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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 18h

Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), October 10, 2025:

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Tell us all the awesome things that are happening with you and your works!

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 20h

Several folks have written “spite” as a reason for staying motivated to write.

You are my people. 😆

Happy Friday! #SpoonieAuthChat

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 20h

Every time someone uses the word spite as a reason for anything, my heart gets a little happier! #SpoonieAuthChat

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Jinx Peregrine 💜🐌🌈 @jinxperegrine.bsky.social · 1d

It depends on the day but usually I like putting on my headphones, finding a music playlist that fits the mood of the story or poem I'm working on and making sure I'm in a low sensory environment. Also, comfy clothes helps a bunch.

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 4d

Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), October 6, 2025:

How do you manage feelings of overwhelm, so you can settle down to writing?

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Beth Cato @bethcato.bsky.social · 1d

Give your imagination time to roam. Do mindless tasks. It's amazing how many people get ideas in the shower or while washing dishes! Also, read a lot. Read across genres. Take inspiration from, and subvert, existing words.

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 1d

Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons) October 9, 2025:

What kind of advice would you give to another author who feels like they have writer's block?

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Lauren Taylor Bak @laurentaylorbak.bsky.social · 1d

Step away to do literally anything but write, but especially make time to *read*. Half of my best ideas arrived because I was mentally rewriting a scene I was reading; "I could've done this better" or "Oh that's brilliant, I wish I'd written that, but I'd do X instead of Y."

Also, touch grass!

Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 1d

Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons) October 9, 2025:

What kind of advice would you give to another author who feels like they have writer's block?

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Tej @themightytej.bsky.social · 1d

Rest.

I tell ppl all the time, nothing in nature produces constantly. You need periods where you rest, where you gather energy/inspiration, where you have the experiences that will inform your writing. Take the cue to set the pen down and step away for a season. It'll be better that way.

Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 1d

Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons) October 9, 2025:

What kind of advice would you give to another author who feels like they have writer's block?

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H.S. Kallinger (he/they) @xakana.bsky.social · 1d

Reread your own work to get inspired again.

Or read other books, watch TV or music, play story-based video games, listen to music, take a walk, go out into the world with the intent to EXPERIENCE it (masked if you go inside, please).

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 1d

Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons) October 9, 2025:

What kind of advice would you give to another author who feels like they have writer's block?

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Stephanie Cranford @stephcranford.bsky.social · 1d

I'm always going to reference Mary Robinette Kowal's post on this: maryrobinettekowal.com/journal/some...

It can also just ("just") be fatigue without depression, but the actual advice is the same: Take care of yourself. The story will be there when you come back. #SpoonieAuthChat

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 1d

Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons) October 9, 2025:

What kind of advice would you give to another author who feels like they have writer's block?

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 2d

Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), October 8, 2025:

How do you know when it's better to push through and write or step away for a bit?

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 3d

This is the second spite response I read so far. Go spite! #SpoonieAuthChat

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 3d

Aw, that’s lovely! #SpoonieAuthChat

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 3d

I love this! Spite is my motivator for staying alive. We like spite. 😃 #SpoonieAuthChat

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 3d

That’s wonderful! #SpoonieAuthChat

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 3d

Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), October 7, 2025:

What is motivating you to write these days?

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 4d

You know, I could for real use more naps. I keep forgetting how much they help me! Thanks for the reminder! #SpoonieAuthChat

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 4d

This might be my favourite reply! #SpoonieAuthChat

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 4d

I’m a GenX latchkey only child too! Woo! #SpoonieAuthChat

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Cait Gordon ♿️ @caitgauthor.bsky.social · 4d

I composed this question when feeling supremely overwhelmed. So it has “asking for a friend” energy.

It’s me. I’m the friend.

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 4d

Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), October 6, 2025:

How do you manage feelings of overwhelm, so you can settle down to writing?

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 4d

I would love to say something wise, but like, same. I totally relate. Let’s try our best to be kinder to ourselves. Or at least be kind to each other when our brains are mean to us! #SpoonieAuthChat

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 4d

Added you! I’m so sorry for the delay. I’ve noticed I’ve missed some replies to this post.

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 4d

I’m so sorry! I didn’t see this reply. Added you!

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 4d

Added you!

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 4d

Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), October 6, 2025:

How do you manage feelings of overwhelm, so you can settle down to writing?

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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)

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