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Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · 3d

“Sometimes, as an author, you are the captain of the ship, and you write the characters. Other times, depending on the story, the characters show up and write themselves.” - Wrtr #AmWriting #Author #Writing #Writer ~ #BookSky #AuthorSky

The function of the first draft is to help you figure out your story. The function of every draft after that is to figure out the most dramatic way to tell the story. -Darcy Pattison - Writing. ~ In the background photo, a coffee mug and a writing pad sit patiently on a shiny wooden desk, just waiting for a story to be written.

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Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · 3d

The magic in a book is its ability to transport people out of their current lives for a while. Making the sum of the book and the experience it gives, greater than the writing inside it. - Wrtr #AmWriting #Author #Writing #Writer ~ #BookSky #AuthorSky

Just leave your mind alone. Your intuition knows what it wants to write, so get out of the way. - Ray Bradbury - Writing ~ Background photo shows a closeup of an open book outside on a table next to a coffee cup. A spoon balances on top of the cup.

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Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · 3d

“Not all stories come out fully in the first draft. Once finished, I like to think of the 2nd draft as re-plotting/rethinking time. I take time out to go through all the story elements. To see what the reader will need, to see a better story.” - Wrtr #AmWriting #Author #Writing #Writer #BookSky

If a story is in you, it has to come out. - William Faulkner

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Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · 5d

Sometimes you have to put something away for a bit and work on something else until you gain enough perspective and knowledge, or grow enough in your writing and the view of it, to be able to finish it. - Wrtr #AmWriting #AmEditing #Author #Writing #BookSky #AuthorSky

Let your author out to play. Dream big. - Wrtr ~ Background shows two pirate sailing ships, with full sails, clouds of smoke showing from firing cannons at each other while navigating the ocean.

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Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · 5d

Sometimes your writing goes where it wants to, no matter what you try to do. And sometimes, it's totally wondrous and truly inspiring when it does. Other times, you have to put your editing hat on. - Wrtr #AmWriting ..Be #Writing #Author #Writer #BookSky #AuthorSky

I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. - Douglas Adams, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul ~ Background photo is shot from above showing a forest with the sun shining down through the clouds on it.

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Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · 5d

Writing is hard sometimes, it takes all you've got to really sit down and write. But when your writing really works, there's nothing quite like it. - Wrtr #AmWriting #Author #Writing #Writer ~ #BookSky #AuthorSky

Each of us is a work in progress. - Wrtr ~ Background photo shows a striped granite mountain range.

Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · 6d

Characters are more powerful to the reader when they move and react in the writing to show their emotions through their actions to the reader. - Wrtr #AmWriting #Author #Writer #Writing ~ #BookSky #AuthorSky

Creativity takes courage. - Henri Matisse #Background photo shows a ship house on the ocean front.

Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · 7d

Welcome! =) Just true. =) I made a homemade egg sandwich with the fixings. =)) So it was good, but maybe not as good. =)) But it was early. =)

Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · 8d

This looks a bit like me today too. =)) So many changes. =) But good ones. 5am writing.

Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · 8d

Always welcome! It truly captures him. The expression is really cool. They really are the best. Looks like you got a great one.

Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · 8d

These look great! Made me stop and get a snack, during my 5am writing time this morning. =)

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Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · 8d

Great picture! Dogs have such great souls. =) I sort of feel like this doggo looks, on some days. =)

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Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · 8d

Nature can be so cool! =) And unusual. It finds a way. Great pics!

Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · 8d

Writing the first scene or chapter as a short story is a great way to try out a new story idea for a novel, in a short format, or when time is short. Great to use as novel seeds, scenes, short stories, or bonus additions at the end of a book. - Wrtr #AmWriting #Author #Writing #Writer ~ #BookSky

Background shows a decorative black Japanese styled Tetsubin Cast Iron Teapot and a handle-less tea mug resting on a redwood table.

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Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · 8d

Each word you put down writing has the potential to inspire, entertain, bring joy, and motivation. The time, effort, and joy put into creating a story impacts all readers. - Wrtr #AmWriting Keep #Writing #Author #Writer ~ #BookSky #AuthorSky

Be a maker, be a creator. Write. - Wrtr ~ Background photo shows a wide desert, towering sand dunes spread across the land, in the middle a river runs, with life spreading out from it, through the sand.

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Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · 8d

Amplify. This. We know not, if we can do something until we do it. So hang tough and do what you love. Do the stuff, have the fun. Triumph! Show your best. - Wrtr ( C ) #AmWriting Keep #Writing #Writer #Author ~ #BookSky #AuthorSky

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Ceci Li (@writerceci.bsky.social)

Never doubt your dreams just because other people call them negative adjectives. They're not too childish, too nerdy, or too unreasonable. Believe in them. And be that cheerleader for yourself.…

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Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · 8d

Hi All! Hope everyone is doing well, being well, and writing well. It's the start of writing season, I'll be doing this writing challenge this year. You all, should give it a try. Super charge your writing momentum. - Wrtr #AmWriting Keep #Writing #Writer #Author #BookSky

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Weeknight Writers (@weeknightwriters.bsky.social)

Thinking about doing #FirstDraftFall? Want more support than the Bluesky prompts & chats? Join our Sustaining Membership Program for access to our Pro Discord with weekly write-ins, monthly socials,…

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Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · 9d

Reposting this at 10:31am, I think it's important for everyone to hear.

Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · 9d

Welcome! It's an important message you just spoke. One we should all carry. Best, - C ( Wrtr )

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Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · 9d

This. We know not, if we can do something until we do it. So hang tough and do what you love. Do the stuff, have the fun. Triumph! Show your best. RockOn Ceci Li, RockOn. - Wrtr ( C )

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Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · 9d

If you want to be a writer, you have to love writing. I know this sounds simple, but it's true. Part of your satisfaction is because you love the act of writing. - Wrtr #AmWriting ~ Keep Writing. #Writing #Writer #Author ~ #BookSky #AuthorSky

Books aren't just made of words ...they're also filled with places to visit and people to meet. - Author Unknown

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Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · 9d

Sometimes you know you are going to be an author and writer. Sometimes you grow into it. And sometimes you just fall into it. - Wrtr #AmWriting #AmEditing Which are you? Keep Writing. #Writing #Writer #Author ~ #BookSky #AuthorSky

Writing is a lifetime adventure. - Wrtr - Keep Writing. ~ Background photo shows two adventurers, in the frozen tundra watching a the northern lights.

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Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · 10d

Don't laugh but I make the vervvvv, swish, lightsaber sounds when I do it too. =) I always wonder what people think while I'm reciting the words from my book while I write, and with added sound effects. =)

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Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · 10d

Very cool! Book birthdays are the best! Well done!

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Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · 10d

Rudolf the red nosed reindeer sort of story, but in duck form. =)