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Hanley Brady @hanleybrady.bsky.social · 11d

#amwriting

The meme says:
Me: I love writing so much. It's my passion.
Also me, any time I open my document:
Meme of Tom the cat from Tom and Jerry grimacing away from a computer screen with an empty word doc.onnyhe monitor.

Hanley Brady @hanleybrady.bsky.social · 23d

Reached a point in my #amwriting that I've been looking forward to since starting this new draft. Now just need to get the right playlist to "properly enjoy" this writing. #kidlit #fantasy

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Hanley Brady @hanleybrady.bsky.social · 28d

Autumn decor completed. I have two goblins inside me: one absolutely refuses to store tons of seasonal stuff, and the other loves feeling festive. This is my compromise to myself.

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Hanley Brady @hanleybrady.bsky.social · Sep 11

🤣 #amwriting #kidlit #writingcommunity

Drawing of a pauper girl asking her fairy godmother, "I appreciate the offer of a party dress, but any chance I could get a book contract instead?"

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Hanley Brady @hanleybrady.bsky.social · Sep 10

I finally wrote about my fantastic experience at the @highlightsfound.bsky.social Whole Novel Workshop in PA this past August! Thank you @saraharonson.bsky.social for being such a great mentor! #amwriting #writingcommunity #kidlit

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Highlights Foundation Whole Novel Workshop

My experiences at the Highlights Whole Novel Retreat! I attended with 20 other kidlit writers & amazing mentors--all with an unbeatable view!

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Hanley Brady @hanleybrady.bsky.social · Sep 9

@heatherlee.bsky.social and @angelarosehartman.bsky.social We are going to be accountable through Halloween for revisions and word count! We got this!

My goal is at least 1k words/day...every day (on top of where I started). My end goal is to come in a little under 65k words by the end. And you?

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Hanley Brady @hanleybrady.bsky.social · Sep 2

Oh yes there was 😄

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Hanley Brady @hanleybrady.bsky.social · Sep 2

I did not have 'random summer storm with loads of thunder' on my bingo list, especially when the sky looks like this. But I love it!! (It doesn't look it in the picture but it's definitely raining). Pippen says hi.

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Hanley Brady @hanleybrady.bsky.social · Aug 29

Wishing you much in the way of creative muses on your trip! 🛫

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Hanley Brady @hanleybrady.bsky.social · Aug 25

Attended the @highlightsfound.bsky.social Whole Novel writing retreat last week in Pennsylvania, and it was LIFE CHANGING! #amwriting #writingcommunity #amediting you need to check this out for next fall (scholarships available)! The braintrust groups and mentors are amazing! (blog post to follow!)

Small, individual cabin in a verdant, misty setting for writing

Interior of a very large, rustic "barn" made for meetings and writing

Two empty green chairs facing a small creek, surrounded by lush greenery

View from inside a tall lodge building looking through many windows onto a lovely porch setting surrounded by trees and greenery

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Hanley Brady @hanleybrady.bsky.social · Jul 2

Cannot wait to read Tusk Love!! #criticalrole #mightynein

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Chise @sailorrooscout.bsky.social · May 20

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Hanley Brady @hanleybrady.bsky.social · May 21

In this edit I've learned that I have an #amwriting tick/phrase that I (apparently) use A LOT. Current draft has it 13x, but I know I've already changed at least 3 other uses earlier in this edit. #amediting #writingcommunity

All my characters: purse their lips in a thin line.

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Hanley Brady @hanleybrady.bsky.social · May 18

Continuing the novel word purge before a writing workshop deadline in July. I needed to remove 11,508 words, and I'm down 6,508 with 5,000 to go! Over halfway there! Slowly but surely it's gonna get there! #writingcommunity #amediting #amwriting

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Crits For Cats, Inc. Cat Rescue @crits4cats.bsky.social · May 4

Now that we have kittens coming in, it’s a good time to remind you that we still have several good, deserving and lovely older kittens from last year who are still looking
for their homes. Meet them at crits4cats.petfinder.com and apply to adopt! Located in Elkton, MD.

JJ, short for Jorts Junior, a honey colored orange tabby cat, lounging in a cat tree with his front paws hanging over.

Chicory, a leggy black cat with tall ears and yellow eyes, meowing with a smile as he stretches in a heated cat bed.

Baby Ruth, a handsome silvery grey cat, relaxing with his favorite stuffed croissant toy.

Jimson, a stout grey and white ex-tomcat looking up at the camera while wearing a cute onesie.

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Hanley Brady @hanleybrady.bsky.social · May 3

I'm finally working on another revision of my #amwriting book & I need to remove 10k words. I was line editing to reaquaint myself with the story & realized a chapter was missing at the end. A VERY important chapter. Now I'm back up 271 words above what I started at. #amediting #writingcommunity

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Hanley Brady @hanleybrady.bsky.social · Apr 28

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Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social · Apr 28

When an idea comes along
You must WIP it
Before other book edits come along
You must WIP it
When the story’s going strong
You must WIP it
Now WIP it
Into shape
Shape it up
Get straight
No foreword
Move ahead
Start to regret it
It's getting super late
To WIP it

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Hanley Brady @hanleybrady.bsky.social · Apr 14

Yeah, can confirm it was INTENSE in San Diego

Hanley Brady @hanleybrady.bsky.social · Apr 14

Right?? Jfc it was intense

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Hanley Brady @hanleybrady.bsky.social · Apr 12

Me: Going to a writing reatreat this year, yay! I Need to delete 11k words before the retreat.
Me: reads through 40 pages, making some edits as I read.
Computer: You've added 289 words
#amwriting #amediting #writingcommunity

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Hanley Brady @hanleybrady.bsky.social · Apr 2

Been plugging away #amwriting our recent #dnd vacation game, but every so often the procrastination bug hits, so I find other ways to be productive...like testing out the amazing commissioned art by @eurephora.bsky.social as chapter header images in my pre-formatting draft 😊 (for personal use only)

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Hanley Brady @hanleybrady.bsky.social · Mar 26

Omg Iove sparkles!

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Rebecca Weber 🙂🐈‍⬛📰 @rweberwrites.bsky.social · Mar 12

I'm nearing the end of @jaimeformato.bsky.social's Roll For Initiative, and may I just say...I'VE BEEN GEEKING OUT SINCE THE VERY FIRST PAGE! If you're an adventurous nerd at heart, do yourself a favor and add this book to your TBR! 🎲😍💜 #middlegradebooks #readers #writers #kidlit

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Hanley Brady @hanleybrady.bsky.social · Mar 13

The rest of the dark lord gents in our @dndinacastle.bsky.social #dnd weekends game. Amazing art by @eurephora.bsky.social.
Leo -draconic sorcerer
Xylos - drow illrigger
Cad - conquest paladin

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