KC North, Author
@kcnorthauthor.bsky.social
I write YA (young adult) romance and womens’ literature (depending on the day) on personal journeys towards something bigger than themselves, and the occasional romance.
Just sent my manuscript to a beta reader with the note "I'm sorry in advance for the secondhand embarrassment." This is what we call BRANDING.
November 15, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Just sent my manuscript to a beta reader with the note "I'm sorry in advance for the secondhand embarrassment." This is what we call BRANDING.
Character inspiration: That version of yourself from middle school who thought being "random" was a personality trait. Except now it's LITERATURE.
November 15, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Character inspiration: That version of yourself from middle school who thought being "random" was a personality trait. Except now it's LITERATURE.
There's a fine line between "relatable protagonist" and "I need to apologize to everyone who reads this" and I'm dancing on it like a tightrope walker.
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
There's a fine line between "relatable protagonist" and "I need to apologize to everyone who reads this" and I'm dancing on it like a tightrope walker.
The character in my book just sent a risky text and now they're staring at the screen waiting for a response. I'M staring at my screen. We're all suffering together.
November 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The character in my book just sent a risky text and now they're staring at the screen waiting for a response. I'M staring at my screen. We're all suffering together.
Fact: 100% of my character names come from that brief moment of panic when a barista asks for my name and my brain forgets every word I've ever known.
November 14, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Fact: 100% of my character names come from that brief moment of panic when a barista asks for my name and my brain forgets every word I've ever known.
Currently working on a scene where someone mishears a question and answers completely wrong. Based on a true story. (Today. It happened today.)
November 14, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Currently working on a scene where someone mishears a question and answers completely wrong. Based on a true story. (Today. It happened today.)
I've written the phrase "awkward pause" so many times it's lost all meaning. But has it really? Awkward pause
November 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
I've written the phrase "awkward pause" so many times it's lost all meaning. But has it really? Awkward pause
My search history is just "how to describe embarrassment" in 47 different ways. Google thinks I need help. Google is right, but not in the way they think.
November 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
My search history is just "how to describe embarrassment" in 47 different ways. Google thinks I need help. Google is right, but not in the way they think.
Shoutout to everyone who's ever rehearsed a conversation 50 times and still said the wrong thing. You're my target audience and I love you.
November 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Shoutout to everyone who's ever rehearsed a conversation 50 times and still said the wrong thing. You're my target audience and I love you.
Reminder: Every famous author was once an awkward young person with a Scrivener and a dream. So basically we're all on the same journey, just at different pit stops.
November 13, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Reminder: Every famous author was once an awkward young person with a Scrivener and a dream. So basically we're all on the same journey, just at different pit stops.
I love writing YA because teens get it. They know that awkward isn't a phase, it's a lifestyle. And honestly? Adults are just as awkward, we're just better at hiding it.
November 12, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I love writing YA because teens get it. They know that awkward isn't a phase, it's a lifestyle. And honestly? Adults are just as awkward, we're just better at hiding it.
Currently editing and I just realized I've written the phrase "awkward silence" 34 times. Is this a problem? Should I be concerned? (Don't answer that.)
November 12, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Currently editing and I just realized I've written the phrase "awkward silence" 34 times. Is this a problem? Should I be concerned? (Don't answer that.)
My brain at 3am: "Remember that time you—" Me: "Yes, and it's already in Chapter 7. Go to sleep."
November 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM
My brain at 3am: "Remember that time you—" Me: "Yes, and it's already in Chapter 7. Go to sleep."
Young writer problems: Your friends asking if they're in your book. The answer is yes but also no but also maybe and please don't ask follow-up questions.
November 12, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Young writer problems: Your friends asking if they're in your book. The answer is yes but also no but also maybe and please don't ask follow-up questions.
Writing milestone: My character did something so relatable that I, the author, felt called out by my own work. Growth.
November 12, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Writing milestone: My character did something so relatable that I, the author, felt called out by my own work. Growth.
Broke: Having a character arc. Woke: Having your character experience the same awkward situation 5 times and handle it slightly better each time.
November 12, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Broke: Having a character arc. Woke: Having your character experience the same awkward situation 5 times and handle it slightly better each time.
Every time I think "this character moment might be too cringe" I remember that real life is SO MUCH WORSE and I forge ahead confidently.
November 11, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Every time I think "this character moment might be too cringe" I remember that real life is SO MUCH WORSE and I forge ahead confidently.
Writing Tip Tuesday: Your awkward moments are gold. That time you waved back at someone who wasn't waving at you? That's Chapter 3. You're welcome.
November 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Writing Tip Tuesday: Your awkward moments are gold. That time you waved back at someone who wasn't waving at you? That's Chapter 3. You're welcome.
My book's target audience: People who have ever waved at someone who wasn't waving at them and then had to commit to the wave fully to save face. So... everyone.
November 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
My book's target audience: People who have ever waved at someone who wasn't waving at them and then had to commit to the wave fully to save face. So... everyone.
Writing awkward romance is great because you can just remember every failed flirtation attempt you've ever made and make it LITERARY.
November 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Writing awkward romance is great because you can just remember every failed flirtation attempt you've ever made and make it LITERARY.
Here's a secret: Every "confident" writer is just an awkward person who learned to channel their chaos into compelling fiction. We're all frauds. It's great.
November 9, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Here's a secret: Every "confident" writer is just an awkward person who learned to channel their chaos into compelling fiction. We're all frauds. It's great.
The best thing about being a writer is that nothing is ever wasted. That mortifying thing you did? That's content now. You're welcome, future self.
November 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The best thing about being a writer is that nothing is ever wasted. That mortifying thing you did? That's content now. You're welcome, future self.
I think I've finally figured out my genre: Contemporary YA Cringe Fiction. It's like contemporary fiction but everyone's mortified 90% of the time.
November 9, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I think I've finally figured out my genre: Contemporary YA Cringe Fiction. It's like contemporary fiction but everyone's mortified 90% of the time.
Writing confession: I keep a note on my phone titled "Awkward Things I Witnessed Today" and it's currently 47 pages long. This is normal.
November 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Writing confession: I keep a note on my phone titled "Awkward Things I Witnessed Today" and it's currently 47 pages long. This is normal.
Sneak peek Saturday: Here's the opening line of my book. Yes, it involves someone tripping in public. Yes, it gets worse. Yes, you'll want to read more.
November 9, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Sneak peek Saturday: Here's the opening line of my book. Yes, it involves someone tripping in public. Yes, it gets worse. Yes, you'll want to read more.