Kate Isabel Foley
@kateifoley.bsky.social
(she/her) Author, playwright, actress, daydreamer, neurodivergent, dog and coffee enthusiast, klutz, & overuser of tape | Bi girl 💖💙💜 | https://linktr.ee/kateifoley
Prep for grad school, year 2 ✨️
August 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Prep for grad school, year 2 ✨️
One of my favorite writing perks: tucking tiny love letters to my friends in my characters. A college friend's sound design talent here, a classmate's DND passion there, a roommate's crochet hobby in this chapter, a mentor's name in that one. Little thank yous for being tiles in my mosaic heart. 💛
June 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
One of my favorite writing perks: tucking tiny love letters to my friends in my characters. A college friend's sound design talent here, a classmate's DND passion there, a roommate's crochet hobby in this chapter, a mentor's name in that one. Little thank yous for being tiles in my mosaic heart. 💛
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Every library has saved someone
May 23, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Every library has saved someone
Throwback to when I choked on one of these onstage while playing Joan in Small Mouth Sounds and had to pretend everything was fine until the interminable scene ended 😅
Q: When did you realize you were old, sir?
A: Well, I guess it was when I found myself in the check-out line inexplicably holding a giant bag of these.
A: Well, I guess it was when I found myself in the check-out line inexplicably holding a giant bag of these.
May 23, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Throwback to when I choked on one of these onstage while playing Joan in Small Mouth Sounds and had to pretend everything was fine until the interminable scene ended 😅
It turns out listening to the audiobook of Shonda Rhimes' Year of Yes is a great anti-burnout tool. That woman is an icon. I want to be her when I grow up.
What are your go-to ways to recover from creative burnout? Right now I'm refilling my well with old favorites (namely The Hunger Games), but I want to hear your most out-there tips and tricks. How do you motivate yourself when all your body wants to do is lie in bed?
May 23, 2025 at 2:37 PM
It turns out listening to the audiobook of Shonda Rhimes' Year of Yes is a great anti-burnout tool. That woman is an icon. I want to be her when I grow up.
What are your go-to ways to recover from creative burnout? Right now I'm refilling my well with old favorites (namely The Hunger Games), but I want to hear your most out-there tips and tricks. How do you motivate yourself when all your body wants to do is lie in bed?
May 9, 2025 at 6:49 PM
What are your go-to ways to recover from creative burnout? Right now I'm refilling my well with old favorites (namely The Hunger Games), but I want to hear your most out-there tips and tricks. How do you motivate yourself when all your body wants to do is lie in bed?
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This is Hugo. He is facing off in an epic battle against his toy ball. Just waiting for his opponent to make the first move. 12/10
April 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
This is Hugo. He is facing off in an epic battle against his toy ball. Just waiting for his opponent to make the first move. 12/10
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Congratulations, Democrats.
The TikTok ban was initiated by Trump, passed through the House and Senate along bipartisan lines, yet because President Biden signed the bill into law, Democrats allowed Trump to be the hero on this, politically.
Absolute malpractice by leadership.
The TikTok ban was initiated by Trump, passed through the House and Senate along bipartisan lines, yet because President Biden signed the bill into law, Democrats allowed Trump to be the hero on this, politically.
Absolute malpractice by leadership.
January 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Congratulations, Democrats.
The TikTok ban was initiated by Trump, passed through the House and Senate along bipartisan lines, yet because President Biden signed the bill into law, Democrats allowed Trump to be the hero on this, politically.
Absolute malpractice by leadership.
The TikTok ban was initiated by Trump, passed through the House and Senate along bipartisan lines, yet because President Biden signed the bill into law, Democrats allowed Trump to be the hero on this, politically.
Absolute malpractice by leadership.
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Look I’m probably being too hyperbolic or whatever but I sincerely feel like my life will be measurably worse without tiktok. I DON’T CARE IF CHINA KNOWS EVERYTHING ABOUT ME, THAT HORSE HAS LEFT THE BARN, JUST LET ME LAUGH AT SKITS ABOUT GAY PIGEONS PLS
January 16, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Look I’m probably being too hyperbolic or whatever but I sincerely feel like my life will be measurably worse without tiktok. I DON’T CARE IF CHINA KNOWS EVERYTHING ABOUT ME, THAT HORSE HAS LEFT THE BARN, JUST LET ME LAUGH AT SKITS ABOUT GAY PIGEONS PLS
So tell me how I survive getting up early to be productive without eating three breakfasts before noon
(Don't actually tell me; I know the answer's protein)
(Don't actually tell me; I know the answer's protein)
two men are standing next to each other with the words " what about second breakfast " above them
ALT: two men are standing next to each other with the words " what about second breakfast " above them
media.tenor.com
January 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
So tell me how I survive getting up early to be productive without eating three breakfasts before noon
(Don't actually tell me; I know the answer's protein)
(Don't actually tell me; I know the answer's protein)
I hope in 20 years, I've found a way to find longevity in as many mediums as possible. I don't want to be defined by one written art form. In my dreams, I'm a multi-hyphenate: novels, plays, musicals, tv series, films, video games . . . I never want to stop learning new skills.
What's on your writing bucket list? Imagine yourself 20 years from now, having accomplished everything you dreamed of. What does that look like? Hit reply and let me know!
January 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I hope in 20 years, I've found a way to find longevity in as many mediums as possible. I don't want to be defined by one written art form. In my dreams, I'm a multi-hyphenate: novels, plays, musicals, tv series, films, video games . . . I never want to stop learning new skills.
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what if I lay down on the ground and start screaming and called that a book
January 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
what if I lay down on the ground and start screaming and called that a book
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I know this would solve all my problems
January 14, 2025 at 2:08 AM
I know this would solve all my problems
I should quit trying to force myself to feel the "new year, new me" vibes on January 1st. How can I be expected to achieve my goals and workout and shit when my sleep schedule is a joke and I'm still full of cheese?
The start of a new semester though? I am unSTOPPABLE.
The start of a new semester though? I am unSTOPPABLE.
January 14, 2025 at 5:31 AM
I should quit trying to force myself to feel the "new year, new me" vibes on January 1st. How can I be expected to achieve my goals and workout and shit when my sleep schedule is a joke and I'm still full of cheese?
The start of a new semester though? I am unSTOPPABLE.
The start of a new semester though? I am unSTOPPABLE.
Fellow ADHD writers, do yourself a favor and find a fun little guy like this one to stay on task. He brings me so much joy.
#amwriting
#amwriting
January 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Fellow ADHD writers, do yourself a favor and find a fun little guy like this one to stay on task. He brings me so much joy.
#amwriting
#amwriting
Day 1 of 2025: ahhh, what a beautiful day to write a newsletter recapping an exciting 2024 🥰
Also day 1 of 2025: my car breaks down on the side of the road 😃
So, it's a little delayed, but I did finish writing it!
kateisabelfoley.substack.com/p/2024-highl...
Also day 1 of 2025: my car breaks down on the side of the road 😃
So, it's a little delayed, but I did finish writing it!
kateisabelfoley.substack.com/p/2024-highl...
January 2, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Day 1 of 2025: ahhh, what a beautiful day to write a newsletter recapping an exciting 2024 🥰
Also day 1 of 2025: my car breaks down on the side of the road 😃
So, it's a little delayed, but I did finish writing it!
kateisabelfoley.substack.com/p/2024-highl...
Also day 1 of 2025: my car breaks down on the side of the road 😃
So, it's a little delayed, but I did finish writing it!
kateisabelfoley.substack.com/p/2024-highl...
Me when I emerge from a 72-hour writing marathon with a 127-page screenplay, but no idea what day it is, what I've eaten, IF I've eaten, what my own name is, if I've slept at all, and how I'm still wearing the same set of pajamas (do I stink? I probably stink. Is it seriously Christmas Eve??)
a man in a purple jacket is dancing on a stage with the words so what did i miss above him
ALT: a man in a purple jacket is dancing on a stage with the words so what did i miss above him
media.tenor.com
December 24, 2024 at 8:10 AM
Me when I emerge from a 72-hour writing marathon with a 127-page screenplay, but no idea what day it is, what I've eaten, IF I've eaten, what my own name is, if I've slept at all, and how I'm still wearing the same set of pajamas (do I stink? I probably stink. Is it seriously Christmas Eve??)
Throwback to 1 year ago today when I signed with the unparalleled Esty Loveing-Downes and literally couldn't stop myself from squealing.
These photos were taken mere minutes before I got Esty's email about scheduling✨the call✨, but I still felt something exciting in the air 💛
#agentversary
These photos were taken mere minutes before I got Esty's email about scheduling✨the call✨, but I still felt something exciting in the air 💛
#agentversary
December 16, 2024 at 3:31 AM
Throwback to 1 year ago today when I signed with the unparalleled Esty Loveing-Downes and literally couldn't stop myself from squealing.
These photos were taken mere minutes before I got Esty's email about scheduling✨the call✨, but I still felt something exciting in the air 💛
#agentversary
These photos were taken mere minutes before I got Esty's email about scheduling✨the call✨, but I still felt something exciting in the air 💛
#agentversary
"Why did I think heels would be a good idea after a night of Nerf club?"
Authors! Without context, what's the 8th sentence on the 47th page of your story?
November 26, 2024 at 10:18 PM
"Why did I think heels would be a good idea after a night of Nerf club?"
A chaotic loaf
November 25, 2024 at 5:26 PM
A chaotic loaf
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Optimist: The cup is half full
Pessimist: The cup is half empty
Writer: …did I have a plan for this cup? Was it supposed to link to some other part of the plot? Crap. I really don’t want to go through and take every mention of the cup out. Maybe I can kill someone with it.
Pessimist: The cup is half empty
Writer: …did I have a plan for this cup? Was it supposed to link to some other part of the plot? Crap. I really don’t want to go through and take every mention of the cup out. Maybe I can kill someone with it.
Optimist: The cup is half full
Pessimist: The cup is half empty
Agent: The cup isn’t a good fit for my list
Pessimist: The cup is half empty
Agent: The cup isn’t a good fit for my list
Optimist: The cup is half full
Pessimist: The cup is half empty
Editor: The cup feels unearned
Pessimist: The cup is half empty
Editor: The cup feels unearned
November 24, 2024 at 4:06 AM
Optimist: The cup is half full
Pessimist: The cup is half empty
Writer: …did I have a plan for this cup? Was it supposed to link to some other part of the plot? Crap. I really don’t want to go through and take every mention of the cup out. Maybe I can kill someone with it.
Pessimist: The cup is half empty
Writer: …did I have a plan for this cup? Was it supposed to link to some other part of the plot? Crap. I really don’t want to go through and take every mention of the cup out. Maybe I can kill someone with it.
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8. You will notice that I said nothing whatsoever on when to write, what to write, how often to write, or how to do any of it effectively. That's because, to quote a wise woman, "all writing advice is fake, just read books you like and write as much as you can and eventually something will be good."
November 18, 2024 at 11:38 PM
8. You will notice that I said nothing whatsoever on when to write, what to write, how often to write, or how to do any of it effectively. That's because, to quote a wise woman, "all writing advice is fake, just read books you like and write as much as you can and eventually something will be good."
10 shows to get to know me:
1. Doctor Who
2. Supernatural
3. Grey's Anatomy
4. Castle
5. Gilmore Girls
6. Jane the Virgin
7. This Is Us
8. New Girl
9. Sherlock
10. Shameless
Honorable mentions: The Bear, Broadchurch, Bridgerton, Suits, Yellowjackets
1. Doctor Who
2. Supernatural
3. Grey's Anatomy
4. Castle
5. Gilmore Girls
6. Jane the Virgin
7. This Is Us
8. New Girl
9. Sherlock
10. Shameless
Honorable mentions: The Bear, Broadchurch, Bridgerton, Suits, Yellowjackets
10 shows to get to know me:
1. Community
2. Wednesday Adams
3. Chopped
4. Master Chef
5. Downton Abbey
6. The Office
7. Parks and Rec
8. Jane The Virgin
9. Ted Lasso
10. Rings of Power
1. Community
2. Wednesday Adams
3. Chopped
4. Master Chef
5. Downton Abbey
6. The Office
7. Parks and Rec
8. Jane The Virgin
9. Ted Lasso
10. Rings of Power
10 shows to get to know me:
1. The Haunting of Hill House x3
4. Hell’s Kitchen
5. Bridgerton
6. The Office
7. Superstore
8. Next Level Chef
9. Ted Lasso
10. Game of thrones (ignoring the last season)
1. The Haunting of Hill House x3
4. Hell’s Kitchen
5. Bridgerton
6. The Office
7. Superstore
8. Next Level Chef
9. Ted Lasso
10. Game of thrones (ignoring the last season)
November 22, 2024 at 3:40 PM
10 shows to get to know me:
1. Doctor Who
2. Supernatural
3. Grey's Anatomy
4. Castle
5. Gilmore Girls
6. Jane the Virgin
7. This Is Us
8. New Girl
9. Sherlock
10. Shameless
Honorable mentions: The Bear, Broadchurch, Bridgerton, Suits, Yellowjackets
1. Doctor Who
2. Supernatural
3. Grey's Anatomy
4. Castle
5. Gilmore Girls
6. Jane the Virgin
7. This Is Us
8. New Girl
9. Sherlock
10. Shameless
Honorable mentions: The Bear, Broadchurch, Bridgerton, Suits, Yellowjackets
Spent my morning meeting with a former FBI researcher and current Associate Director at George Mason University's "body farm" so he can be a consultant for the screenplay I'm writing at Carnegie Mellon. We talked about forensics and dogs and why animals are the future of sience. I love grad school 😍
November 22, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Spent my morning meeting with a former FBI researcher and current Associate Director at George Mason University's "body farm" so he can be a consultant for the screenplay I'm writing at Carnegie Mellon. We talked about forensics and dogs and why animals are the future of sience. I love grad school 😍
Hello! I'm Kate, a playwright and novelist! I'm a Dramatic Writer MFA student at Carnegie Mellon University.
I write a lot about queer girls. Sometimes I write about other things too. It almost always involves a healthy dose of magic and whimsy.
I'm rep'd by Esty Loveing-Downes at ArtHouse Lit 💛
I write a lot about queer girls. Sometimes I write about other things too. It almost always involves a healthy dose of magic and whimsy.
I'm rep'd by Esty Loveing-Downes at ArtHouse Lit 💛
November 22, 2024 at 2:24 AM
Hello! I'm Kate, a playwright and novelist! I'm a Dramatic Writer MFA student at Carnegie Mellon University.
I write a lot about queer girls. Sometimes I write about other things too. It almost always involves a healthy dose of magic and whimsy.
I'm rep'd by Esty Loveing-Downes at ArtHouse Lit 💛
I write a lot about queer girls. Sometimes I write about other things too. It almost always involves a healthy dose of magic and whimsy.
I'm rep'd by Esty Loveing-Downes at ArtHouse Lit 💛