Made the mistake of opening Twitter again. I see they’re still making the same “no one can possible read that much”, “audiobooks aren’t reading” arguments there 🙄
Anyway, who else had cruised through 20+ books already this year?
What’s been your favorite? 📚 👀
I’m not in the discord but please send me the form.
I needed a soft reset journal in 2025 so I created one that worked for me. #Writers If you’re feeling blocked or stuck in 2026, I’ve made it available on Etsy. Let me know if you need the link.
All of the major characters in this WIP have a drink of choice at the local bar except ONE because I can’t pin down what hers would be.
She’s 30, Hispanic, incredibly intelligent, and works in IT security as a day job. She’s also a serious gamer and a lesbian.
Suggestions for her go to drink?
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Yesterday’s writing session brought some of my main character’s jealousy to the surface.
Today I have to decide what she does with it.
The never-ending battle of an author: to make our character’s deal with emotions in a healthy way or … not. 🤷♀️
Unless your character controls weather with their emotions 😂
Changing to hand writing is always super effective for me! So is writing poetry from my character’s POV to help me sort of connect to them. Fun scenes are ALWAYS a good idea. I like this experiment! Sending good vibes.
Every time. So rude 😭
I’ve noticed if I switch my brain to editing mode, I can’t get it back to drafting. Everyone’s different, obviously, but I find it’s better to push through and finish.
OMG why do bodies do that? I JUST finished telling someone cutting gluten has practically removed my headaches and BOOM woke up with a headache. Human bodies are STUPID.
I wouldn't suggest 2 ... anything else might work!
Stuck on your draft?
Here's some tips and tricks that may help! #writingcommunity #writers
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We already have:
-PLOT TWIST
-Someone kisses 😘
-Someone lets out a breathe they didn’t know they were holding 🙄
-Someone cooks a meal
Keep going …
Ok friends, we’re making a game. What are some common things that happen frequently in books?
No wrong answers. If you’ve seen it in a lot of books, it works!
And … GO!
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I do. Toxic friendship story set in the 90s, comes out in December.
#Char_Roleplay
Jessa: I haven’t been on a lot of boats but I like swimming so I bet I’d like it. I’ve heard the middle of the ocean at night it scary but I’d be willing to try!
#Char_Roleplay
Vireon: Oh, yes. One must stay in peak physical shape to take on the enemies I take on. They all think they’re perfect and indestructible. One must be prepared to show them where their faults lie.
Daily Question Card for #Char_Rolplay Up-close image of autumn leaves in green, yellow, orange and tan colors. #Char_Roleplay - September 29, 2025 Antagonists - Are you active in your daily life? How do you keep physically fit? World Heart Day #WritingCommunity #writesky
#Char_Roleplay - September 29, 2025
Antagonists - Are you active in your daily life? How do you keep physically fit?
World Heart Day
#WritingCommunity #writesky
#Char_Roleplay
Caleb: I know exactly who I am and what I’m capable of. So does everyone else.
#Char_Roleplay
Riley: No? Not that I know of. I come from a long line of nobodies.
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Jessa: I have some old love notes from my first girlfriend in a drawer somewhere. I also have the teddy bear my college girlfriend got me in the top of my closet. They’re reminders that someone once loved me enough to make sure I knew it. That’s a good reminder when things get rough.
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Vireon: I can’t say that I have. I’m not the kind of person who remembers my dreams.
#Char_Roleplay
Riley: Christmas was always fun around my house growing up. Everyone was always home, we’d bug each other all day, and eat food whenever we wanted.
#Char_Roleplay
Jessa: I don’t think I need to let go of anything. I need to find a new balance with Riley’s new job. We’re working on it. I’m not letting her go.
#Char_Roleplay
Vireon: But of course. One must stand up against evil to correct what was done. The question you should ask yourself is how will you recognize the evil? That’s where so many have failed.
#Char_Roleplay
Caleb: No. I don’t like them and I don’t want them.
