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Cat Burgess @catburgess.bsky.social · 1d

That's sounds so cool! Sounds like you're keeping really busy these days. Wait so is the writing challenge like a new NaNoWriMo but not NaNoWriMo kind of thing?

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Cat Burgess @catburgess.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks! I'm hoping to finish it by next week. 🤞 What stage are you in these days? Got any new WIPs in the works?

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Cat Burgess @catburgess.bsky.social · 1d

I told myself I couldn't hyperfocus on the draft of this MS. One scene per day for an estimated 9 weeks should do it.

But I'm currently on track to finish before then. Within 8 weeks. It might be a skinny first draft for this chronic over-writer, but I'm pretty proud of myself for getting it done.

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Cat Burgess @catburgess.bsky.social · 1d

I just entered #RevPit #10Queries. Enter now for a chance to win free feedback on your query and 1st 5 pages.

Wish me luck! 🤞

#amquerying #writesky

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Cat Burgess @catburgess.bsky.social · 2d

Saaaame. I feel like I'm steamrolling through this draft, all the while muttering under my breath, "I'll fix it later" like it's an incantation.

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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 3d

💃THREE more days! 💃

Submissions open in three(!) days for your opportunity for FREE feedback from our lovely editors on your query letter + first pages.

Question of the day: have you queried this manuscript before? What's your journey been like? #amquerying #amwriting #writersky #writersofbsky

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Cat Burgess @catburgess.bsky.social · 3d

Nooooo! I'm sorry Sage, that sucks :(

Cat Burgess @catburgess.bsky.social · 3d

Depending on the state you live in, you can get library cards in every county, too! It has done much damage to my Libby holds queue.

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Cat Burgess @catburgess.bsky.social · 3d

The thing about #amquerying is you get excited to hear back from someone, even if it's a rejection. And then you have to pause and remind yourself, oh yeah, I'm supposed to be sad about that. 🤦‍♀️

I'm thankful, though, for the agents who give quick, kind rejections. My spreadsheet thanks you, too. 🫶

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Cat Burgess @catburgess.bsky.social · 4d

I gave into that impulse to kiss her without asking, without warning, and I scared her. God, I can’t stand the thought of her being uncomfortable around me. I have to put us back on safe footing, even as my heart pounds against my ribs that it’s an enormous step backward.

#WIPSnips #amquerying

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag @wipsnips.bsky.social · 4d

The #WIPSnips word for October 7th is "safe"

Sorry to those who expect an earlier post, there was a scheduling issue.

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#WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag
October 7 - safe
Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration
Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics
Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine.
Support others on the #WIPSnips tag!
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Cat Burgess @catburgess.bsky.social · 12d

6k??? You're on a roll! That's amazing, way to go!

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Cat Burgess @catburgess.bsky.social · 12d

You're so kind, thank you! I don't really have anything to share right now, but I'd be interested in swapping in the future!

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Cat Burgess @catburgess.bsky.social · 12d

“I thought the hotel changed some things between us.” His brows are drawn down.
“Nope,” I say way too quickly, and take a step back. I do not want to hear what he has to say about that night. I can’t bear to think about the way he’d held me like he was afraid I would disappear any second.
#WIPSnips

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag @wipsnips.bsky.social · 12d

Welcome to a new week of #WIPSnips

The words for September 29th is "bear"

(While inspired by Fat Bear Week, as always, synonyms, variations and ✨vibes✨ are fine, so it doesn't have to be a literal bear.)

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#WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag
September 29 - bear
Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration
Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics
Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine.
Support others on the #WIPSnips tag!
Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social

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Cat Burgess @catburgess.bsky.social · 15d

Boy do I feel this today.

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Cat Burgess @catburgess.bsky.social · 15d

Asking for comp titles and then having a separate question asking on what shelf at a bookstore this MS would fit on. It feels a little redundant, unless there's something I'm missing?

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Cat Burgess @catburgess.bsky.social · 16d

Gah, the atmosphere!! I am here for ittt

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Cat Burgess @catburgess.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you!

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Cat Burgess @catburgess.bsky.social · 16d

Gah, this one got me in the feels. I love these tender moments so much 😭

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Cat Burgess @catburgess.bsky.social · 16d

Guilt twists in my belly when I think about the last couple weeks. His tenderness when I burned my hand, and the way I’d melted into his touch, absorbing the glow of his attention like it was a ray of sunshine after weeks of rain.

#WIPSnips #amquerying

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag @wipsnips.bsky.social · 16d

The #WIPSnips word for September 25th is "absorb"

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