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Kaitlin Pinson @kapinson.bsky.social · Jul 21

I’ve started to write a book in a different series while my first book is on sub! It happens to have a ticking clock. Great article to read by @reneefountain.bsky.social for those whose characters have a set amount of time to accomplish something!

Renee Fountain @reneefountain.bsky.social · Jul 21

⏳ Ticking clocks aren’t just for hidden explosives—they’re how you make a story feel like time is of the essence.

Whether it’s a breakup ultimatum, a big game, or the last summer before everything changes, urgency drives momentum in almost every genre.

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The Ticking Clock: Going Beyond Thrillers

A Sense of Urgency for Any Genre

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Kaitlin Pinson @kapinson.bsky.social · Jun 25

Let us know after you’ve updated it!!

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Kaitlin Pinson @kapinson.bsky.social · Jun 25

Well this was fascinating! Never would have suspected Pinterest could be so valuable.

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Jane Friedman @janefriedman.com · Jun 25

You don't need followers, or a high-volume posting strategy, to meaningfully boost your work's visibility on Pinterest. I find that it's often the forgotten social media network—although as author Melissa Bourbon points out, it's not in fact social media.

Pinterest Is My Best-Kept Author Marketing Secret | Jane Friedman

Pinterest isn’t just for recipes, DIY projects, and home decor—it’s also a goldmine for authors who understand how it really works.

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Kaitlin Pinson @kapinson.bsky.social · Jun 11

Season 2 was so disappointing ugh. I was obsessed with the first one! Couldn’t make it past the 3-4 episode in the second.

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Kaitlin Pinson @kapinson.bsky.social · Jun 11

Thank you!!

Kaitlin Pinson @kapinson.bsky.social · Jun 9

Do you write [email protected] emphasizes meeting industry expectations of the genre.

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Kaitlin Pinson @kapinson.bsky.social · Jun 4

I have this one on my nightstand but haven’t picked it up yet- thanks!

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Kaitlin Pinson @kapinson.bsky.social · Jun 4

Oh thank you!! Haven’t read it yet so perfect.

Kaitlin Pinson @kapinson.bsky.social · Jun 4

What are your favorite page-turning YA fantasy books that have come out in the last 1-5 years? I just finished Divine Rivals and need another good one!

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Kaitlin Pinson @kapinson.bsky.social · Jun 3

Thank you!!

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Kaitlin Pinson @kapinson.bsky.social · Jun 3

“A solid hook is great, but if there’s no story behind it, you won’t keep the reader engaged for long.”

Great article by @reneefountain.bsky.social

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Renee Fountain @reneefountain.bsky.social · Jun 2

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Plot Twist or Cheap Trick: When Technique Replaces Purpose

All Hook. No Substance

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Kaitlin Pinson @kapinson.bsky.social · Jun 3

Thanks!!

Kaitlin Pinson @kapinson.bsky.social · Jun 2

So excited!

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Kaitlin Pinson @kapinson.bsky.social · Jun 2

Thank you!!

Kaitlin Pinson @kapinson.bsky.social · Jun 2

So excited to announce I just signed with lit agent @reneefountain.bsky.social !

Huge thanks to @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social for connecting us :)

Hope this encourages others to keep writing & not give up!

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Kaitlin Pinson @kapinson.bsky.social · May 27

Very handy comp resource by @aealexander.bsky.social for fantasy, Sci-Fi, and horror writers!

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Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · May 8

If you're working on a query letter for a sci-fi, fantasy, or horror novel and looking for comps, here's a resource for you: www.aealexander.com/comp-finder-... #Querying #Writing

COMP-FINDER DATABASES | Allison Alexander

Databases of traditionally published debut, standalone, and first-in-series novels from the past five years.

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Kaitlin Pinson @kapinson.bsky.social · May 23

Highly recommend using the 8-point plot beat sheet by @ginad129.bsky.social. Has helped me stay on task!

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The only plotting tool you'll ever need. Probably. | Gina Denny

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Kaitlin Pinson @kapinson.bsky.social · May 16

“A character arc is the change that a character undergoes over the course of a story” @nathanbransford.com

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What is a character arc?

What is a character arc in a novel, screenplay, or story? A character arc is the change that a character undergoes over the course of a story.

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Kaitlin Pinson @kapinson.bsky.social · May 13

Hahaha YES!

Kaitlin Pinson @kapinson.bsky.social · May 12

@authorsmojo.bsky.social lists 7 self-editing steps to hone your ms after that first draft is complete. (I’d recommend doing #3 after #6.)

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Self-Editing Strategies to Make Your Book Shine

📌 Self-Editing Strategies to Make Your Book Shine 1️⃣ Intro: Why Self-Editing Matters So, you’ve finished your first draft? First of all—congrats, you brilliant wordsmith! 🎉 But before you start…

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Kaitlin Pinson @kapinson.bsky.social · May 8

It’s SO good!!

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Kaitlin Pinson @kapinson.bsky.social · May 7

Great nuggets of wisdom from @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social on querying and communicating with agents. Also what not to do as a writer!

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Red And Green Flags When Querying Agents with Agent Emmy Nordstrom Higdon

Podcast Episode · The Manuscript Academy · 02/12/2024 · 1h 13m

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Kaitlin Pinson @kapinson.bsky.social · May 5

Podcast by @writeitscared.bsky.social on simple ways to build your author platform. It’s never too early!

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Building Your Author Platform Without the Overwhelm with Nicole Meier & Gretchen Schaffer of Bookworks.co - The Write It Scared Podcast

Download Your Free Novel Planning Guide Let’s talk about author platforms—and before you groan, I promise this isn’t scary or overwhelming! In this episode of The Write It Scared Podcast, I’m cha...

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Kaitlin Pinson @kapinson.bsky.social · May 1

Do you have some big twists near the end of your ms? Make sure you’ve landed them right!

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No Twists for Twists’ Sake: Earn Your Ending | Jane Friedman

When writing mystery or thriller, you earn your ending by properly laying the groundwork so that readers don’t feel cheated by plot twists.

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Kaitlin Pinson @kapinson.bsky.social · Apr 30

What is a scene? What is a sequel? How do you combine them for an “unputdownable novel?”

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Scene and Sequel: The Formula for an Unputdownable Novel

Scene and sequel create the current that carries your reader through the story. Here’s how to use these tools to craft a page-turner.

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