Miranda Nichole

@mirandanwrites.bsky.social

YA Contemporary Fantasy Writer, Nerd, and Crafty Person Current WIPs: Querying: Sprigs of Magic - Found family with magic and mystery Editing: Sigils of Power - Magical conspiracies + college apps Writing: Elements of Truth - More magic, but Appalachia

#Bookvember I was allowed to read what I wanted as a kid, which is funny considering I wasn't allowed to watch anything "violent" on TV - including Pokemon. I found fanfiction in middle school, and to this day, my mom still doesn't understand exactly what that means. 🤣

Samantha Breaux@woodenvelt.bsky.social · last yr.

Welcome to #Bookvember Day 7! Follow the directions on the prompt card and share your love of the written word with others. #BookSky #WriteSky #Books #Authors #WritingCommunity

Bookvember, a book share prompt game for writers and readers by @woodenvelt.bsky.social 

Day 7: Was your reading monitored by adults when you were a kid or was it a free for all? Did that scar you or set you free? Remember: Quote post using #Bookvember. Use alt text for images. Have fun and interact with others!

Brooke thought her biggest decision would be choosing a college major, until she discovered she could bend magic to her will. Thrust into a new world of mentors and secrets, she must decide whether following her power is worth the cost of losing the people she loves most. #questpit #YA #F #Q

I'm Miranda Nichole. I write YA contemporary fantasy. My WIP for #HopePit is a tale of found family and building community in a modern world that seems intent on driving people apart. Despite silly sayings and social media, today's youth bring me hope. #WritingCommunity #YouthWorker #WriterLife

#HopePit Community@hopepit.bsky.social · last yr.

Day 1: #Hopepit meet & greet! Let's get to know each other a little! Introduce yourself, drop a photo or video if you like Maybe share what brings you hope 🌞 🌱

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Wed Nov 5
meet & greet

Introduce yourself 
& your work 🌞

What brings you hope?

🌞 Use #Hopepit hashtag & engage with others to uplift hopepunk & build community

#Hopepit hype event
November 9  
🌞🌱 Let’s elevate hope! 🌱🌞

Bruce Coville was my first introduction to the fantasy genre with Into the Land of the Unicorns. I read it in K or 1st grade and it sparked an interest in fantasy stories that would later develop into a deep love for all things magical. #Bookvember #WritingCommunity #WriteSky

Samantha Breaux@woodenvelt.bsky.social · last yr.

Welcome to #Bookvember Day 2! Follow the directions on the prompt card and share your love of the written word with others. #BookSky #WriteSky #Books #Authors #WritingCommunity

Bookvember, a book share prompt game for writers and readers by @woodenvelt.bsky.social 

Day 2: Share a children’s book that influenced you as a writer or reader. What about the book captured your imagination? Remember: Quote post using #Bookvember. Use alt text for images. Have fun and interact with others!

Brooke hates being lied to. It's an ultimate form of betrayal for her. Unfortunately, she will have to face some lies, especially lies of omission, from the people she trusts and learn how to keep trusting them at the risk of getting in too deep and hurting the few people she cares deeply about.

Ian Haramaki 🏳️‍⚧️✨@cometkins.bsky.social · last yr.

How do your characters handle being lied to? Are they forgiving? Does it depend on the lie? #WritingPrompt

#PlotTober Day 21: Second Pinch Point At this point, Brooke and her friends have realized that her mentor might have some secrets going on, and as they uncover those secrets, Brooke must make quick decisions whether or not to trust and help someone who has actually been lying to her. #WriteSky

Ange | Author A. M. Shilling@gunsmile.bsky.social · last yr.

#PlotTober Day 21: Second Pinch Point Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately. #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky

#PlotTober - a WIP plotting game by @gunsmile.bsky.social

21. We need another Pinch Point, this time halfway between the midpoint and the end of Act 2. What are some small ways you could remind the MC of the antagonistic forces at this point in the story?

Remember: Use the #PlotTober hashtag, engage with others, and have fun!

Even if you don't regularly go to the library, go get a library card from your local branch! Show your local councils and committees there is an uptick in interest. Libraries take great care of their patrons who do utilize their resources. Its a small way to use your privilege! 💙📚 #booksky

#PlotTober Day 15: The midpoint At the midpoint, Brooke makes a major mistake with magic that endangers her and everyone around her. The consequences force her to realize that everything she thought she wanted was wrong and her actual goals (and thus stakes) lie in her found family and her magic.

Ange | Author A. M. Shilling@gunsmile.bsky.social · last yr.

#PlotTober Day 15: The midpoint Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately. #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky

#PlotTober - a WIP plotting game by @gunsmile.bsky.social

15. The midpoint of the story serves two purposes: (1) it reveals critical information to the MC and (2) causes the MC to confront both who they used to be and who they need to become to grow, change, and/or achieve their goals. What are some ways you could do this?

Remember: Use the #PlotTober hashtag, engage with others, and have fun!

#QueerPrompts While the queer characters in Sprigs of Magic are open about their identities from the beginning, some of the characters do have moments where their understanding of their own sexual and romantic identities evolves as they learn more about themselves and experience more of the world.

🌈CJ Aralore@cjaralore.bsky.social · last yr.

#QueerPrompts October 11: National Coming Out Day: Do any of your characters come out in your story?

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#QueerPrompts October 11: National Coming Out Day: Do any of your characters come out in your story?

#Plotober Day 10: MC backstory & traumas Brooke grew up in a family that didn't have time for her, so she functionally raised herself until magic interfered & she found her last bridges burned. Naturally, she heads out on her own cynical, untrusting of adults, & determined to create her own future.

Ange | Author A. M. Shilling@gunsmile.bsky.social · last yr.

#PlotTober Day 10: MC backstory & traumas Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately. #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky

#PlotTober - a WIP plotting game by @gunsmile.bsky.social

10. What are some potential backstory or contextual reasons for your main character(s) having this kind of personality or behaving this way? In other words, what could have caused them to be the person they are at the start of your WIP?

Remember: Use the #PlotTober hashtag, engage with others, and have fun!