Cassandra

TEXT Weekly Writing Goal For 3 days write 2,500 words per day. Wednesday | Thursday | Friday IMAGES A white Moon and Sun surrounded by black clouds. A dark purple rectangle with white/grey filigree in the corners. 3 pink squares outlined in black. A pink background with white light streaks.

I fell off the wagon last week. It was needed as I was close to burning out from other things.

BUT IT'S A NEW WEEK. A NEW ME.

I want to write, and I WILL WRITE.

I WILL GET 7,500 WORDS WRITTEN THIS WEEK, MARK MY WORDS!

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It's a new week and that means new opportunities to write!

Don't worry Altalune, your story is first on my list.

Writer friends, do you have a writing goal for this week?

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I've never tried one, but have been thinking about changing that this year. Knowing what to expect if I do is helpful.

Hello! This sounds fun, and I'd love to get to know more of you! 😍

I go by: Ellowyn (or Cassie)

My Zone: The Goblin Lair in the EST

3 Fandoms: BG3, WoT, BG3 (Yes twice, deal with it 😜)

3 Pet Peeves: Open mouth chewing, rudeness, lack of respect for one's effort

My Outlet: Gaming and reading

No writing for me this week, it's been a stressful time. I'll hop back on it next week and keep moving.

Lesson for this week: it's okay to slow down.

Extra Lesson: Inspiration literally strikes at any time.

Struggling to get going this week. Things have been all out of whack. 😔

I'm determined to find a way, I don't know when, only that I will.

I've been noticing that too! When I started I kept the goal low and blew through it. This time it was more difficult but it lit a determination. I think I'll stick to the word count but maybe add in extra days if I can.

Thank you!! It's crazy. After I finished my writing session lady night all that repeated in my head was "I wrote 7,500 words this week." It was staggering to think that I did that. But so rewarding too!

Oh, hey, I hit my goal for all three days this week. It's a little crazy.

I look at the word count and get incredibly excited the higher it goes.

Every time I look at a scene or chapter, my drive to keep going builds.

This is awesome.

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or is it? 🤔

An evening of writing, wrestling, and wresting....wait, that last one isn't right 😂

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It was tight, but I managed to do it! Another 2,500 words!

I'm exhausted but feeling good. 😴

Didn't get as active here as I'd have liked, but it's a marathon, not a sprint. I'll get there. ☺️

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The best part of going to a bookstore is getting inspired 🥰

I have a couple of things to do before I can sit down and write.

Though all I want to do is write.

The story calls.

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TEXT Weekly Writing Goal For 3 days write 2,500 words per day. Wednesday Thursday Friday IMAGES Pink Background A white Moon and Sun surrounded by black clouds. 2 white magical light beams behind a dark purple rectangle that has white filigree in the corners 3 pink squares outlined in black A white sparkly checkmark is in the rectangle on the left.

Today was...a day. I had a lot going on personally, and only got to sit and write in the evening. BUT I DID IT. 💪

2,500 words thereabouts.

I'm so dang proud of myself. 🥰

Hopefully, I'll be able to be a bit more active here as I go.

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So, last week was a major success!

Which means it’s time to up the ante. Since I wrote around 2,500 words both days, that’s my goal this time. It might not seem like much, but when you’re going 0-100, it’s a lot.

Diving into the deep end. Let’s go.

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A cupid themed ranger drow elf, with the phrase "You've pierced my heart!"

A luxuriously dressed warlock tiefling. An eldritch hand is holding a open ring box with the phrase "Let's make a pact"

Fantasy-themed Valentines cards!

Another MASSIVE success. I hit another flow state and wrote 2,275 words today! I'm extremely happy with how this is going.

I'm going to keep up these weekly goals next week! Maybe I'll make them a bit higher though...🤔

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Thank you, Leonard Snart, for perfectly capturing how I feel about my plan with this chapter.

I had a plan, it was beautiful, flowing, then I looked and went, "This is too long." I spent the next 5 minutes breaking apart my #writing into smaller scenes.

Does anyone else do this? 😅 #WriteSky

Yesterday was a success for me. Time to start today's challenge. 😈
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I CRUSHED my goal for today. I aimed low so I wouldn't feel pressure and *hopefully* hit a flow state to write more and it WORKED. I wrote 2,052 words for today. I feel great!
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My life has been busy lately, and writing has gotten away from me. After sitting down to make a plan to course correct, I've made myself a little weekly goal tracker that I plan to update and share. I'll update later tonight if I hit my goal. WHICH I WILL.
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A large loaf of golden brown French Bread on parchment paper. 11 mini French bread rolls next to the large loaf.

With all the snow today it felt like a day to bake. I made French bread and lil mini breads brushed with garlic spread. The taste test went phenomenal. My husband said he doesn't want store-bought bread ever again! #bread #baking #breadmaking

It turns out I'm not a spring cleaner. I'm a winter cleaner. I've done more cleaning during the wintry days than in any spring time combined from the last 5 years.

Thanks everyone for a fantastic #BluePit!

We saw so many great pitches (around 1800!) today and wonderful support!

Around 200 published works too! (Our #BluePit Published feed lasts 1 week, so go shopping while you can!)

The next pitch event coming up is #SmallPitch! Learn more @smallpitch.org!

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During her time in the Azantium Empire, Mæve discovers a world of star-born trees and a fragile peace on the brink of collapse. Guided by Armaiti, a Lumani bound to ancient magic, she awakens a forgotten power—and a destiny tied to the land itself
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This spread has the title, "The Witch of Eden Hollow," on the top, the pitch on the left, and comparisons with explanations on the right. They are all set against an autumnal background. Pitch: Inquisitor T. Sterling is hired by the pious town of Eden Hollow to hunt down the witch that commands an ancient forest called The Elder Grove. Reclusive, guarded, and untrusting, Elias finds with dread that the only way he can save his forest (and himself) from an untimely demise is to work with the hunter that was hired to kill him. Within Eden Hollow, Avery Miller struggles with the town's restrictive Puritan values, forced to hide his love for another man and a sudden magical ability that manifests within him. As their lives intertwine and tensions rise, secrets that were desperately locked away seep through the cracks, and what they find very well may destroy them. Comps Each comparative title has the cover of whatever media being compared, and it comes with key elements that "The Witch of Eden Hollow" draws from. 1. "Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery," by Brom Similarities: "Embracing who they claim you are; Puritanical religious similarities" 2. "Strange Magic" (film) Similarities: "Sworn off love for good, only to find it in the most unlikely of places" 3. "The Witch" (film) Similarities: "Would'st thou like to live deliciously?" but make it queer 4. "The Wickerman" (1973 film) Similarities: "Something's not right about this town; Who are the real monsters?" In the bottom right corner, there is an Anti-GenAI symbol.

This spread has the title, "The Witch of Eden Hollow," on the top, character headshots with traits beside them, and a general trope list. All is set against an autumnal background. Characters (on the left): Avery Miller, feat. gay pride flag and masc-loving masc pride heart Character art from a picrew by crowesn picturing a thin white man with long black hair tied back in a ponytail, freckles, and gray eyes. Traits: Closeted Gay, Repressed MC; Chronic Illnesses, Awakened Magical Abilities, Religious Trauma Theodore Sterling, feat. trans pride flag and masc-loving masc pride heart Character art from a picrew by crowesn picturing a heavyset white man with brown eyes and brown hair on his head and beard. Traits: Middle Aged Trans Man; Widowed Character; Vengeful Witch Hunter; Survivor's Guilt Elias, feat. trans and demisexual pride flags Character art from a picrew by crowesn picturing a thin white man with pointed ears, long black hair, and gray eyes. He has green flecks on his forehead, cheeks, and shoulders. Traits: Demisexual Trans Man; Ancient Forest Guardian; If the Forest Dies, He Dies; Suppressing Old Grief List of Tropes (on the right): - Religious Cult Disguised as a Small Town" - Closeted Gay to Unapologetically Queer Pipeline - Plant Magic - "T4T" - Old Man Yaoi - Enemies-to-Lovers - WitchXHunter - Finding Love After Loss/Heartbreak - "Ugly Grief Feelings"

This spread has the title, "The Witch of Eden Hollow," on the top and a playlist in the center. They are both set against an autumnal background. Playlist: Hozier - "In the Woods Somewhere" Wardruna - "Birna" Vishal Naidu - "Aurora" Rúnahild - "Essens" Within Temptation - "All I Need" Mark Korven - "Isle of Wight" (from "The Witch") Of Monsters and Men - "Love, Love, Love" Hozier - "As It Was" Fleet Foxes - "If You Need to, Keep Time on Me" City and Colour - "Day Old Hate" Eivør - "Piece by Piece" Hozier - "De Selby, Pt. 1" Within Temptation - "Never-Ending Story" Ghost - "Excelsis"

A mood board with square dimensions and nine images surrounded by dark brown borders. In the center is a ruddy brown title card bubble where the title, "The Witch of Eden Hollow" is the focus with the caption, "by G.T. Anthony" is written below it in a smaller font. Images starting from left to right, top to bottom: 1. a tree with mushrooms growing on it with deep brown tones to the images 2. A patch of white daisies 3. An autumn forest floor backdrop with thin, pale arms touching the leaves towards the center of the image. 4. An autumn forest background with bare trees and leaves littering the forest floor. There is a stream running through said forest. 5. A darker image of an empty church with pews placed at the left and right edges leading towards the center. 6. A close-up of autumn leaves. 7. A grayscale photo of a person wearing dark pants and leather boots walking down a stone walkway. They're wearing a dark cape that billows behind them. 8. A close-up silhouetted photo of a couple leaned close and about to kiss. One of them has their hand caressing the other's chin. 9. A close-up of a rainy forest floor with a puddle at the center of the image.

Sterling was hired to kill a witch.
Elias needs the hunter's help to save his forest.
Avery struggles to conceal his love for another man & an awakening strange magic.
And all three are being targeted by a cult.

"The Witch of Eden Hollow," a 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 queer fantasy romance.
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MEDIA A white Moon and Sun with black clouds surrounding them. Pink and white light trails fade into a pink background. White filligree frame the text. TEXT For centuries, the Gods have given Lumi Village a yearly Eclipse. During it, they grant Blessings to each young adult who comes of age. In exchange for the Blessings they ask the villages to use their powers for the good of the realms. By doing so, the villagers kept the realms stable. This stability came to an end when Altalune was born during the Eclipse. Her birth destabilized the realms. The Gods need Altalune to learn how to use her Blessing. They send her to find Aelius, another person they chose to help her restore stability. But all Altalune wants is to be normal. The world outside her village terrifies her. As she’s forcefully set off on her journey, she finds that there's more to this than the Gods let on. @ellowyncassia.bsky.social

MEDIA A white Moon and Sun with black clouds surrounding them. Pink and white light trails fade into a pink background. White filligree frame the text. TEXT Meet The Characters Altalune Born on the Eclipse, she’s been raised with the knowledge that her birth held significant meaning. She doesn’t want anything to do with being special. Celene The current Moon Deity. She blessed Altalune with her powers and supports her along the journey, where she can that doesn’t interfere with the human world too much. Aelius Altalune’s counterpart, he helps her realize her potential while achieving his own. As the second son of the family he was expected to remain home to help but Aelius always wanted to travel. Caelos The current Sun Deity. He blessed Aelius with his powers as the cycle demanded. He, like Celene, lends his support to Aelius where he’s able to. @ellowyncassia.bsky.social

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Eclipse 🌑
Altalune feared the day she turned 21. It meant that she would receive her Blessing, a power from the Gods to stabilize the realms. This is something she desperately does not want. But the Gods need her. She's the key to stabilizing the now collapsing realms.
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Thank you as well!

I have you on my list! ☺️