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SammiDee

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SammiDee @sammideerly.bsky.social · 12h

It's always a struggle to get the figs before the wildlife, but today I got 5!

#gardening

an outstretched hand holding 5 ripe figs over a green lawn

a ripe fig on a branch in front of a greenhouse

a hand harvesting a ripe figs from a branch in front of a greenhouse

SammiDee @sammideerly.bsky.social · 18h

Currently editing for my 2nd round of betas! Do y'all go through multiple rounds of beta reads? How many beta readers do you typically get for each book?

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SammiDee @sammideerly.bsky.social · 1d

Would you keep writing even if you knew no other soul would ever read your words? ✍️

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SammiDee @sammideerly.bsky.social · 1d

The changing of seasons always puts me in such a buzzy creative mood. Gotta harness this energy while it's here!

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SammiDee @sammideerly.bsky.social · 2d

Fall is such a fun season for gardeners. My persimmons are coming ready for their first harvest!

#gardening #harvest

small persimmon tree covered in fruit

a hand holding 4 ripe persimmons with grass in the background

SammiDee @sammideerly.bsky.social · 2d

I decided to try writing a MG story as my next project after reflecting on the MG books I've read. Those stories had a big impact on my early life and were the gateway to my love of reading. It would be wonderful to reach the next generation of young readers 💖

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SammiDee @sammideerly.bsky.social · 2d

It is currently 68F in my house and I am resisting every urge to turn on the heater. It will warm up! Just need to hope my fingers don't fall off before then!

SammiDee @sammideerly.bsky.social · 2d

Haha I have a love/hate relationship with the characters running away with the plot 😅 it is super fun when the start acting on their own, though!

SammiDee @sammideerly.bsky.social · 2d

Ooh that is fun but so challenging to get right!

SammiDee @sammideerly.bsky.social · 3d

I just love worldbuilding. What's your favorite part of the writing process?

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SammiDee @sammideerly.bsky.social · 3d

I had to take a mental health break because termites were eating my house and I started a new job and I felt like my life was in free fall.

BUT I've been consistently writing for about 3 weeks so I can happily say I'm back! ✍️

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SammiDee @sammideerly.bsky.social · Jun 15

Sat down to edit yesterday and experienced crazy brain fog. Turned out I was hungry. Fuel for the body is fuel for the brain. A little reminder to take care of yourselves, friends 💖

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SammiDee @sammideerly.bsky.social · Jun 15

I'm the same! I actually enjoy it when I can guess the answer before the big reveal, but it can't be too easy or I feel cheated. Definitely a delicate balance...

SammiDee @sammideerly.bsky.social · Jun 15

Currently struggling with whether or not dropping more hints and foreshadowing earlier in the story will help with the final payoff or hurt it. 🙃

I'm here for any tips or notes. ✍️

#writingcommunity #amediting

SammiDee @sammideerly.bsky.social · Jun 14

When you start brainstorming a new story, do you typically begin with vibes, plot, or characters? ✍️

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SammiDee @sammideerly.bsky.social · Jun 14

Nope, maybe someday, but right now all I have is ✨️vibes✨️ lol

SammiDee @sammideerly.bsky.social · Jun 14

Every now and then, I get the urge to write a sci-fi spaghetti western with an MC named Buck Fingermoon. 🌚

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SammiDee @sammideerly.bsky.social · Jun 13

Some beautiful vibrant peppers harvested from my garden 😍

#gardening

red and orange peppers lined up on a counter

SammiDee @sammideerly.bsky.social · Jun 13

I started using a sunrise alarm about 6 months ago, and it makes it so much easier to get up and write when it's still dark out.

#writingcommunity #5amwritersclub

SammiDee @sammideerly.bsky.social · Jun 13

So true! I just need to figure out when that point is 😅

SammiDee @sammideerly.bsky.social · Jun 12

Why does editing take so long?! 😫 I swear I could run on this hamster wheel to perfection forever.

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SammiDee @sammideerly.bsky.social · Jun 12

Tfw the friend who you trusted with your writing secret casually tells another friend about your writing project.

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SammiDee @sammideerly.bsky.social · Jun 11

Puggles must be protected at all costs 😍

Definition and photos of some puggles. "Puggle" is the term for a baby platypus.

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A.D.🍀🦩 @adwills.bsky.social · Jun 11

"How long does it take you to finish writing something?"

Anywhere between a few months to "I don't want to talk about it."

SammiDee @sammideerly.bsky.social · Jun 11

I've spent so much time with my book lately, that I've gotten to the point where I genuinely cannot tell what is good and what is garbage. That probably means I should take a break, but I'm so close to finishing this round of edits! 🙃

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