Madison Archer | Poet

I want a quiet, rainy fall day in the mid 60°’s, a large cup of coffee, a fat book and no responsibilities.

with literary fiction when they are striving to meet completely different goals. The same goes for comparing high fantasy with a cozy fantasy, they might both be fantasy but they don’t seek to do the same thing for the reader. And they’re not going to. 🤷‍♀️

I also tend to enjoy the books they display as being “better.” What’s not being said is both types of books are serving different purposes and appeal to different audiences. Why compare them at all? It feels rather silly and disingenuous to compare a romantasy book

I see a lot of videos of people complaining about the declining quality of books these days. And while they bring up a lot of great, valid points, I can’t help but be disappointed to see that the examples they provide are often books I enjoy.

If you’re an avid reader who is on the fence about writing your own story, I highly encourage you to give it a try. There is nothing more satisfying or fulfilling than reading a story that tailored exactly to you and what you enjoy. One of the best gifts you can give yourself.

Analysis without curiosity is just judgement.

When you know, you know ❤️

I don’t know what writer needs to hear this but taking days off of writing to rest your hands is crucial. Overworking yourself to burn out has consequences. Like pain. Lots and lots of pain. 😖

Every season is spooky season when you’re writing a gothic romance 🖤

There’s nothing I love more than a self indulgent poem that will never see the light of day.

My best poems are completely spontaneous, a random thought followed to the end. A happy surprise.

Writing Update:

The goods news is that after taking a short break, I have had a lot of major breakthroughs on my plot and feel excited to get some new words down. 🥰

The bad news is I realized I have to cut two characters that I absolutely love but just aren’t working for the story. 💔

I found a perfect reading spot 📖✨

Omg it’s so cute!!

Ok I finally watched Sinners. Excellent casting. Phenomenal performance. Perfect soundtrack. I loved the vampires, the action scenes, the romance! And that bittersweet ending 😩 Definitely going on my list of favorite movies to watch in the fall.

Crystal visions, never quite right 🧡 #poetrysky

I keep adding new books to my TBR as if I won’t be lost in the rabbit hole that is zodiac academy for the next three months 🤡

If your 1st job is in any kind of creative field, no matter it is, then your 2nd job is to protect your mental & physical health so that you can continue to show up for yourself & your work. Whatever that means/looks like to you. You don’t have to explain, apologize for or defend this to anybody.

Writing a first draft is like a fever dream.

Do y’all ever procrastinate reading because you don’t want your book to end? What book is it?

If you’re in Austin and don’t have a copy of Seek Me In The Orange yet, you can pick one up at Book People on North Lamar! 🧡 Not only are you getting a cute, cozy read that’s going to make your day but you’re also supporting a local indie author (very cool, very Austin.) 🤠🫶 #booksky

How to make (this) writer happy: raiding the school supplies 📚 ✏️ 🤓 I absolutely cannot resist a purple pen and I’m over the moon about these 🥰 Can’t wait to sit down and start planning my next few chapters for Project DT!

Great, beautiful things are happening all of the time, you just gotta keep your eyes and your heart open.

I could make your life into art with one paint brush throw 😌🖌️🎨 #poetry #divination

I’ve barely written anything all week, I can’t seem to concentrate to save my life. Pls pray for me.

Why did I start writing? There was a time when no one was listening. #poetry

Next month is my debut poetry book’s first anniversary and if I am being honest, I still don’t know what it means for me to be a poet out loud. I’m staring at my book and still can’t comprehend my thoughts are now a real physical thing others can touch.

Your greatest tool as a writer is your patience.

You now have enough to publish something substantial that will last a lot longer than a post on IG.

Now you’re an author!!

Idk what young poet needs to hear this, but instead of immediately posting your most recent work, tuck it into a folder. Do this for a few months until your folder is thick. Now go in and review your work, edit it, organize it. 👇