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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 5d

Today’s writing view. :)

Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 6d

So much of my life, my day, my thoughts, my angst, has been about what other people think of me. What I say, how I look, the way I move through this world.

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No One's Thinking About You

This meme by Sahil Bloom, this phrase, really did something to me.

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 9d

So when I started writing, whenever another writer messaged me I got so excited & would respond right away. But in the last few years I’ve gotten burned so many times w/bots or inappropriate messages that I’ve become suspicious of everything. It kinda sucks.

Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 10d

My reading spot for the next couple hours. Decided on The Bell Jar. I’ve been meaning to read it for years and just never got to it. Today is it. 🩵

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 16d

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 18d

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What happened on solo writing trip...

Hi beautiful people,

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 19d

Is it hard being on social media? Yes. Do I sometimes compare w/others & it makes me feel awful? Also yes. But is it also a place where I have a community I love w/writers that understand the beautiful complicated lonely thing it is to do this craft? A giant yes. ❤

Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 19d

It's six months to when my MG novel, THE BLUE DRESS, comes out. Some fun plans ahead!!! 😄📚

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#middlegradebooks #bodyimagepositivity #immigrantstories #ownvoices #iwritemiddlegrade #middlegradereaders

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 21d

I'm fully in love with this. Been a fan of his since A Called Ove, came out in 2012. My boys have read his books too & loved them. I'm so happy he's get this recognition. He so deserves it.

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Fredrik Backman Turned Down Meeting Jerry Seinfeld, Talks My Friends Emotional Dedication (Extended)

YouTube video by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 21d

Day one of solo writing retreat. Edited an essay I started 4 yrs ago & sent it off to a great outlet I read every day. I should've had someone else read it first (I definitely recommend doing that w/your pieces) but in my defense I did read it out loud 8 times!!!! Keeping my fingers crossed. :)

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 22d

I’m at a solo writing retreat. I’m at a place so isolated, I can’t see another human. If you’d told me in my 20s I’d do this I would’ve said you’re nuts, I need people, but in my 50s, it feels almost necessary in order to hear my stories. So even though I’m nervous I’ll be lonely, going to try it! ❤️

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 27d

I feel this enormous pressure to produce every day. Is it American thing or do other countries have the same pressure? I know in my gut it’s not healthy or necessary, but can’t shake the feeling if I let myself slow down, I’ll fall behind. It’s something I really struggle w/& want to work on.

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 27d

Meeting amazing writers & seeing friends that inspire the hell out of me!!!! Check out updates on what I've been up to, and info on some great writers & their books in my Substack.

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Gilbert, Affleck, Me & A Bunch of Amazing Writers...

Hi dear friends,

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 27d

Sure, it’s a lot of me, but I also share about some amazing writers I’ve met recently & also writer friends that inspire the hell out of me!!!! Check them out & their books in my Substack! :)

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Gilbert, Affleck, Me & A Bunch of Amazing Writers...

Hi dear friends,

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Brevity / Dinty W. Moore @dintywmoore.bsky.social · 28d

"Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness." ~ Kurt Vonnegut

[Artwork: "Tralfamadorian," By Kurt Vonnegut]

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · Sep 13

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · Sep 12

Woke up to this!!!! I've been reading Dinty W Moore's writer quotes for five years and to be one of them is such a thrill & honor. Dinty, you made my day. Thank you. ❤️

#writingcommunity #writinglife

Brevity / Dinty W. Moore @dintywmoore.bsky.social · Sep 12

"...the rawest parts of ourselves are never tidy. They can make us uncomfortable. But that’s okay. That’s the point of putting truth on the page." ~ @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · Sep 12

Thank you so much, Roz! ❤️

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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · Sep 12

On telling the hardest truths in our writing - and why it's worthwhile. @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social at @dintywmoore.bsky.social brevity.wordpress.com/2025/09/11/g... #writingcommunity #writinglife #authorlife #memoir #skywriters

What Elizabeth Gilbert Gets Right About Telling the Hardest Truths

By Rebecca Morrison I met Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of the blockbuster Eat, Pray, Love, at a book event in DC last year. It wasn’t one of those quick “hello, sign my book” interactions. I arriv…

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Brevity / Dinty W. Moore @dintywmoore.bsky.social · Sep 12

"...the rawest parts of ourselves are never tidy. They can make us uncomfortable. But that’s okay. That’s the point of putting truth on the page." ~ @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · Sep 11

Promoting your stuff on social media when the world is a dumpster fire.

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · Sep 11

"The rawest parts of ourselves are never tidy. They can make us uncomfortable. But that’s okay. That’s the point of putting truth on the page."

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What Elizabeth Gilbert Gets Right About Telling the Hardest Truths

By Rebecca Morrison I met Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of the blockbuster Eat, Pray, Love, at a book event in DC last year. It wasn’t one of those quick “hello, sign my book” interactions. I arriv…

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · Sep 11

I'm excited & nervous to share my piece about meeting Elizabeth Gilbert, the controversy about her book & why writing these stories are important, what they cost writers & what they give back to readers.

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What Elizabeth Gilbert Gets Right About Telling the Hardest Truths

By Rebecca Morrison I met Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of the blockbuster Eat, Pray, Love, at a book event in DC last year. It wasn’t one of those quick “hello, sign my book” interactions. I arriv…

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