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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

4 years

Anyone out there who actually uses twitter for more than getting nameless followers? I'd love to engage a little more. #writerslift #amwriting #historicalfiction #authors #agents

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2 years

A traditional publisher who had requested my manuscript made an offer to publish. Do I still need an agent? #writingcommunity

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2 years

If you are an agent, and editor or a writer working today, raise your hand. #amquerying #amwriting #WritingCommunity #askagent #editing #Agent

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1 year

My husband is really awesome in general, but he didn’t read my book until after it was published, because “it wasn’t his genre” (Nothing but Star Wars is his genre) what do you make of that? #marriage #writerslife #starwars #historicalfiction #saturdaynight

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3 years

I never thought I’d get sick of hearing “your writing is strong” or “you obviously have talent.” If talent and strong writing aren’t enough to get you an agent what is? #amquerying #WritingCommunity #writinglife

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3 years

I’m 101 away from 4000. Anyone want to help me out with this? I follow back. #amwriting #WritingCommunity #follow #alwayswriting #amquerying

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4 years

Who can help me get to 2K followers? I’ll follow back. And while you’re at it. Put a link to your work or a hook or whatever. Share with the writing world! #writerslift #WritingCommunity #amwriting #novelinginprogress

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1 year

Anyone else married to a person who can’t tolerate even the slightest bit of ambient light? I’ve tried kindle, a book light even this great around the neck light for reading advertised on the Today Show, and he still says he can’t sleep when I read in bed. 🙄 #readingcommunity

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2 years

Did it really take me three hours to write one scene…not a whole chapter just a three page scene? #writerslife

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JB Harris

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1 year

I don’t think anyone is seeing my tweets anymore. Or no one is responding because Twitter won’t let me follow anyone back! #SaturdayMood #writerscommunity

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JB Harris

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5 years

Trying to get to 1k followers. Any advice? #writingcommmunity #amquerying #amwriting

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JB Harris

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3 years

Just got another form rejection from a full and this time from an agent I really thought was interested b/c of three or four emails. Starting to get a little dejected. But I’ll keep persevering. But it’s hard. I need a break! #amquerying #AuthorConfession

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JB Harris

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1 year

To my fellow #authors , have you had any measurable success with Twitter (I refuse to call it X) #BookTwitter #authorcommunity #books

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JB Harris

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3 years

@briellums 🥰 I so wanted to get an agent and published before my dad succumbed to Alzheimer’s. I didn’t, but hopefully some day I will and he’ll look down and know.

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JB Harris

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3 years

What is your next writing goal? #writers

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1 year

@puffinservices Wouldn’t the question be if he loves me why can’t he wear a mask or…close his darn eyes?

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2 years

@ljhanson_writes @Profess48893722 That last line “more pathetic than he thought” really struck me. Forgive me if I’m overstepping but sounds abusive. If he really speaks like that, you should talk to someone professional, hiding rejections may not be your biggest problem.

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JB Harris

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4 years

It’s my birthday 🥳. I decided I am not making the 1 hour commute to my writing office and I am working from home today...I justified with it’ll give me 2 extra hours to write...it better be a productive day! #amediting #birthdaygoals #birthdaygirl #novelinginprogress

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2 years

My editor made all these corrections to my apparently antiquated language, such as make do instead of make due & Charles's instead of Charles' I checked; she's right. How is 50 so old that language has left me behind? #amediting #englishgrammar #whendiditallchhange

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3 years

Do you ever wish it was this easy? Me: Full time author willing to do the work seeks representation w/ editorial agent who likes women’s fiction w/ tough characters who persevere through all types of loss, usually w/ an historical bent. Agent: SIGNED! #amquerying #alwayswriting

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JB Harris

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2 years

Only 149 words today. Life interrupted. But at least I made myself sit down and write for that half hour I had available. #writingcommmunity

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2 years

#writerslife #writerstip

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JB Harris

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3 years

Wouldn't agent comps be helpful? Like if you submitted to x you should try submitting to y? Or if you think x agent is a good match then you should also submit to y. #amquerying #WritingCommunity

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

1 year

I’m here at the Barnes & Noble and it’s going very well. An hour in and I only have 5 books left! Come in and get your signed first edition copy before they are all gone! #authorevent #lovelandcolorado #readers #booklovers #gifts #books #bookstores #BookTour #historicalfiction

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2 years

Let’s help the newbie writers a little today. How long did it take you from first word to publication on your first book? I’ll start. 11 years and 6 months don’t ever give up on your dream! #writerscommunity #amquerying #amwriting

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2 years

I don't usually get personal on twitter but I feel like I need to explain why I haven't been as active as I'd like either on twitter or writing. My mom had a stroke. She is recovering well, but even though I'm still writing a little when not helping) she comes first! #writerslife

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JB Harris

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2 years

Someone asked for advice on agents for a new writers. The #1 piece of advice is research your agents carefully! Go to their websites, follow them on twitter, go to #MSWL . Make sure they want what you have. Make a list of top ten agents and send to the bottom 5 first. #amquering

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2 years

I love how now that I’m getting published, when people as what I am doing and I say writing they respond with “well I don’t want to interrupt” when before, they’d just jump in to a conversation like I said I was watching the grass grow. #authorlife #writerslife #livingthedream

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JB Harris

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2 years

Today I call the publisher to speak about publishing my book. What should I ask? #askagent #WritingCommunity #authors

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

5 years

I’m up to 956 followers. Over 150 in a single day. Thank you all. I will definitely follow back. Hit my limit yesterday but will keep following until I get you all back. #writerslife #writerscommunity #writerslift

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2 years

I’m taking a 48 hour respite. Brought my computer and excited to write…finally only a few more chapters to go on my latest revision (don’t ask how many I’ve absolutely lost count) #WritingCommunity #writerslife #sundayvibes

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

4 years

How have I never thought of walking through the town where my story takes placel. Stopping for coffee or lunch, just immersing. Unfortunately my current WIP is about 3K miles away and I aint flying right now. #Discovery #novelinginprogress #amwriting Thank you #journeymanwriter

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2 years

I’m trying to cut 1k words today. I’ve done all the basics so teach me some of your word count cutting tricks. #WritingCommunity #writingtips

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

3 years

#PitMad where are all the agents?

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

2 years

I just spent the better part of my writing time trying to figure out where I left off on my revisions from a book I was working on months ago. Can anyone relate? #amediting #writerslife

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

4 years

I just want to be sitting on the porch of a beach house overlooking this view while I wait for #RevPit #10queries and requests. I need the calming effect.

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

2 years

I change my hair like I change my outfits, often based on what makes me feel the creative vibe that day. Who else has some odd creative rituals? And do we like the green? #wigs #writerscommunity #FridayVibes

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2 years

Ive been writing for the better part of 5 hours and added so much to my next draft while organically paring enough from it that it remains around 84K words. It's been a good day! How was yours? #amwriting #amediting #WritingCommunity

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

3 years

Who else did #RevPit today? Hit me with your logline below.

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

4 years

Just got a rejection on a full from an agent I really wanted to work with. That’s 13 no’s for partial or full requests. Yet no one gives any feedback. How are we supposed to know what’s wrong if noone will tell us? #askagent #amquerying #WritingCommnunity #feelingdiscouraged

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@jbharrisbooks

4 years

Has anyone else considered that F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway and William Faulkner were in part successful because they did not have to contend with TV as a distraction? #writerscommunity #author #WritingLife

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JB Harris

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1 year

It’s taken me a few weeks to sit back down and work on my next WIP. I read through about 80 pages today and I was bummed when the 3 hours I had for #editing was over. Excited to get back to it tomorrow. How was your #writing today? #NaNoWriMo #amwriting #novelist #author

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

2 years

How long can you sit and write before you get uncomfortable? #WritingCommmunity

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

3 years

Me working in my new window seat on a rainy Wednesday morning while everyone else is asleep. #Wednesdayvibe #writing #writerslife

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

1 year

@LindaGriffinA really? I find it helps me sleep and reading in another room wakes me back up when I have to transition. But where did you see that info? I'd like to read up on it.

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

1 year

My publisher said this today “Your book is active at Ingram and selling at a decent pace.” Can anyone break that code and tell me what a decent pace is? #publishing #publishers #AuthorsOfTwitter #agents

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

5 years

@byMorganWright definitely multiple that sell average because you said I could never write again not that I would never publish gain. And #writing is who I am

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@jbharrisbooks

4 years

💥The first draft of book two is DONE! WooHoo!💥 #writingcommunity #amwriting #authors

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2 years

#writerslife #amwriting #amediting #amquerying

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JB Harris

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2 years

My calendar. #amwriting #WritingLife #authorlife

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

2 years

It’s official! I signed a contract with the traditional publishing house of @SunburyPress I am going to be a published #novelist couldn’t be more excited!! #debutauthor #writinglife

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

2 years

I find it hardest to write when I am sad. How about you? When do you find it hardest to write? #writerscommunity #writerslife

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

1 year

At what age did you decide life is too short to sweat the small stuff? For me it was 50. #SundayThoughts #livingmybestlife #LifeLessons #momlife

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

2 years

@PauleneTurner Different people like different things. That’s why BaskinRobbins has 31 flavors.

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

2 years

SAVING GRACE shows not all men who abandon their families are scoundrels. A white girl and a Greek immigrant eloping in 1913 comes with it’s own hardships, but when Tuberculosis drives the two apart the young couple must battle, prejudice, disease and ostracism just to survive.

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JB Harris

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1 year

My books are almost gone! May not make it all the way until 2:00 so if you are in the #wareham #carver #plymouth area and want a signed copy of The Immigrant’s Wife come see me soon #HistoricalFiction #booklovers #readerscommunity

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

3 years

Not all men who abandon their families are scoundrels. SAVING GRACE is the story of a Greek immigrant who leaves his family to protect them. Told in dual POV, it follows the young couple as they battle prejudice, disease and infidelity to find their way back to each other.

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6 years

@goodreads Something wicked this way comes

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

3 years

@Leftovers_Movie Once when my kids room was a mess the tooth fairy left a note saying she couldn’t safely get the tooth because of the mess and she’d be back when the room was clean 😉

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

1 year

#nextbestread #booklovers #BookReview #readingforpleasure

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

2 years

The end of my first full day in #Aruba . I’m not sure it gets better than this. #Wednesday . #amwriting

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

1 year

Last stop on my #colorado #BookTour Thank you #oldfirehousebooks for carrying #theimmigrantswife There was only 1 left yesterday for me to sign. Hope someone from #fortcollinscolorado will snatch it up so they’ll order more. #readers #authorlife #books #bookish #HistoricalFiction

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

1 year

I received the formatted book for proofing last night. Have to read it through AGAIN to try and catch errors. Anyone else ever feel like if they never saw their manuscript again it would be too soon? Not the actual book mind you, just the MS #authorlife #amediting #writerslife

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

4 years

Inspiration would be nice, but sometimes you just have to put your BIC and write even if its garbage. Just write! #amwriting #writerlife #novelinginprogress #MondayMood

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@jbharrisbooks

3 years

Today I queried an agent who asked for a full 7 minutes after receiving my query😁. I’m now proofing my latest draft, only to learn I made edits in my word document that I didn’t on Scrivner & now I have to reconcile the 2 so I send the best draft. 😃🤔🤪. #AmQuerying #authorlife

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@jbharrisbooks

2 years

Why am I always on a roll when I have a short window and have to stop writing but when I have all day, the ideas don't come? #writinglife

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@jbharrisbooks

2 years

Line edits done and I did it. I cut 1K words just by tightening the prose. It shorter and better. #SaturdayMorning #writinglife

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

3 years

Querying today. What are you up to? #amquerying #WritingCommunity #Writer #SaturdayMorning

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

1 year

@ethanhwrites No he is very supportive otherwise.!

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

3 years

@mkarge @MSWLMA something @jsinsheim said has stuck with me even after 100 queries. “Why would you give up before exhausting your possibilities?” Thus I too continue to query. I’ve been told it’s good enough; I just need the right partner to make it great!

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

1 year

@LCWAllingham Love this!

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

3 years

Just got another rejection. Boy do I hope @BiancaM_author is right.

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

2 years

"Writing can be a solitary journey, but it's worth it to bring stories to life. My fellow writers out there: what keeps you going when the going gets tough? Let's share some inspiration and support each other on this crazy ride! 🚀📝 #amwriting #writerslife #inspiration #support "

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

2 years

How do you break the procrastination cycle? #writers #WritingCommunity

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

2 years

Okay so more agent advice for new writers. Get your book description down to one sentence “a hook” and use that at the beginning of your query. Many #writersoftwitter have theirs pinned to their profile if you need ideas. #writingtips #amquerying

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@jbharrisbooks

3 years

Just started #NaNoWriMo again. Who else is doing it this year? #writers

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@jbharrisbooks

3 years

Early morning editing on the lake. #writinglife #lakelife

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

6 years

@jennifercarolyn It’s a dream right so we don’t have to be humble and realistic...a bidding war!

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

3 years

Here is my #writingtip from the past two days experience. Do NOT scroll through #askagent #revpit #manuscriptacademy and your favorite agents late at night when you are supposed to be writing. You WILL fall down the rabbit hole until you fall asleep.

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@jbharrisbooks

1 year

@WalterJDunn1 He wants me to write a Star Wars short story for the new collections.

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

3 years

Whose entering #KissPitch tomorrow? #WritingCommnunity

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@jbharrisbooks

2 years

I have 15 minutes to spare before an appt…I’m going to write! Do you squeeze in small snippets of time to write? If so how small do you go? #writersoftwitter #WritingCommunity #amwriting

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

2 years

@ViviAnneHunt @Profess48893722 When I quit my job to write full time it was not because I thought I could support myself doing so, it is because I can afford not to work but I can’t afford not to write.

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

2 years

I never saw this before but I like it! Substitute 'damn' every time you're inclined to write 'very;' your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be. Mark Twain #writingadvice #writingtips

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@jbharrisbooks

4 years

I’ve fallen into the trap of constantly refreshing Twitter to see if @FromCarly and @ekbuege are giving #RevPit hints or updates.

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5 years

@byMorganWright

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4 years

Just spent an amazing 4 days in Stowe Vermont for my 25th anniversary with my husband refilling the well. Monday...back at drafting the novel. #writerslife #writingcommmunity

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

3 years

Some writing inspiration #amwritingfiction #writerslife #justdoit

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@jbharrisbooks

2 years

I may be the only person in Massachusetts glad we have an overcast colder weekend. It means I’ll get more #writing done.

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@jbharrisbooks

2 years

It’s a beautiful day in the lake and I am inside writing and I don’t even regret it because I want to make sure this revision is good enough to attract and agent that can help me take it all the way. #amquerying #writerslife

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@jbharrisbooks

2 years

It’s 7:30am This is it. Last day in Aruba ☹️. I have my #coffee and my laptop and two chapters to go. I’m going to sit here and #write until 10:00, I’m done or the sun comes out whichever comes first #author life.

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@jbharrisbooks

3 years

#MerryChristmas #WritingCommunity you’ll get this. My husband got me this for Christmas so we can open and celebrate me getting an agent, which 🤞happens soon. #amquerying

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

4 years

And the writing retreat begins. By the end of my 3 days I will have reworked my beginning and combed through the rest of the manuscript. Then requerrying and on to draft two of book two. A few rejections will not get me down! #amediting #amquerying #WritingCommunity

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

3 years

@ceciliaclyra Okay first...when? And second, when you have a good request rate but aren’t getting offers of representation how can you politely implore an agent to tell you when and why they stopped reading your submission so you know whether to keep querying or make changes?

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

2 years

I am procrastinating today😠 #writerslife #AuthorLife

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

3 years

I forgot how addictive checking for likes is. I edit a chapter - I check my tweets - I heat my coffee- I check my tweets - I take a bathroom break - I check my tweets - I edit some more - I check my tweets.

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

11 months

What writing goal have you recently achieved & what are shooting for next? I’ll start. I sold enough books to get a royalty check my first quarter out. Now I want to sell 3000. #author #authorcommunity #authorlife #writerscommunity #writerslife #writers #FridayMotivation #books

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JB Harris

@jbharrisbooks

1 year

IT’S ON AMAZON! IT FINALLY FEELS REAL!!! If you’re a kindle reader & want my book please go order it today for $9.99! If you like an actual book like me that too will be available soon. #TheImmigrantsWife #readingforpleasure #BookTwitter #writerscommunity #wednesdaythought

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1 year

@CSmallsWright When I started getting those I looked for publishers that would consider unagented submissions. My book, The Immigrant’s Wife came out in my from @SunburyPress and is doing really well!

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