Draft Happens
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✍️ Writer. Worldbuilder. Draft wrangler.
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📚 Posting writing tips, story structure takes, and the occasional meltdown.
#DraftHappens
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📚 Posting writing tips, story structure takes, and the occasional meltdown.
#DraftHappens
Today, we pause our stories to honour those who gave everything for ours.
Lest we forget. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #WritingCommunity #WritersOfInstagram #Storytellers #DraftHappens
Lest we forget. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #WritingCommunity #WritersOfInstagram #Storytellers #DraftHappens
November 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Today, we pause our stories to honour those who gave everything for ours.
Lest we forget. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #WritingCommunity #WritersOfInstagram #Storytellers #DraftHappens
Lest we forget. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #WritingCommunity #WritersOfInstagram #Storytellers #DraftHappens
Pinch points should reveal both hope and danger. Joyce establishes communication with Will, but the Demogorgon cuts in—proof she’s right, and proof of how much danger Will is in, and now her too. #DraftHappens #StrangerThings #Storytelling #WritingAnalysis
November 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Pinch points should reveal both hope and danger. Joyce establishes communication with Will, but the Demogorgon cuts in—proof she’s right, and proof of how much danger Will is in, and now her too. #DraftHappens #StrangerThings #Storytelling #WritingAnalysis
Clear, unobstructed, and invisible in its craft. The writer’s goal isn’t to draw attention to the glass, but to the view beyond it—to let the reader see truth, emotion, and experience without distortion. When writing disappears, meaning comes into focus. #drafthappens #motivationmonday #writingtips
November 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Clear, unobstructed, and invisible in its craft. The writer’s goal isn’t to draw attention to the glass, but to the view beyond it—to let the reader see truth, emotion, and experience without distortion. When writing disappears, meaning comes into focus. #drafthappens #motivationmonday #writingtips
Jonathan cooks breakfast. He took an extra shift cause "we could use the money" It’s a two-second moment that tells us: they’re broke, he’s responsible, and family matters. Every frame has purpose.
#DraftHappens #ShowDontTell #Storytelling
#DraftHappens #ShowDontTell #Storytelling
November 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Jonathan cooks breakfast. He took an extra shift cause "we could use the money" It’s a two-second moment that tells us: they’re broke, he’s responsible, and family matters. Every frame has purpose.
#DraftHappens #ShowDontTell #Storytelling
#DraftHappens #ShowDontTell #Storytelling
Hopper’s blue bracelet appears in his very first scene. Stranger Things plants seeds early and lets us discover their meaning later.
#DraftHappens #VisualStorytelling #AmWriting
#DraftHappens #VisualStorytelling #AmWriting
November 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Hopper’s blue bracelet appears in his very first scene. Stranger Things plants seeds early and lets us discover their meaning later.
#DraftHappens #VisualStorytelling #AmWriting
#DraftHappens #VisualStorytelling #AmWriting
When Will gets home, scared and pursued by the Demogorgon, he calls out for two people. "Mom? Jonathan?" Not calling out for "Dad?" tells us so much about his home life before we even hear anything negative about Lonnie. #DraftHappens #Storytelling #StrangerThings #NarrativeTechnique
November 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
When Will gets home, scared and pursued by the Demogorgon, he calls out for two people. "Mom? Jonathan?" Not calling out for "Dad?" tells us so much about his home life before we even hear anything negative about Lonnie. #DraftHappens #Storytelling #StrangerThings #NarrativeTechnique
TK — A placeholder used by writers and editors to mark something that needs to be added later. #drafthappens #creativewriting #storytellingtips #amediting #learntowrite
November 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
TK — A placeholder used by writers and editors to mark something that needs to be added later. #drafthappens #creativewriting #storytellingtips #amediting #learntowrite
Will’s “The Demogorgon got me” in Episode 1 performs two things at once. 1 - Will is honest and 2 - Foreshadowing. Whenever a scene or a moment can perform multiple functions at once it gives pace and allows for new things to be picked up on a second read/watch
#DraftHappens #StrangerThings
#DraftHappens #StrangerThings
November 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Will’s “The Demogorgon got me” in Episode 1 performs two things at once. 1 - Will is honest and 2 - Foreshadowing. Whenever a scene or a moment can perform multiple functions at once it gives pace and allows for new things to be picked up on a second read/watch
#DraftHappens #StrangerThings
#DraftHappens #StrangerThings
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Writing Tip:
Having a defeated character stand back up through sheer willpower can be an awesome moment. Having every defeated character stand back up through sheer willpower gets boring fast. Save those epic moments for when it truly counts.
#writing #writingtips #Booksky
Having a defeated character stand back up through sheer willpower can be an awesome moment. Having every defeated character stand back up through sheer willpower gets boring fast. Save those epic moments for when it truly counts.
#writing #writingtips #Booksky
November 6, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Writing Tip:
Having a defeated character stand back up through sheer willpower can be an awesome moment. Having every defeated character stand back up through sheer willpower gets boring fast. Save those epic moments for when it truly counts.
#writing #writingtips #Booksky
Having a defeated character stand back up through sheer willpower can be an awesome moment. Having every defeated character stand back up through sheer willpower gets boring fast. Save those epic moments for when it truly counts.
#writing #writingtips #Booksky
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Using Creative Punctuation to Elevate Your Writing: www.thenovelry.com/blog/creativ...
#writing #writingtips #punctuation #writingcommunity
#writing #writingtips #punctuation #writingcommunity
November 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Using Creative Punctuation to Elevate Your Writing: www.thenovelry.com/blog/creativ...
#writing #writingtips #punctuation #writingcommunity
#writing #writingtips #punctuation #writingcommunity
Heading back to Hawkins! I’m rewatching all 4 seasons of Stranger Things and breaking down what it teaches us about story craft — monsters, heart, and all. #DraftHappens #StrangerThings #Storytelling #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #NarrativeDesign
November 6, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Heading back to Hawkins! I’m rewatching all 4 seasons of Stranger Things and breaking down what it teaches us about story craft — monsters, heart, and all. #DraftHappens #StrangerThings #Storytelling #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #NarrativeDesign
Stories let us experience meaning in motion. They mirror the patterns of living—change, loss, growth, and discovery—condensed into moments we can hold. Through story, we don’t just tell what happened; we reveal what it meant to exist in time. #drafthapens #amwriting #motivationmonday #writingtips
November 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Stories let us experience meaning in motion. They mirror the patterns of living—change, loss, growth, and discovery—condensed into moments we can hold. Through story, we don’t just tell what happened; we reveal what it meant to exist in time. #drafthapens #amwriting #motivationmonday #writingtips
Want to write as good as "Arcane". Make sure every scene/chapter does these 3 things. If it doesn't, edit it until it does or remove it, cause if it doesn't do all 3 things, it's probably detracting from your story rather than adding. #drafthappens #writingtips #arcane #amwriting
October 30, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Want to write as good as "Arcane". Make sure every scene/chapter does these 3 things. If it doesn't, edit it until it does or remove it, cause if it doesn't do all 3 things, it's probably detracting from your story rather than adding. #drafthappens #writingtips #arcane #amwriting
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🚨 New Episode Alert!
In this week’s episode of The Self Publisher’s Podcast, I break down how to crush writer’s block with mindset shifts, simple habits, and a little AI magic. 🎙️
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#WriterPodcast #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #WritersLife #WritingTips #IndieAuthor
In this week’s episode of The Self Publisher’s Podcast, I break down how to crush writer’s block with mindset shifts, simple habits, and a little AI magic. 🎙️
open.spotify.com/episode/2L8o...
#WriterPodcast #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #WritersLife #WritingTips #IndieAuthor
7 Simple Ways To Beat Writer's Block
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October 23, 2025 at 10:11 AM
🚨 New Episode Alert!
In this week’s episode of The Self Publisher’s Podcast, I break down how to crush writer’s block with mindset shifts, simple habits, and a little AI magic. 🎙️
open.spotify.com/episode/2L8o...
#WriterPodcast #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #WritersLife #WritingTips #IndieAuthor
In this week’s episode of The Self Publisher’s Podcast, I break down how to crush writer’s block with mindset shifts, simple habits, and a little AI magic. 🎙️
open.spotify.com/episode/2L8o...
#WriterPodcast #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #WritersLife #WritingTips #IndieAuthor
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Sometimes my editing clients resist making big changes. I do, too. Initially. But as a friend recently reminded me, revision is re-vision. You have to be willing to tear up portions of your book and start over to make it the very best it can be… #writingtips #publishingtips #writingcommunity
October 28, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Sometimes my editing clients resist making big changes. I do, too. Initially. But as a friend recently reminded me, revision is re-vision. You have to be willing to tear up portions of your book and start over to make it the very best it can be… #writingtips #publishingtips #writingcommunity
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4 New Agents Seeking Kidlit, Literary Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir, SFF, Horror and more. #writingtips #amwriting #publishing #writing #pubtip #WritingCommunity #querytip #amquerying #MondayBlogs publishedtodeath.blogspot.com/2025/10/4-ne...
4 New Agents Seeking Kidlit, Literary Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir, SFF, Horror and more
Here are four new literary agents actively seeking clients. New agents are a boon to writers. They are actively building their lists, and wi...
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October 27, 2025 at 12:08 PM
4 New Agents Seeking Kidlit, Literary Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir, SFF, Horror and more. #writingtips #amwriting #publishing #writing #pubtip #WritingCommunity #querytip #amquerying #MondayBlogs publishedtodeath.blogspot.com/2025/10/4-ne...
We get it—they have eyes, they open them, and a new day begins. But unless your story is about insomnia or alarm clocks, this opening rarely hooks readers. Start with movement, conflict, or intrigue instead. Make us care.
#DraftHappens #AmWriting #WritingTips #ClichéWarning
#DraftHappens #AmWriting #WritingTips #ClichéWarning
October 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We get it—they have eyes, they open them, and a new day begins. But unless your story is about insomnia or alarm clocks, this opening rarely hooks readers. Start with movement, conflict, or intrigue instead. Make us care.
#DraftHappens #AmWriting #WritingTips #ClichéWarning
#DraftHappens #AmWriting #WritingTips #ClichéWarning
Mixed signals muddy romances, especially if you're going for soulmate level romance between two characters.
Expressing interest in someone else weakens the intended connection and confuses your readers.
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#WritingTips #CharacterArcs #AmWriting #WritingAdvice #WritingCommunity #DraftHappens
Expressing interest in someone else weakens the intended connection and confuses your readers.
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#WritingTips #CharacterArcs #AmWriting #WritingAdvice #WritingCommunity #DraftHappens
October 16, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Mixed signals muddy romances, especially if you're going for soulmate level romance between two characters.
Expressing interest in someone else weakens the intended connection and confuses your readers.
Hashtags:
#WritingTips #CharacterArcs #AmWriting #WritingAdvice #WritingCommunity #DraftHappens
Expressing interest in someone else weakens the intended connection and confuses your readers.
Hashtags:
#WritingTips #CharacterArcs #AmWriting #WritingAdvice #WritingCommunity #DraftHappens
Great writing doesn’t inform, it evokes. Readers don’t just want facts — they want images that burn in their mind. What's your favourite example of show don't tell?
#ShowDontTell #WritingTips #WritersLife #AmWriting #WritingAdvice #DraftHappens #Storytelling #AmEditing
#ShowDontTell #WritingTips #WritersLife #AmWriting #WritingAdvice #DraftHappens #Storytelling #AmEditing
October 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Great writing doesn’t inform, it evokes. Readers don’t just want facts — they want images that burn in their mind. What's your favourite example of show don't tell?
#ShowDontTell #WritingTips #WritersLife #AmWriting #WritingAdvice #DraftHappens #Storytelling #AmEditing
#ShowDontTell #WritingTips #WritersLife #AmWriting #WritingAdvice #DraftHappens #Storytelling #AmEditing
Overcrowding your opening with names?
Too many characters too soon can overwhelm readers — give them space to connect before adding more.
#WritingTips #Storytelling #CharacterDevelopment #AmWriting #WritingAdvice #WritingCommunity #WritersOfBluesky #WritersLife #DraftHappens
Too many characters too soon can overwhelm readers — give them space to connect before adding more.
#WritingTips #Storytelling #CharacterDevelopment #AmWriting #WritingAdvice #WritingCommunity #WritersOfBluesky #WritersLife #DraftHappens
October 9, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Overcrowding your opening with names?
Too many characters too soon can overwhelm readers — give them space to connect before adding more.
#WritingTips #Storytelling #CharacterDevelopment #AmWriting #WritingAdvice #WritingCommunity #WritersOfBluesky #WritersLife #DraftHappens
Too many characters too soon can overwhelm readers — give them space to connect before adding more.
#WritingTips #Storytelling #CharacterDevelopment #AmWriting #WritingAdvice #WritingCommunity #WritersOfBluesky #WritersLife #DraftHappens
Adverbs aren’t evil, but they’re often a crutch. Instead of “she said angrily,” show us the anger in her words or actions. Strong verbs and clear description make your writing sharper and more alive.
#WritingTips #WritingCommunity #WritingAdvice #Storytelling #WritersLife #DraftHappens
#WritingTips #WritingCommunity #WritingAdvice #Storytelling #WritersLife #DraftHappens
October 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Adverbs aren’t evil, but they’re often a crutch. Instead of “she said angrily,” show us the anger in her words or actions. Strong verbs and clear description make your writing sharper and more alive.
#WritingTips #WritingCommunity #WritingAdvice #Storytelling #WritersLife #DraftHappens
#WritingTips #WritingCommunity #WritingAdvice #Storytelling #WritersLife #DraftHappens
Want your protagonist to shine brighter?
Give them a foil — a character who contrasts them, highlighting their traits through opposition.
#WritingTips #CharacterDesign #Foil #Storytelling #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #WritersOfBluesky #WritersLife #DraftHappens
Give them a foil — a character who contrasts them, highlighting their traits through opposition.
#WritingTips #CharacterDesign #Foil #Storytelling #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #WritersOfBluesky #WritersLife #DraftHappens
October 2, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Want your protagonist to shine brighter?
Give them a foil — a character who contrasts them, highlighting their traits through opposition.
#WritingTips #CharacterDesign #Foil #Storytelling #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #WritersOfBluesky #WritersLife #DraftHappens
Give them a foil — a character who contrasts them, highlighting their traits through opposition.
#WritingTips #CharacterDesign #Foil #Storytelling #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #WritersOfBluesky #WritersLife #DraftHappens
Burnout doesn’t mean you’ve failed — it means you’re human.
#motivationmonday #amwriting #drafthappens #writingcommunity #keepgoing
#motivationmonday #amwriting #drafthappens #writingcommunity #keepgoing
September 29, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Burnout doesn’t mean you’ve failed — it means you’re human.
#motivationmonday #amwriting #drafthappens #writingcommunity #keepgoing
#motivationmonday #amwriting #drafthappens #writingcommunity #keepgoing
🚨 Cliché Alert: “His smile didn’t reach his eyes.”
Once haunting… now overused. Try showing the hollowness without the overused shortcut.
#WritingTips #ClicheAlert #ShowDontTell #WritersOfBluesky #WritingAdvice #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #WritersLife
Once haunting… now overused. Try showing the hollowness without the overused shortcut.
#WritingTips #ClicheAlert #ShowDontTell #WritersOfBluesky #WritingAdvice #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #WritersLife
September 25, 2025 at 7:06 PM
🚨 Cliché Alert: “His smile didn’t reach his eyes.”
Once haunting… now overused. Try showing the hollowness without the overused shortcut.
#WritingTips #ClicheAlert #ShowDontTell #WritersOfBluesky #WritingAdvice #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #WritersLife
Once haunting… now overused. Try showing the hollowness without the overused shortcut.
#WritingTips #ClicheAlert #ShowDontTell #WritersOfBluesky #WritingAdvice #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #WritersLife
Behind every beautiful sentence is a battlefield of doubt, edits, and persistence.
✍️ If writing is easy, you’re doing it wrong. #drafthappens #amwriting #writingcommunity #motivationmonday
✍️ If writing is easy, you’re doing it wrong. #drafthappens #amwriting #writingcommunity #motivationmonday
September 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Behind every beautiful sentence is a battlefield of doubt, edits, and persistence.
✍️ If writing is easy, you’re doing it wrong. #drafthappens #amwriting #writingcommunity #motivationmonday
✍️ If writing is easy, you’re doing it wrong. #drafthappens #amwriting #writingcommunity #motivationmonday