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Simply trying to make a difference in the world. #running #writer #poet #CFS #fibromyalgia #Plogger #Autistic #author #writingcommunity #amquerying neilbailey.net
My first ever photoshoot with Lara at @poppyproductionslimited getting headshots for my author photo. Great fun and was well looked after.
October 30, 2025 at 10:58 AM
My first ever photoshoot with Lara at @poppyproductionslimited getting headshots for my author photo. Great fun and was well looked after.
Overall 4 query rejections this week. Two for the kids novel and two for the metafictional horror. Last night I sent off another query for each. Rather than send off batches, I’ve decided to do a one in one out style. Let’s see how it goes.
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October 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Overall 4 query rejections this week. Two for the kids novel and two for the metafictional horror. Last night I sent off another query for each. Rather than send off batches, I’ve decided to do a one in one out style. Let’s see how it goes.
#amquerying #author #writingcommunity
#amquerying #author #writingcommunity
As a writer, how many scammers have DMd you saying they’re a successful author and want to connect you with their agent? Probably a lot. Here are some thoughts to help you cope it all.
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Dealing with writing scammer heartbreak
By Neil BaileyIf you’re a writer who hangs around on X (or any social media site), you’ve probably seen this message pop into your DMs at least once a week:“Hello [your name], I came across your amazi...
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October 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
As a writer, how many scammers have DMd you saying they’re a successful author and want to connect you with their agent? Probably a lot. Here are some thoughts to help you cope it all.
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Thought I’d share some ideas about how to deal with too many novel ideas. #WritingCommunity #neilbailey
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Ideas for when you have too many ideas (Too many novels, too little time)
By Neil BaileySo here I am again. Another idea. Another shiny, exciting, completely unplanned story that’s marched into my brain shouting, “Write me next! You know you want to."Sound familiar?You try ...
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October 18, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Thought I’d share some ideas about how to deal with too many novel ideas. #WritingCommunity #neilbailey
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You’re walking in the woods when a phone starts ringing from inside a hollow tree.
What would you do?
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#wwydw
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What would you do?
#whatwouldyoudowednesday
#wwydw
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#writingcommunity
#neilbailey
October 15, 2025 at 9:17 AM
You’re walking in the woods when a phone starts ringing from inside a hollow tree.
What would you do?
#whatwouldyoudowednesday
#wwydw
#horrorcommunity
#writingcommunity
#neilbailey
What would you do?
#whatwouldyoudowednesday
#wwydw
#horrorcommunity
#writingcommunity
#neilbailey
Latest blog post. Tips on how to cope with query rejections #writingcommunity #rejection
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How to cope with query rejections (without giving up)
Let’s be honest. Rejection hurts. Especially when it’s rejection for something you’ve poured your heart, caffeine, and late-night sanity into. You send out your carefully polished query letter, maybe ...
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October 12, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Latest blog post. Tips on how to cope with query rejections #writingcommunity #rejection
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It’s time for #wwydw what would you do Wednesday?
You look in the mirror and your reflection smiles before you do.
What would you do? #writingcommunity #horrorcommunity #neilbailey
You look in the mirror and your reflection smiles before you do.
What would you do? #writingcommunity #horrorcommunity #neilbailey
October 8, 2025 at 10:39 AM
It’s time for #wwydw what would you do Wednesday?
You look in the mirror and your reflection smiles before you do.
What would you do? #writingcommunity #horrorcommunity #neilbailey
You look in the mirror and your reflection smiles before you do.
What would you do? #writingcommunity #horrorcommunity #neilbailey
First full scarf finished. Now to carry on with some more granny squares. Then who knows what’s next.
October 7, 2025 at 8:34 PM
First full scarf finished. Now to carry on with some more granny squares. Then who knows what’s next.
My two current #wip works in progress. I really need to decide and concentrate on one for a while. Hmmm which will it be? #writersofinstagram #author #neilbailey
October 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
My two current #wip works in progress. I really need to decide and concentrate on one for a while. Hmmm which will it be? #writersofinstagram #author #neilbailey
Just finished the first full draft of my latest metafictional horror novel. I’d say it’s a doozy but then I’d be biased of course. Lots of polishing ahead. #horror #horrorcommunity #horrorwriters #writingcommunity #neilbailey #author
September 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Just finished the first full draft of my latest metafictional horror novel. I’d say it’s a doozy but then I’d be biased of course. Lots of polishing ahead. #horror #horrorcommunity #horrorwriters #writingcommunity #neilbailey #author
Latest blog post. Ten tips for sorting a messy and plot.
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Ten tips for sorting a messy plot
Many a writer has been there, including myself. You start with a brilliant idea. The opening sings, the characters feel alive, the premise sparkles. You’re flying through the first few chapters with t...
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September 19, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Latest blog post. Ten tips for sorting a messy and plot.
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Alright #HorrorCommunity I need recommendations. I’ve never been scared by a book. I need something that’s an absolute page turner. Let me have it.
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September 17, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Alright #HorrorCommunity I need recommendations. I’ve never been scared by a book. I need something that’s an absolute page turner. Let me have it.
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#WritingCommunity
Quick blog post on why I simply use Word to type my books. #writingcommunity #author #neilbailey
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Why I Write Using Microsoft Word
and how I make it work for meWriters love to argue about tools. Scrivener versus Google Docs, notebooks versus apps, even typewriters still get a mention now and then. But for me, the tool that fits ...
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September 10, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Quick blog post on why I simply use Word to type my books. #writingcommunity #author #neilbailey
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Put away the fanfare. I just wrote my way out of a plot hole, yay, by writing myself into a plot hole, boo. This writing lark is a rollercoaster. #writingcommunity
September 7, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Put away the fanfare. I just wrote my way out of a plot hole, yay, by writing myself into a plot hole, boo. This writing lark is a rollercoaster. #writingcommunity
Another good writing session today. Just topped 36k words and a lot more to come. #author #HorrorCommunity #writingcommunity #neilbailey
September 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Another good writing session today. Just topped 36k words and a lot more to come. #author #HorrorCommunity #writingcommunity #neilbailey
Second solo granny square with a colour change. Proud of that. #crochet #crochetbeginner #alwayslearning
September 4, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Second solo granny square with a colour change. Proud of that. #crochet #crochetbeginner #alwayslearning
Just ordered this. I’ve heard good things. I’m hoping it helps me understand me a bit better. #AutismAwareness
September 2, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Just ordered this. I’ve heard good things. I’m hoping it helps me understand me a bit better. #AutismAwareness
Ever felt alone? A #poem
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Alone
Lost in the world around me,as if detached from everything;a ghost among the living.No sensations.No breeze can be felt,despite the shaking of the leaves.No warmth, despite the fire in the hearth.Not ...
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August 31, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Ever felt alone? A #poem
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A poem about rubble. See things differently. #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity
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Rubble on the Ground
Broken bricks and masonry,old slates and slabs;smashed and discarded,left behind.And yet...What stories do you hold?What lives have you lived?What history have you seen?Were you a house?A building som...
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August 28, 2025 at 4:22 PM
A poem about rubble. See things differently. #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity
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Do any of you authors/ writers listen to book related podcasts? If not, why not? I was thinking about starting one and chatting to all you amazing indie writers in particular about why you write, what you write, your top tips and what you are reading.
August 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Do any of you authors/ writers listen to book related podcasts? If not, why not? I was thinking about starting one and chatting to all you amazing indie writers in particular about why you write, what you write, your top tips and what you are reading.
Big day of volunteering. Huge willow fell across the fence. So two of us spent the day clearing, and all with hand tools. Now officially shattered. Good day though. Before and after shots. #volunteer #conservation
August 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Big day of volunteering. Huge willow fell across the fence. So two of us spent the day clearing, and all with hand tools. Now officially shattered. Good day though. Before and after shots. #volunteer #conservation
A productive day. A smidge over 7000 words written. And yes, if I do say so myself, I spin a good yarn. Haha #WritingCommmunity #author
August 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
A productive day. A smidge over 7000 words written. And yes, if I do say so myself, I spin a good yarn. Haha #WritingCommmunity #author
My first ever solo granny square. Proud of that. #crochet #beginnercrochet
August 25, 2025 at 8:45 AM
My first ever solo granny square. Proud of that. #crochet #beginnercrochet
New #wip started today. Along with all my others…ahem. 2000 words done already. Feels like it will develop in to something really unsettling. And yes that’s a good thing. #author #writingcommunity #HorrorCommunity
August 23, 2025 at 4:47 PM
New #wip started today. Along with all my others…ahem. 2000 words done already. Feels like it will develop in to something really unsettling. And yes that’s a good thing. #author #writingcommunity #HorrorCommunity
One for the #writingcommunity out there. Haha
August 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
One for the #writingcommunity out there. Haha