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Holly Schindler @hollyschindler.bsky.social · 1d

I cannot overstate how important it is to craft a solid self-protective lie for your main character. #howtowriteabook #writingtips #writingadvice #writingtipsfromwriters #writeyournovel

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Holly Schindler @hollyschindler.bsky.social · 2d

EVERY antiques and collectibles shop hits slow times. 9 times out of 10, it's not your fault. But there ARE things you can do to help turn things around. This week on the pod: pickforprofit.podbean.com/e/slow-shop-...

#etsyvintageseller #etsyvintage #ebayvintage #ebayseller #antiquesandcollectibles

Holly Schindler @hollyschindler.bsky.social · 3d

Talk to me: all about crafting realistic dualogue

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#howtowriteabook #writingtips #writingadvice #writingdialogue #writerscommunity

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 4d

Author @hollyschindler.bsky.social talks about her middle grade book THE JUNCTION OF SUNSHINE AND LUCKY, her adult holiday romcom MISTLETOE ON MAIN STREET, and penning books in different genres. www.karenbmccoy.com/the-junction...

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Holly Schindler @hollyschindler.bsky.social · 4d

One of the MOST fun parts of doing author interviews is that I've been doing it long enough to see interviewers become authors themselves! www.karenbmccoy.com/the-junction...

#AuthorLife #authorinterview #authorinspiration #writerscommunity #writerslife

THE JUNCTION OF SUNSHINE AND LUCKY and THE MISTLETOE ON MAIN STREET (Ruby's Regulars) by Holly Schindler - Karen McCoy

Author Holly Schindler talks about her middle grade book THE JUNCTION OF SUNSHINE AND LUCKY, her adult holiday romcom MISTLETOE ON MAIN STREET, and penning books in different genres.

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Holly Schindler @hollyschindler.bsky.social · 5d

Working on a new writing resource for finding your story's EMOTIONAL CORE. This is a perfect first step to take when writing any novel. AND...get this: it works for plotters AND pantsers!

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#howtowriteabook #plottingvspantsing #writingtips #writingadvice

What Makes a Story Feel Like a Story

Follow the Golden Thread: A New Way to Build Story Arcs

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Holly Schindler @hollyschindler.bsky.social · 7d

John and I are Gen X-ers, and it's so hard for us to believe that Y2K stuff is actually now collectible! This week, on the pod, we discuss buying collectibles for the different generations: pickforprofit.podbean.com/e/the-nostal...

#antiques #antiqueshop #etsyshop #EtsySellerTips #eBaySeller

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Holly Schindler @hollyschindler.bsky.social · 8d

Plotting 101 #howtowriteabook #bookstagram #authorsofinstagram #writingtips #writingadvice #writinglife #writingtipsandtricks

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The Secret to Plotting Your Novel

YouTube video by Holly Schindler

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Holly Schindler @hollyschindler.bsky.social · 9d

Turquoise Gooseberry exists, but it's British Pyrex, not American! (I kinda have a thing for yellow and blue right now.) 🙂

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Holly Schindler @hollyschindler.bsky.social · 9d

I love drawing anything vintage related, so I had a blast putting this year's tea towel calendar together. This one features Pyrex dishes with the Gooseberry pattern!
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#graphicdesign #teatowelcalendar #2026Calendar #pyrexjunkie #kitchendecor #kitchendesign

A tea towel 2026 calendar featuring Pyrex, lemons, and a gingham background.

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Holly Schindler @hollyschindler.bsky.social · 10d

In honor of Banned Books Week, I'm reiterating my promise: Your story is powerful. If stories weren’t powerful, banning never would have existed. It's why I'm offering courses and writing resources. Together, we’re going to get your important story out. #BannedBooksWeek

Holly Schindler @hollyschindler.bsky.social · 12d

Ever wonder what plotters REALLY do when they outline their books? I'm getting started over at the I Have an Idea for a Novel. Now What??? video writing series: youtu.be/QyoUtba76nU?...

#writingtips #WritingForBeginners #howtoplot #howtowriteabook #writingadvice

Find Your Book's Central Story Problem the Easy Way

YouTube video by Holly Schindler

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Holly Schindler @hollyschindler.bsky.social · 13d

I had to say goodbye to my dog this weekend: hollyschindler.substack.com/p/i-had-to-s...

I Had to Say Goodbye to My Dog This Weekend

This is a tough one, and I’m kind of still processing everything, but…

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Holly Schindler @hollyschindler.bsky.social · 15d

Get hooked on Ruby's Place: books 1-3 and books 4-5 now available for less than the price of most print books! Also available at KU.

Books 1-3: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTFR5JDS
Books 4-5: www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJ5HZ5TP

#KindleUnlimited #kindledeals #christmasbooks #christmasseries #holidayreads

Cover for Ruby's Regulars series, books 1-3, featuring a holiday cocktail.

Cover of Ruby's Regulars collection, featuring books 4-5.

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Holly Schindler @hollyschindler.bsky.social · 16d

Antiques and collectibles sellers: What's the worst item in your shop? The thing you plain cannot move? You can reframe them to sell for Halloween or Thanksgiving! More on the pod this week: pickforprofit.podbean.com/e/harvesting...

#etsyseller #ebayseller #antiques #antiquestore #collectibles

Holly Schindler @hollyschindler.bsky.social · 18d

That is not a typo. Seven years, 1,000 rejections. Keep going. Your book deserves to be on the shelf. #writersofinstagram #amwriting #rejection #writinginspiration #writingcommunity

Holly Schindler @hollyschindler.bsky.social · 19d

Best (easiest) way to ensure your book will be an emotional read? START with character emotion: hollyschindler.substack.com/p/why-starti...

#howtowriteabook #writingtips #writingfiction #writingemotion #writingadvice

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Holly Schindler @hollyschindler.bsky.social · 21d

Chapter 1 of this year's Ruby's Place story! hollyschindler.substack.com/p/exclusive-...

#christmascountdown #christmasbooks #christmas2025 #rubysplace

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Holly Schindler @hollyschindler.bsky.social · 22d

I always feel that ten super engaged followers are so much better than 8k followers who never pay attention.

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Holly Schindler @hollyschindler.bsky.social · 23d

Can "viral" really mean 1 view? Yup. At least, it can when you're selling antiques and collectibles. John explains why: pickforprofit.podbean.com/e/can-antiqu...

#etsyseller #ebayseller #antiquesdealer #antiques #collectibles #collectiblesforsale

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Holly Schindler @hollyschindler.bsky.social · 24d

An inconsistent main character's voice will yank a reader out of a book every time. So how do you stay consistent?
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#writingcommunity #howtowriteabook #howtowriteanovel #fictionwriter #voiceinfiction

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Holly Schindler @hollyschindler.bsky.social · 25d

There is NO SUCH THING as pure 100% pantsing. My reason + the method I'll teach in the I Have an Idea for a Novel. Now What??? series. (Hint: it's not 100% pure plotting, either.) youtu.be/zu0RGSBQ13s?...

#writingadvicefromwriters #writingcommunity #howtowriteabook #FictionWriting #writingtips

There Is No Such Thing As Pantsing (and no such thing as plotting, either)

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Holly Schindler @hollyschindler.bsky.social · 29d

For the jewel-toned boho #spoonflowerdesignchallenge, I whipped up a New Orleans Rock and Roll Boho. Love doing these geometric patterns.

#InteriorDesign #fabric #sewing #sewingcommunity #patterndesigner #artistsofinstagram #boho #bohofashion

Geometric pattern in purple green and yellow jewel tones.

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Holly Schindler @hollyschindler.bsky.social · Sep 18

John is definitely seeing signs from his Etsy and eBay shops that the Christmas season is upon antiques and collectibles dealers. On the pod this week, he shares key steps you can take right now to ensure maximum holiday profits: pickforprofit.podbean.com/e/deck-the-h...

#etsyseller #ebayseller

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Holly Schindler @hollyschindler.bsky.social · Sep 17

What the heck IS voice, anyway? (It can immerse your readers faster than just about anything...)
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#authorsoffacebook #writingcommunity #writingtips #writinglife #writingadvicefromwriters

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