Cathleen O’Connor
@metacath322.bsky.social
Author, Editor, Book Designer and Optimist. Working on commercial fiction. Love to connect with other writers and like-minded people. 💙 No DMs please. Find me on Substack: https://cathleenoconnor.substack.com/ #WritingCommunity
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At the beach and writing up a storm so not very active right now - will catch up eventually 🙄😃 #beachvibes #writing
Loved connecting with friend and fellow writer/editor @bethanyritz.bsky.social for lunch. Great conversation and sharing of ideas. 🤗💖#WritingCommunity
March 31, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Loved connecting with friend and fellow writer/editor @bethanyritz.bsky.social for lunch. Great conversation and sharing of ideas. 🤗💖#WritingCommunity
I’m now writing on Substack and would love to connect with other writers there. Drop your links so I can subscribe. cathleenoconnor.substack.com/p/decisions-...
March 31, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I’m now writing on Substack and would love to connect with other writers there. Drop your links so I can subscribe. cathleenoconnor.substack.com/p/decisions-...
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Constructing your story’s main character
#amwritingcrime #authorproblems #indieauthor #vss365 #iwrite #amwritingv
#amwritingcrime #authorproblems #indieauthor #vss365 #iwrite #amwritingv
Constructing your story’s main character
Typically a story is about a single character who overcomes some problem. This player in your story is called the main character. Common examples are Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz,” J…
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March 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Constructing your story’s main character
#amwritingcrime #authorproblems #indieauthor #vss365 #iwrite #amwritingv
#amwritingcrime #authorproblems #indieauthor #vss365 #iwrite #amwritingv
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“DOGE won’t just fall short of Musk’s deficit-reduction goals. It will, in all probability, increase the deficit,” Jonathan Chait writes. Are the deficit-reduction efforts just a pretext for ideological warfare? theatln.tc/0zdiT2Hb
Why DOGE Could Actually Increase the Deficit
Some of Musk’s haphazard cuts will produce tiny savings in terms of salary while forfeiting much larger ones down the road, costing the government money.
theatln.tc
March 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
“DOGE won’t just fall short of Musk’s deficit-reduction goals. It will, in all probability, increase the deficit,” Jonathan Chait writes. Are the deficit-reduction efforts just a pretext for ideological warfare? theatln.tc/0zdiT2Hb
At the beach and writing up a storm so not very active right now - will catch up eventually 🙄😃 #beachvibes #writing
March 30, 2025 at 9:08 PM
At the beach and writing up a storm so not very active right now - will catch up eventually 🙄😃 #beachvibes #writing
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"If you pick the right small behavior and sequence it right, then you won't have to motivate yourself to have it grow." ~BJ Fogg. I'm thinking about those darn habits of mine that get in the way of doing my writing. Tell me I'm not alone! #WritingCommunity #habits #change
December 1, 2024 at 5:11 PM
"If you pick the right small behavior and sequence it right, then you won't have to motivate yourself to have it grow." ~BJ Fogg. I'm thinking about those darn habits of mine that get in the way of doing my writing. Tell me I'm not alone! #WritingCommunity #habits #change
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I can't believe this has to be said:
Men, do not send DMs after a follow request is accepted. Right now, women don't know who to trust, so unless we have an existing friendship, just don't.
Men, do not send DMs after a follow request is accepted. Right now, women don't know who to trust, so unless we have an existing friendship, just don't.
November 11, 2024 at 1:02 AM
I can't believe this has to be said:
Men, do not send DMs after a follow request is accepted. Right now, women don't know who to trust, so unless we have an existing friendship, just don't.
Men, do not send DMs after a follow request is accepted. Right now, women don't know who to trust, so unless we have an existing friendship, just don't.
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November 14, 2024 at 4:44 AM
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Dear everyone,
May I recommend you go and get ya self a book from an #indieauthor for all your gifts!
Below are book facts for you!
#readers #writingcommunity
May I recommend you go and get ya self a book from an #indieauthor for all your gifts!
Below are book facts for you!
#readers #writingcommunity
November 12, 2024 at 3:02 PM
Dear everyone,
May I recommend you go and get ya self a book from an #indieauthor for all your gifts!
Below are book facts for you!
#readers #writingcommunity
May I recommend you go and get ya self a book from an #indieauthor for all your gifts!
Below are book facts for you!
#readers #writingcommunity
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Please consider Muting prior to a Block. BlueSky ‘block’ feature needs work. A blocked account can still reply but we cannot see their reply and their follow remains. Temporary fix is to Mute than Block.
@safety.bsky.app
@safety.bsky.app
November 30, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Please consider Muting prior to a Block. BlueSky ‘block’ feature needs work. A blocked account can still reply but we cannot see their reply and their follow remains. Temporary fix is to Mute than Block.
@safety.bsky.app
@safety.bsky.app
Hi Sandy - nice to see you here. #writingcommunity
Rewarding myself for wrapping up my novel manuscript by starting a short story. The snow has got me thinking.
#fiction
#writing
#writingcommunity
#authors
#writer
#fiction
#writing
#writingcommunity
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#writer
November 30, 2024 at 4:55 PM
Hi Sandy - nice to see you here. #writingcommunity
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During my hiatus from BlueSky, I had a cover reveal… so I just want to share it here too!
TA-DA! *jazz hands*
Gorgeous art from @devinellekurtz.bsky.social, who perfectly captured the vibe of The Incorruptibles with this vibrant, electrifying, badass cover!!
Releasing June 10, 2025
Ages 10-14 🌱🌈⚔️
TA-DA! *jazz hands*
Gorgeous art from @devinellekurtz.bsky.social, who perfectly captured the vibe of The Incorruptibles with this vibrant, electrifying, badass cover!!
Releasing June 10, 2025
Ages 10-14 🌱🌈⚔️
November 15, 2024 at 8:57 PM
During my hiatus from BlueSky, I had a cover reveal… so I just want to share it here too!
TA-DA! *jazz hands*
Gorgeous art from @devinellekurtz.bsky.social, who perfectly captured the vibe of The Incorruptibles with this vibrant, electrifying, badass cover!!
Releasing June 10, 2025
Ages 10-14 🌱🌈⚔️
TA-DA! *jazz hands*
Gorgeous art from @devinellekurtz.bsky.social, who perfectly captured the vibe of The Incorruptibles with this vibrant, electrifying, badass cover!!
Releasing June 10, 2025
Ages 10-14 🌱🌈⚔️
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In response to @emilyliu.me 's thoughtful post, a bit of thinking out loud... battellemedia.com/archives/202...
John Battelle's Search Blog Bluesky, Twitter, and “The Open Network”
Emily Liu at Bluesky has a timely post that I’d like to respond to. (Back in the day, when blogging was a thing, we did a lot of this – someone would write a thoughtful piece, then many…
battellemedia.com
November 25, 2024 at 3:46 PM
In response to @emilyliu.me 's thoughtful post, a bit of thinking out loud... battellemedia.com/archives/202...
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Have you discovered that your book is available for free download on pirate site OceanofPDF? Me too. The Authors Guild is on the case, and has suggestions for what to do, including where to send takedown notices (NOT to OceanofPDF itself) authorsguild.org/news/oceanof...
Actions Authors Can Take Against Notorious Piracy Site OceanofPDF.com - The Authors Guild
OceanofPDF is one of the most notorious digital ebook piracy sites. It has been active and on the Authors Guild radar for quite some time and has been taken offline on a few occasions. Despite the Aut...
authorsguild.org
November 23, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Have you discovered that your book is available for free download on pirate site OceanofPDF? Me too. The Authors Guild is on the case, and has suggestions for what to do, including where to send takedown notices (NOT to OceanofPDF itself) authorsguild.org/news/oceanof...
I finally figured out a plot point that was driving me crazy in my romantic suspense. Yay! On to writing up a storm. #WritingCommunity
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November 25, 2024 at 4:13 PM
I finally figured out a plot point that was driving me crazy in my romantic suspense. Yay! On to writing up a storm. #WritingCommunity
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November 23, 2024 at 12:29 AM
Hi Joy @angelwriter.bsky.social 🥰
Just chillin' with the girls!!!
November 25, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Hi Joy @angelwriter.bsky.social 🥰
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Monday cup of pep talk!
November 25, 2024 at 10:58 AM
Monday cup of pep talk!
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I just changed my profile pic to honor @TheRealThelmaJ1 🕊️
November 25, 2024 at 12:02 PM
I just changed my profile pic to honor @TheRealThelmaJ1 🕊️