One of the most inspiring moments as a #writer is reviewing the hodgepodge of notes you made for a book prior to drafting and marveling at how you created a story from those. #booksky #writingcommunity #writersofbluesky

I'm feeling guilty that I haven't started revisions on my YA wip yet. How do we as #writers shake off that guilt and actually take a break?? #writersofbluesky

I have a problem. I can’t possibly pre-order all of the books I want to pre-order. And that is a tough truth some days. #booklover #booksky

The book // the bookmark #amreading BONE GAP by Laura Ruby This bookmark is a print of one of my #kids school art projects. #writersofbluesky #booklover #momlife

I've never done a live critique at a conference. I sweated through virtual pitches and virtual critiques, but this will be my first time doing one in-person. Yesterday, I sent my materials in. I won't let myself look at them again...just in case I see an error. 🫠 #writersofbluesky

Days like today I feel inspired to keep #writing. I want to create more stories with relatable, honest, and heartfelt characters. I want to continue growing as a #writer. Now, let's hope I feel like this tomorrow when I start revising my new wip. #writerslife #writingcommunity #writersofbluesky

Finished this next round of revisions. Goal met 2 days late, but who’s counting?? 😂 Time to celebrate!

Christine Letizia@letiziawrites.bsky.social · 3w ago

Goal: Finish these revisions by Wednesday, send this manuscript to my lovely agent, and celebrate! Me: #writingcommunity

YAYYYY, Congrats!!! So well deserved!

Stan Yan - Kidlit Graphic Novelist@zombicatures.bsky.social · 2w ago

I'm over the moon about my book winning the SCBWI's #CrystalKiteAward for 2026! Also, AI is NOT Inevitable, Events, new comics, #Jimothy, cats and more in my latest newsletter at tiny.cc/EugeniaWins SCBWIrockymtn Simon Kids #SCBWI #SCBWI26CK

Spending the morning at one my favorite indie bookstores for tea and revisions. #amrevising #writerslife #writersofbluesky #indiebookstore

AMAZING!!! Congrats, Liz! Woohoo!!!

Elizabeth Soule@soulestories.bsky.social · 3w ago

I’m thrilled to share that my debut Young Adult novel, YOU, ME, & OTHER DISASTERS, will be releasing from Simon & Schuster in 2028!! #debut #writingcommunity

I’m thrilled to share that my debut Young Adult novel, YOU, ME, & OTHER DISASTERS, will be releasing from Simon & Schuster in 2028!! #debut #writingcommunity

Goal: Finish these revisions by Wednesday, send this manuscript to my lovely agent, and celebrate! Me: #writingcommunity

Sleepy Dog 'Passing Out' on the Bed

ALT: Sleepy Dog 'Passing Out' on the Bed

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Those healing conversations near the end of the book between your MC and their lover/friend/family member are TOUGH. I think I've reworked this dialogue like a thousand times at this point. #writerslife #writersofbluesky #amrevising

When a book calls to me, it’s hard to resist picking it up. My YA wip has been whispering in my ear that I need to start revising it. But the MG I’ve been working on needs 3-5 more days of revision. #Writers really are the masters of patience!! #writerslife #writersofbluesky

I haven't posted in three days because I was working on my MG synopsis, and writing a synopsis is sort of like falling into a dark hole and trying to climb out. That's my excuse anways. 😂 #writerslife #writersofbluesky #amrevising

Today is Find-and-Eliminate-Crutch-Words day. My latest crutch word is: REMIND. Remind me to thank my CP for pointing this out! 😅 #writersofbluesky #booksky #writerslife #amrevising

My newly revised MG wip is off to more lovely readers. I'm excited, exhausted...all the things! #writingcommunity #writerslife #writersofbluesky

Me when I finally finish revising the same chapter I was working on yesterday and the day before. #writingcommunity #writerslife #writersofbluesky #amrevising

You're Finished, Maya Stern!

ALT: You're Finished, Maya Stern!

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My revisions today... #writersofbluesky #amrevising

Mitch Cutty (Kevin McGarry) - Can't Avoid Me

ALT: Mitch Cutty (Kevin McGarry) - Can't Avoid Me

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Taking a moment to feel giddy over being halfway done with 2nd revisions. And I think this gif is hilarious. #writersofbluesky #writerslife

Dancing Cats

ALT: Dancing Cats

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I've discovered that being on a cleanse and not being able to eat chocolate, cookies, and cake isn't a sustainable way to survive my publishing journey. #writersofbluesky

My kids describe playing with the popular toy, NeeDoh, as so satisfying. But I'd argue that nailing a line you've been struggling with for days in your manuscript is way better. 😅 #writersofbluesky #amrevising

I've made good progress on my MG wip but today, I hit one of those scenes where I need to dig into my MC's emotions more and provide alternate solutions as the characters brainstorm. Which means my progress has slowed drastically. #writersofbluesky #amrevising

Flash Sloth from Zootopia: Any Day Now

ALT: Flash Sloth from Zootopia: Any Day Now

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I believe some story ideas won’t let you write them because they know you’re not ready. There’s a horror premise I’ve been playing around with for years, but I only just realized it should be YA instead of MG. And with just that, the story came together. #writersofbluesky

I can't make it to every conference and workshop out there, but that's okay because reading is my greatest teacher. #writersofbluesky #writerslife #booklover

One of the toughest parts of revisions for me is strengthening my MC’s emotional thread throughout the book and keeping it consistent. These are the types of sentences I end up staring at for hours. #writersofbluesky

I saw this quote by Sylvia Plath today. This is how I feel about both of my wips. They are pushing me out of my comfort zones and letting my creativity flourish! #writersofbluesky

There were years when friends & family asked what the first #book I wrote was about, and I would freeze up. Looking back, I didn't have a strong grasp of the premise and the pitch. Now, I have a working pitch from the beginning. This is how I've grown as a #writer. 🥹 #writersofbluesky

Digging into revisions yesterday didn’t go as planned. I got stuck in a research hole that I haven’t dug myself out of. And I’m still on page one. 🤦🏻‍♀️ #writingcommunity #writersofbluesky

I’m always looking for signs about my pub journey. This morning an ad popped up on my phone with the name of one of my characters in my MG wip. I’ll take it as a sign to get to work on revisions today. 😅🔥🔥 #writingcommunity #writersofbluesky