Tracie
@traciefj.bsky.social
Teacher, Writer, Artist
www.traciejoy.com
www.traciejoy.com
“Thinking of quitting your manuscript? You’re not alone. In my latest blog post I dive into what really happens when you keep writing when you want to quit. ✍️ Read more: traciejoy.com/2025/11/21/k...
keep writing when you want to quit
Learn how to keep writing when you want to quit and rediscover your motivation, confidence, and creative spark through simple, powerful habits.
https://traciejoy.com/2025/11/21/keep-writing-when-you-want-to-quit/”
November 21, 2025 at 10:35 PM
“Thinking of quitting your manuscript? You’re not alone. In my latest blog post I dive into what really happens when you keep writing when you want to quit. ✍️ Read more: traciejoy.com/2025/11/21/k...
Strong emotions can shut you down or crack you wide open in the best way. If you write through grief, joy, burnout, love, or all of them at once, this post is for you.
New on the blog:
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amwriting #writingthroughit #writerslife #creativity #blogpost
New on the blog:
traciejoy.com/2025/11/19/w...
amwriting #writingthroughit #writerslife #creativity #blogpost
Writing Through Strong Emotions: How to Create Power
Writing through strong emotions can deepen your voice and strengthen your craft. Discover how grief, joy, and honesty can transform your writing.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Strong emotions can shut you down or crack you wide open in the best way. If you write through grief, joy, burnout, love, or all of them at once, this post is for you.
New on the blog:
traciejoy.com/2025/11/19/w...
amwriting #writingthroughit #writerslife #creativity #blogpost
New on the blog:
traciejoy.com/2025/11/19/w...
amwriting #writingthroughit #writerslife #creativity #blogpost
Working on a story?
Your villain deserves just as much love as your hero…
even if readers end up wanting to throat-punch them.
New post on crafting a villain readers love to hate, plus a free workbook to help you build a truly unforgettable bad guy.
👉 traciejoy.com/2025/11/17/c...
Your villain deserves just as much love as your hero…
even if readers end up wanting to throat-punch them.
New post on crafting a villain readers love to hate, plus a free workbook to help you build a truly unforgettable bad guy.
👉 traciejoy.com/2025/11/17/c...
How to Create a Villain Readers Love to Hate
Craft a villain readers love to hate with strong motivation, sharp tension, and unforgettable impact. Learn how to build the perfect antagonist.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Working on a story?
Your villain deserves just as much love as your hero…
even if readers end up wanting to throat-punch them.
New post on crafting a villain readers love to hate, plus a free workbook to help you build a truly unforgettable bad guy.
👉 traciejoy.com/2025/11/17/c...
Your villain deserves just as much love as your hero…
even if readers end up wanting to throat-punch them.
New post on crafting a villain readers love to hate, plus a free workbook to help you build a truly unforgettable bad guy.
👉 traciejoy.com/2025/11/17/c...
Constant rejection making you feel like a fraud? That’s classic imposter syndrome.
You’re not alone. You belong.
Read more ➡️ traciejoy.com/2025/11/14/i...
#amwriting #writerlife #impostersyndrome
You’re not alone. You belong.
Read more ➡️ traciejoy.com/2025/11/14/i...
#amwriting #writerlife #impostersyndrome
Imposter Syndrome: Why Writers Feel Like Frauds
Struggling with imposter syndrome as a writer or teacher? Learn why it shows up, how to silence it, and how to reclaim your creative confidence.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Constant rejection making you feel like a fraud? That’s classic imposter syndrome.
You’re not alone. You belong.
Read more ➡️ traciejoy.com/2025/11/14/i...
#amwriting #writerlife #impostersyndrome
You’re not alone. You belong.
Read more ➡️ traciejoy.com/2025/11/14/i...
#amwriting #writerlife #impostersyndrome
I fell headfirst into this dystopian world, yelled at my Kindle, and now I need book two immediately. Come read my full review of The Last Girl on Earth.
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The Last Girl on Earth Review: A Wild, Heart Racing Dystopia
A spoiler free The Last Girl on Earth review. Fresh, unpredictable dystopian YA with heart, tension, and a stunning twist. A must read for fans.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I fell headfirst into this dystopian world, yelled at my Kindle, and now I need book two immediately. Come read my full review of The Last Girl on Earth.
traciejoy.com/2025/11/13/t...
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I don't know if it's Creative Burnout, or just Life Burnout, but I pretty much don't want to do anything today traciejoy.com/2025/11/12/c...
Creative Burnout: The Ugly Truth
A raw and honest look at creative burnout when life feels unbearable. Explore anger, exhaustion, heartbreak, and the reality of trying to create when everything hurts.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I don't know if it's Creative Burnout, or just Life Burnout, but I pretty much don't want to do anything today traciejoy.com/2025/11/12/c...
Real villains don’t twirl mustaches—they hold mirrors to our worst selves.
Learn how to build villains readers love to hate ➤ traciejoy.com/2025/11/10/b...
#believablevillains #writerlife
Learn how to build villains readers love to hate ➤ traciejoy.com/2025/11/10/b...
#believablevillains #writerlife
How to Write Believable Villains Readers Love to Hate
Learn how to craft believable villains that captivate readers. Explore motivation, fear, and complexity to create characters readers love to hate.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Real villains don’t twirl mustaches—they hold mirrors to our worst selves.
Learn how to build villains readers love to hate ➤ traciejoy.com/2025/11/10/b...
#believablevillains #writerlife
Learn how to build villains readers love to hate ➤ traciejoy.com/2025/11/10/b...
#believablevillains #writerlife
Writers, let’s be honest—some days we’re not multitasking, we’re multi-flailing. My latest post dives into the art of managing multiple writing projects at once (and surviving to tell the tale).
🐙💡 traciejoy.com/2025/11/07/m...
🐙💡 traciejoy.com/2025/11/07/m...
How to Juggle Multiple Writing Projects Without Losing
Juggling multiple writing projects? Learn how to balance creativity, stay organized, and keep your stories thriving without burning out.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Writers, let’s be honest—some days we’re not multitasking, we’re multi-flailing. My latest post dives into the art of managing multiple writing projects at once (and surviving to tell the tale).
🐙💡 traciejoy.com/2025/11/07/m...
🐙💡 traciejoy.com/2025/11/07/m...
🔊 New podcast alert for educators!
I started a teacher podcast called Tracie Spills the Teacher Tea. Think: real classroom chaos, heart-beats, laughs, and raw connection. 🎙️Teachers, share your stories anonymously Submit it at spillstheteachertea@gmail.com
Join in here: traciejoy.com/2025/11/05/t...
I started a teacher podcast called Tracie Spills the Teacher Tea. Think: real classroom chaos, heart-beats, laughs, and raw connection. 🎙️Teachers, share your stories anonymously Submit it at spillstheteachertea@gmail.com
Join in here: traciejoy.com/2025/11/05/t...
Teacher Podcast I had to start
Teachers have stories you wouldn’t believe. Listen to Tracie Spills the Teacher Tea, a teacher podcast filled with real, funny, and heartfelt tales.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:52 AM
🔊 New podcast alert for educators!
I started a teacher podcast called Tracie Spills the Teacher Tea. Think: real classroom chaos, heart-beats, laughs, and raw connection. 🎙️Teachers, share your stories anonymously Submit it at spillstheteachertea@gmail.com
Join in here: traciejoy.com/2025/11/05/t...
I started a teacher podcast called Tracie Spills the Teacher Tea. Think: real classroom chaos, heart-beats, laughs, and raw connection. 🎙️Teachers, share your stories anonymously Submit it at spillstheteachertea@gmail.com
Join in here: traciejoy.com/2025/11/05/t...
Big updates at TracieJoy.com! The store’s expanding, teacher resources are dropping, and my original Positive Thoughts are back from the Think Positive 30 archives. ✨
Get a jump on the good vibes: traciejoy.com/2025/11/03/c...
#changesarecoming #positiveenergy #teacherlife #writerscommunity
Get a jump on the good vibes: traciejoy.com/2025/11/03/c...
#changesarecoming #positiveenergy #teacherlife #writerscommunity
changes are coming
Big changes are coming at TracieJoy.com! From a new Words & Wonders store to teacher resources and a brand-new podcast,
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November 3, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Big updates at TracieJoy.com! The store’s expanding, teacher resources are dropping, and my original Positive Thoughts are back from the Think Positive 30 archives. ✨
Get a jump on the good vibes: traciejoy.com/2025/11/03/c...
#changesarecoming #positiveenergy #teacherlife #writerscommunity
Get a jump on the good vibes: traciejoy.com/2025/11/03/c...
#changesarecoming #positiveenergy #teacherlife #writerscommunity
Your draft isn’t broken — it’s just messy. Embrace the messy first draft and rediscover the joy of writing. Novel November starts now. ☕✍️
👉 traciejoy.com/2025/10/29/messy-first-draft/
#writingtips #messyfirstdraft #NovelNovember #writerlife
👉 traciejoy.com/2025/10/29/messy-first-draft/
#writingtips #messyfirstdraft #NovelNovember #writerlife
Your Draft Isn’t Broken: Embrace the Messy First Draft
Your draft isn’t broken, it’s becoming. Embrace the messy first draft this Novel November and rediscover the joy of writing without perfection pressure.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Your draft isn’t broken — it’s just messy. Embrace the messy first draft and rediscover the joy of writing. Novel November starts now. ☕✍️
👉 traciejoy.com/2025/10/29/messy-first-draft/
#writingtips #messyfirstdraft #NovelNovember #writerlife
👉 traciejoy.com/2025/10/29/messy-first-draft/
#writingtips #messyfirstdraft #NovelNovember #writerlife
“You don’t need a Pinterest-perfect desk to write your next bestseller. You just need a space that tells your brain: ‘time to write’. Here are 5 practical steps to turn your corner into a productive writing space. 📝 👉
Hashtags: #WritingLife #ProductivityTips #WritingSpace
Hashtags: #WritingLife #ProductivityTips #WritingSpace
October 27, 2025 at 9:53 PM
“You don’t need a Pinterest-perfect desk to write your next bestseller. You just need a space that tells your brain: ‘time to write’. Here are 5 practical steps to turn your corner into a productive writing space. 📝 👉
Hashtags: #WritingLife #ProductivityTips #WritingSpace
Hashtags: #WritingLife #ProductivityTips #WritingSpace
Readers don’t fall in love with perfect—they fall in love with real. My new blog post: “Stop Chasing Perfection: Readers Want Scars, Not Sculptures” 👉 traciejoy.com/2025/10/24/r... #amwriting #writerproblems #readerconnection
Stop Chasing Perfection Make Reader Connections: They Want
Perfectionism kills creativity. Learn why messy drafts and emotional truth create stronger reader connections than flawless prose ever could.
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October 24, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Readers don’t fall in love with perfect—they fall in love with real. My new blog post: “Stop Chasing Perfection: Readers Want Scars, Not Sculptures” 👉 traciejoy.com/2025/10/24/r... #amwriting #writerproblems #readerconnection
Readers don’t just like good characters — they bond with them.
My newest post unpacks the psychology behind character attachment and how writers can craft that kind of magic on the page.
Read more: traciejoy.com/2025/10/22/c...
#WritingTips #CharacterAttachment #Readers #FictionWriting #AuthorLife
My newest post unpacks the psychology behind character attachment and how writers can craft that kind of magic on the page.
Read more: traciejoy.com/2025/10/22/c...
#WritingTips #CharacterAttachment #Readers #FictionWriting #AuthorLife
The Psychology of Character Attachment: Why Readers Fall in Love
Discover the psychology of character attachment—why readers fall in love with fictional characters, and how writers can craft unforgettable emotional bond
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October 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Readers don’t just like good characters — they bond with them.
My newest post unpacks the psychology behind character attachment and how writers can craft that kind of magic on the page.
Read more: traciejoy.com/2025/10/22/c...
#WritingTips #CharacterAttachment #Readers #FictionWriting #AuthorLife
My newest post unpacks the psychology behind character attachment and how writers can craft that kind of magic on the page.
Read more: traciejoy.com/2025/10/22/c...
#WritingTips #CharacterAttachment #Readers #FictionWriting #AuthorLife
The Words & Wonders Store is live! 💜
Digital self-help books, teacher resources, and positivity tools — all in one place, all by me.
Explore and celebrate at traciejoy.com/words-wonders
#WordsAndWonders #TracieJoy #AuthorLife #BookLaunch
Digital self-help books, teacher resources, and positivity tools — all in one place, all by me.
Explore and celebrate at traciejoy.com/words-wonders
#WordsAndWonders #TracieJoy #AuthorLife #BookLaunch
Words & Wonders | Tracie Joy
Welcome to Words & Wonders: Books and Resources by Tracie Joy
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October 21, 2025 at 1:27 AM
The Words & Wonders Store is live! 💜
Digital self-help books, teacher resources, and positivity tools — all in one place, all by me.
Explore and celebrate at traciejoy.com/words-wonders
#WordsAndWonders #TracieJoy #AuthorLife #BookLaunch
Digital self-help books, teacher resources, and positivity tools — all in one place, all by me.
Explore and celebrate at traciejoy.com/words-wonders
#WordsAndWonders #TracieJoy #AuthorLife #BookLaunch
If the words won’t come, it’s not because your muse is lazy — it’s because she’s hiding from all that pressure.
Learn how to coax her back (gently!) on today’s blog post.
🌙https://traciejoy.com/2025/10/17/your-muse-isnt-lazy/
#WritingCommunity #Creativity #YourMuseIsntLazy
Learn how to coax her back (gently!) on today’s blog post.
🌙https://traciejoy.com/2025/10/17/your-muse-isnt-lazy/
#WritingCommunity #Creativity #YourMuseIsntLazy
October 18, 2025 at 12:22 AM
If the words won’t come, it’s not because your muse is lazy — it’s because she’s hiding from all that pressure.
Learn how to coax her back (gently!) on today’s blog post.
🌙https://traciejoy.com/2025/10/17/your-muse-isnt-lazy/
#WritingCommunity #Creativity #YourMuseIsntLazy
Learn how to coax her back (gently!) on today’s blog post.
🌙https://traciejoy.com/2025/10/17/your-muse-isnt-lazy/
#WritingCommunity #Creativity #YourMuseIsntLazy
Some “writing rules” were meant to be broken.
Others were never meant to exist.
Find out which ones to ignore and how to write fearlessly anyway.
Read the new post ➡️ traciejoy.com/2025/10/15/w...
#WritingAdvice #FearlessWriting #WritingCommunity #Storytellers #TracieJoy
Others were never meant to exist.
Find out which ones to ignore and how to write fearlessly anyway.
Read the new post ➡️ traciejoy.com/2025/10/15/w...
#WritingAdvice #FearlessWriting #WritingCommunity #Storytellers #TracieJoy
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October 15, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Some “writing rules” were meant to be broken.
Others were never meant to exist.
Find out which ones to ignore and how to write fearlessly anyway.
Read the new post ➡️ traciejoy.com/2025/10/15/w...
#WritingAdvice #FearlessWriting #WritingCommunity #Storytellers #TracieJoy
Others were never meant to exist.
Find out which ones to ignore and how to write fearlessly anyway.
Read the new post ➡️ traciejoy.com/2025/10/15/w...
#WritingAdvice #FearlessWriting #WritingCommunity #Storytellers #TracieJoy
You know that moment when Chapter 17 is screaming to be written while you're stuck on Chapter 3? 🌀
I say: go for it.
Explore writing out of order + snag a free Scene Tracker in my latest post → traciejoy.com/2025/10/13/write-out-of-order #writing #fictionwriter #freegift
I say: go for it.
Explore writing out of order + snag a free Scene Tracker in my latest post → traciejoy.com/2025/10/13/write-out-of-order #writing #fictionwriter #freegift
When Inspiration Skips Ahead: How to Write Out of Order (and Stay Sane) | Tracie Joy
Learn how to write out of order without losing focus. Stay inspired and organized with a free downloadable Scene Tracker template.
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October 13, 2025 at 2:55 PM
You know that moment when Chapter 17 is screaming to be written while you're stuck on Chapter 3? 🌀
I say: go for it.
Explore writing out of order + snag a free Scene Tracker in my latest post → traciejoy.com/2025/10/13/write-out-of-order #writing #fictionwriter #freegift
I say: go for it.
Explore writing out of order + snag a free Scene Tracker in my latest post → traciejoy.com/2025/10/13/write-out-of-order #writing #fictionwriter #freegift
Burned out but still holding onto your novel? You don’t need inspiration — you need momentum. Read The Secret to Finishing Your Novel (Even When You’re Completely Burned Out) 🔥
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traciejoy.com/2025/10/10/f...
The Secret to Finishing Your Novel
Feeling too tired to write? Learn the real secret to finishing your novel when motivation is gone. Practical tips, gentle honesty, and a spark of hope.
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October 10, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Burned out but still holding onto your novel? You don’t need inspiration — you need momentum. Read The Secret to Finishing Your Novel (Even When You’re Completely Burned Out) 🔥
traciejoy.com/2025/10/10/f...
traciejoy.com/2025/10/10/f...
Balancing writing with a full-time job isn’t about time — it’s about energy.
Learn how to protect your creativity, set realistic goals, and write without burning out.
✍️ Read the post: traciejoy.com/2025/10/08/b... #Creativity #WorkLifeBalance #WritersOfBluesky
Learn how to protect your creativity, set realistic goals, and write without burning out.
✍️ Read the post: traciejoy.com/2025/10/08/b... #Creativity #WorkLifeBalance #WritersOfBluesky
Balance Writing With A Full-Time Job 7 Tips
Learn how to balance writing with a full-time job without burning out. Discover practical strategies for managing energy, setting realistic goals.
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October 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Balancing writing with a full-time job isn’t about time — it’s about energy.
Learn how to protect your creativity, set realistic goals, and write without burning out.
✍️ Read the post: traciejoy.com/2025/10/08/b... #Creativity #WorkLifeBalance #WritersOfBluesky
Learn how to protect your creativity, set realistic goals, and write without burning out.
✍️ Read the post: traciejoy.com/2025/10/08/b... #Creativity #WorkLifeBalance #WritersOfBluesky
Characters are the heartbeat of every story. Reposting one of my favorites: how to write characters readers remember.
👉 traciejoy.com/2025/07/31/write-compelling-characters
#writerslife #amwriting #writingtips #characterdevelopment
👉 traciejoy.com/2025/07/31/write-compelling-characters
#writerslife #amwriting #writingtips #characterdevelopment
7 ways to Write Compelling Characters Readers Remember | Tracie Joy
How do you write compelling characters that readers won’t forget? Every great story begins with a memorable character.
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October 7, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Characters are the heartbeat of every story. Reposting one of my favorites: how to write characters readers remember.
👉 traciejoy.com/2025/07/31/write-compelling-characters
#writerslife #amwriting #writingtips #characterdevelopment
👉 traciejoy.com/2025/07/31/write-compelling-characters
#writerslife #amwriting #writingtips #characterdevelopment