Sophie Hannah | Author, Writer
@sophiehannahwrite.bsky.social
Bestselling writer of crime fiction and self-help
Founder of Dream Author Coaching
Creator and host of How To Hold A Grudge podcast
https://www.amazon.in/stores/author/B001JP23J6/allbooks
Founder of Dream Author Coaching
Creator and host of How To Hold A Grudge podcast
https://www.amazon.in/stores/author/B001JP23J6/allbooks
If you’re open to it, we could continue this in chat. happy to swap notes and compare experiences.
February 10, 2026 at 1:18 AM
If you’re open to it, we could continue this in chat. happy to swap notes and compare experiences.
I started out aiming for the traditional route too, so I really understand that pull. Along the way I ended up learning a lot about what actually works for me and where I get the most momentum right now.
February 10, 2026 at 1:18 AM
I started out aiming for the traditional route too, so I really understand that pull. Along the way I ended up learning a lot about what actually works for me and where I get the most momentum right now.
Totally agree. it really does stretch your brain 😄
And honestly, being “not published yet” is such a common place to be. The fact that you’re writing consistently already puts you ahead.
Are you hoping to go the traditional route when it’s ready, or are you still feeling out your options?
And honestly, being “not published yet” is such a common place to be. The fact that you’re writing consistently already puts you ahead.
Are you hoping to go the traditional route when it’s ready, or are you still feeling out your options?
February 10, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Totally agree. it really does stretch your brain 😄
And honestly, being “not published yet” is such a common place to be. The fact that you’re writing consistently already puts you ahead.
Are you hoping to go the traditional route when it’s ready, or are you still feeling out your options?
And honestly, being “not published yet” is such a common place to be. The fact that you’re writing consistently already puts you ahead.
Are you hoping to go the traditional route when it’s ready, or are you still feeling out your options?
That says a lot about your process. good test-reader feedback can make a massive difference. 600 pages is no small feat. Do you mind continuing in the chat?
February 10, 2026 at 12:44 AM
That says a lot about your process. good test-reader feedback can make a massive difference. 600 pages is no small feat. Do you mind continuing in the chat?
If you’re open to it, I’d love to continue this in chat happy to swap notes on what helped me think more clearly about the process.
February 10, 2026 at 12:42 AM
If you’re open to it, I’d love to continue this in chat happy to swap notes on what helped me think more clearly about the process.
That’s a very honest take and honestly, a healthy one. The timelines around agents can be brutal, even when the work is strong.
I went through a similar mental tug-of-war when I was deciding which path to focus on, and it really helped me to talk it through rather than guess in isolation.
I went through a similar mental tug-of-war when I was deciding which path to focus on, and it really helped me to talk it through rather than guess in isolation.
February 10, 2026 at 12:42 AM
That’s a very honest take and honestly, a healthy one. The timelines around agents can be brutal, even when the work is strong.
I went through a similar mental tug-of-war when I was deciding which path to focus on, and it really helped me to talk it through rather than guess in isolation.
I went through a similar mental tug-of-war when I was deciding which path to focus on, and it really helped me to talk it through rather than guess in isolation.
That kind of determination matters a lot. querying after a break takes real grit.
Did you make any changes to the manuscript or query package this time around, or are you testing it with a fresh set of agents?
Did you make any changes to the manuscript or query package this time around, or are you testing it with a fresh set of agents?
February 10, 2026 at 12:35 AM
That kind of determination matters a lot. querying after a break takes real grit.
Did you make any changes to the manuscript or query package this time around, or are you testing it with a fresh set of agents?
Did you make any changes to the manuscript or query package this time around, or are you testing it with a fresh set of agents?
That’s exciting though, having a main project and its sequel already planned is huge. Fantasy especially takes a lot of long-game commitment.
Are you aiming for traditional publishing, or are you leaning more toward self-publishing when it’s ready?
Are you aiming for traditional publishing, or are you leaning more toward self-publishing when it’s ready?
February 10, 2026 at 12:34 AM
That’s exciting though, having a main project and its sequel already planned is huge. Fantasy especially takes a lot of long-game commitment.
Are you aiming for traditional publishing, or are you leaning more toward self-publishing when it’s ready?
Are you aiming for traditional publishing, or are you leaning more toward self-publishing when it’s ready?
Awesome.! My genre is psychological crime fiction and thrillers. Do you have a published work?
February 10, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Awesome.! My genre is psychological crime fiction and thrillers. Do you have a published work?
Awesome.! My genre is psychological crime fiction and thrillers. Do you have a published work?
February 10, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Awesome.! My genre is psychological crime fiction and thrillers. Do you have a published work?
Awesome.! My genre is psychological crime fiction and thrillers. Do you have a published work?
February 10, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Awesome.! My genre is psychological crime fiction and thrillers. Do you have a published work?
Author 👀 what genre are you working in?
February 10, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Author 👀 what genre are you working in?
Author 👀 what genre are you working in?
February 10, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Author 👀 what genre are you working in?
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Knocked my goal out early this week! Submitted my first #query letter for the Night of Fallen Gods.
Now to get back to work on book 2 before the end of the week (more likely month).
#queerwriters #WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
Now to get back to work on book 2 before the end of the week (more likely month).
#queerwriters #WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
#queerwriters Monday: Goals Day!
What do you hope to accomplish this week? Can be anything, big or small! Let us know so we can cheer you on!
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
What do you hope to accomplish this week? Can be anything, big or small! Let us know so we can cheer you on!
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
February 9, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Knocked my goal out early this week! Submitted my first #query letter for the Night of Fallen Gods.
Now to get back to work on book 2 before the end of the week (more likely month).
#queerwriters #WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
Now to get back to work on book 2 before the end of the week (more likely month).
#queerwriters #WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
Hello Ceci. What’s your genre?
February 10, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Hello Ceci. What’s your genre?
Reposted by Sophie Hannah | Author, Writer
Being a fanatic of killer first lines, my love for them sometimes stuns me as a writer. Here are my thoughts on how to write an effective first line of a novel. Hope it will help you get over that blank page syndrome! #writingcommunity #writesky medium.com/write-a-cata...
Once Upon a First Line
The role of a novel’s opening sentence
medium.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Being a fanatic of killer first lines, my love for them sometimes stuns me as a writer. Here are my thoughts on how to write an effective first line of a novel. Hope it will help you get over that blank page syndrome! #writingcommunity #writesky medium.com/write-a-cata...
Reposted by Sophie Hannah | Author, Writer
Kindly send me a link in chat if you have a self published book
February 10, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Kindly send me a link in chat if you have a self published book
Awesome.! My genre is psychological crime fiction and thrillers. Do you have a published work?
February 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Awesome.! My genre is psychological crime fiction and thrillers. Do you have a published work?
This is great.! Nice cover. Do you mind continuing in the chat?
February 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM
This is great.! Nice cover. Do you mind continuing in the chat?
You’ll definitely love it more Millie
February 9, 2026 at 11:58 PM
You’ll definitely love it more Millie
Hello, what is your genre?
February 9, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Hello, what is your genre?
Hi.! What’s your genre?
February 9, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Hi.! What’s your genre?
Could you send me a link of your self published novella?
February 9, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Could you send me a link of your self published novella?
Awesome.! My genre is psychological crime fiction and thrillers. Do you have a published work?
February 9, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Awesome.! My genre is psychological crime fiction and thrillers. Do you have a published work?