Please order my magical MG debut, THE PAINTER'S BUTTERFLY! But don't take my word for it...let the reviews speak:
"Beautifully written, full of lush imagery, like a painting."
"It’s particularly a treat to any art lover."
"Just genius."
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So my husband and I love our daughter very much, but we're both tapped out when it comes to energy. He told me today that he never wants to have another baby. I don't know how to feel about that. I'm hoping this eventually gets easier...I could use a hug.
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Drum roll, please! I got an agent like today! Thank you so much for your support, Twitter friends. I couldn't have done it without your help!
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I'm 23 rejections deep and sinking fast. :( Pretty please does anyone have advice about querying/publishing. What do you believe determines a rejection? I've gotta learn to swim in this industry.
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We're called the WritingCommunity for a reason. No matter what, we've got to stick together. Drop your Instagram details below so we can stay connected in the worst case scenario. I'm not willing to say goodbye because of Elon's mistakes.
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Have you ever been a victim of medical gaslighting? 👀
When I was delivering my daughter, I kept telling the nurses I had a weird pain on my right side. They told me it was pressure. They made me so angry. Turns out during the c-section the doctor had to stitch up my bladder.
Bold statement here...I believe the shower may be the best place for remedying writer's block/plot issues/gaps. I just resolved the remaining portion of my second manuscript in twenty minutes flat! Do you agree that showers are a writer's secret weapon? Debate.
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I just finished a beta read of an unpublished manuscript that rivals (possibly surpasses) the quality of all traditionally published books I've read lately. Good books often go unpublished by the big presses. Don't let the machine get you down.
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#betaread
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My debut novel, The Painter's Butterfly, has found its wings! I'm officially contracted with
#SagesPublishing
and one step closer in my journey to publication! I literally could not have done it without Twitter, so thank you all! Lifetime goal ACHIEVED.
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My best writer advice: read and critique unpublished manuscripts.
I've beta read for a few years now and nothing has shaped my craft like paying close attention to the work of other writers. I may have rose-colored glasses with my writing, but beta reading clears my vision. (1/6)
What makes an agent STOP reading on your 1st page? Check out my newest blog post with info straight out of the mouths of agents at the online Pittsburgh Writing Workshop. Please like/comment if you feel so inclined! 🥰
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You were loved before you had arrived. And every day that love just multiplies. Daddy made your bed and your lullaby. And Mama made the mobile in the sky. And loving you is easy...but life will not always be. Fall into the world of your song. Whatever you feel can never be wrong.
So I signed a thing today! 🥳
I'm happy to announce that I'll be publishing my next book, a middle grade contemporary story entitled LOOPHOLE, through
@ArtemesiaGeoff
!
What a win for neurodiverse kiddos! I can't wait to see Maybelline's story in print! 😍
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Hey,
#WritingCommunity
! As of today, I've officially completed my second manuscript, ROSE AND THORN. I just needed to type the words to actually believe it. Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? (Why not both?)
#writers
#books
#amwriting
Confession time...a year ago, I didn't even know what a query was. Since then, I've finished and queried two books, and signed a publishing deal for my debut novel.
Put your all in it and there's no reason you can't succeed.
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#writers
#amquerying
#dreamscometrue
Update: That same beta reader just told me that I am a true writer at heart, and that she'll physically find me and force me to continue writing if I ever consider giving up on my story. I legit cried. It's a good day.
#amwriting
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All I want is to become a successful author, spend time with my family, not have to worry about money, stay in good health, and own ALL the books. Is that really too much to ask??? The ball is in your court, universe.
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Can we talk for a minute about how exhausting it is to be seen in this industry? I just want to witness all the writers who are fighting to stand out from the crowd and pat you on the back for continuing, even when you're fatigued. I'm proud of you.
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My first Goodreads review came in and it's FIVE STARS and I'm trying not to hyperventilate because I know not every review will be that good but I can't help it!!!! Gotta celebrate the victories along the way! What a wonderful feeling!
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#debut
One of my beta readers got back to me with feedback on the ending of my novel, and it was a rough to hear. Yesterday, I was heartbroken. Today, I picked up the pieces and threw myself into revising. I feel so much more empowered. Never give up!
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I published my debut with a small press and I have ZERO regrets. Even if would have found an agent, there was no guarantee of a contract with a large press. Which means I may have waited years to see my words in print...or worse, I might have shelved the project altogether. (1/3)
I received confirmation from my doctor today that all my blood tests came back normal. You don't know the context of this news, but this is the best case scenario! Just wanted to make a celebratory post! 🥳
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#writers
I don't know who needs to hear this, but readers will still enjoy your book if it's published with a small press or self-published. There are a ton of gatekeepers in the publishing industry. However, readers are an entity of their own. Don't let the machine get you down.
#writers
My 2 y/o nephew has COVID and I'm super freaked out. His temperature is already up to 103.8 and my sister is taking him to a children's hospital. Please pray for him and send him light/love. I'm so afraid.
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#Covid
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@sarakapadia
The idea that a person's value is tied in any way to their outer appearance makes me irrationally angry, and reinforces how much I hate modern day society and its twisted idea of "healthy living". I'll just leave this here.
Okay, so I may be in the minority here...but, as a reader, I couldn't care less about rules and regulations within stories. Just make me FEEL something. If I connect with the characters and invest emotionally in the plot, you've got me hooked. It's that simple.
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Another rejection on a full. Only three outstanding fulls left. Querying isn't just hard, it's rip-out-your-heart-to-preserve-with-paper-and-ink-but-nobody-connects-with-your-essence hard.
To say I'm discouraged is an understatement.
#writers
#authors
#amquerying
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#ouch
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...it hit me today that I'm going to be a published author. I don't have a deal yet, but I've decided I'll never quit on my dream. There's no word to describe the extent of my excitement. This career path may be difficult, but I've never wanted anything more.
Hi, published author friends! Let's create a thread of debut marketing ideas for new authors to utilize! Do you have any resource recommendations for debut authors? I love supporting the
#WritingCommunity
any way I can! <3
#writers
#debut
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Can we talk about when we start writing a novel vs. when we finish, and how our writing skill changes so much that the beginning of the story becomes OBSOLETE? Is there a word for the growth in writing ability between then and now? Whiplash? Disequilibrium?
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It's with tremendous sadness that I announce my departure from Sage's Tower Publishing. I appreciate everyone's support on my literary journey. I will not abandon my stories, so please keep walking patiently by my side. One day, my words will be in print.
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I would pay the big bucks to attend a good old-fashioned ball. How desperately I want to dress in centuries old formal wear and glide down a regal staircase in time to the music of a string quartet. *sigh* Anybody with me?
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#callmeoldfashioned
#elegance
I'm afraid to write something new.
I poured my heart and soul into the two manuscripts I've been querying, and with little to show for it, my confidence is shot. I don't want to spoil any new stories by writing them before I'm ready. How do I overcome this fear? HELP.
#writers
I'm not going into details because it's far too personal for Twitter, but suffice it to say that I accomplished a goal today that's been fifteen years in the making. I don't know if I've ever been more grateful. Just wanted to share to commemorate.
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Just an FYI, YOU, yes you, are AMAZING. I can't believe the supportiveness of this community. To celebrate hitting 6000 followers, a milestone I never imagined I'd achieve, let's do a
#writerslift
. Promote your work here...I'd love to pay it forward! <3
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Please someone explain this paradox to me. Whenever it's time to write, I always procrastinate...until I'm guilt-ridden for not having written yet. But then, when I do write, it's the best feeling in the world. So why do I put it off?
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#amwritingIhope
Can we talk a minute about writer growth while completing a WIP? I'm rereading my debut, and cannot deny the difference in writing style/quality between the beginning and the end. Anyone else notice this phenomenon in their own work?
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Thank you. Just...thank you. I know I may miss a comment here or there, but the fact you all stepped up to help me feel better is such an incredible reassurance. I don't feel alone anymore, and I'm extremely grateful.
In roughly 10k words, I will have finished my second novel in a year's time. I don't know if I've ever been prouder of myself. Anyone else feel writing is a part of your DNA?
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Honest conversation time: over the last year, I've beta read MANY projects. As in, I've-lost-track of-the-exact-number MANY. 95% of stories I've read were high enough quality to be published.
JUST BECAUSE YOUR STORY IS UNPUBLISHED, DOESN'T MEAN IT'S NOT WORTHY.
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One of the greatest compliments I ever received from a random beta (she didn't know me, she read my story through the publisher) was when the reader told me she would 100% read other books I've written based on that WIP! 💜 That bolsters me on my tough days!
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Hey, Twitter friends! Can you do me a quick favor and pretty please follow
@SagesPublishing
??? They recently signed my book and I would love to pay it forward/bump up their following because they rock! Maybe one day we'll all be submission buddies!
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#writers
Seeking:
Literary agent or small publisher who fancies magical middle grade stories with depth and honest emotion. 🙏
(I've written two books and built my following on Twitter in a year and a half's time.
I promise I won't let you down.)
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#writers
#worthashot
Psstttt...PitMad is coming. Comment below and I'll RT your pitch! <3 It's killing me inside to not participate, but alas I only have the first draft of my story complete. Let me live vicariously through helping all of you!!!
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Welp, the final agent was a pass. I don't think she read more than a few chapters of the full. It's no joke that agents and editors are expecting pure perfection from authors nowadays.
I take solace in my 4.71 GR rating for my debut (which no agent would sign). 🤷♀️
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I've got a terrible writing habit of spending too many words describing doors. Characters knocking on doors, crossing the threshold, closing a door...it goes on and on and on. Do you have any recurring descriptions in your manuscripts?
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I'm not going into details, but I have an appointment today that I'm quite anxious about. Please send positive thoughts and good vibes my way.
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#selfcare
You all are going to make me cry happy tears. This is the first time since I entered the Twitterverse that my follower count surpassed my follows. Thank you sincerely for your overwhelming support! It means more to me than I can even say.
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