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Kurtis Wothe

@kurtiswothe.bsky.social

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Novelist: Querying Now! —> Urban Fantasy Thriller, Magical Realism, Speculative Fiction, Folklore, Wrestling <— I’m also a video editor and motion designer :)

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Kurtis Wothe @kurtiswothe.bsky.social · 1h

TAKE THIS FROM A KURTIS, BLURTIS: IT DOESNT MATTER HOW MANY TIMES YOU FALL OFF THE HORSE, JUST HOW MANY TIMES YOU GET BACK ON IT!

I have two friends who are or are just about to become lawyers and write a little on the side. You can absolutely do both and there’s nothing wrong with it. Be proud

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Alex Krause @alexkrause107.bsky.social · 7h

Another successful writing day, though each day is successful if you actually sit down to write. It doesn't matter if it's 0 words that day or 2000 words, the attempt is what counts.

Now my brain is full and I need to rest.

#writing #goals #literary #wordcount

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Kurtis Wothe @kurtiswothe.bsky.social · 6h

Just received a partial request for my novel.

AHHHHHHH

#books #authors #writingcommunity #writers #booksky #writing #fiction #author #bluesky #amwriting

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Lady Pangaea 🌋🌿🎨📝 @lady-pangaea99.bsky.social · 9h

Got three rejections for my short stories this week. I usually handle it by taking a deep breath, remind myself that it's normal, update my excel spreadsheet and search for the next journal to submit to. Rinse and repeat.

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Kurtis Wothe @kurtiswothe.bsky.social · 9h

Very wise !

Kurtis Wothe @kurtiswothe.bsky.social · 10h

I am also a human writer who enjoys human writing and doing human things like connecting with humans about their human projects

Kurtis Wothe @kurtiswothe.bsky.social · 10h

It’s the only way to stay sane haha

Kurtis Wothe @kurtiswothe.bsky.social · 10h

Got the 1st rejection of my 1st novel!

Feels a little bad but it’s also a means for celebration. I’m doing everything I can to find that ‘yes’.

How did you handle your first rejection?

#books #authors #writingcommunity #writers #booksky #writing #fiction #author #bluesky #amwriting

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Kurtis Wothe @kurtiswothe.bsky.social · 14h

Pee pee poo poo lalalalalala

Kurtis Wothe @kurtiswothe.bsky.social · 14h

Whatever you have to tell yourself to sleep at night. Keep pushing fingers in your ears and saying “lalalalallala” and taking no accountability for your choices. Slay, queen, work

Kurtis Wothe @kurtiswothe.bsky.social · 14h

Or don’t feel entitled to have artwork in every post using a tech that fucks over artists and destroys the environment teehee

Kurtis Wothe @kurtiswothe.bsky.social · 15h

Ai :(((((

Kurtis Wothe @kurtiswothe.bsky.social · 1d

When can we submit for next year ?? O.o

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Jake dh Writes @jakedhwrites.bsky.social · 19d

On my lunch break, trying to keep my shit together while I kill off three characters I've written for years.

#booksky #horror #amwriting #author

a man is crying while looking at a cellphone

ALT: a man is crying while looking at a cellphone

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Kurtis Wothe @kurtiswothe.bsky.social · 1d

At least you were able to turn some bullshit into something beautiful

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Kurtis Wothe @kurtiswothe.bsky.social · 1d

The most important ones in my experience have been “Not that low, that’s my butthole” and “oh, sorry!”

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J.C. Sang is querying! 🥹 @jcsang.bsky.social · 1d

Another rejection letter BUT this one was too good not to share because it contains valid feedback and the agent read my writing!

Also, a query tip for ya, snail mail querying works too! #writingcommunity #amquerying #seekingliteraryagent #medicalthriller #bookclub