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November 18, 2025 at 7:28 PM

Ella Jean Writes

@ellajeanwrites.bsky.social

I hate the capitalism of the arts. I wish I could just put my writing out for free, have anyone read it. But to do that I need to be independently wealthy...or I could just starve 🫠

#writing #writingcommunity #queerauthors #fuckcapitalism

November 18, 2025 at 2:21 AM

Ella Jean Writes

@ellajeanwrites.bsky.social

I've been #writing less and less as my schedule has gotten busier and busier...I feel the writing urges deep in my chest but I have no time!

#writingcommunity #queerauthors

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I love the mentor character I came up with #authorproblems #booktok #writing

November 17, 2025 at 8:54 PM

Ella Jean Writes

@ellajeanwrites.bsky.social

I have a new Patreon post! This one is paid, but I'd appreciate the support if you have a few dollars to float my way! It's a fantasy about the monsters in retail....

#writingcommunity #story #patreon #fantasy

www.patreon.com/posts/monste...

November 17, 2025 at 6:43 AM

Ella Jean Writes

@ellajeanwrites.bsky.social

A bit of my new #video that I found rather funny! I'm sure other #writers can relate, twisting tropes just perfectly to fit your story in a new way.

#writingcommunity #youtube
youtube.com/shorts/iZJ7F...

The Prophet - Free First Draft | Ella Jean

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November 12, 2025 at 11:52 PM

Ella Jean Writes

@ellajeanwrites.bsky.social

Got another short story up! This is one of my free ones, all you have to do is join the page, if you want to check it out!

#writing #writingcommunity #story #book #idea #amdrafting

www.patreon.com/posts/prophe...

Get more from Ella Jean on Patreon

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November 12, 2025 at 4:29 AM

Ella Jean Writes

@ellajeanwrites.bsky.social

I have a new video! I am continuing through the first #book I ever wrote. It continues to be...questionable

#writingcommunity #signalboost #video #youtube #amdrafting #queerwriter

youtu.be/qIPVUu5gWxw

Rereading my High School Writing - Part 5 (Little Ella has some...ideas)

First Draft - The Beginning of it all | Ella Jean

November 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM

Ella Jean Writes

@ellajeanwrites.bsky.social

I have another free post up on my patreon! If you want a chance to see the sort of ideas I've come up with, it's a good example.

#writingcommunity #story #patreon #amdrafting #queerwriters

www.patreon.com/posts/first-...

Get more from Ella Jean on Patreon

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November 10, 2025 at 1:13 AM

Ella Jean Writes

@ellajeanwrites.bsky.social

I posted some free fiction! It's #fantasy, and a very first draft, but was fun to write and explore.

#writingcommunity #books #story

www.patreon.com/posts/first-...

A First Draft - A New Queen | Ella Jean

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November 9, 2025 at 6:36 AM

Ella Jean Writes

@ellajeanwrites.bsky.social

So...I made a patreon. It'll be where I publish some of my short stories and maybe even my high fantasy book 😅

#writingcommunity
patreon.com/EllaJeanWrit...

Ella Jean | Patreon

Writings for the fantasy nerds, queer kids, and outsiders

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November 9, 2025 at 3:49 AM

Ella Jean Writes

@ellajeanwrites.bsky.social

I have written 100,000 words in two months (and eight days 🙃)! I think I actually like some of them too...which is rare.

#writing #writingcommunity #amdrafting

November 9, 2025 at 2:15 AM

Ella Jean Writes

@ellajeanwrites.bsky.social

I am going to finally write a scene for my new #wip... I'm more nervous than expected.

#writingcommunity #amdrafting

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an older man with a beard and mustache is smiling and says `` smile through the pain '' .

November 8, 2025 at 2:32 AM

Ella Jean Writes

@ellajeanwrites.bsky.social

Hey, #literaryagents.... I got some horrid personal news. So if you want to float me a full request that could be a wonderful break.

(I deal with shit through jokes)

#writingcommunity #amquerying

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November 7, 2025 at 5:32 AM

Ella Jean Writes

@ellajeanwrites.bsky.social

I'm taking a chance on a different appeal to Literary Agents....I'd appreciate the #signalboost to the #video if you get a chance to check it out!

#youtube #writingcommunity #amquerying #books

youtu.be/SLsSp8GV-oQ

Dear Literary Agents...

Full video on my page! Hopefully some agents see this and consider my plea...

November 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM

Ella Jean Writes

@ellajeanwrites.bsky.social

This is my plea to literary agents, to possibly take a chance on my book. A full video is on my page, but if this is all you check out, this is the important part.

#writingcommunity #fantasy #YA #amquerying

youtube.com/shorts/_5-JK...

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November 4, 2025 at 6:32 PM

Ella Jean Writes

@ellajeanwrites.bsky.social

I'm #worldbuilding for a purely selfish book...it's relaxing for the first time in a while. No worry about marketability

#writingcommunity #amdrafting

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I'm Hoarding Hobbies (and you should too!!!!)

November 4, 2025 at 5:08 AM

Ella Jean Writes

@ellajeanwrites.bsky.social

I am starting another new story....because apparently I can't be chill while getting murdered in the #queryingtrenches...

#amdrafting #writingcommunity #amquerying

November 2, 2025 at 4:07 AM

Ella Jean Writes

@ellajeanwrites.bsky.social

Holy shit this is the proper question! Plot. One hundred percent. My characters evolve over the story and only really exist by the end of draft one. It makes draft two quite the change!

#writingcommunity

Ethan M. Aldridge @ethanmaldridge.bsky.social · 21d

"Plotter" this and "pantser" that, who cares, I want to know if you start writing from character, plot, or place

October 30, 2025 at 4:59 AM

Ella Jean Writes

@ellajeanwrites.bsky.social

I'm seeing more of it so I thought it was important... #writers, using AI art to advertise your #books is not cute or a good cheat code. All it does is show AI companies that there is a place to sell their shitty systems "replacing" artists. They'll come for the writing jobs too!
#writingcommunity

October 29, 2025 at 10:05 PM

Ella Jean Writes

@ellajeanwrites.bsky.social

Got a new #video up! It's a bit different than normal....but would love if you checked it out regardless!

#writingcommunity #creative #art

youtu.be/SmEnHc4jg0I

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October 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM

Ella Jean Writes

@ellajeanwrites.bsky.social

How do you guys know what needs to change in your query letters? I haven't gotten any fulls...but anytime I mess with the actual letter it just ends up the same

#amdrafting #writingcommunity #writing

October 26, 2025 at 8:24 PM

Ella Jean Writes

@ellajeanwrites.bsky.social

I was rejected by a dream agent. Going to cry about this one for a bit

#amquerying #writingcommunity #sad

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October 26, 2025 at 7:29 PM

Ella Jean Writes

@ellajeanwrites.bsky.social

The universe has given me plenty of time to write...since I don't have a job right now. But universe, I could use the damn money, so if you could float a job my direction I think I'll manage the writing on the side

#writingcommunity #manifesting #jobs

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