Taylor Vaughan | horror and fantasy author
@the-taylore.bsky.social
okay now I have to actually figure out what the fuck we’re doing here
January 16, 2025 at 4:08 AM
okay now I have to actually figure out what the fuck we’re doing here
The words were not coming well today (there were words but they were NOT pretty). So, we decided to pivot and outline the remaining chapters of this 0 draft so when the words are coming I don’t have to think about “what should happen next?”
I’m going to be really excited when I go off outline 🥰
I’m going to be really excited when I go off outline 🥰
January 12, 2025 at 1:36 AM
The words were not coming well today (there were words but they were NOT pretty). So, we decided to pivot and outline the remaining chapters of this 0 draft so when the words are coming I don’t have to think about “what should happen next?”
I’m going to be really excited when I go off outline 🥰
I’m going to be really excited when I go off outline 🥰
TWO of my books were nominated in categories for the Nugget’s Hidden Gems Indie Author Awards 😭 honestly, one of the best parts of the new year so far.
January 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
TWO of my books were nominated in categories for the Nugget’s Hidden Gems Indie Author Awards 😭 honestly, one of the best parts of the new year so far.
current productivity technique: for every 2 chapters I edit I get to watch 1 episode of squidgame season 2
December 28, 2024 at 9:55 PM
current productivity technique: for every 2 chapters I edit I get to watch 1 episode of squidgame season 2
ya’ll ever unlock an insecurity so deep even speaking of it feels like a sin bc people will probably agree with you 🙂↕️✨
December 17, 2024 at 3:51 PM
ya’ll ever unlock an insecurity so deep even speaking of it feels like a sin bc people will probably agree with you 🙂↕️✨
Editing is crazy bc I’m reading some words like “I don’t remember writing that—that’s good??” And others like “I don’t know what dumb bitch is trying to sabotage me.”
December 17, 2024 at 12:11 AM
Editing is crazy bc I’m reading some words like “I don’t remember writing that—that’s good??” And others like “I don’t know what dumb bitch is trying to sabotage me.”
Sometimes when I’m in the thick of the drafting>>editing>>drafting>>editing loop I forget how much progress I make pondering.
A little pondering, a little jotting down
This is your reminder to let your mind wander as a part of your writing process.
A little pondering, a little jotting down
This is your reminder to let your mind wander as a part of your writing process.
December 8, 2024 at 6:22 AM
Sometimes when I’m in the thick of the drafting>>editing>>drafting>>editing loop I forget how much progress I make pondering.
A little pondering, a little jotting down
This is your reminder to let your mind wander as a part of your writing process.
A little pondering, a little jotting down
This is your reminder to let your mind wander as a part of your writing process.
The first few days of my writing break have been super productive. I don’t even know what I’m going to do this weekend. Send your movie/series/kdrama recs
December 4, 2024 at 12:21 AM
The first few days of my writing break have been super productive. I don’t even know what I’m going to do this weekend. Send your movie/series/kdrama recs
Post Wicked last night 🥹💚 so far vacation has started off FANTASTIC. Next stop (spoiler alert I’m already there) Wisconsin!
November 27, 2024 at 3:55 AM
Post Wicked last night 🥹💚 so far vacation has started off FANTASTIC. Next stop (spoiler alert I’m already there) Wisconsin!
Can you tell vacation has officially started?
November 24, 2024 at 2:19 AM
Can you tell vacation has officially started?
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Pickle would like to remind you that a lot is two words. He’s kind of weird about it.
November 22, 2024 at 3:56 AM
Pickle would like to remind you that a lot is two words. He’s kind of weird about it.
Alright, I know this draft needs to be 50k… we have written the end certainly not at 50k. So, now I get to skim through and try to find spots to add scenes. List your favorite horror tropes/scenes here. Please and thanks 🧡
November 22, 2024 at 2:12 AM
Alright, I know this draft needs to be 50k… we have written the end certainly not at 50k. So, now I get to skim through and try to find spots to add scenes. List your favorite horror tropes/scenes here. Please and thanks 🧡
I got a new keyboard in one of my offices and idk what it is about the clicks (genuinely it’s a basic dell keyboard) but they’re different from my other office and my laptop. It’s the only keyboard I want to work on now. I get so many words in just to hear myself type.
November 21, 2024 at 6:23 PM
I got a new keyboard in one of my offices and idk what it is about the clicks (genuinely it’s a basic dell keyboard) but they’re different from my other office and my laptop. It’s the only keyboard I want to work on now. I get so many words in just to hear myself type.
I’ve resorted to adding random scenes to the middle of this book instead of just writing the climax (not even the whole climax. Half of it is written. I JUST have to write the second half). Send the audacity, please.
November 21, 2024 at 2:07 PM
I’ve resorted to adding random scenes to the middle of this book instead of just writing the climax (not even the whole climax. Half of it is written. I JUST have to write the second half). Send the audacity, please.
Signed copies of Villages, Vestige, and Vexes have sold out again, but fear not! They’ll be back the week of Dec. 2 (I’ll update when I have an exact date)
Until then! Signed copies of both editions of The Stone Project and Have a Butcher’s are still available on TikTik shop @author_taylorvaughan
Until then! Signed copies of both editions of The Stone Project and Have a Butcher’s are still available on TikTik shop @author_taylorvaughan
November 20, 2024 at 8:01 PM
Signed copies of Villages, Vestige, and Vexes have sold out again, but fear not! They’ll be back the week of Dec. 2 (I’ll update when I have an exact date)
Until then! Signed copies of both editions of The Stone Project and Have a Butcher’s are still available on TikTik shop @author_taylorvaughan
Until then! Signed copies of both editions of The Stone Project and Have a Butcher’s are still available on TikTik shop @author_taylorvaughan
went to update my spreadsheets this morning and realized I have officially sold over 1,000 books this year. I’m going to make a more cohesive, appreciative post on my socials sometime today but for now I’m just??? processing???
November 20, 2024 at 2:42 PM
went to update my spreadsheets this morning and realized I have officially sold over 1,000 books this year. I’m going to make a more cohesive, appreciative post on my socials sometime today but for now I’m just??? processing???
it’s a morning, I guess.
November 20, 2024 at 1:53 PM
it’s a morning, I guess.
Do you guys like a ramble? I filter myself big on my other platforms but I kind of just want to yap here.
November 20, 2024 at 3:12 AM
Do you guys like a ramble? I filter myself big on my other platforms but I kind of just want to yap here.
I think this draft is going to clock in under 50k. I have stuff to add in dev edits but?? This might be a cute little read?? I didn’t know I could still write those.
November 20, 2024 at 2:57 AM
I think this draft is going to clock in under 50k. I have stuff to add in dev edits but?? This might be a cute little read?? I didn’t know I could still write those.
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👀 hi everyone! SciFi/Fantasy author/book lover here. Better known as one gazillion photons in a trench coat.
What’s your on-repeat song at the moment?
What’s your on-repeat song at the moment?
November 19, 2024 at 8:24 PM
👀 hi everyone! SciFi/Fantasy author/book lover here. Better known as one gazillion photons in a trench coat.
What’s your on-repeat song at the moment?
What’s your on-repeat song at the moment?
Reposted by Taylor Vaughan | horror and fantasy author
Hi hi! I'm a fiction editor and fantasy author who loves talking about craft and getting lost in other people's worlds (while struggling to hammer my own onto the page).
Looking for my bookish community here where the skies are blue! 💙🌈
Looking for my bookish community here where the skies are blue! 💙🌈
November 19, 2024 at 7:54 PM
Hi hi! I'm a fiction editor and fantasy author who loves talking about craft and getting lost in other people's worlds (while struggling to hammer my own onto the page).
Looking for my bookish community here where the skies are blue! 💙🌈
Looking for my bookish community here where the skies are blue! 💙🌈
Today I am resistant to doing anything but absolutely rotting
November 19, 2024 at 5:56 PM
Today I am resistant to doing anything but absolutely rotting
When the first draft starts to feel like a first draft instead of being absolutely perfect straight out of your brain 😒 evil.
November 19, 2024 at 5:42 PM
When the first draft starts to feel like a first draft instead of being absolutely perfect straight out of your brain 😒 evil.
Books are sorted signed and ready to go 🥳 I’ll never get over being able to do this for you guys 🤍
November 19, 2024 at 2:01 AM
Books are sorted signed and ready to go 🥳 I’ll never get over being able to do this for you guys 🤍