Denise S. Valenti
@denisevalenti.bsky.social
by day, @Princeton | writer, editor, multimedia storyteller |
find me before and after biz hours at denisevalenti.com
find me before and after biz hours at denisevalenti.com
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So much of writing a book has been becoming the person who can write that book. Here’s to the becoming, the unfolding, the mystery of it all. We honor that every time we sit down to write. Sometimes the work is ourselves. #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
Fall is by far my favorite season. On the surface, it seems to be an ending to something, but I see it more as a place where possibility begins.
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#5amwritersclub #writing #writerslife
November 17, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Fall is by far my favorite season. On the surface, it seems to be an ending to something, but I see it more as a place where possibility begins.
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#5amwritersclub #writing #writerslife
I don’t think I could possibly be more excited for the opening of the new @princetonartmuseum.bsky.social!
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/a...
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A Storied Art Collection at Princeton Gets a New Home
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October 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I don’t think I could possibly be more excited for the opening of the new @princetonartmuseum.bsky.social!
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/a...
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What a beautiful weekend it has been! Spent yesterday enjoying a favorite summer activity: listening to the carillon bells at Princeton’s Cleveland Tower. 🌈
September 1, 2025 at 11:19 AM
What a beautiful weekend it has been! Spent yesterday enjoying a favorite summer activity: listening to the carillon bells at Princeton’s Cleveland Tower. 🌈
‘Morning, early birds! Who else is out there putting in the time, bleary eyed and all? May your words flow easily today and always.
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#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
July 22, 2025 at 9:15 AM
‘Morning, early birds! Who else is out there putting in the time, bleary eyed and all? May your words flow easily today and always.
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#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
Getting a little inspiration from the Jane Austen exhibit at The Morgan in NYC.
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#writing #amwriting #books #writingcommunity #writerslife
July 14, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Getting a little inspiration from the Jane Austen exhibit at The Morgan in NYC.
#writing #amwriting #books #writingcommunity #writerslife
#writing #amwriting #books #writingcommunity #writerslife
Love this. 💖
July 12, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Love this. 💖
Back from the 2025 Historical Novel Society North American conference with lots of motivation and new ideas! Always great to see old friends and to make new connections—a sweet reminder of the importance of community as a creative person.
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#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife #hns2025
June 30, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Back from the 2025 Historical Novel Society North American conference with lots of motivation and new ideas! Always great to see old friends and to make new connections—a sweet reminder of the importance of community as a creative person.
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife #hns2025
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife #hns2025
Morning warriors meet IRL. No PJs, but still lots of coffee!
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#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife #hns2025 #historicalnovelsociety
June 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Morning warriors meet IRL. No PJs, but still lots of coffee!
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#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife #hns2025 #historicalnovelsociety
Don’t underestimate the power of creating this container every day where words and ideas can enter.
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#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
May 6, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Don’t underestimate the power of creating this container every day where words and ideas can enter.
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
This morning’s accompaniment? An open window (finally!) and plentiful birdsong.
Happy writing, all!
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Happy writing, all!
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April 21, 2025 at 9:14 AM
This morning’s accompaniment? An open window (finally!) and plentiful birdsong.
Happy writing, all!
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
Happy writing, all!
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
Wondering every morning how I do this, then immediately remembering why. Hope your why is driving you even an inch forward today. Happy writing!
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#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
April 17, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Wondering every morning how I do this, then immediately remembering why. Hope your why is driving you even an inch forward today. Happy writing!
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#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
Back at it this morning. Helps to have the best company. (And some strong coffee. ☕️) Cheers!
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#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
April 7, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Back at it this morning. Helps to have the best company. (And some strong coffee. ☕️) Cheers!
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#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
It’s raining here this morning. Always good weather for a writing session.
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#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
April 4, 2025 at 9:10 AM
It’s raining here this morning. Always good weather for a writing session.
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#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
April 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Good morning, #5amwritersclub. Been here, but quiet. Today I am using my voice and thinking about authorial voice, in particular. What does it mean for you?
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#writingcommunity #writerslife
March 20, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Good morning, #5amwritersclub. Been here, but quiet. Today I am using my voice and thinking about authorial voice, in particular. What does it mean for you?
#writingcommunity #writerslife
#writingcommunity #writerslife
One thing I have discovered: Love is wherever you look for it.
Happy Valentine’s Day to my fellow early birds and artists!
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Happy Valentine’s Day to my fellow early birds and artists!
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February 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM
One thing I have discovered: Love is wherever you look for it.
Happy Valentine’s Day to my fellow early birds and artists!
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Happy Valentine’s Day to my fellow early birds and artists!
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It's an honor to be a judge, once again, for Syracuse University Newhouse School's Mirror Awards. We're looking for the best reporting on the media industry from the past year. Just two more days until the submission deadline!
newhouse.syracuse.edu/centers/mirr...
newhouse.syracuse.edu/centers/mirr...
Mirror Awards
The Mirror Awards are the most important awards for recognizing excellence in media industry reporting.
newhouse.syracuse.edu
February 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
It's an honor to be a judge, once again, for Syracuse University Newhouse School's Mirror Awards. We're looking for the best reporting on the media industry from the past year. Just two more days until the submission deadline!
newhouse.syracuse.edu/centers/mirr...
newhouse.syracuse.edu/centers/mirr...
For someone who is good with words, good at working for others, but struggles at times with accountability to myself, this roll call is everything. We’ve got this. Let’s go!
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#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
February 13, 2025 at 10:20 AM
For someone who is good with words, good at working for others, but struggles at times with accountability to myself, this roll call is everything. We’ve got this. Let’s go!
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
No one ever said this was easy. Be kind to yourself. Showing up consistently is all it takes.
May the words flow easily for you this morning!
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May the words flow easily for you this morning!
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February 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM
No one ever said this was easy. Be kind to yourself. Showing up consistently is all it takes.
May the words flow easily for you this morning!
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
May the words flow easily for you this morning!
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
Here and ready, but my goodness, I hope it warms up soon! Wishing you cozy blankets, cozy beverages and lots of warm words flowing. Happy writing, all!
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#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
February 11, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Here and ready, but my goodness, I hope it warms up soon! Wishing you cozy blankets, cozy beverages and lots of warm words flowing. Happy writing, all!
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#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
Happy Monday! It’s off to the races for me this morning. Setting the pace for the week—and hopefully the months ahead as I revise my WIP.
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#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
a jockey rides a horse on a race track
Alt: a jockey rides a horse on a race track
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February 10, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Happy Monday! It’s off to the races for me this morning. Setting the pace for the week—and hopefully the months ahead as I revise my WIP.
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
Another week in the books. I used to set numerical goals for myself. I found they were inhibiting, especially when judging myself for missing the mark. Success now is showing up, being present, making progress no matter what it looks like.
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#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
February 7, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Another week in the books. I used to set numerical goals for myself. I found they were inhibiting, especially when judging myself for missing the mark. Success now is showing up, being present, making progress no matter what it looks like.
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
Ice storm here last night. It’s a sugar-coated world outside, so pretty and inspiring. What’s inspiring you today?
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#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
February 6, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Ice storm here last night. It’s a sugar-coated world outside, so pretty and inspiring. What’s inspiring you today?
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
Awake ahead of my alarm today. Not exactly my favorite way to steal back time, but I’ll take it. Happy writing!
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#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
February 5, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Awake ahead of my alarm today. Not exactly my favorite way to steal back time, but I’ll take it. Happy writing!
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#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife
Hunkered down for another #5amwritersclub.
Coffee ☕️ ✅
Laptop 💻 ✅
Absurdly large blanket ✅
Whatever accompaniments help get you through these cold, lonely mornings, may you find success on your journey.
#writingcommunity #writerslife
Coffee ☕️ ✅
Laptop 💻 ✅
Absurdly large blanket ✅
Whatever accompaniments help get you through these cold, lonely mornings, may you find success on your journey.
#writingcommunity #writerslife
February 4, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Hunkered down for another #5amwritersclub.
Coffee ☕️ ✅
Laptop 💻 ✅
Absurdly large blanket ✅
Whatever accompaniments help get you through these cold, lonely mornings, may you find success on your journey.
#writingcommunity #writerslife
Coffee ☕️ ✅
Laptop 💻 ✅
Absurdly large blanket ✅
Whatever accompaniments help get you through these cold, lonely mornings, may you find success on your journey.
#writingcommunity #writerslife