Scott Rhoades Writes Daily
@scottwrites.bsky.social
Writer, reader, guitarist
I love seeing some of your quirks.
Anybody else save chapter breaks for late in the process?
#kidlitchat
Anybody else save chapter breaks for late in the process?
#kidlitchat
November 19, 2025 at 2:26 AM
I love seeing some of your quirks.
Anybody else save chapter breaks for late in the process?
#kidlitchat
Anybody else save chapter breaks for late in the process?
#kidlitchat
Hi, kidlitchatters!
The structure I choose depends on the story and gut feel, informed by Save the Cat, Hero's Journey, Scene & Sequel, or whatever seems to fit best.
#kidlitchat
The structure I choose depends on the story and gut feel, informed by Save the Cat, Hero's Journey, Scene & Sequel, or whatever seems to fit best.
#kidlitchat
November 19, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Hi, kidlitchatters!
The structure I choose depends on the story and gut feel, informed by Save the Cat, Hero's Journey, Scene & Sequel, or whatever seems to fit best.
#kidlitchat
The structure I choose depends on the story and gut feel, informed by Save the Cat, Hero's Journey, Scene & Sequel, or whatever seems to fit best.
#kidlitchat
While I'm promoting #wifyr, we also do a monthly online book club (though we're on holiday hiatus) where we have the author of our selection come and talk about their book, writing journey, process, etc. It's free! I'd love to see some of you join us. #kidlitchat
November 12, 2025 at 2:41 AM
While I'm promoting #wifyr, we also do a monthly online book club (though we're on holiday hiatus) where we have the author of our selection come and talk about their book, writing journey, process, etc. It's free! I'd love to see some of you join us. #kidlitchat
Something new at #wifyr this June--One of our weeklong morning workshops will be online, taught by @laurashovan.bsky.social. Can't wait! #kidlitchat
November 12, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Something new at #wifyr this June--One of our weeklong morning workshops will be online, taught by @laurashovan.bsky.social. Can't wait! #kidlitchat
Also keeping me busy recently: I guest-lectured at one of the local universities last night about building a writing habit, which I guess is kind of like a seminar. #kidlitchat
November 12, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Also keeping me busy recently: I guest-lectured at one of the local universities last night about building a writing habit, which I guess is kind of like a seminar. #kidlitchat
We're also doing our own replacement for NaNo again this month, WIFYR-WriMo, where WriMo stands for "write more than you usually do" and we set our own goals to get there. #kidlitchat
November 12, 2025 at 2:08 AM
We're also doing our own replacement for NaNo again this month, WIFYR-WriMo, where WriMo stands for "write more than you usually do" and we set our own goals to get there. #kidlitchat
Easy topic this week. We're gearing up for Jan 1 registration for Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers (wifyr.com), which I help run. We had an event last Fri and Sat. We're finalizing the website. Planning our Jan kickoff and March Ahead retreat, and the conference in June. #kidlitchat
Writing & Illustrating For Young Readers
WIFYR is a Utah-based writing community & conference featuring published authors, editors, & agents with the goal to help YOU publish your kidlit manuscript.
wifyr.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Easy topic this week. We're gearing up for Jan 1 registration for Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers (wifyr.com), which I help run. We had an event last Fri and Sat. We're finalizing the website. Planning our Jan kickoff and March Ahead retreat, and the conference in June. #kidlitchat
Good evening, #kidlitchat!
I mostly use social media these days for the conference I help run. We still have have a fairly active FB group and page.
Oh, and for this chat, of course.
I still find a couple of mswl places useful too.
I mostly use social media these days for the conference I help run. We still have have a fairly active FB group and page.
Oh, and for this chat, of course.
I still find a couple of mswl places useful too.
October 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Good evening, #kidlitchat!
I mostly use social media these days for the conference I help run. We still have have a fairly active FB group and page.
Oh, and for this chat, of course.
I still find a couple of mswl places useful too.
I mostly use social media these days for the conference I help run. We still have have a fairly active FB group and page.
Oh, and for this chat, of course.
I still find a couple of mswl places useful too.
Cool topic. For my first manuscript, which largely took place in Iceland, where I had never been, I contacted a photographer and asked him a bunch of questions about the light. Very helpful! #kidlitchat
October 15, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Cool topic. For my first manuscript, which largely took place in Iceland, where I had never been, I contacted a photographer and asked him a bunch of questions about the light. Very helpful! #kidlitchat
It's an increasingly rare thing, a free Tuesday night when I can attend #kidlitchat.
October 15, 2025 at 1:02 AM
It's an increasingly rare thing, a free Tuesday night when I can attend #kidlitchat.
Even after writing for 2,642 straight days and establishing a fairly solid habit, some days it's hard to get started. But I'm not ready to end the streak quite yet, so here goes. #amwriting
September 23, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Even after writing for 2,642 straight days and establishing a fairly solid habit, some days it's hard to get started. But I'm not ready to end the streak quite yet, so here goes. #amwriting
Disappointed that I have to miss #kidlitchat tonight due to a staff meeting for this week's virtual wiring intensive, which I'm leading. But we have an amazing group of presenters to prepare for. Seats are still available. See wifyr.com for details.
September 17, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Disappointed that I have to miss #kidlitchat tonight due to a staff meeting for this week's virtual wiring intensive, which I'm leading. But we have an amazing group of presenters to prepare for. Seats are still available. See wifyr.com for details.
Way late, but I'm able to take a break from working on my upcoming conference event to join part of the #kidlitchat.
September 10, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Way late, but I'm able to take a break from working on my upcoming conference event to join part of the #kidlitchat.
We still have seats available for our 3-day online writing intensive, featuring several well-known editors, agents, and authors: Joy Peskin, Vicky Weber, Andie Smith, Laura Shovan, and others. Sept 18-20. Sign up today at www.wifyr.com/allyear-events. #amwriting #kidlit #kidlitchat #mg #picturebooks
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September 9, 2025 at 9:21 PM
We still have seats available for our 3-day online writing intensive, featuring several well-known editors, agents, and authors: Joy Peskin, Vicky Weber, Andie Smith, Laura Shovan, and others. Sept 18-20. Sign up today at www.wifyr.com/allyear-events. #amwriting #kidlit #kidlitchat #mg #picturebooks
I've been fighting to find the story in a premise I really like for a new MG. I'll get there. #kidlitchat
September 3, 2025 at 1:40 AM
I've been fighting to find the story in a premise I really like for a new MG. I'll get there. #kidlitchat
If you're interested, check out wifyr.com to learn about our 3-day online writing intensive, featuring Joy Peskin, Mary Cole, Vicky Weber, Laura Shovan, and a bunch of other great editors, agents, and authors. Or DM me. Or both. #kidlitchat
Writing & Illustrating For Young Readers
WIFYR is a Utah-based writing community & conference featuring published authors, editors, & agents with the goal to help YOU publish your kidlit manuscript.
wifyr.com
September 3, 2025 at 1:28 AM
If you're interested, check out wifyr.com to learn about our 3-day online writing intensive, featuring Joy Peskin, Mary Cole, Vicky Weber, Laura Shovan, and a bunch of other great editors, agents, and authors. Or DM me. Or both. #kidlitchat
If you're interested, check out wifyr.com to learn about our 3-day online writing intensive, featuring Joy Peskin, Mary Cole, Vicky Weber, Laura Shovan, and a bunch of other great editors, agents, and authors. Or DM me. Or both.
Writing & Illustrating For Young Readers
WIFYR is a Utah-based writing community & conference featuring published authors, editors, & agents with the goal to help YOU publish your kidlit manuscript.
wifyr.com
September 3, 2025 at 1:25 AM
If you're interested, check out wifyr.com to learn about our 3-day online writing intensive, featuring Joy Peskin, Mary Cole, Vicky Weber, Laura Shovan, and a bunch of other great editors, agents, and authors. Or DM me. Or both.
🌮 🌮 devoured. Time to catch up. #kidlitchat
September 3, 2025 at 1:19 AM
🌮 🌮 devoured. Time to catch up. #kidlitchat
Taking a break from prepping for a great 3-day online conference I'm helping to run in a couple weeks (and tacos) for tonight's #kidlitchat
September 3, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Taking a break from prepping for a great 3-day online conference I'm helping to run in a couple weeks (and tacos) for tonight's #kidlitchat
Looking forward to tonight's #kidlitchat, though I might be a little slow to post at first. Because tacos.
September 3, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Looking forward to tonight's #kidlitchat, though I might be a little slow to post at first. Because tacos.
Bottom line, I guess, is that I write because I love doing it. So, as long as I still enjoy a story, not finding a home doesn't matter. Definitely not a good reason to lock that story away forever. #kidlitchat
August 27, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Bottom line, I guess, is that I write because I love doing it. So, as long as I still enjoy a story, not finding a home doesn't matter. Definitely not a good reason to lock that story away forever. #kidlitchat
I have some projects that are like that kid who was my friend though nobody else in my group liked him. But we were friends for reasons. #kidlitchat
August 27, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I have some projects that are like that kid who was my friend though nobody else in my group liked him. But we were friends for reasons. #kidlitchat
I recently pulled out an old project, one I started about 20 years ago. I've pulled it from my archives a few times. I still really like it after another run through, and am giving it extra attention while I let other stories percolate and sketch out a new one. #kidlitchat
August 27, 2025 at 1:08 AM
I recently pulled out an old project, one I started about 20 years ago. I've pulled it from my archives a few times. I still really like it after another run through, and am giving it extra attention while I let other stories percolate and sketch out a new one. #kidlitchat
It's like the song. "Never can say goodbye." I still work sometimes on older projects. Thing about writing is we keep getting better if we're doing it right. Nothing is finished until it's in print. #kidlitchat
August 27, 2025 at 1:04 AM
It's like the song. "Never can say goodbye." I still work sometimes on older projects. Thing about writing is we keep getting better if we're doing it right. Nothing is finished until it's in print. #kidlitchat