CJ Anthony
@cjanthony.bsky.social
Reader, writer, chuckler.
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By hiding context, we create a meta-mystery in which the author and POV character are 'in' on the reveal, but the reader is not. Consider how the reader's connection to the character suffers for this. Is the reveal really worth the disconnect? #writingcommunity
my #1 writing tip is that it is almost never a good idea to hide context from the reader. you think it's going to be a dramatic reveal! that will make everything make sense in hindsight! but it's actually just muddled and confusing.
February 21, 2025 at 7:33 PM
By hiding context, we create a meta-mystery in which the author and POV character are 'in' on the reveal, but the reader is not. Consider how the reader's connection to the character suffers for this. Is the reveal really worth the disconnect? #writingcommunity
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How do you write when the world is burning?
Passionately and compassionately. Onward.
Passionately and compassionately. Onward.
February 11, 2025 at 1:03 AM
How do you write when the world is burning?
Passionately and compassionately. Onward.
Passionately and compassionately. Onward.
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As a writer, I find Ayn Rand's career fascinating because that woman is literally the human version of the law of diminishing returns, every single thing she wrote was worse than the previous thing she wrote, it's extraordinary
February 9, 2025 at 2:46 PM
As a writer, I find Ayn Rand's career fascinating because that woman is literally the human version of the law of diminishing returns, every single thing she wrote was worse than the previous thing she wrote, it's extraordinary
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“If you need encouragement while writing just take a look at your bookshelf. Every author whose book is up there has gone through the same moments just like you are now. They were able to persevere and so can you.” - Wrtr #amwriting ...Be Writing. #author #writer #writing ~ #authorsky
February 9, 2025 at 8:17 PM
“If you need encouragement while writing just take a look at your bookshelf. Every author whose book is up there has gone through the same moments just like you are now. They were able to persevere and so can you.” - Wrtr #amwriting ...Be Writing. #author #writer #writing ~ #authorsky
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Been thinking of perfect book titles. Titles that encompass all the book is trying to express.
“Charlotte’s Web” is a perfect book title.
I’m sure there are others.
“Charlotte’s Web” is a perfect book title.
I’m sure there are others.
February 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Been thinking of perfect book titles. Titles that encompass all the book is trying to express.
“Charlotte’s Web” is a perfect book title.
I’m sure there are others.
“Charlotte’s Web” is a perfect book title.
I’m sure there are others.
I wasn't aware that "silhouette" was a word I didn't know how to spell until it came up 20 times in the first 8 chapters of this manuscript. If I learn anything from publishing this book, I hope it's how to spell that word. #writing #spelling #writingcommunity #spelling
February 2, 2025 at 7:33 AM
I wasn't aware that "silhouette" was a word I didn't know how to spell until it came up 20 times in the first 8 chapters of this manuscript. If I learn anything from publishing this book, I hope it's how to spell that word. #writing #spelling #writingcommunity #spelling
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Also…
HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!!
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HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!!
♥️🖤💚
February 1, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Also…
HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!!
♥️🖤💚
HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!!
♥️🖤💚
Researching dinosaurs has been great for my mental health... until I found the videos of "scientifically accurate dinosaur vocalizations." They all use the creepiest dinosaur art possible and it creates an experience that inspires and terrifies me. 🦖 #dinosaurs #writing #writingcommunity #research
January 31, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Researching dinosaurs has been great for my mental health... until I found the videos of "scientifically accurate dinosaur vocalizations." They all use the creepiest dinosaur art possible and it creates an experience that inspires and terrifies me. 🦖 #dinosaurs #writing #writingcommunity #research
With current events getting more and more stressful and treacherous, writing has been the life preserver keeping my head above water. I'm grateful to have an outlet for fear, hope, and creative expression and I encourage others to give it a try if you haven't already. #writingcommunity #writing
January 30, 2025 at 6:22 PM
With current events getting more and more stressful and treacherous, writing has been the life preserver keeping my head above water. I'm grateful to have an outlet for fear, hope, and creative expression and I encourage others to give it a try if you haven't already. #writingcommunity #writing
@ceemtaylor.com In both your reading and your writing, do you prefer 1st person POV or 3rd person POV? And do you prefer present or past tense? Are your preferences different when you read than when you write? I'm wrestling with this now as I write my current story 😨
January 28, 2025 at 8:28 PM
@ceemtaylor.com In both your reading and your writing, do you prefer 1st person POV or 3rd person POV? And do you prefer present or past tense? Are your preferences different when you read than when you write? I'm wrestling with this now as I write my current story 😨
Boy, this chapter turned out to be much, much, MUCH longer than every chapter that came before it. Every time I think it’s almost done I think, “I just need to throw in this last bit and then I can wrap it up,” and then I look up and I’ve added another couple thousand words and the cycle repeats.
January 28, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Boy, this chapter turned out to be much, much, MUCH longer than every chapter that came before it. Every time I think it’s almost done I think, “I just need to throw in this last bit and then I can wrap it up,” and then I look up and I’ve added another couple thousand words and the cycle repeats.
Amazing performance by #ShaniaTwain, the digital sets were incredible and it was a privilege to see her before her Vegas residency ends. Excited for whatever you have next queen! 👸 #letsgogirls #DontBeStupid #country
January 27, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Amazing performance by #ShaniaTwain, the digital sets were incredible and it was a privilege to see her before her Vegas residency ends. Excited for whatever you have next queen! 👸 #letsgogirls #DontBeStupid #country
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🦅 GOOOOOO BIIIIIIIIIRDS 🦅
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January 26, 2025 at 10:14 PM
🦅 GOOOOOO BIIIIIIIIIRDS 🦅
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Now that we know the settings of all six episodes of WWD 2025 and at least a few of the dinosaurs that will feature, which episode are you looking forward to the most?
January 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Now that we know the settings of all six episodes of WWD 2025 and at least a few of the dinosaurs that will feature, which episode are you looking forward to the most?
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I cannot recommend this book enough, NEVER WHISTLE AT NIGHT ed by @shanehawk.com is my all time favorite anthology. A little bit of everything-ghosts, folklore, creatures…and the best part, I found a lot of new authors to read! You need this #booksky 📚
January 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I cannot recommend this book enough, NEVER WHISTLE AT NIGHT ed by @shanehawk.com is my all time favorite anthology. A little bit of everything-ghosts, folklore, creatures…and the best part, I found a lot of new authors to read! You need this #booksky 📚
January 26, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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"It can take time to find and learn who you are as an author. Give yourself the time and space you need to discover your voice as a writer. Whether experienced or just starting out, take time out to find who you want to be as an author." - Wrtr #amwriting ~ #author #writer #writing ~ #authorsky
January 26, 2025 at 2:51 AM
"It can take time to find and learn who you are as an author. Give yourself the time and space you need to discover your voice as a writer. Whether experienced or just starting out, take time out to find who you want to be as an author." - Wrtr #amwriting ~ #author #writer #writing ~ #authorsky
Any recommendations from #blacksky of biographies to read for upcoming #blackhistorymonth? #booksky #blm #books #biography
January 25, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Any recommendations from #blacksky of biographies to read for upcoming #blackhistorymonth? #booksky #blm #books #biography
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✨🌈 The more you know 🌈✨
January 24, 2025 at 6:24 PM
✨🌈 The more you know 🌈✨
2nd book of 2025: Repeat After Me by Jessica Warman. A crass, humorous and dark upper YA novel about a high school senior who gets trapped in a time loop while on a senior trip to a remote island. Great characters, great dialogue, and a great execution of the premise. 4.5/5 stars #BookSky #books
January 25, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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I love when you’re reading a story and you can tell what the author is passionate about. Like yessss fill your story with the minute intricacies of the thing you love tell me all about it yesssss ✨
January 24, 2025 at 3:17 AM
I love when you’re reading a story and you can tell what the author is passionate about. Like yessss fill your story with the minute intricacies of the thing you love tell me all about it yesssss ✨