New review of Christina Henríquez’ novel The Great Divide on Substack! open.substack.com/pub/goneofft... #naturewriting #bookreview #historicalfiction #travel #travelwriting #adventurewriting #adventure #tallships #panama #panamacanal #sailing #history #fiction #fictionwriting

Why You Should Try the Pomodoro Technique - DIY MFA - Pereira Learn how to use the Pomodoro Technique in your writing to boost productivity and focus, eliminate distractions, and stay consistent.

Ready to beat writer's block?

The Pomodoro Technique is a game-changer for staying focused. Work in short bursts, take a break, and watch your word count soar. Perfect for tackling that tricky chapter! buff.ly/5U7gB9U #WritingCommunity #Productivity #AmWriting #Pomodoro #WritingLife #FictionWriting

Today's writing quote: “If you think about it, the very best books are really just extremely long spells that turn you into a different person for the rest of your life.” —Jonathan Edward Durham #writingquote #quote #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #authorslife #amwriting #writingcommunity

Former NYPD cop, Joe Herbert's memoir 'NYPD Proud' is going to be published this Summer.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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Writing isn’t about avoiding the chaos. 🐻
It’s about learning to enjoy it. #writingtips #amwriting #writingcommunity #writerslife #fictionwriting #writershumor #authorlife

Today's writing quote: "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." —Maya Angelou #writingquote #quote #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #authorslife #amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky #writesky

POV Swap is a perspective-shifting writing exercise that rewrites one scene through three different minds. Try it at spark.thestoryshack.com #POV #CreativeWriting #FictionWriting

The internal monologue is often what makes your main character feel REAL.

All about what an internal monologue is, how it falls flat, & how to make it work: youtu.be/gP8CFMxtEbs?...

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How to Create Compelling Hooks for Every Chapter Every chapter opening should pull readers in and every ending should push them forward. Here’s a 13 point checklist to make that happen.

Want to keep readers up way past their bedtime?

Jenn Windrow shares 13 types of hooks to make every chapter opening (and ending!) impossible to ignore. Keep that momentum moving!
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Today's writing quote: "I only write when I am inspired. Fortunately I am inspired at 9 o'clock every morning." William Faulkner #writingquote #quote #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #authorslife #amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky #writesky

Top 3 Benefits of Beta Reading:
✔ Honest feedback
✔ Improved pacing
✔ Stronger characters
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When Did They Start Seeing the Truth❓️
#PoliticalStory #EmotionalWriting #ShortStory #FictionWriting #WritingCommunity #Storytelling #SixthGradeReadingLevel #PersonalNarrative #PoeticWriting #PoliticalFiction

When Did They Start Seeing the Truth❓️
#PoliticalStory #EmotionalWriting #ShortStory #FictionWriting #WritingCommunity #Storytelling #SixthGradeReadingLevel #PersonalNarrative #PoeticWriting #PoliticalFiction

When Did They Start Seeing the Truth❓️
#PoliticalStory #EmotionalWriting #ShortStory #FictionWriting #WritingCommunity #Storytelling #SixthGradeReadingLevel #PersonalNarrative #PoeticWriting #PoliticalFiction

Stories from the Land A creative fantasy writing project that incorporating elements of philosophy, spirituality, meditation, self-help, and the landscape of Vermont.

New story post up today!
Follow along at magicglade.blogspot.com!
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#fantasywriting #fantasyfiction #philosophy #vermont #magic #nature #fictionwriting #📖

First Look at a First Draft: How to Revise Your Manuscript Fiction University is a site dedicated to helping writers and authors improve their writing craft and their publishing careers.

Time to grab the editing scythe! ✍️

Janice Hardy’s guide is a lifesaver for turning a "messy" first draft into a polished gem. It’s all about macro fixes: goals, stakes, & making every scene count.

Read more: buff.ly/SCWuzg5

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Today's writing quote: "If I waited for perfection, I would never write a word." Margaret Atwood #writingquote #quote #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #authorslife #amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky #writesky

Funny, That I find myself interesting, not in a narcissistic way, but in examination. I wrote an academic blog post (and then a couple others, 1, 2) to clarify a nonfiction book that commenced as an academic e…

Sometimes, ideas are contagious.
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I've been doing a lot of writing around a common theme and generating fiction and nonfiction alike. And it's nice to be writing fiction again.
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Sometimes, ideas are contagious.

philosophics.blog/2026/04/12/funny-that/

I've been doing a lot of writing around a common theme and generating fiction and nonfiction alike around a common topic. And it's nice to […]

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Green grass, a churning lake turning blue in the distance, clouds on the horizon

Finally it’s time to bask in the scenery and add some words to this novel.
#amwriting #fictionwriting #greatlakes #lakeshore

This 6-week workshop, led by One Story author @adeniro.bsky.social is built to support fiction writers at any level of their writing journey. For details visit: bit.ly/4sVtIYe
#writingclass #fictionwriting #writingworkshop

Take a breath.
Cut what needs cutting.
Your story will breathe better for it. 🌿

#writingtips #amwriting #writerslife #writingcommunity #fictionwriting

ProWritingAid Chapter Critique Feature AI generated image of a befuddled AI editor. Generative AI is terrible at writing fiction. Bland writing, flat characters, and lack of emotion are common. That most models were trained on stolen wo…

ProWritingAid now has a bunch of AI analysis features for fiction writers, like "Virtual Beta Reader" and "Chapter Analysis."

I used "Chapter Critique" on one of my filthy stories. The results are interesting:

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#FictionWriting #WritingTools #AITools

When you think you can do it; achieve your dreams, dream bigger, earn more, live more, do more, make a difference, remember that you have to go back home and decide on what to eat for dinner. Every. Single. Day.

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We make decisions every day that change the course of our lives, and we only realize the significance later. Join me for this Parallel Lives #WritingWorkshop to explore character's lives in this world AND parallel worlds.

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I may talk about AI all day, but I'm quietly choosing humanness—flaws and all. bit.ly/3Onjzo6 #writingcommunity #amwriting #fictionwriting

Beyondosaurus.com, the free site that goes beyond what any thesaurus can do had a small picture display bug that was fixed today. ( #thesaurus, #dictionary, #English, #language, #authoring, #writing, #speechWriting, #reportWriting, #copyWriting, #comedyWriting, #fictionWriting)

Beyondosaurus.com goes beyond what any thesaurus can do. Minor upgrade: It now open the More Info link in a new tab. Enjoy! ( #thesaurus, #writing, #writer, #author, #authoring, #fiction, #fictionWriting, #comedyWriting, #research, #researcher, #reportWriting)

Free books in exchange for honest reviews – no strings attached!

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Back when your characters thought everything was life or death 🔥😅
Let them age. The stakes change… but the drama never quite leaves.

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