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Writing tip: let’s talk about the INACTIVE PROTAGONIST. I’ve seen a lot of amazing books lately with incredible plots, intricate worlds, and just really great writing with one recurring issue,
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THREAD: 1: Hi #PreWGA community! We hope you’re staying safe, well, and masking up when you go outdoors. We’re all operating on a different level of stress, and we want
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MY WRITING JOURNEY*** SHORT THREADIn the short time since I joined Twitter, I’ve made great connections in the #writingcommunity, and tried to support fellow authors and friends on the journey.Here
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(1) Something like nine/ten years or so (I should look at that email) -- I sought help from a #kidlit agent turned editor with a manuscript (agree it was horrible
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Serious pain from this ear infection=cranky Maria, so let's talk about this 'discourse.'Agented authors aren't better than non-agented authors. Not for editing, for CPing, for beta reading, and not for
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R&Rs- a thread: Finally tackled a first draft of an R&R that was slightly overwhelming. Tips that have helped me: (this is my 4th .) 1. Give it a
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So we're at the last toxic tale this week while I take a short break from today's #amwriting. This one isn't so much one, single compound, but a class of
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Tho I didn't get any agent/editor love on last Thurs's #PBPitch, it was an insightful and valuable classroom for pitching/story ideas. I've spent several hours studying pitches, noting hot topics
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We're noticing some reoccurring themes in your #WritingGoals. Here is a thread of CBC courses and resources to help you reach you goals this year. #WriteCBC For those of
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HOW TO BE A GOOD CRITIQUE PARTNER (a smol thread) If you've been following me for a bit, you'll know just how much I love my critique partners/beta readers, because
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New lit agency promoting itself: Pique Literary https://www.piqueliterary.com/  Props for spelling "pique" right, but some red flags here. Beyond concerns about Pique, these are general tips on what should ring
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Possibly long thread ahead! I thought I'd address a few points for why I think self-publishing is great, even if your ultimate intention is to get picked up by an
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For today's #TenThings, let's get a little more specific to social media and talk about TWITTER TIPS FOR WRITERS. Because this place can be heaven... or hell, depending on how
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Writing Thread! As writers, I don't think we spend enough time on the philosophy of story and character. It's hard, but it can be the light in the darkness when
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Happy Wednesday, everybody! Today we're excited to celebrate the Top 10 most-visited, most-popular articles and pedagogy we've published since we began in 2014. Watch this space! #amwriting #amreading #amteaching #nonfiction
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Since my initial edits for Bladed Faith came in, might as well do a rambling #amwriting discussion on how I tackle this stage of a project. Everyone's process is different,
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