Susan Foster
@susanfosterauthor.bsky.social
Mom of 2 grownups and a clever German Shepherd dog. When not working on my debut novel, I love reading, cooking, gardening, traveling, and life in Montana. I'm a member of WFWA, hoping to connect here with other writers/agents/editors and publishers.
"Bring Everyone In With You"
A Strategy For Those Days When You Feel Like You're Not
open.substack.com
April 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Human authors may need to look for new jobs if AI learns to write as well as @authorivyhbooker.bsky.social. (Ivy H. Booker is the author of THE ACCIDENTAL LIFE OF MF ASCHER.)
March 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Human authors may need to look for new jobs if AI learns to write as well as @authorivyhbooker.bsky.social. (Ivy H. Booker is the author of THE ACCIDENTAL LIFE OF MF ASCHER.)
After reading an ARC of ROADSIDE SISTERS by
@catherinematthews.bsky.social
I searched for photos of my sisters and me taken on a childhood road trip, feeling grateful there is no rift between the four of us.
In other words, this book did its job. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
@catherinematthews.bsky.social
I searched for photos of my sisters and me taken on a childhood road trip, feeling grateful there is no rift between the four of us.
In other words, this book did its job. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
March 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
After reading an ARC of ROADSIDE SISTERS by
@catherinematthews.bsky.social
I searched for photos of my sisters and me taken on a childhood road trip, feeling grateful there is no rift between the four of us.
In other words, this book did its job. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
@catherinematthews.bsky.social
I searched for photos of my sisters and me taken on a childhood road trip, feeling grateful there is no rift between the four of us.
In other words, this book did its job. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Writing Hack:
Feeling stuck? Writer’s block got you down?
Try making a bingo card of all the steps to finish your book.
Way more motivating than a to do list! #writing #writertok #writersky #skyauthor #authorsky
Feeling stuck? Writer’s block got you down?
Try making a bingo card of all the steps to finish your book.
Way more motivating than a to do list! #writing #writertok #writersky #skyauthor #authorsky
January 24, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Writing Hack:
Feeling stuck? Writer’s block got you down?
Try making a bingo card of all the steps to finish your book.
Way more motivating than a to do list! #writing #writertok #writersky #skyauthor #authorsky
Feeling stuck? Writer’s block got you down?
Try making a bingo card of all the steps to finish your book.
Way more motivating than a to do list! #writing #writertok #writersky #skyauthor #authorsky
Reposted by Susan Foster
🔍 New Video Alert! Dive into the chilling world of Domestic Suspense—secrets, lies, and betrayal within familiar walls. Learn the key themes, settings, tropes for this genre, and tips for writing your suspenseful tale.
🎥 Watch here 👉 youtu.be/hhSUvWCXPSY
#writingcommunity
🎥 Watch here 👉 youtu.be/hhSUvWCXPSY
#writingcommunity
December 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM
🔍 New Video Alert! Dive into the chilling world of Domestic Suspense—secrets, lies, and betrayal within familiar walls. Learn the key themes, settings, tropes for this genre, and tips for writing your suspenseful tale.
🎥 Watch here 👉 youtu.be/hhSUvWCXPSY
#writingcommunity
🎥 Watch here 👉 youtu.be/hhSUvWCXPSY
#writingcommunity
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Are you aware of “sequential narration” in your storytelling? Or are you merely conveying a visual of your characters’ progress? Agent and teacher Don Maass recommends using “human moments” to convey progress, today at WU.
Moving Along
Hello from Bisbee, Arizona. Have you been? Everything here is named Copper Queen This-or-That, after the played-out copper mine outside of town. Today you mine the antique stores for copper kettles…
writerunboxed.com
December 4, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Are you aware of “sequential narration” in your storytelling? Or are you merely conveying a visual of your characters’ progress? Agent and teacher Don Maass recommends using “human moments” to convey progress, today at WU.
Releasing the Reins: Horses, a strong female protagonist, a ranch in Alaska, and an ominous secret are woven into this well-written hard-to-put-down novel by @catherinematthews.bsky.social . I can't wait for the next book in the "Tundra Secrets" series. #Women'sfiction #fiction #Horses #Alaska
December 10, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Releasing the Reins: Horses, a strong female protagonist, a ranch in Alaska, and an ominous secret are woven into this well-written hard-to-put-down novel by @catherinematthews.bsky.social . I can't wait for the next book in the "Tundra Secrets" series. #Women'sfiction #fiction #Horses #Alaska
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Thoroughly enjoyed Intuitive Editing
December 7, 2024 at 12:22 AM
Thoroughly enjoyed Intuitive Editing
This touching novel by Stephanie Claypool offers small-town warmth and the power of love, with a quilt shop at the center of the plot and setting. Looking forward to her next book! #read #quilters #womensfiction
December 8, 2024 at 3:49 PM
This touching novel by Stephanie Claypool offers small-town warmth and the power of love, with a quilt shop at the center of the plot and setting. Looking forward to her next book! #read #quilters #womensfiction
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Editing tip: Eliminate “talking heads” in your scenes! 🌟 Anchor dialogue with actions, expressions, or setting details to keep the scene dynamic and immersive. It’s all about balancing words with movement. ✍️#editingtip #Revising #writingtips
December 6, 2024 at 12:46 PM
Editing tip: Eliminate “talking heads” in your scenes! 🌟 Anchor dialogue with actions, expressions, or setting details to keep the scene dynamic and immersive. It’s all about balancing words with movement. ✍️#editingtip #Revising #writingtips
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#CheerPit has an official BlueSky account now!
Mark your calendars for Dec 9th!
Below is a quote of the rules!
Mark your calendars for Dec 9th!
Below is a quote of the rules!
We’re now on BlueSky!
Guidelines for the inaugural #CheerPit 2024 event on December 9th! 🎁
We’ve updated our guidelines to include WIPs and agented authors too! We want to show as many people the writerly love as we can 📝
Please reach out if you have any questions ❤️
Guidelines for the inaugural #CheerPit 2024 event on December 9th! 🎁
We’ve updated our guidelines to include WIPs and agented authors too! We want to show as many people the writerly love as we can 📝
Please reach out if you have any questions ❤️
December 6, 2024 at 1:48 PM
#CheerPit has an official BlueSky account now!
Mark your calendars for Dec 9th!
Below is a quote of the rules!
Mark your calendars for Dec 9th!
Below is a quote of the rules!
The most recent writing lesson I've learned:
It takes longer to cut a few words than to write a bunch of them. But it's so satisfying! #edits #WordCount #StillRevising
It takes longer to cut a few words than to write a bunch of them. But it's so satisfying! #edits #WordCount #StillRevising
November 23, 2024 at 7:39 PM
The most recent writing lesson I've learned:
It takes longer to cut a few words than to write a bunch of them. But it's so satisfying! #edits #WordCount #StillRevising
It takes longer to cut a few words than to write a bunch of them. But it's so satisfying! #edits #WordCount #StillRevising
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I'm ba-ack! #Writingcommunity #Writers #authors
We have two #Womensfiction starter packs, one and two. You can find them if you look at my profile and check out Starter Packs.
But... I will also post them today. Starter Pack 1 is full. Starter Pack 2 still has space. SHARE!
We have two #Womensfiction starter packs, one and two. You can find them if you look at my profile and check out Starter Packs.
But... I will also post them today. Starter Pack 1 is full. Starter Pack 2 still has space. SHARE!
November 23, 2024 at 1:41 PM
I'm ba-ack! #Writingcommunity #Writers #authors
We have two #Womensfiction starter packs, one and two. You can find them if you look at my profile and check out Starter Packs.
But... I will also post them today. Starter Pack 1 is full. Starter Pack 2 still has space. SHARE!
We have two #Womensfiction starter packs, one and two. You can find them if you look at my profile and check out Starter Packs.
But... I will also post them today. Starter Pack 1 is full. Starter Pack 2 still has space. SHARE!
Reposted by Susan Foster
November 23, 2024 at 4:42 PM