I’ve started to write a book in a different series while my first book is on sub! It happens to have a ticking clock. Great article to read by @reneefountain.bsky.social for those whose characters have a set amount of time to accomplish something!

Renee Fountain@reneefountain.bsky.social · last yr.

⏳ Ticking clocks aren’t just for hidden explosives—they’re how you make a story feel like time is of the essence. Whether it’s a breakup ultimatum, a big game, or the last summer before everything changes, urgency drives momentum in almost every genre. open.substack.com/pub/reneefou...

Well this was fascinating! Never would have suspected Pinterest could be so valuable. #amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing #writesky #amquerying

Jane Friedman@janefriedman.com · last yr.

You don't need followers, or a high-volume posting strategy, to meaningfully boost your work's visibility on Pinterest. I find that it's often the forgotten social media network—although as author Melissa Bourbon points out, it's not in fact social media.

Do you write YA?@ginad129.bsky.social emphasizes meeting industry expectations of the genre. www.patreon.com/posts/why-yo... #amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing #writesky #amquerying

What are your favorite page-turning YA fantasy books that have come out in the last 1-5 years? I just finished Divine Rivals and need another good one! #amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing #writesky #amquerying

“A solid hook is great, but if there’s no story behind it, you won’t keep the reader engaged for long.” Great article by @reneefountain.bsky.social #amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing #writesky #amquerying

Renee Fountain@reneefountain.bsky.social · last yr.

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So excited to announce I just signed with lit agent @reneefountain.bsky.social ! Huge thanks to @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social for connecting us :) Hope this encourages others to keep writing & not give up! #amwriting #writer #writingcommunity #writertok #publishing #writesky #amquerying

Very handy comp resource by @aealexander.bsky.social for fantasy, Sci-Fi, and horror writers! #amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing #writesky #amquerying

Allison Alexander@aealexander.bsky.social · last yr.

If you're working on a query letter for a sci-fi, fantasy, or horror novel and looking for comps, here's a resource for you: www.aealexander.com/comp-finder-... #Querying #Writing

Highly recommend using the 8-point plot beat sheet by @ginad129.bsky.social. Has helped me stay on task! www.patreon.com/posts/only-p... #amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing #writesky #amquerying

“A character arc is the change that a character undergoes over the course of a story” @nathanbransford.com nathanbransford.com/blog/2020/01... #amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing #writesky #amquerying

What is a character arc?

What is a character arc in a novel, screenplay, or story? A character arc is the change that a character undergoes over the course of a story.

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@authorsmojo.bsky.social lists 7 self-editing steps to hone your ms after that first draft is complete. (I’d recommend doing #3 after #6.) authorsmojo.com/self-editing... #amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing #writesky #amquerying

Self-Editing Strategies to Make Your Book Shine

📌 Self-Editing Strategies to Make Your Book Shine 1️⃣ Intro: Why Self-Editing Matters So, you’ve finished your first draft? First of all—congrats, you brilliant wordsmith! 🎉 But before you start…

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Great nuggets of wisdom from @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social on querying and communicating with agents. Also what not to do as a writer! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... #amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing #writesky #amquerying

Red And Green Flags When Querying Agents with Agent Emmy Nordstrom Higdon

Podcast Episode · The Manuscript Academy · 02/12/2024 · 1h 13m

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Podcast by @writeitscared.bsky.social on simple ways to build your author platform. It’s never too early! www.buzzsprout.com/2312242/epis... #amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing #writesky #amquerying

Building Your Author Platform Without the Overwhelm with Nicole Meier & Gretchen Schaffer of Bookworks.co - The Write It Scared Podcast

Download Your Free Novel Planning Guide Let’s talk about author platforms—and before you groan, I promise this isn’t scary or overwhelming! In this episode of The Write It Scared Podcast, I’m cha...

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Do you have some big twists near the end of your ms? Make sure you’ve landed them right! janefriedman.com/no-twists-fo... #amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing #writesky #amquerying

No Twists for Twists’ Sake: Earn Your Ending | Jane Friedman

When writing mystery or thriller, you earn your ending by properly laying the groundwork so that readers don’t feel cheated by plot twists.

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What is a scene? What is a sequel? How do you combine them for an “unputdownable novel?” www.dabblewriter.com/articles/sce... #amquerying #amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing

Scene and Sequel: The Formula for an Unputdownable Novel

Scene and sequel create the current that carries your reader through the story. Here’s how to use these tools to craft a page-turner.

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Have you ever created a reverse outline for a manuscript? Editor @jenichappelle.bsky.social explains the why and how below! www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/post/evaluat... #amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing #amquerying

Evaluate Your Story With A Reverse Outline

Pansters, please don’t abandon this post before you give it a chance. I promise I’m not here to tell you planning your story before writing is essential or to shame anyone for their pantsing ways. …

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Is your novel too long? Cutting prologue, unnecessary POV, and travel are three of eight ideas @ginad129.bsky.social gives to slim down word count. www.patreon.com/posts/how-to... #amquerying #amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing

Wonderful advice from @reneefountain.bsky.social on how to keep readers engaged when your manuscript reaches that midpoint. Subscribe to her newsletter: it’s invaluable! #writingcommunity #writer #writingresources #amquerying #publishing #writingtips #writingadvice #writerscommunity

Renee Fountain@reneefountain.bsky.social · last yr.

Are you dealing with a mid-book slump? It's important to know--and fix--BEFORE you query. reneefountain.substack.com/p/the-midboo...

Stakes, mystery, relatable characters, and a good hook are all reminders of what we need in that first chapter! www.writersdigest.com/write-better... #writing #writingcommunity #writingresources #writer #writingindustry #querying #amquerying #firstpages

5 Tips to Hook Readers From Chapter One

Author Jacqueline Faber shares five strategies to keep readers turning those opening pages.

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If you don’t listen to @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social podcasts, it’s a must. This episode was a great reminder of best ways to tackle pacing, structure, and symmetry. soundcloud.com/user-9657954... #writing #writingcommunity #writingresources #writer #querying

How To Make Your Work More Addictive: Pacing, Structure & Symmetry with Agent Liv Ivanov

We are so happy to welcome Liv Ivanov, agent at Creative Media Agency, to the podcast! In this episode, we talk about making your work more addictive (we can all dream of the

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Great query advice! #writing #writingcommunitt #writers #querying

Cathie Hedrick-Armstrong, Lit Agent@charmstrong.bsky.social · last yr.

#WritingCommunity, please take note! If you're submitting queries, please remember to include the STAKES--they're super important! I'm seeing a lot of great writing in my query inbox, but if I don't know what the stakes are, I have to pass bc I can't read every sub & hope the stakes are there.

Great trick for deciphering emotional showing vs telling. #writing #writingcommunity

Gina Denny@ginad129.bsky.social · last yr.

How do you show emotion instead of telling your reader what a character is feeling? Watch film and tv. That’s all showing. Pay attention to the emotional reactions. How do you know what the character is feeling? Describe what you see. That’s showing.

Hi Friends! A few things we're working on, that may be helpful in your querying journey: 📚Our sister company, ManuscriptWishList.com, offers a search for agents and editors--based on what they *wish* they had in their inboxes. Let us know if you need help! manuscriptwishlist.com/search

a walk thru a typical Friday as I navigate authoring, agenting, and a shirt that has done me wrong

An unearned ending: When the author didn’t take the time to lay the groundwork for the final plot twist, and the reader is left feeling unsatisfied, even cheated. Insight from Kathleen Barber.

No Twists for Twists’ Sake: Earn Your Ending | Jane Friedman

When writing mystery or thriller, you earn your ending by properly laying the groundwork so that readers don’t feel cheated by plot twists.

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If you want to be a better writer you invariably need to: - write more - read more And there’s like a 50% that you need more and/or better feedback.