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Bronwyn Emery
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Writer, writing coach, founder of To Live & Write. Lover of cats + travel. Caregiver. Bit of a history nerd. Reader + writer of mysteries because I fantasize about justice, especially now. Working on my first paranormal lit, for reasons. She/her.
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2️⃣6️⃣ What are three things on your bucket list that you hope to accomplish in the next five years?

Writing-related or not, what’s on your dream to-do list?

Repost with your answer and tag #AskAnAuthor so others can find it! Like and share to manifest those dreams. ✨

#WritingCommunity #Booksky
February 26, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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It would be a shame to encourage folks to use banned book lists to do strange things like
-check them out regularly at the library
-request the library order them if they don’t have them
-buy them
-start or support banned book clubs
-organize a banned book kids story time
A real shame
February 20, 2025 at 12:40 PM
#FlashLitFeb catch up (sorry - been busy running Camp Nana over).
Prompt #6: Having some alone time.
Prompt #7: Having some trouble understanding.
500 words. Any genre. Share your link, not your content (keep it from the AI).
#2LWA #2LWP #writingprompts #writingcommunity
February 19, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Let's talk laundry. What happens between the dryer and the drawer? If I can't spend time folding it correctly like origami right away, it sits until I can. Because my brain needs correct folding to happen. "Need" means "Has to Have" for peace. Need to organize the mess takes over within 1-2 days.
February 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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📢 App Version 1.98 is rolling out now, including: (1/5)

• a new option for who can reply to your posts
• search posts by a user
• lots of little improvements to make the app feel better!
February 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
#HeyCaregiver do you need a fun reason to move your body during the day? I've had the 30-Second Dancy Party Button 4 years. It works! Hit the button. Dance, stretch, just move for 30 seconds. Raise your 💓 and your 😊. Go back to work. Absolutely essential. Get the original. #amwriting

30sdp.com
30 Second Dance Party | The #1 Dance Party Button in the World
30 Second Dance Party is the #1 Dance Party Button in the World. Press the button to hear 30 seconds of dance music to get your party started!
30sdp.com
February 18, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Happy #Caturday from Mowgli. He's my favorite writing partner (because we have already given each other consent for random acts of affection that human writing partners don't seem to like as much). #Catsofbsky #CatsofBluesky
February 15, 2025 at 8:38 PM
#heycaregiver Did you show yourself love & appreciation today? You are worth it. Did you speak kindly to yourself in your journal? Did you notice your patience under pressure, your helpful attitude? Did you give yourself grace for being human and less than perfect? I hope so. You deserve your love.
February 15, 2025 at 1:33 AM
In honor of those of us not enjoying Valentine’s Day, my Heartbreak & The Path to Peace series is free on Substack for 1 week. This course in journaling with self-care self-talk is unfinished, but each part is a stand-alone piece. Hoping with my whole heart it’s helpful. Part I: tinyurl.com/pth2pc
Heartbreak and The Path to Peace
For people who are literally too busy for breakdowns. Also for people who are sick of being stuck in a quagmire of emotions that are getting in the way of living a full life.
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February 15, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Once you have written this one, you will have the first half of #FlashLitFeb in your rearview. Woohoo!
Prompt #5: Having a love affair
Deadline: Midnight, February 15
February 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
What's your favorite soup? Do you make your own? I'm currently obsessed with pureed roasted veggies and homemade croutons. I am not and never have been a kitchen goddess, witch, or otherwise. But I enjoy this task.
February 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Flash Lit February Prompt #4: Having the right tool for the job. Up to 500 words. Drop your link in the comments. 3-day deadline. #FlashLit #FlashLitFeb #WritingPrompt #writingcommunity #2LWA #2LWP
a woman in a yellow dress holds a red saw
ALT: a woman in a yellow dress holds a red saw
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February 9, 2025 at 9:19 PM
If you're in the SF Bay Area for Galentine's Day and you'd like to learn how to be kind to yourself in your journal, instead of leaning into self-deprecating language, join me for this workshop. Learning to love yourself is a process. You. Are. Worth. It.

bronwynemery.substack.com/p/show-yours...
Show Yourself a Little Love
Indulge in a night of self-care and celebration for Galentine's Day.
bronwynemery.substack.com
February 9, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Happy #Caturday Writing Tips from Mowgli! Writer's Block is a thing. Balling up mistakes and tearing them to bits is also a thing. Never fear! Chewing pens into submission can help. #catsofbluesky #amwriting #writingcommunity
February 9, 2025 at 4:26 AM
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a good part of me thinks that in addition to everything else, the reason they are scrubbing these stories is they do not want disadvantaged kids to believe they can aspire to anything other than their designated “black” or “hispanic” or “woman” job
This profile has been scrubbed from the site. Rose Ferreira grew up without reliable electricity, immigrated to NY, then survived homelessness and cancer on her way to NASA. She was so moved by images from the Webb telescope she wept. This is what’s at stake

web.archive.org/web/20231206...
NASA Intern Found Hope in the Moon - NASA
Lee esta historia en español aquí
web.archive.org
February 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Flash Lit February Prompt #3: Having second thoughts.
IYKYK. If you don't, ask. #FlashLit #WritingPrompt #writingcommunity #2LWA #2LWP
February 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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There is still beauty in this world
Judge rules that Black church in DC, which won a $2.8 million default judgment against the Proud Boys, now gains control over the trademark “Proud Boys.” The far-right group is barred from selling any related merchandise or symbols without the consent of the church. Gift link:
Proud Boys Lose Control of Their Name to a Black Church They Vandalized (Gift Article)
A judge awarded the trademarked name and symbols to a Washington church to help satisfy a $2.8 million judgment against the far-right group.
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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A classic author moment: did I kill that character or not?
February 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Flash Lit February has begun in #2LWA. Prompt 1: Having A Blast
Prompt 2: Having A Kanipshin (Conniption)
Write up to 500 words somewhere else.
Drop your link. (Links welcome here)
Read others. Positive feedback only.
#FlashLit #Prompt #writingcommunity
February 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Authors, if you see this, it’s a sign to NOT post the first line of your book where it can be scraped like everything else online. That the A I goons are going to feed it all into their rusty blenders doesn't mean you have to make it easy for them.

This goes double for a WIP.
February 1, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Happy #Caturday! On this day of all days, Mowgli wants you to sleep the sleep of the, safe, the pampered, and the self-satisfied. He says: TRY IT. It's good for you.
February 1, 2025 at 11:30 PM
It's Flash Lit February.
Ready? Set. Go!
Prompt #1: Having A Blast
Deadline: Midnight, Feb 3

Write up to 500 words.

Write in any genre.

Write on your platform.

Post your link in the comments.

Read Flash Lit by other writers and comment with something positive.
#FlashLit #FlashLitFeb #2LWA #2LWP
February 1, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Hey Caregiver. Why is it so hard to rest when we get hit w/something? I'm always torn between pushing through and resting. Pushing through makes me weaker in the long run. How about you? I'm trying to practice good sleep hygiene and self-care in 2025. It's hard but makes me a better support person.
January 29, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Flash Lit February begins Saturday. Fresh prompt every 3 days. 500-word limit. Any genre. Write on your platform. Drop the link in the comments. Read others. Positive feedback only. 9 prompts w/72-hour deadlines. 1 w/24-hour deadline. #FlashLitFeb #2LWA #2LWP #ReadMe #writingcommunity #amwriting
January 29, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Reading Parable of the Talents now by Octavia E Butler. Found this passage relevant to our times. Actually this entire book is relevant to our dystopian reality. #booksky #booktok
January 20, 2025 at 4:05 AM