“Writers may be disreputable, incorrigible, early to decay or late to bloom, but they dare to go it alone.” —John Updike

Happy Friday from #SparksAndScribbles with our quote of the week!
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Apparently Tabitha is a lot like me........ I don't take offense, but also I ask for help a lot more than she does LOL #writing #SparksandScribbles

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In my first wip, my protagonist is a lot like me, but in my second wip, I decide to go the complete polar opposite. Shy vs snotty, but they both have snark to them and I love them both so much 😆 #writingcommunity #yaromcom #kidlit

“Every book is the wreck of a perfect idea.” —Iris Murdoch

Happy first Friday of April from #SparksAndScribbles with our quote of the week!
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Stay tuned for our next writing challenge. We will focus on the craft of writing for the 12 weeks of spring, starting on April 6th.

Stay tuned for our next #sparksandscribbles writing challenge. We will focus on the craft of writing for the 12 weeks of spring, starting on April 6th. Who’s with us?
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“Humility is not a virtue in a writer, it is an absolute necessity.” — James Lee Burke

Happy last Friday of March from #SparksAndScribbles with our quote of the week!
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“Every writer is a frustrated actor who recites his lines in the hidden auditorium of his skull.” — Rod Serling

Happy Friday from #SparksAndScribbles with our quote of the week!
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“Be bold and live a little! Enjoy the world!” Is my favorite line in my current wip, because we can all use a little encouragement from time to time. #yaromcom #writingcommunity

Some seed of sincerity was planted in what she had said, a seed that would grow if left in the dirt of their mud flinging.

(From my second WIP)
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Time to share! Pick a favorite sentence from your work-in-progress (WIP), whether it’s a short story, a novel, or a line from your journal.
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“If we had to say what writing is, we would have to define it essentially as an act of courage.” — Cynthia Ozick

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I love a good slow burn romance, a twisty mystery, and a nerve prickly horror. My favorite trope is probably opposite attracts, whether it be lovers, friendship, or just family dynamics. Some good yin and yang ☯️ is necessary for tension in all sorts of relationships! #writesky

What kind of stories are you drawn to? What are your favorite genres and tropes?

What kind of stories are you drawn to? What are your favorite genres and tropes?
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“I write to give myself strength. I write to be the characters that I am not. I write to explore all the things I'm afraid of.” — Joss Whedon

Happy first Friday of March from #SparksAndScribbles with our quote of the week!
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I used to think I write the best at night when my judgy filter is off, and edit the best during the day when my brain is more coherent. But lately I’ve been going with the flow, and it’s actually better! I feel more freedom and less obligated to glue my butt to the chair at night

“Yes, it's hard to write, but it's harder not to.” — Carl Van Doren

Happy last Friday of February from #SparksAndScribbles with our quote of the week!
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"Be brave! You get to enjoy the world first!" might be my fav line in my current WIP.

I finished drafting this week, learned about a new genre, critiqued some wonderful books, and started outlining my new idea. Here's to another productive month in March! #writesky

I decide what to read next through the help of my friends and the book club I am a part of (which also classifies as friends as I am friends with the members of the book club)!

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Book club is a big one! It gets me out of my comfort zone and surprises me every time. Friend recommendations and Goodreads emails are great resources too! #books #readsky #reader

“A good rule for writers: Do not explain overmuch.” — Somerset Maugham

Happy Friday from #SparksAndScribbles with our quote of the week!
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I have a little bed desk thingy that enables me to write in the comfort of my bed during the winter time. But in the summer, I enjoy writing in the library. The quiet space helps me focus like peer pressure! #writingcommunity

“Caress your phrase tenderly: it will end by smiling at you.” — Anatole France

Happy Friday from #SparksAndScribbles with our quote of the week!
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I love all three of them, because really, we can’t live without any of the three in life! #writesky #writingcommunity

“Finished crap can be edited. Unfinished greatness languishes forever. The only bad writing is the thing you didn't write!” — Margarita Gakis

Happy first Friday of February from #SparksAndScribbles with our quote of the week!
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I drafted a lot and thought about my new idea, plus reading into the new genre I want to dip into. It was a very fulfilling month and I can’t wait to continue working on the same projects this month! Hopefully finishing some drafting soon. #writesky

“Make writing a regular part of your daily routine—even just a tiny amount per day—so that it feels more natural to write than not to.” — Jennifer Egan

Happy last Friday from #SparksAndScribbles with our quote of the week!
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This week, I decided to dnf a book I wasn’t enjoying, started reading a new book that I liked so far, and listened to music when I’m not drafting to hone my creativity. Songs with amazing lyrics really cultivated my imagination. #booksky #writesky

Creativity isn’t just about sitting down to write. Other forms of self-expression can also help us shape our stories. What did you do this week to feed your creativity?

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“The most ordinary word, when put into place, suddenly acquires brilliance.” — Robert Bresson

Happy Friday from #SparksAndScribbles with our quote of the week!
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I just finished reading an ARC of Emiko Jean’s newest YA romance, and I was so swooned! Loved the tension, the banter, the suspense of not knowing who the protagonist was going to end up with, and the raw vulnerability on the page. It was a great 5-star read. #writesky #booksky