Madison Ainsworth
@maddie-writes.bsky.social
Pre-Service Teacher dedicated to exploring ethical development through literacy engagement
Aspiring YA author
Mum of two ♥️
Aspiring YA author
Mum of two ♥️
Pinned
I've plotted a whole novel for the upcoming @nano2point0.bsky.social !
This is the first time I've attempted #plotting rather than #pantsing and it has me so excited. I've made a mood board to mark the occasion, and plan on updating my journey as it happens 🥰
This is the first time I've attempted #plotting rather than #pantsing and it has me so excited. I've made a mood board to mark the occasion, and plan on updating my journey as it happens 🥰
Off to do the Literacy component of my LANTITE test! I haven't done a test in almost a decade, so I'm pretty nervous 😬 wish me luck!
#australianteachers #testjitters
#australianteachers #testjitters
October 31, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Off to do the Literacy component of my LANTITE test! I haven't done a test in almost a decade, so I'm pretty nervous 😬 wish me luck!
#australianteachers #testjitters
#australianteachers #testjitters
The countdown is getting small!
It's gonna be tricky starting my placement at the same time, but I'm still going for it!
@nano2point0.bsky.social #NaNoWriMo #writingcommunity
It's gonna be tricky starting my placement at the same time, but I'm still going for it!
@nano2point0.bsky.social #NaNoWriMo #writingcommunity
October 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The countdown is getting small!
It's gonna be tricky starting my placement at the same time, but I'm still going for it!
@nano2point0.bsky.social #NaNoWriMo #writingcommunity
It's gonna be tricky starting my placement at the same time, but I'm still going for it!
@nano2point0.bsky.social #NaNoWriMo #writingcommunity
A little insight into my plotting process, it's been a few days of poring over research and reworking plot points to fit into a cohesive order, but it's ready to go!
For 33 chapters and a word goal of 95k, I've set rewards and checklists for dopamine hits!
#NaNoWriMo #author #writingcommunity
For 33 chapters and a word goal of 95k, I've set rewards and checklists for dopamine hits!
#NaNoWriMo #author #writingcommunity
October 21, 2025 at 5:20 AM
A little insight into my plotting process, it's been a few days of poring over research and reworking plot points to fit into a cohesive order, but it's ready to go!
For 33 chapters and a word goal of 95k, I've set rewards and checklists for dopamine hits!
#NaNoWriMo #author #writingcommunity
For 33 chapters and a word goal of 95k, I've set rewards and checklists for dopamine hits!
#NaNoWriMo #author #writingcommunity
I've plotted a whole novel for the upcoming @nano2point0.bsky.social !
This is the first time I've attempted #plotting rather than #pantsing and it has me so excited. I've made a mood board to mark the occasion, and plan on updating my journey as it happens 🥰
This is the first time I've attempted #plotting rather than #pantsing and it has me so excited. I've made a mood board to mark the occasion, and plan on updating my journey as it happens 🥰
October 20, 2025 at 2:11 AM
I've plotted a whole novel for the upcoming @nano2point0.bsky.social !
This is the first time I've attempted #plotting rather than #pantsing and it has me so excited. I've made a mood board to mark the occasion, and plan on updating my journey as it happens 🥰
This is the first time I've attempted #plotting rather than #pantsing and it has me so excited. I've made a mood board to mark the occasion, and plan on updating my journey as it happens 🥰
STRANGER THINGS X NIMONA
🐉
Pulled into a hidden world of magic, Emilia finds powers and a chosen family she thought impossible. But as she struggles with the pain from her gifts, a shadowy force threatens to tear away everything she’s just begun to claim.
🐉
#DVpit #YA #UF #LGBT #MH #ND #OWN
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Pulled into a hidden world of magic, Emilia finds powers and a chosen family she thought impossible. But as she struggles with the pain from her gifts, a shadowy force threatens to tear away everything she’s just begun to claim.
🐉
#DVpit #YA #UF #LGBT #MH #ND #OWN
October 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Such a sincere and important message. I like to think I've found my place, as a teacher. Whether the lessons come through my written word, or in the classroom, I hope that I am doing my part, contributing to the betterment of a world we all share.
Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
October 8, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Such a sincere and important message. I like to think I've found my place, as a teacher. Whether the lessons come through my written word, or in the classroom, I hope that I am doing my part, contributing to the betterment of a world we all share.
Last day of #DVParty 😭
My current WIP, Child of the Labyrinth is set 1960s Ireland. Wren's brother was taken by the labyrinth when they were six, and nine years later he is calling to her through nightmares.
➡️Irish folklore
➡️fae
➡️paranormal horror
➡️fantasy
#WIP #author
My current WIP, Child of the Labyrinth is set 1960s Ireland. Wren's brother was taken by the labyrinth when they were six, and nine years later he is calling to her through nightmares.
➡️Irish folklore
➡️fae
➡️paranormal horror
➡️fantasy
#WIP #author
DAY 6 of #DVParty, a community event to highlight the work of Diverse Creators leading up to our pitch event, #DVPit on Oct 8th, 2025! All diverse creators can participate!
Today's Prompt: Hype up your next project or WiP!
For more info about #DVpit go to dvpit.carrd.co
#artsky #booksky #writersky
Today's Prompt: Hype up your next project or WiP!
For more info about #DVpit go to dvpit.carrd.co
#artsky #booksky #writersky
October 7, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Hmm, a playlist. Today's prompt made me seriously consider the overall vibe of my piece; how did it make me feel?
Greynere's playlist;
Unstoppable by Sia
Liability by Lorde
Youth by Daughter
All Is Found from the Frozen 2 Soundtrack
❤️
#DVParty #YA #amquerying #playlist
Greynere's playlist;
Unstoppable by Sia
Liability by Lorde
Youth by Daughter
All Is Found from the Frozen 2 Soundtrack
❤️
#DVParty #YA #amquerying #playlist
October 6, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Hmm, a playlist. Today's prompt made me seriously consider the overall vibe of my piece; how did it make me feel?
Greynere's playlist;
Unstoppable by Sia
Liability by Lorde
Youth by Daughter
All Is Found from the Frozen 2 Soundtrack
❤️
#DVParty #YA #amquerying #playlist
Greynere's playlist;
Unstoppable by Sia
Liability by Lorde
Youth by Daughter
All Is Found from the Frozen 2 Soundtrack
❤️
#DVParty #YA #amquerying #playlist
Day 4 of #DVParty and however you pronounce it, it's gif time people!!!
My gif offering is pretty much Emilia's mental state throughout the book 🫠 she's on a journey learning how not to just lean into the swerve
#YA #urbanfantasy #author #amquerying #fantasynovel
My gif offering is pretty much Emilia's mental state throughout the book 🫠 she's on a journey learning how not to just lean into the swerve
#YA #urbanfantasy #author #amquerying #fantasynovel
a man in a green sweater and a brown jacket
Alt: a man in a green sweater and a brown jacket with text appearing that says "I GUESS THIS IS MY LIFE NOW"
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October 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Day 4 of #DVParty and however you pronounce it, it's gif time people!!!
My gif offering is pretty much Emilia's mental state throughout the book 🫠 she's on a journey learning how not to just lean into the swerve
#YA #urbanfantasy #author #amquerying #fantasynovel
My gif offering is pretty much Emilia's mental state throughout the book 🫠 she's on a journey learning how not to just lean into the swerve
#YA #urbanfantasy #author #amquerying #fantasynovel
Day 3 of #DVParty!!
Here's the first line of Greynere 😊
Shadows cloaked in unnatural white, the Onbekend stood over the splintered remains of twin cribs.
...
I love the first paragraph so if anyone wants I'll post that too 👀
#YA #pitching #amquerying #urbanfantasy #author
Here's the first line of Greynere 😊
Shadows cloaked in unnatural white, the Onbekend stood over the splintered remains of twin cribs.
...
I love the first paragraph so if anyone wants I'll post that too 👀
#YA #pitching #amquerying #urbanfantasy #author
October 4, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Day 3 of #DVParty!!
Here's the first line of Greynere 😊
Shadows cloaked in unnatural white, the Onbekend stood over the splintered remains of twin cribs.
...
I love the first paragraph so if anyone wants I'll post that too 👀
#YA #pitching #amquerying #urbanfantasy #author
Here's the first line of Greynere 😊
Shadows cloaked in unnatural white, the Onbekend stood over the splintered remains of twin cribs.
...
I love the first paragraph so if anyone wants I'll post that too 👀
#YA #pitching #amquerying #urbanfantasy #author
It’s Day 2 of #DVparty and I’m excited (and a little nervous) to introduce Emilia Greynere ♥️
She’s caring, responsible, and open-minded—but when she’s forced into Celare, the loss of control makes her faults harder to hide.
➡️anxious
➡️surprise ruler
➡️found family
#YA #fantasy #amquerying #authorp
She’s caring, responsible, and open-minded—but when she’s forced into Celare, the loss of control makes her faults harder to hide.
➡️anxious
➡️surprise ruler
➡️found family
#YA #fantasy #amquerying #authorp
October 3, 2025 at 1:29 PM
It’s Day 2 of #DVparty and I’m excited (and a little nervous) to introduce Emilia Greynere ♥️
She’s caring, responsible, and open-minded—but when she’s forced into Celare, the loss of control makes her faults harder to hide.
➡️anxious
➡️surprise ruler
➡️found family
#YA #fantasy #amquerying #authorp
She’s caring, responsible, and open-minded—but when she’s forced into Celare, the loss of control makes her faults harder to hide.
➡️anxious
➡️surprise ruler
➡️found family
#YA #fantasy #amquerying #authorp
Moodboard anyone?
This was so much fun, and all found through the free options on #canva!
#DVParty #YA #UrbanFantasy #OWN #moodboard #author #amquerying
This was so much fun, and all found through the free options on #canva!
#DVParty #YA #UrbanFantasy #OWN #moodboard #author #amquerying
October 2, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Moodboard anyone?
This was so much fun, and all found through the free options on #canva!
#DVParty #YA #UrbanFantasy #OWN #moodboard #author #amquerying
This was so much fun, and all found through the free options on #canva!
#DVParty #YA #UrbanFantasy #OWN #moodboard #author #amquerying
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#DVpit is 1 week away!
We're excited to have over 70+ Agents & Editors committed to participate & boost marginalized creators from dozens of literary agencies and publishing imprints!
For the next week we'll be having a #DVparty to get hyped up for the event!
more info: dvpit.carrd.co
#writersky
We're excited to have over 70+ Agents & Editors committed to participate & boost marginalized creators from dozens of literary agencies and publishing imprints!
For the next week we'll be having a #DVparty to get hyped up for the event!
more info: dvpit.carrd.co
#writersky
October 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
#DVpit is 1 week away!
We're excited to have over 70+ Agents & Editors committed to participate & boost marginalized creators from dozens of literary agencies and publishing imprints!
For the next week we'll be having a #DVparty to get hyped up for the event!
more info: dvpit.carrd.co
#writersky
We're excited to have over 70+ Agents & Editors committed to participate & boost marginalized creators from dozens of literary agencies and publishing imprints!
For the next week we'll be having a #DVparty to get hyped up for the event!
more info: dvpit.carrd.co
#writersky
I heard we're posting scenes from our querying book, I've got to say this is one I wrote last and one of my favourites
#YA #author #booksnippet #UrbanFantasy #ownvoice #amquerying
#YA #author #booksnippet #UrbanFantasy #ownvoice #amquerying
October 1, 2025 at 2:54 AM
I heard we're posting scenes from our querying book, I've got to say this is one I wrote last and one of my favourites
#YA #author #booksnippet #UrbanFantasy #ownvoice #amquerying
#YA #author #booksnippet #UrbanFantasy #ownvoice #amquerying
For anyone else in the WAST timezone, this event is going on from the 29th at 8pm, to the 30th at 8am. So excited to participate, both receiving (hopefully) and giving feedback!
#preDV #YAnovel #querying
#preDV #YAnovel #querying
#preDV is tomorrow, MONDAY, September 29, 2025 from 8AM to 8PM Eastern Time!
Marginalized Creators join us to practice your pitches for #DVpit, get feedback from agented authors, give each other feedback & encouragement!
Make friends, polish your pitches & get excited for #DVpit! #writersky #booksky
Marginalized Creators join us to practice your pitches for #DVpit, get feedback from agented authors, give each other feedback & encouragement!
Make friends, polish your pitches & get excited for #DVpit! #writersky #booksky
September 29, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Reposted by Madison Ainsworth
Take back your attention.
January 21, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Take back your attention.
Happy Holidays to all, and to all a year of no "what was that word? It was just on the tip of my tongue!"
December 24, 2024 at 11:55 PM
Happy Holidays to all, and to all a year of no "what was that word? It was just on the tip of my tongue!"
Reposted by Madison Ainsworth
If you ask me, this would have been a much better choice for Time’s Person of the Year.
December 14, 2024 at 12:20 AM
If you ask me, this would have been a much better choice for Time’s Person of the Year.
One sec, BRB, I gotta do something real quick
Another Christmas tree made of books from the Cairns Library at James Cook University, Australia.
December 10, 2024 at 11:34 PM
One sec, BRB, I gotta do something real quick
Reposted by Madison Ainsworth
This is the one that broke me. Thank you, Nikki Giovanni.
December 10, 2024 at 1:27 PM
This is the one that broke me. Thank you, Nikki Giovanni.
But my TBR tower is almost my height, I can't stop now!
Here are my book recommendations for the new year:
Read the books you already bought.
Read the books you already bought.
December 10, 2024 at 10:48 PM
But my TBR tower is almost my height, I can't stop now!