Kristen Schmitt
@kristenschmitt.bsky.social
I put words in a row and hope for the best.
Writer | Editor
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Writer | Editor
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Did you know there's a new(ish) study that found reading for pleasure is drastically declining? That is not a good thing, #writingcommunity, and I have some thoughts:
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#5amwritersclub #thursdaythoughts
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#5amwritersclub #thursdaythoughts
On reading for pleasure
It's a dying interest, apparently...
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December 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Did you know there's a new(ish) study that found reading for pleasure is drastically declining? That is not a good thing, #writingcommunity, and I have some thoughts:
kristenaschmitt.substack.com/p/on-reading...
#5amwritersclub #thursdaythoughts
kristenaschmitt.substack.com/p/on-reading...
#5amwritersclub #thursdaythoughts
My post-holiday, pre-holiday to do list is too long. #mondaymotivation
December 1, 2025 at 2:53 PM
My post-holiday, pre-holiday to do list is too long. #mondaymotivation
Getting the all clear for cavities at the dentist is the same high as having your bag be the first one at baggage claim.
November 25, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Getting the all clear for cavities at the dentist is the same high as having your bag be the first one at baggage claim.
Just stalking my library request list since I hope to take most of next week off....
What book are you reading right now?
#writingcommunity #5amwritersclub
What book are you reading right now?
#writingcommunity #5amwritersclub
a woman in a library with a tote bag that says ' nlg ' on it
ALT: a woman in a library with a tote bag that says ' nlg ' on it
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November 21, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Just stalking my library request list since I hope to take most of next week off....
What book are you reading right now?
#writingcommunity #5amwritersclub
What book are you reading right now?
#writingcommunity #5amwritersclub
I’m particularly loving my main character these days as I propel her story forward even if it’s only a few hundred words at a time.
She’s so messy.
And true.
And unfortunate.
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#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #wednesday
She’s so messy.
And true.
And unfortunate.
kristenaschmitt.substack.com/p/main-chara...
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #wednesday
Main character energy
Aren’t we all a series of paradoxes anyway?
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November 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
I’m particularly loving my main character these days as I propel her story forward even if it’s only a few hundred words at a time.
She’s so messy.
And true.
And unfortunate.
kristenaschmitt.substack.com/p/main-chara...
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #wednesday
She’s so messy.
And true.
And unfortunate.
kristenaschmitt.substack.com/p/main-chara...
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #wednesday
Main character energy
Aren’t we all a series of paradoxes anyway?
kristenaschmitt.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:58 PM
On-deck tomorrow
-500 words+ on the #WIP
-two interviews for #sustainablefarming articles
-full draft done and turned in for #conservation #forestry article
-the beginnings of the holidays...(I bought matching sweatshirts for the immediate fam):
-500 words+ on the #WIP
-two interviews for #sustainablefarming articles
-full draft done and turned in for #conservation #forestry article
-the beginnings of the holidays...(I bought matching sweatshirts for the immediate fam):
November 18, 2025 at 3:29 AM
On-deck tomorrow
-500 words+ on the #WIP
-two interviews for #sustainablefarming articles
-full draft done and turned in for #conservation #forestry article
-the beginnings of the holidays...(I bought matching sweatshirts for the immediate fam):
-500 words+ on the #WIP
-two interviews for #sustainablefarming articles
-full draft done and turned in for #conservation #forestry article
-the beginnings of the holidays...(I bought matching sweatshirts for the immediate fam):
November 14, 2025 at 9:42 PM
What's the one book you find yourself constantly re-reading?
Mine's here ⤵️ (but there's also more to this post if you read to the end...) Subscribe to read my thoughts once a week (or so).
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#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity
Mine's here ⤵️ (but there's also more to this post if you read to the end...) Subscribe to read my thoughts once a week (or so).
kristenaschmitt.substack.com/p/on-reading...
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity
On reading and transition
(Plus a buried lede)
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November 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
What's the one book you find yourself constantly re-reading?
Mine's here ⤵️ (but there's also more to this post if you read to the end...) Subscribe to read my thoughts once a week (or so).
kristenaschmitt.substack.com/p/on-reading...
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity
Mine's here ⤵️ (but there's also more to this post if you read to the end...) Subscribe to read my thoughts once a week (or so).
kristenaschmitt.substack.com/p/on-reading...
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity
Recently, I find myself reaching for happy stories — even in my nonfiction choices. And I think I know why that is, though it’s taken me several months to process.
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#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity
kristenaschmitt.substack.com/p/on-reading...
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity
On reading and transition
(Plus a buried lede)
kristenaschmitt.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Recently, I find myself reaching for happy stories — even in my nonfiction choices. And I think I know why that is, though it’s taken me several months to process.
kristenaschmitt.substack.com/p/on-reading...
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity
kristenaschmitt.substack.com/p/on-reading...
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity
I already know I won't meet my ambitious word count this month because of other projects and deadlines, but I have written each day, moving my characters forward, and I'll embrace that as a win instead.
#writingcommunity #5amwritersclub
#writingcommunity #5amwritersclub
November 6, 2025 at 11:36 AM
I already know I won't meet my ambitious word count this month because of other projects and deadlines, but I have written each day, moving my characters forward, and I'll embrace that as a win instead.
#writingcommunity #5amwritersclub
#writingcommunity #5amwritersclub
On coffeemakers, delayed payments and #writing goals:
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#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #mondaymotivation
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#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #mondaymotivation
Just Another Miscellaneous Monday
When daylight savings time interrupts my coffeemaker's regularly scheduled brew time
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November 3, 2025 at 12:03 PM
On coffeemakers, delayed payments and #writing goals:
kristenaschmitt.substack.com/p/just-anoth...
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #mondaymotivation
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#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #mondaymotivation
Reposted by Kristen Schmitt
For your #MondayMotivation: On #5amwritersclub and balancing life with #creativity ⤵️
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#writingcommunity #writerslife #worklifebalance
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#writingcommunity #writerslife #worklifebalance
On #5amwritersclub and balancing life with creativity
A move changed how I view that accountability lifeline
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October 27, 2025 at 2:13 PM
For your #MondayMotivation: On #5amwritersclub and balancing life with #creativity ⤵️
kristenaschmitt.substack.com/p/on-5amwrit...
#writingcommunity #writerslife #worklifebalance
kristenaschmitt.substack.com/p/on-5amwrit...
#writingcommunity #writerslife #worklifebalance
For your #MondayMotivation: On #5amwritersclub and balancing life with #creativity ⤵️
kristenaschmitt.substack.com/p/on-5amwrit...
#writingcommunity #writerslife #worklifebalance
kristenaschmitt.substack.com/p/on-5amwrit...
#writingcommunity #writerslife #worklifebalance
On #5amwritersclub and balancing life with creativity
A move changed how I view that accountability lifeline
kristenaschmitt.substack.com
October 27, 2025 at 2:13 PM
For your #MondayMotivation: On #5amwritersclub and balancing life with #creativity ⤵️
kristenaschmitt.substack.com/p/on-5amwrit...
#writingcommunity #writerslife #worklifebalance
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#writingcommunity #writerslife #worklifebalance
Reposted by Kristen Schmitt
Everyone hates the Canada goose. What's up with that?
@kristenschmitt.bsky.social, asking the tough questions:
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@kristenschmitt.bsky.social, asking the tough questions:
ambrook.com/offrange/liv...
Nobody Loves a Goose - Offrange
Why the overabundance of Canada geese are causing environmental, health, and crop issues far and wide.
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October 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Everyone hates the Canada goose. What's up with that?
@kristenschmitt.bsky.social, asking the tough questions:
ambrook.com/offrange/liv...
@kristenschmitt.bsky.social, asking the tough questions:
ambrook.com/offrange/liv...
My latest #agriculture article focuses on the overabundance of Canada geese that are causing #environmental, #health and #crop issues across the country. (It includes what's quite possibly my most favorite subhead to date: What Is It About This Species (and Their Feces)?
ambrook.com/offrange/liv...
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Nobody Loves a Goose - Offrange
Why the overabundance of Canada geese are causing environmental, health, and crop issues far and wide.
ambrook.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:54 PM
My latest #agriculture article focuses on the overabundance of Canada geese that are causing #environmental, #health and #crop issues across the country. (It includes what's quite possibly my most favorite subhead to date: What Is It About This Species (and Their Feces)?
ambrook.com/offrange/liv...
ambrook.com/offrange/liv...
So I guess I’m doing this. Honestly, as someone who used to blog regularly back when blogspot was popular, this makes perfect sense. A full 180 degrees. Link in bio and you can also subscribe.
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity
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#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity
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I’ll just be a writer, then.
psst...the definition of a writer has changed.
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October 21, 2025 at 2:10 PM
So I guess I’m doing this. Honestly, as someone who used to blog regularly back when blogspot was popular, this makes perfect sense. A full 180 degrees. Link in bio and you can also subscribe.
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity
kristenaschmitt.substack.com/p/ill-just-b...
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity
kristenaschmitt.substack.com/p/ill-just-b...
Found out two of my short stories are going to be in an upcoming issue of a literary journal and that is a great way to start a week, am I right? #writingcommunity
October 20, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Found out two of my short stories are going to be in an upcoming issue of a literary journal and that is a great way to start a week, am I right? #writingcommunity
When you hit 20k on what could be described as your lifeline.
#writingcommunity
#writingcommunity
October 18, 2025 at 2:43 AM
When you hit 20k on what could be described as your lifeline.
#writingcommunity
#writingcommunity
Reposted by Kristen Schmitt
I always love these sort of timeline-esque recaps so I thought I’d share my own. kristenaschmitt.substack.com/p/a-day-in-t...
#writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #freelancewriter #writers
#writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #freelancewriter #writers
A Day in the Life of a Full-Time Freelance Writer/Editor
I always love these sort of timeline-esque recaps so I thought I’d share my own.
kristenaschmitt.substack.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I always love these sort of timeline-esque recaps so I thought I’d share my own. kristenaschmitt.substack.com/p/a-day-in-t...
#writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #freelancewriter #writers
#writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #freelancewriter #writers
I always love these sort of timeline-esque recaps so I thought I’d share my own. kristenaschmitt.substack.com/p/a-day-in-t...
#writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #freelancewriter #writers
#writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #freelancewriter #writers
A Day in the Life of a Full-Time Freelance Writer/Editor
I always love these sort of timeline-esque recaps so I thought I’d share my own.
kristenaschmitt.substack.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I always love these sort of timeline-esque recaps so I thought I’d share my own. kristenaschmitt.substack.com/p/a-day-in-t...
#writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #freelancewriter #writers
#writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #freelancewriter #writers
At point in WIP where I want to just insert a Scooby Do transition a la Wayne's World. #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity
two men are standing next to each other in a garden .
ALT: two men are standing next to each other in a garden .
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October 8, 2025 at 10:42 AM
At point in WIP where I want to just insert a Scooby Do transition a la Wayne's World. #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity
Yesterday, thought it was Tuesday until about 445...today, thought it was Friday until just about now.
I think this is a sign for the week to end.
Almost #TGIF....
I think this is a sign for the week to end.
Almost #TGIF....
September 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Yesterday, thought it was Tuesday until about 445...today, thought it was Friday until just about now.
I think this is a sign for the week to end.
Almost #TGIF....
I think this is a sign for the week to end.
Almost #TGIF....
Spent the last two days mulling over the WIP, writing summary plot points instead of actual action, but it's still progress...still forward momentum.
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #onward
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #onward
September 25, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Spent the last two days mulling over the WIP, writing summary plot points instead of actual action, but it's still progress...still forward momentum.
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #onward
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #onward