I know lots of you write in Scrivener, but I'm still a Word fan. I colour my pages yellow – Design>Page Colour. It's easier on the eye & if I get edits, I know which copy I'm working on. What are your writing tips?" #writingcommunity #amwriting #writingprocess #writinghacks #writerslife #editingtips
November 19, 2024 at 9:48 AM
I know lots of you write in Scrivener, but I'm still a Word fan. I colour my pages yellow – Design>Page Colour. It's easier on the eye & if I get edits, I know which copy I'm working on. What are your writing tips?" #writingcommunity #amwriting #writingprocess #writinghacks #writerslife #editingtips
Words aren’t destiny’s whisper...they’re the drunk karaoke of existence.
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April 21, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Words aren’t destiny’s whisper...they’re the drunk karaoke of existence.
#writesky #authortalks #readsky #writersforum #5amwriters #indieauthor #journaling #writersdream #6amwriters #writinginspo #writingmotivation #writinghacks #writeyourstory #authorquotes
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Writing is rewriting. Editing is respecting what the story’s already trying to do and helping it get there faster.
Here are some quick hacks for effective writing and storytelling. 🧵
#writingcommunity #amwriting #amrevising #writersky #writinghacks
Here are some quick hacks for effective writing and storytelling. 🧵
#writingcommunity #amwriting #amrevising #writersky #writinghacks
May 23, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Writing is rewriting. Editing is respecting what the story’s already trying to do and helping it get there faster.
Here are some quick hacks for effective writing and storytelling. 🧵
#writingcommunity #amwriting #amrevising #writersky #writinghacks
Here are some quick hacks for effective writing and storytelling. 🧵
#writingcommunity #amwriting #amrevising #writersky #writinghacks
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Paper Fights Back
The Battle for the Written Word
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April 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Viva la Vulva: Honoring the Real Power of Women
Revolutionary Firestorms & Today’s Bold Battlefronts
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March 5, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Hey. Does your writing feel choppy? Smooth transitions can make your ideas connect effortlessly. Here are three easy tips to improve your writing flow!
Also, for writing better, check out this article: wr1ter.com/logical-order
#writingtips #writing #essay #writingcommunity #writinghacks
Also, for writing better, check out this article: wr1ter.com/logical-order
#writingtips #writing #essay #writingcommunity #writinghacks
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February 5, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Hey. Does your writing feel choppy? Smooth transitions can make your ideas connect effortlessly. Here are three easy tips to improve your writing flow!
Also, for writing better, check out this article: wr1ter.com/logical-order
#writingtips #writing #essay #writingcommunity #writinghacks
Also, for writing better, check out this article: wr1ter.com/logical-order
#writingtips #writing #essay #writingcommunity #writinghacks
Make sure to grab your spot to hear more from Chris and Dr. Myra Matis-Uwanogho on 5/19 at 6:30pm!
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In This Moment: Revolution, Reckoning, Reparation - Volume 3 | George Eastman Museum
The George Eastman Museum presents the latest In This Moment discussion. The panel will feature Christopher Coles, CaTyra Polland, Dominique Alexandria Simmonds, Myra Mathis-Uwanogho MD, Chris Thompso...
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April 30, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Make sure to grab your spot to hear more from Chris and Dr. Myra Matis-Uwanogho on 5/19 at 6:30pm!
Register here: www.eastman.org/event/free-a...
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Hi. Transition words are essential for guiding readers through your ideas. When used correctly, they make your writing clearer and more engaging.
If you want to learn more, check out: wr1ter.com/bridge-sente...
#writingtips #writing #essay #writingcommunity #writinghacks #essaywriting
If you want to learn more, check out: wr1ter.com/bridge-sente...
#writingtips #writing #essay #writingcommunity #writinghacks #essaywriting
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February 6, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Hi. Transition words are essential for guiding readers through your ideas. When used correctly, they make your writing clearer and more engaging.
If you want to learn more, check out: wr1ter.com/bridge-sente...
#writingtips #writing #essay #writingcommunity #writinghacks #essaywriting
If you want to learn more, check out: wr1ter.com/bridge-sente...
#writingtips #writing #essay #writingcommunity #writinghacks #essaywriting
Everyone you think about your fears as a writer, the prose comes out less authentic. It's the difference between good writing and great writing. #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
#writingcoach #writingabook #writingtip #writingadvice
#writingquickie
#writingcoach #writingabook #writingtip #writingadvice
#writingquickie
a man reading a book with chinese writing on the cover
ALT: a man reading a book with chinese writing on the cover
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April 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Everyone you think about your fears as a writer, the prose comes out less authentic. It's the difference between good writing and great writing. #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
#writingcoach #writingabook #writingtip #writingadvice
#writingquickie
#writingcoach #writingabook #writingtip #writingadvice
#writingquickie
2/ Your brain has two modes: Create and Judge.
They can't run simultaneously.
When you sit down to write, your judging brain immediately starts: "This is terrible. You have no talent. Delete it all."
The trick? Write when your judging brain is too tired to function.
#WritingHacks
They can't run simultaneously.
When you sit down to write, your judging brain immediately starts: "This is terrible. You have no talent. Delete it all."
The trick? Write when your judging brain is too tired to function.
#WritingHacks
September 16, 2025 at 1:35 PM
2/ Your brain has two modes: Create and Judge.
They can't run simultaneously.
When you sit down to write, your judging brain immediately starts: "This is terrible. You have no talent. Delete it all."
The trick? Write when your judging brain is too tired to function.
#WritingHacks
They can't run simultaneously.
When you sit down to write, your judging brain immediately starts: "This is terrible. You have no talent. Delete it all."
The trick? Write when your judging brain is too tired to function.
#WritingHacks
˗ˏˋ ˎˊ˗⋆.𖥔 ݁ ˖Writer’s Wednesday✍️ˏˋ ˎˊ˗⋆.𖥔 ݁ ˖
Writing craft secrets every week. How to bridge creativity and craft.
This week – Difference adds diversity.
#WritingCraft | #WritingHacks | #WritingFiction | #WritersWednesday | #Writing | #MysteryWriter | #TheLorlochFiles
Writing craft secrets every week. How to bridge creativity and craft.
This week – Difference adds diversity.
#WritingCraft | #WritingHacks | #WritingFiction | #WritersWednesday | #Writing | #MysteryWriter | #TheLorlochFiles
November 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
˗ˏˋ ˎˊ˗⋆.𖥔 ݁ ˖Writer’s Wednesday✍️ˏˋ ˎˊ˗⋆.𖥔 ݁ ˖
Writing craft secrets every week. How to bridge creativity and craft.
This week – Difference adds diversity.
#WritingCraft | #WritingHacks | #WritingFiction | #WritersWednesday | #Writing | #MysteryWriter | #TheLorlochFiles
Writing craft secrets every week. How to bridge creativity and craft.
This week – Difference adds diversity.
#WritingCraft | #WritingHacks | #WritingFiction | #WritersWednesday | #Writing | #MysteryWriter | #TheLorlochFiles
How to make characters
Step 1. Imagine a person who does not exist
Step 2. Pretend they do
Follow for more writing hacks and tutorials!
#WritingCommunity #WritingHacks
Step 1. Imagine a person who does not exist
Step 2. Pretend they do
Follow for more writing hacks and tutorials!
#WritingCommunity #WritingHacks
November 22, 2023 at 2:30 AM
How to make characters
Step 1. Imagine a person who does not exist
Step 2. Pretend they do
Follow for more writing hacks and tutorials!
#WritingCommunity #WritingHacks
Step 1. Imagine a person who does not exist
Step 2. Pretend they do
Follow for more writing hacks and tutorials!
#WritingCommunity #WritingHacks
Today 101 years ago, the 1st crossword puzzle book was published by Simon & Schuster (April 18, 1924).
#writesky #authortalks #readsky #writersforum #5amwriters #indieauthor #journaling #writersdream #6amwriters #writinginspo #writingmotivation #writinghacks #writeyourstory #authorquotes
#writesky #authortalks #readsky #writersforum #5amwriters #indieauthor #journaling #writersdream #6amwriters #writinginspo #writingmotivation #writinghacks #writeyourstory #authorquotes
April 18, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Today 101 years ago, the 1st crossword puzzle book was published by Simon & Schuster (April 18, 1924).
#writesky #authortalks #readsky #writersforum #5amwriters #indieauthor #journaling #writersdream #6amwriters #writinginspo #writingmotivation #writinghacks #writeyourstory #authorquotes
#writesky #authortalks #readsky #writersforum #5amwriters #indieauthor #journaling #writersdream #6amwriters #writinginspo #writingmotivation #writinghacks #writeyourstory #authorquotes
If you like me, sometimes work on making your writing perfect. Choosing just the right word. But this can actually sidetrack you into editing when you should be focusing on story. #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
#writingcoach #writingabook #writingtip #writingadvice
#writingcoach #writingabook #writingtip #writingadvice
March 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
If you like me, sometimes work on making your writing perfect. Choosing just the right word. But this can actually sidetrack you into editing when you should be focusing on story. #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
#writingcoach #writingabook #writingtip #writingadvice
#writingcoach #writingabook #writingtip #writingadvice
Making my manuscript a safe space. #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
#writingcoach #writingabook #writingtip #writingadvice
#writingquickie
#writingcoach #writingabook #writingtip #writingadvice
#writingquickie
January 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Making my manuscript a safe space. #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
#writingcoach #writingabook #writingtip #writingadvice
#writingquickie
#writingcoach #writingabook #writingtip #writingadvice
#writingquickie
School out. Joining my students on a deserved spring break. That means more time to get those words on pages. #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
#writingcoach #writingabook #writingtip #writingadvice
#writingcoach #writingabook #writingtip #writingadvice
March 21, 2025 at 9:55 PM
School out. Joining my students on a deserved spring break. That means more time to get those words on pages. #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
#writingcoach #writingabook #writingtip #writingadvice
#writingcoach #writingabook #writingtip #writingadvice
Are you struggling with a saggy middle? Here are my 7 tips on dealing with a drifting story helenafairfax.com/2023/10/28/7...
#writing #editing #writingcommunity #writinghacks
#writing #editing #writingcommunity #writinghacks
7 tips to tighten the saggy middle of your story and keep readers engaged
Another month, another writers’ Round Robin. And this month our topic is a question many novel writers have grappled with at some point. How do you fix a saggy middle? Imagine you’re a writer with...
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October 28, 2023 at 9:22 AM
Are you struggling with a saggy middle? Here are my 7 tips on dealing with a drifting story helenafairfax.com/2023/10/28/7...
#writing #editing #writingcommunity #writinghacks
#writing #editing #writingcommunity #writinghacks
Adverbs aren’t the enemy, but strong verbs are better.
❌ “She spoke softly.” → ✅ “She murmured.”
❌ “He ran quickly.” → ✅ “He sprinted.”
❌ “They looked carefully.” → ✅ “They examined.”
When the right verb exists, use it.
#WritingHacks #EditingMatters #Booksky #IndieAuthors #CopyEditor
❌ “She spoke softly.” → ✅ “She murmured.”
❌ “He ran quickly.” → ✅ “He sprinted.”
❌ “They looked carefully.” → ✅ “They examined.”
When the right verb exists, use it.
#WritingHacks #EditingMatters #Booksky #IndieAuthors #CopyEditor
March 31, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Adverbs aren’t the enemy, but strong verbs are better.
❌ “She spoke softly.” → ✅ “She murmured.”
❌ “He ran quickly.” → ✅ “He sprinted.”
❌ “They looked carefully.” → ✅ “They examined.”
When the right verb exists, use it.
#WritingHacks #EditingMatters #Booksky #IndieAuthors #CopyEditor
❌ “She spoke softly.” → ✅ “She murmured.”
❌ “He ran quickly.” → ✅ “He sprinted.”
❌ “They looked carefully.” → ✅ “They examined.”
When the right verb exists, use it.
#WritingHacks #EditingMatters #Booksky #IndieAuthors #CopyEditor
Bjork + chocolate = final draft. #writinghacks
November 18, 2024 at 10:52 AM
Bjork + chocolate = final draft. #writinghacks
Sometimes in your reach that difficult to write part of your story, you get hung up on it. Instead simply block out a space and do it at a later time to keep the flow of your writing going. #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
#writingcoach #writingabook #writingtip
#writingcoach #writingabook #writingtip
April 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Sometimes in your reach that difficult to write part of your story, you get hung up on it. Instead simply block out a space and do it at a later time to keep the flow of your writing going. #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
#writingcoach #writingabook #writingtip
#writingcoach #writingabook #writingtip
When you're getting critique, do you try to defend your work or do you stay silent and accept the criticism? When your writing is published, you cannot be out there defending it. It has to stand on its own. #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
#writingcoach #writingabook
#writingcoach #writingabook
September 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
When you're getting critique, do you try to defend your work or do you stay silent and accept the criticism? When your writing is published, you cannot be out there defending it. It has to stand on its own. #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
#writingcoach #writingabook
#writingcoach #writingabook
What are your writing hacks for when you get stuck in a story or novel? Mine are to jump to a different point in the story, or to try telling the story from a different character’s point of view to see what happens. #writinghacks #writersofbluesky
November 20, 2024 at 2:22 PM
What are your writing hacks for when you get stuck in a story or novel? Mine are to jump to a different point in the story, or to try telling the story from a different character’s point of view to see what happens. #writinghacks #writersofbluesky
Write Scared: If you’re afraid of getting it wrong, that’s good.
It means you care.
Just don’t let fear stop you from trying.
#writesky #authortalks #readsky #writersforum #indieauthor #journaling #filmsky #writersdream #writinginspo #writeeveryday #writingmotivation #writinghacks #writeyourstory
It means you care.
Just don’t let fear stop you from trying.
#writesky #authortalks #readsky #writersforum #indieauthor #journaling #filmsky #writersdream #writinginspo #writeeveryday #writingmotivation #writinghacks #writeyourstory
March 4, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Write Scared: If you’re afraid of getting it wrong, that’s good.
It means you care.
Just don’t let fear stop you from trying.
#writesky #authortalks #readsky #writersforum #indieauthor #journaling #filmsky #writersdream #writinginspo #writeeveryday #writingmotivation #writinghacks #writeyourstory
It means you care.
Just don’t let fear stop you from trying.
#writesky #authortalks #readsky #writersforum #indieauthor #journaling #filmsky #writersdream #writinginspo #writeeveryday #writingmotivation #writinghacks #writeyourstory
If you're self-editing or rewriting your novel, read this guide!
This is how you write for impact.
#amwriting #amrevising #amediting #writingmotivation #writinghacks #writersky #booksky #authorsky #literature #writingcommunity #writingprompts
This is how you write for impact.
#amwriting #amrevising #amediting #writingmotivation #writinghacks #writersky #booksky #authorsky #literature #writingcommunity #writingprompts
June 12, 2025 at 10:50 PM
If you're self-editing or rewriting your novel, read this guide!
This is how you write for impact.
#amwriting #amrevising #amediting #writingmotivation #writinghacks #writersky #booksky #authorsky #literature #writingcommunity #writingprompts
This is how you write for impact.
#amwriting #amrevising #amediting #writingmotivation #writinghacks #writersky #booksky #authorsky #literature #writingcommunity #writingprompts
Writing is like making pancakes. Easy to do well. Hard to do great.
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February 21, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Writing is like making pancakes. Easy to do well. Hard to do great.
#writesky #authortalks #readsky #writersforum #5amwriters #indieauthor #journaling #filmsky #indiepublishing #writersdream #6amwriters #writinginspo #writeeveryday #writingmotivation #writinghacks #writeyourstory
#writesky #authortalks #readsky #writersforum #5amwriters #indieauthor #journaling #filmsky #indiepublishing #writersdream #6amwriters #writinginspo #writeeveryday #writingmotivation #writinghacks #writeyourstory