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Nej The Story Doc @nejthestorydoc.bsky.social · Apr 26

My feed is full of authors looking for beta and arc readers, and in the discord groups, members turn up with entire manuscripts to get feedback on.

People will turn up for you when you turn up for them.

New writer? Start beta-reading NOW. When it's your turn, you'll have favours owed. #writerlife

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Nej The Story Doc @nejthestorydoc.bsky.social · Apr 22

Has anyone else ever noticed a correlation between what the author is feeling and how much angst they're causing their characters? 🤔

As in, happy character = the more an author will struggle with imposter syndrome.

Happy author = the character is actively being traumatised. 😇

#writer #author

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Nej The Story Doc @nejthestorydoc.bsky.social · Apr 21

If you think about it, a book is ✨ wild ✨

I have pictures in my brain, that I explain really well using some pixels.

And you see those pixels, or ink on paper idk, and get the pictures in your brain.

And emotions.

And our worldview shifts slightly.

Weird.

#writer #author #books

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Nej The Story Doc @nejthestorydoc.bsky.social · Apr 21

Some days I can't believe that I get to do this job.

After a decade studying the theory of storytelling, now I get to help authors make their narratives shine? ✨

And I get to be the first fan girl over these amazing new worlds?

Pinch me, this can't be real. 🥹

#author #editor #writer #writing

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Nej The Story Doc @nejthestorydoc.bsky.social · Apr 14

Editor confession:

I still have to look up the difference between effect and affect because no matter how many times it gets explained to me or fun little acronyms I'm given to remember, I still forget.

🫣

What's yours? #writer #author #writinglife

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Nej The Story Doc @nejthestorydoc.bsky.social · Apr 11

Sometimes, inspiration strikes in the most unexpected places. Like when you’re walking through a park and all at once, your world-building takes off. #WritersLife #AmWriting

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Nej The Story Doc @nejthestorydoc.bsky.social · Apr 10

"Creativity takes courage." – Henri Matisse, Notes of a Painter (1908) So true! All this time spent writing, and always that fear that it won't be liked. But I'll keep writing and keep hoping #BeBrave #Creativity

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Nej The Story Doc @nejthestorydoc.bsky.social · Apr 10

I’m writing a book on anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down! #badjokes

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Nej The Story Doc @nejthestorydoc.bsky.social · Apr 9

World-building is pure joy… until your protagonist refuses to behave. At least they’re fictional, or I’d have a serious talk with them. #writerproblems

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Nej The Story Doc @nejthestorydoc.bsky.social · Apr 9

I’m so in love with the world I’ve created. It’s alive, it’s full of possibilities, and I can’t wait for you to explore it with me. #WorldBuilding #FantasyWriting

Nej The Story Doc @nejthestorydoc.bsky.social · Apr 8

'You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.’ – C.S. Lewis. Today, I’m ready for both. #WriterMode #BookLovers

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Nej The Story Doc @nejthestorydoc.bsky.social · Apr 8

There’s a human experience in the past that calls to me. It’s not just about the events, but the people who lived through them. #HistoricalFiction #Inspiration

Nej The Story Doc @nejthestorydoc.bsky.social · Apr 7

Sometimes, the story surprises me. My characters have a way of telling me what they need. It’s a humbling experience. #AmWriting #StoryTelling

Nej The Story Doc @nejthestorydoc.bsky.social · Apr 7

Every great story has its dark moments. It's in those moments we learn to rise. I’m finding strength in the challenge today. #Resilience #WritersLife

Nej The Story Doc @nejthestorydoc.bsky.social · Apr 6

I swear my plotlines are conspiring against me. Time to hit reset and take a deep breath. #WritingStruggles #NotGivingUp

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Nej The Story Doc @nejthestorydoc.bsky.social · Apr 6

Today's episode of 'things in the English language that make no sense and make me want to strangle something.'

Atmosphere and Chestnut
BUT NOT
Atmostphere or Chesnut
#writerproblems #englishlanguage

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Nej The Story Doc @nejthestorydoc.bsky.social · Apr 5

The act of creating is both joy and torture. But in the end, it’s the story that matters. 'To create is to live twice.' – Albert Camus #CreativeStruggles #WritingJourney

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Nej The Story Doc @nejthestorydoc.bsky.social · Apr 5

One day, this story will be out in the world, and I can’t wait to share it. Until then, I'll keep writing, revising, and refining. The journey continues! #WritersJourney #AmWriting #WorkInProgress

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Nej The Story Doc @nejthestorydoc.bsky.social · Apr 4

Slow and steady wins the race, right? Today’s words may be a little slower, but they’re still words. #AmWriting #Progress

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Nej The Story Doc @nejthestorydoc.bsky.social · Apr 4

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.’ – Lao Tzu. Every word is a step toward the finish line. #WritingJourney #KeepGoing

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Nej The Story Doc @nejthestorydoc.bsky.social · Apr 3

Finished a chapter today, and it's one of my favourites so far! I can’t wait for my readers to experience the twists I’ve woven. Writing feels like home. #WritingCommunity #Writer #AmWritingFantasy

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Nej The Story Doc @nejthestorydoc.bsky.social · Apr 3

New chapters written, characters fleshed out… things are moving fast and I’m loving it. #WritersLife #AmWriting

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Nej The Story Doc @nejthestorydoc.bsky.social · Apr 2

After hours of planning and notes, I’m finally seeing the shape of the story! This is what makes it all worth it. #PlotTwist #AmWriting

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Nej The Story Doc @nejthestorydoc.bsky.social · Apr 2

Some days the words don’t come easy, but that’s when you write anyway. Write through the doubt. ‘The only way to deal with this life meaningfully is to find one’s passion and give it everything.’ – Jeanette Winterson #AmWriting #KeepGoing

Nej The Story Doc @nejthestorydoc.bsky.social · Apr 1

There’s something about books that transport us to another world. The feeling of getting lost in a fantasy novel is one of life’s greatest pleasures. What was the first book that took you there? #ThrowbackReading