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Heather Ivatt @hemivatt.bsky.social · Jun 4

Wow Wednesday! This is the day I share an interesting fact from my writing research. Did you know this one?

#writingcommunity #amwritingfantasy

Heather Ivatt @hemivatt.bsky.social · Jun 3

It's writing #TipTuesday!

Heather Ivatt @hemivatt.bsky.social · Jun 3

LAUNCH DAY! Say hello to EditAble Online!

Incredibly excited to finally reveal what I've been working on these past few months.

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Heather Ivatt @hemivatt.bsky.social · May 30

Calling all writers and readers!

#amwritingfantasy #writingcommunity

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Heather Ivatt @hemivatt.bsky.social · May 26

We've been working hard to get things ready and are giddily excited to reveal what we can offer you as writers! If you're interested in editing with a twist and how we can help you prepare your creations for publishing pizazz, watch this space!

#editingmatters #writingcommunity #freelanceeditor

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Heather Ivatt @hemivatt.bsky.social · May 15

Exciting announcement coming soon! #writingcommunity #writingmotivation #writinglife

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Heather Ivatt @hemivatt.bsky.social · Feb 18

30,000 words in 9 days. Then CFS comes a-knocking, ending my streak. Man, chronic illness is a bitch of a writer's block. I had plans, body!

Heather Ivatt @hemivatt.bsky.social · Feb 12

I wrote 8000 words last night. Pray for me that streak continues!

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Heather Ivatt @hemivatt.bsky.social · Feb 3

I could go on and on about this 🤣

Heather Ivatt @hemivatt.bsky.social · Feb 3

Hi! I did a masters by research relating to this and it's a passion of mine, so this is right up my street. I believe that magic being tied to religion or divine forces is a natural approach dating back thousands of years. Personally, I prefer it in fiction, and find the many aspects fascinating.

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Heather Ivatt @hemivatt.bsky.social · Feb 3

Not writing related but my little fluffball turns 1 today. ❤️

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Heather Ivatt @hemivatt.bsky.social · Jan 30

One CFS flare up later and I've hit almost 65,000 words. Writing is a lot harder these days but I'm determined to get this book written!

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Heather Ivatt @hemivatt.bsky.social · Jan 30

Lovely to meet you!

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Heather Ivatt @hemivatt.bsky.social · Dec 6

Thank you, @shonak.bsky.social - it arrived safely this morning and I can't wait to read it!

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Heather Ivatt @hemivatt.bsky.social · Nov 23

I think I figured out how to DM on here but it says you can't be messaged? Unless I'm doing it wrong 😂

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Shona Kinsella @shonak.bsky.social · Nov 23

And the winner is… @hemivatt.bsky.social!

Shona Kinsella @shonak.bsky.social · Nov 18

It’s Book Week Scotland and to celebrate, I’m giving away a signed hardback copy of The Heart of Winter, my reimagining of a Scottish myth about the seasons and the gods who embody them. Like and repost to enter, winner will be selected at random on Friday, 22nd Nov. Open worldwide

Cover of The Heart of Winter by Shona Kinsella. A woman with long, plaited red hair stands with her back to the viewer, between 2 mountains. She wears a long, green tartan skirt. Flowers and vines grow around her, from her, through melting snow. She stands above a triskele

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Heather Ivatt @hemivatt.bsky.social · Nov 23

That's amazing!! Thank you so much!!

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Heather Ivatt @hemivatt.bsky.social · Nov 22

I've been looking after a very ill puppy this week. He's now feeling better, but the chronic fatigue crash I'd been putting off has finally hit.

Nausea, dizziness, shortness of breath, extreme chills and, I still wanted to finish my chapter.

Pleased to say I've hit 50,000 words - I sleep now.

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Shona Kinsella @shonak.bsky.social · Nov 18

It’s Book Week Scotland and to celebrate, I’m giving away a signed hardback copy of The Heart of Winter, my reimagining of a Scottish myth about the seasons and the gods who embody them. Like and repost to enter, winner will be selected at random on Friday, 22nd Nov. Open worldwide

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Heather Ivatt @hemivatt.bsky.social · Nov 13

I've stocked up on emotional support tea and prepped my dog to be cuddled non-stop until 2029.

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Heather Ivatt @hemivatt.bsky.social · Nov 13

You've managed to capture my thoughts, feelings, anxieties and facial expressions in a single meme. Bravo! 😂

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Heather Ivatt @hemivatt.bsky.social · Nov 12

Hello fellow writing people! What does your writer's block look like? Mine's the dog version of a custard cream...

Heather Ivatt @hemivatt.bsky.social · Nov 5

Just smashed out 4200 words. I deserve that sleep now.

#amwritingfantasy #ivattwrites

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Heather Ivatt @hemivatt.bsky.social · Oct 27

Finally crossed the 30,000 word mark! Been a tough week but I'm glad I hit a target for once.

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · Oct 24

Folk horror writer and poet @stephellis.bsky.social asks where all the older women are in fiction—especially in horror, where the evil crone stereotype dominates, and especially in folk horror, which centres so much on fertility.

britishfantasysociety.org/a-womans-wor...

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