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Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · Oct 18

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Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · 2h

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Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · 3h

I wish I could be surprised at this point.

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Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · 4h

You know the voice in the back of your head that says no one wants to read your book?

Drown it.
Burn it with fire.
Get a bat and start swinging.

Don't let it exist and lie to you. Destroy it and keep writing.

Keep. Writing.

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Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · 14h

Migraine days means hiding in my dark office and trying to work between symptoms surging. But it also means a cuddle partner 😍

A brown and white pitbull falling asleep on on a dark blue couch, tucked under an orange blanket and a dark blue blanket.

Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · 1d

I seriously doubt I'll achieve but if I ever do, believe me, I'll scream it from the rooftops 🤣

Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · 1d

Although I think I have to apologize to you, @ghargravewrites.bsky.social, for subjecting you to the horror that is Shane so often 🤣🤣🤣

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Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · 1d

This will look SO GOOD

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Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · 1d

I just got back some really incredible beta feedback on the new first chapters of Star-Crossed WIP. From the same beta who ✨️shredded✨️ (necessarily) this same book. Now...it's almost nothing but praise and screaming and every emotion I wanted to hit.

Now I have to figure out how to handle praise 🤣

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Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · 1d

Holy crap, is it?? Well, that settles it. Tacos delivered for lunch.

Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · 1d

For the record, he tried to negotiate for tacos for breakfast because "the doctor says more red meat."

If I'd had the spoons to make tacos, I might have given in just to reward the negotiating skills 🤣

Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · 2d

The Kid spent most of his check-up with the gender clinic dropping dad jokes. When told he should eat more red meat, he asked if it could be only in the form of tacos. And when asked if he's doing okay with his transition, he said, "Everything but Trump is great."

It was an excellent visit tbh.

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Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · 2d

I took Tylenol while pregnant so he'd end up a lot like me 🙃🤣

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Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · 2d

The doctor was very diplomatic...and dropped it on me lol. "I think Mom has to answer that one." Little does the doctor know that I'd eat nothing but tacos, too 🤣

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Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · 2d

Oh, no! I'll definitely send you a new turtle--I'm happy to do that, and I love that you want another to read with. If you can DM or email me an address, I'll get it out to you!

Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · 2d

This week's lesson in the Self-Editing Series is all about editing character arcs. Create change, drive growth, and make sure your readers can see it happening.

Join the Patreon for this and many more (seriously, like hundreds more) lessons!

www.patreon.com/posts/139127...

Editing Your Character's Arcs | Charlie Knight

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Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · 2d

Absolutely! It doesnt have to be long, just leave us something!

Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · 2d

YESSSS the truth path of a hero!

Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · 2d

Choosing to read indie books is great, solid pat on the back material.

But choosing to read AND REVIEW indie books? You, my friend, are the stuff of legends.

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Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · 3d

My best friend is my marketing pro, and he made these. It was all made with Canva Pro, and I love it. Still have to be wary of AI crap in there, but I find it super easy to use when I need it, and I'm really happy with all my marketing stuff from it.

Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · 3d

Relatable

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Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · 3d

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Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · 27d

🍑🏴‍☠️ Convincing you to read TEMPEST TAKE ME HOME based on just the dedication 👀

Ebook and paperback copies are available. You can even get a signed copy and box of goodies! And over on Itch, you can pay what you'd like to download.

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Graphic for the book Tempest, Take Me Home by Charlie Knight (me). The background is a picture below the surface of the ocean, with the top half being the surface of the water with sunlight shimmering through it, and the bottom half is sand on the ocean floor with ripples on it from the sunlight. In the center of the image is an ebook mockup of the book cover. Above and below the mock-up are the words, "Convincing you to read [the ebook cover of Tempest, Take Me Home] based on the dedication". On the right side of the graphic is an arrow pointing to the right, indicating you should swipe to the next slide.

Graphic for the book Tempest, Take Me Home by Charlie Knight (me). The title, Tempest Take Me Home, is at the top in a large, calligraphy style black font over the same background as the first slide. Below the title is the dedication, which says, "This novel is dedicated to everyone who needs to explore to find their home and their family. You’ll get there, and it’ll be worth the journey."

Graphic for the book Tempest, Take Me Home by Charlie Knight (me). The background image is the same as the first two slides. At the top it says, "Adventure calls... Sometimes, it calls you home". In the center are an ebook and a paperback mockup of the book cover. Below are two links to find my book. The links can also be found in the caption of the post.

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Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · 3d

My bad day medicine today is starting a new MELE Insanity Run. Nothing healthier, amiright?

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A screenshot from Mass Effect 1. In the foreground is my FemShep, Elle, wearing black and red N7 armor. Her face is visible under her helmet. Another soldier is just behind her wearing all black armor and a helmet, carrying a 🔫. The background is blurry but a blue sky, a tree, some rock formations, and dark smoke is visible.

Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · 3d

I know!!! He was a baby yesterday, and now he's in an adult-sized body. What happened?!?