Liz Champion
@lizchampion.bsky.social
Writer, coach, teacher. I write Midlife Without a Map on Substack about the highs, lows and laughs of midlife. Founder member @womenwritersnet.bsky.social
Here's some food for thought on what facial expressions can convey in #Writing.
Carryl@itscarryl.bsky.social · 5mo agoMe just now - “Ooh, bristle!” Gabe does so much frowning and sighing (and others, but less). I remove some and add to dialogue instead, but wanted more. This site is a treasure. I’m in love. kathysteinemann.com/Musings/expr... #writing #synonyms #thesaurus #expressions #words
Our dear friend and founder member of #womenwritersnet @valeriavescina.bsky.social is celebrating the release of the second edition of her debut novel #ThatSummerInPuglia on 2 April. Published by @breakthroughbook.bsky.social, do grab yourself a copy of this wonderful story.
I offer 3 types of #writingretreats in Switzerland’s spectacular Jungfrau Region to suit different writers and projects. You can choose between tutored, semi-tutored and untutored. To learn more and to book: valeriavescina.com/teaching/wri... #WritingCommunity #writing #books #booksky #writingtips
Morning all at #womenwritersnet this is @gailaldwin.bsky.social on the account. Thanks to @valeriavescina.bsky.social for last week's posts. We've got an exciting event coming up on Thursday when we chat with @ruthwriter.bsky.social about her book #TheLastWeekOfHim. Do join us at 6pm BST.
Read about @lizchampion.bsky.social's new book #BeforeWorkAndAtWeekends on her substack. If you're free on Saturday 18 April 2026 from 11am to 12pm, do drop into Barnsley Libraries at The Lightbox where Liz will be sharing her collection of essays on midlife. lizchampion.substack.com/p/will-you-j...
Will you join me for my book launch?
My new book is coming soon…
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Read the latest from our very own @lizchampion.bsky.social's Substack: 'The point I’m trying to make is that I’ve been thinking a lot about clothes and confidence lately, and the psychology behind them.' open.substack.com/pub/lizchamp...?
Do I need my big coat?
The question I’ve been asking all month
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Are you in or near Barnsley? Then join our very own @lizchampion.bsky.social on Sat 18 April (11:00 - 12:00) for the launch of "Before Work and at Weekends", a collection of her favourite pieces from her Substack. lizchampion.substack.com/p/will-you-j... #writingcommunity #booksky
Will you join me for my book launch?
My new book is coming soon…
lizchampion.substack.com
The latest Substack post from our very own @lizchampion.bsky.social. How being ill with the flu and sitting with a Lemsip may, in fact, be an inspiration (when combined with watching the Winter Olympics!) to try out new sports, once you're well again...! lizchampion.substack.com/p/on-the-sof... 💪
On the sofa with a Lemsip, dreaming of Olympic halfpipe glory
Dreaming of sporting success and, randomly, Corfu
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Save the date: our next #womenwritersnet #AuthorInterview takes place on Thursday 26 February and it’s with @ncashmanfiction.bsky.social!
The latest Substack post from our very own @lizchampion.bsky.social, with the three books she's about to start reading. #bookrecs #booksky lizchampion.substack.com/p/three-new-...
From @womenwritersnet.bsky.social colleague and friend @lizchampion.bsky.social, four recommendations of the best #shortstories she read over the last twelve months! lizchampion.substack.com/p/short-stor... #womenwriters #booksky
Short stories I’ve enjoyed
My 12-stories in 12 months writing challenge continues
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As part of the 5 trees, 5 walks, 5 poems launch @abs.ventures, Fiona and I read my speculative fiction story ‘There’s a Fungus Among-Us’. If you are a fan of art celebrating trees I recommend getting yourself a copy! www.artwalkporty.co.uk/publication/...
From friend and @womenwritersnet.bsky.social colleague @lizchampion.bsky.social, a Substack post on the chaos of Christmas shopping despite the best-laid plans... lizchampion.substack.com/p/embracing-...
Embracing the Christmas chaos
I’m not ready but I am calm
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Still searching for last minute Christmas gifts? Here's a post from our very own @lizchampion.bsky.social on the books she gifted last year. A selection to suit all tastes (doesn't matter that it was last year because books never go out of fashion 😉) lizchampion.substack.com/p/books-i-gi...
Books I gifted last Christmas
Fiction + nonfiction + children’s books + young adult—basically everything I bought for my friends and family
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From friend and @womenwritersnet.bsky.social colleague @nastasyaparker.bsky.social, another great read: a thought-provoking post about the #writing craft and much more. "It takes time to find a story’s heart, front door, and back door." #WritingCommunity
Nastasya Parker@nastasyaparker.bsky.social · 10mo agoI attended Stroud Book Festival and came away with more than just great books. When you're reading, do you notice front doors and back doors to a story? In your creative endeavours, how do you balance head and heart? #BookSky #WritingCommunity nastasyaparker.com/art-and-lite...
Looking for a #writingretreat? I’m holding three next year: in March, June and Sept. Holidays leave us with great memories. Retreats do that AND leave us with #writing skills for life. valeriavescina.com/teaching/wri... #WritingCommunity #writingworkshop #creativewriting #writingholiday
Read the latest post from @lizchampion.bsky.social: “I know exactly what I want to do, where I want to be and how I want my life to look. I also know it won’t happen overnight. Change takes time, patience and hard work.” open.substack.com/pub/lizchamp...
When I feel like I’m failing, taking action is always the answer
Operation ‘Become a Full-time Author’ continues
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Many congratulations, @drnaomibaker.bsky.social, on the publication of Voices of Thunder (@reaktionbooks.bsky.social)! #newbooks #earlymodern #herstory
Naomi Baker@drnaomibaker.bsky.social · 11mo agoIt’s PUBLICATION DAY!! 🌟⭐️💫 I’m very happy to see Voices of Thunder going out into the world 📚
Excited to be interviewing @brethertonwords.bsky.social for our @womenwritersnet.bsky.social live #AuthorInterview of 23 October. SAVE THE DATE and join us as we ask Stephanie all about her award-winning new novel, #TheFireInTheirEyes (@Breakthroughbooks.bsky.social)! #writing #reading
I'm looking forward to being one of the host's for this month's #WomenWritersNet #SkyChat on #WomenWriters and the #Writing Mindset! I'd love to hear what you have to say about this topic on Thursday, 16 October at 6pm BST!
