuncturedLines.com

Writing is the Closest We Will Ever Get to Time Travel: An Essay by Dana Kanafina
#booktwitter #writerscraft #margaretatwood #personalessay #writerslife #kazakhstan

Being a writer isn't only about writing. You need to read, too, to learn the tools and techniques that you'll need for your own writing.

So...
What books did you get for Christmas?
What are you reading now?

#writingcommunity #writerscraft

Why My Stories Start As Screenplays - Ric Perrott Ric Perrott explains his Five Draft Process and why he chooses to write his stories as scripts first before moving on to prose.

New blog post talking about my quirky method for writing my stories as screenplays first and my Five Draft process. 📚

#BookSky #Writing #WritersCraft #Authors

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Guest Post: Writing as a Young Author – Priya Rohella (author of Through the Eyes of a Servant & Pricilla Phantom and the Monochrome Book) Something a little different for you all today, as author Priya Rohella has kindly provided a guest post on the subject of writing as a young author. Let's have a look at her books first...! Blurb: “From what you become… you cannot run...” ‘The butler’s pupils broadened as he took in the features of the man behind the mask.’

#GuestPost: Writing as a Young Author by @priya_rohella_

#bookblogger #bookshine #writingadvice #writerscraft #writing #youngauthor #indieauthor #SupportIA #PriyaRohella #ThroughTheEyesOfAServant #PricillaPhantomAndTheMonochromeBook #booklover #booklove

Square photo. In the centre of a dark square there is an arched window opening, just slightly taller than semi circular. Through the window is a view of far off mountains and the colour of the sky indicates that it is either sunset or sunrise. The window appears to be cut directly into the thick wall and has no frame or glass. Light illuminates the window so that the depth of the wall and the window sill frame the view with a pale orange glow.

This view would still be pretty without the window that frames it, but it would be fairly anodyne. It's the contrast that makes the image striking.

It's the same with writing: how you frame your ideas makes a huge difference to the effect created.

#writingcommunity #writerscraft

No writing experience? No worries!
Stop fretting that you don't know enough and start writing: each sentence you write will make you a better writer.

Also, those very first words aren't what you'll be publishing, so stop worrying!

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Draft No. 4: On the Writing Process by John McPhee The long-awaited guide to writing long-form nonfiction by the legendary author and teacherDraft N...

Currently Reading #Books #BookSky📚💙🦋 #Writing #WritersCraft #JohnMcPhee

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On June 11, I’ll be speaking at the monthly CANSCAIP members’ meeting @ 7 pm ET. Meetings are via Zoom, & you can contact @canscaip.bsky.social for membership options or a one-time guest invitation. I hope to see you there! #CANkidlit #kidlit #picturebooks #novels #writerscraft #fiction #nonfiction

How can I support you? Let's chat!

#QuestionoftheDay #Editing #Editor #BookEditor #Writing #WritingLife #WritingABook #WritersCraft #WritingProcess

Square photo of a white cat lying on top of some printed unbound sheets of paper on a white desktop. The cat’s head is in the foreground and he is stretched out fast asleep. The corner of a computer keyboard is also visible. As well as the bottom corner of a computer monitor. There is sunshine coming from the left and the cat’s head and most of his body are in direct sunshine.

Watson reckons there’s nothing like a little snooze in the sun to recoup after a long morning at the computer.

How do you relax when it’s time to take a break from your manuscript?

#writingcommunity #writers #writerscraft #caturday

Even the most accomplished writers produce imperfect drafts before refining their work. Try embracing the messy, imperfect beginnings of writing—a crucial part of the journey toward creating something exceptional.

#Motivation #WritingInspiration #WritersCraft #Writing #Publishing

I like translate on Mastodon - but what about #royalties & can we get a live speaker to double-check?

Taylor & Francis to #Translate Books into English Using #AI buff.ly/zIfvYZf

#writing #amwriting #writerscraft #writingtips #amwriting #publishing

lose the #blurb and gamify #video? The future of #publishing?

Can Simon & Schuster Become the A24 of Books? buff.ly/d5d9i6e

#writing #amwriting #writerscraft #writingtips #amwriting

How-to build your #creative into a #career-

What Taylor Swift can teach us about career-building buff.ly/srGg2nn

#writing #amwriting #writerscraft #writingtips #publishing #marketing #audiencebuilding

When life gets in the way of your #writing, what's your plan?

» The Key to a Realistic Writing Plan buff.ly/2SKmjUl

#writing #amwriting #writerscraft #writingtips #amwriting

‘More are published than could ever succeed’: are there too many books? While some say the rise of the self-publishing model is damaging the industry, others feel it gives authors a fairer deal

Have you found your niche in #publishing / #marketing? How did you find your niche?

‘More are published than could ever succeed’: are there too many #books? buff.ly/4tl1B7X

#writing #amwriting #writerscraft #writingtips #amwriting #theotherBryson 🤣

There are no shortcuts to doing the work. Take bold steps!

#Luck #Motivation #LoriHarder #Writer #WritingLife #WritingABook #WritersCraft #Editing #WritingProcess

I’d love to hear your thoughts so we can work together to come up with a solution!

#QuestionoftheDay #Editing #Editor #BookEditor #Writing #Writer #WritingLife #WritingABook #WritersCraft #WritingProcess

What Comes Next? Building Suspense and Avoiding Predictability Image by TyliJura from Pixabay Lisabet Sarai We all love stories. It's in our genes. Humans have been spinning tales for thousands ...

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How to keep your readers engaged in a world drowning in tropes #AmWriting #WritersCraft

When was the last time you wrote a #letter? When did you last recieve one?

‘Something to believe in, even if it’s deeply silly’: why 15,000 people signed up to a letter-writing project buff.ly/A4b5quA

#writing #amwriting #writerscraft #writingtips #amwriting

Interesting! Which part of the manuscript do you find most challenging?

#Manuscript #WritingRouting #WritingLife #WritingABook #WritersCraft #Editing #WritingProcess

Interesting look at #writing AND the bits of life that get in the way of writing -

Being Thin Was My Dream—But So Was Writing a Novel buff.ly/qcOVX70

#writing #amwriting #writerscraft #writingtips #amwriting

On #writing your next book to build on your first

The Challenges of Writing #Sequels | The Nerd Daily buff.ly/rgrR5rg

#writing #amwriting #writerscraft #writingtips #amwriting

S4 E26: The Secret Writing Space Your Students Need: Greenbelt Writing Revolution with Ralph Fletcher - Schoolutions: Coaching & Teaching Strategies In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with renowned author and educator Ralph Fletcher to discuss his book, Joy Write: Cultivating High-Impact, Low-Stakes Writing and why the concept of greenbelt...

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#GreenbeltWriting #JoyWrite #RalphFletcher #WritersCraft #WritersNotebook #WritingMentor #LowStakesWriting #WritingWorkshop #StudentChoice #AuthenticWriting

Schoolutions: Coaching & Teaching Strategies Do you need innovative strategies for better classroom management and boosting student engagement? This podcast is your go-to resource for coaches, teachers, administrators, and families seeking to cr...

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Freytag’s Pyramid: Unveiling the Core of Dramatic Storytelling Explore the relevance of Freytag's Pyramid in contemporary storytelling. How can this fundamental tool shape your narrative today?

Let's dive into the relevance of Freytag's Pyramid in contemporary storytelling. Check it out on the AutoCrit blog!

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#writingtips #blogs #storyteller #writingcommunity #writerscraft

Just finishing my handouts for a #writerscraft talk I’m giving tomorrow to the @skagitwriters about #fiction (or non) character wounds and how they inform, even drive #characterarcs.
#writing #writingcommunity

Authors benefit greatly from taking advice from their target audience.

#EditorTip #Editing #TargetAudience #Edit #Revise #Revision #Publishing #Writer #WritingLife #WritingABook #WritersCraft #Editing #WritingProcess