Writing & Editing

And now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good. - John Steinbeck ~ Background photo shows a story writing pad of paper with a pen sitting on it, a cup of tea by its side, on a writing desk, lit up by the sun shining through a garden window.

On Writing: On first edit, I like to write down one sentence story goals for each chapter. And one sentence scene goals/story beats as scene titles as a reverse outline. Helps me see and clean up the storyline. - Wrtr #AmWriting ...Keep Writing.

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Any mistakes you make can be corrected along the way, but missed inspiration and good writing can never be reclaimed if you don't write them. - Wrtr ~ Background shows photo of a large manor house surrounded by trees, in the fog, with a front gate made of brick, and a wrought iron gate. The fog and light from the house give it a storybook feel.

There's no better feeling for me in writing than when your plot finally clicks into place, and you can see all facets of the story come to life. - Wrtr #AmWriting ...Keep Writing.

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Agree. Just pick a time, already. I'd be ok with either, as long as they keep it that. It's the bouncing back and forth that's wearing on me.

And I think they have it backwards. =)) Need more sun in the afternoon during winter(for me), less sun late at night in the summer. I'd notice less then.

It is pretty terrific! Agree. We lucky enough to also have swans, eagles, and others that hang out here. Pretty lucky.

I feel this. Seems to affect me more each year.

We have these on our lake here. Majestic big birds. They sit on the edge of my pier in the lake, and they watch the water. =) Pretty cool! You don't expect to see them in real life kind of birds. =) And then there they are.

It begins with a character, usually, and once he stands up on his feet and begins to move, all I can do is trot along behind him with a paper and pencil trying to keep up long enough to put down what he says and does. - William Faulkner

Sometimes fixing your writer's block isn't about changing your writing, it's about changing your perspective. Do something to change your perspective. Go for a walk. Enjoy some life. Think differently. Then come back and write your story. - Wrtr

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I'll sometimes think of the story fix for one, while writing in the other. Each writer is different, so experimenting, finding the right process is good. I also like to reverse outline. Others have asked how to speed up/write more stories. For me, those two things are how I do it. Cheers!-C ( Wrtr )

Sometimes you just gotta. I always keep a couple in rotation so I can let one percolate a bit, surprisingly, writing on another both helps the one I'm writing on, and helps me when returning to the other. And sometimes, it's just a refreshing break. Cheers! - C ( Wrtr )

Books and words link us together. - Wrtr ~ Background photo shows stacks of books and some open books resting on a library table, waiting to be read.

Sometimes you have to put a story away for a bit, until you gain enough knowledge, or grow enough in your writing and the view of your story to be able to finish it. - Wrtr #AmWriting

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Each of us is a book with many stories inside. Make sure to let a few out. - Wrtr ~ Background photo shows a stack of leather backed writing journals, with ribboned bookmarks, sitting calmly next to a writing pad.

Writing the story in a novel is one of those things that drives you totally crazy, while at the same time sometimes makes you totally happy. - Wrtr #AmWriting ...Keep Writing.

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Cat sees box, cat walks by, next time you see the cat it is in the box. =) - Steve Ogden ~ Art/Comic By: @SteveOgdenArt - Illustration ~ Creator permission given.

Ok, this has nothing to do with writing in any way, except it made me laugh. =)) And it's super true. Cheers! - Wrtr #AmWriting ~ Quick writing break. (Art/Comic By: @SteveOgdenArt) #Writing #Author #Writer #BookSky #AuthorSky

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I think they are a Men Without Hats tribute band. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QDK... =) ;)

What art offers is space -- a certain breathing room for the spirit. - John Updike ~ Background photo shows both a green and snow covered rounded mountain range.

Writing a story is an adventure. You may think you know how things will go, but you find there are many twists and turns along the way. Sometimes as writers, we just have to let the story out to tell itself. - Wrtr - Be Writing. #AmWriting #Author #Writing #Writer #BookSky #AuthorSky

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Hypnotic #writing llama says...You will write today! Write! - Wrtr #AmWriting #AmEditing ...Be Writing. Write what feels closest to you. #Writer #Author #BookSky #AuthorSky

Books aren't just made of words ...they're also filled with places to visit and people to meet. - Author Unknown ~ Words displayed on a chalkboard.

Each word you put down #writing has the potential to inspire, entertain, bring joy, and motivation. The time, effort, and joy put into creating a story impacts all readers and you. -Wrtr #AmWriting #Author #Writer #BookSky #AuthorSky ~ So Keep Writing.

In the writing process, the more the story cooks, the better. The brain works for you even when you are at rest. - Doris Lessing ~ Background photo shows a huge snow fall covering the trees, as a snow boarder glides and carves the snow in front of them.

“You have to write in a way that tells the story the best, whatever way that is. So many writing rules are subjective. As soon as someone says it as a writing rule, then someone else uses it in a new way and you go, wow! That's cool.” - Wrtr #AmWriting Be #Writing #Author #Writer #BookSky #AuthorSky

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Use supporting characters in your story and #writing to fill in the story arcs. And to help reflect the main character's growth arc. - Wrtr #AmWriting #AmEditing Keep Writing. #Writer #Author #BookSky #AuthorSky

You can also reach me here on my personal bluesky acct: @wrtrstat.bsky.social Cheers! - C ( Wrtr ) ~ It's got more stuff.

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Today, I just want to thank all the writers and authors out there for continuing to write and create. We know it's hard. #AmWriting ...Keep Writing. #Writing #Writers #Author #BookSky #AuthorSky

Let me know if I can help in any way, just saw this, Bluesky just connected it today. =) Sorry for the delay in response. Best, - C (Wrtr) ~ You can see more here: storyfyre.com/storyfyre-pr...

Hi all! =) Just saw this, Bibling your story with the important bits can sometimes make or break a story, and it gives you something story related to work on when you just need a break and a recharge from writing. If you can marry that with a cool scene map it can bring you back into the story. - C

I know the voices aren't real, but man do they come up with some great ideas. - Author Unknown while writing their characters.

Character Writing: Characters, sometimes I do what they want and it adds to the story, other times I realize it doesn't add and so they get no say. #AmWriting Be writing. #Writing #Writer #Author - #BookSky #AuthorSky

Story pace, make sure to pay attention to it. Your novel's pacing is like its heartbeat to your reader. - Wrtr ~ Background photo shows waves bouncing off the rock's on the shoreline.

"Sometimes as an author, you just have to write what's inside of you, no matter how many words that is for that day. The magic will happen as you go along and continue to write the story. The key is to sit down and write." Best, - Wrtr #AmWriting #Writing #Writer #Author ~ #BookSky #AuthorSky

My advice to aspiring writers of fantasy series is that each book needs two main plots. The big story plot of the entire series, and the complete-in-itself, one-book plot. - Juliet Marillier ~ Background photo shows a bluish, greenish view of the underwater.

Writing: Humor is an amazing resource. Making your reader laugh in certain parts of your story and #writing, even when in a serious scene, can really bring your reader fully into the writing's story. - Wrtr #AmWriting #AmEditing ... Keep Writing. #Writer #Author ~ #BookSky #AuthorSky

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"Each character in a novel is their own micro story, however limited in scope. Sometimes the characters are the important part of the story as much or more than the plot is." - Wrtr #AmWriting #Writing. #Author #Writing #Writer ~ #BookSky #AuthorSky ~ Image credits: E.H. Shepard

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"I like the quiet moments in writing when you are writing the story, and the words fall into place. Those moments when you are a writer and the world fades away behind the story and characters you are #writing." - Wrtr #AmWriting#AmEditing Keep Writing. #Author #Writer #BookSky #AuthorSky

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"When your #writing is challenging you. As a writer, when you feel a block, start with something small, just a scene or a small story about your characters. And then let things blossom from that. Whether you use it or not, it will inspire you."-Wrtr #AmWriting Be Writing. #Writer #Author #BookSky

Awesome illustration! Badgers are cool animals! Best, - C ( Wrtr )

If you want to be a writer you must learn to paint with words. - Brian Jacques ..Keep Writing. ~ Background photo shows a painting in various shades of blues and grays, the paint flows like waves on the canvas.

Take some risks in the #writing of your first draft. If it doesn’t work, you can always prune it back. Remember: Writing the first draft is emptying the story out on to the page. Give yourself permission to stretch, it brings out the best story and writing in you. - Wrtr #AmWriting #Writer #Author